“RIGA COMM 2025” Women in Tech Conference / Anna Andersone, CEO of Riga TechGirls

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Opening remarks set Riga TechGirls as an NGO running three concrete tracks: career transitions — 2,000 women supported, startup/foundress support — a couple hundred teams, and digital skills — 60,000 participants to date. Announces a mentorship program entering its seventh season with 1,000 participants and 800 mentors; calls for mentors/mentees and public‑sector mentors for hackathon and mentorship pilots. Invites companies to a QR survey for a new enterprise digital‑skills course, promotes Start School (12‑month leadership program) and tax‑donation options.

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1. 0:00Welcome and introduction
2. 1:49About Riga TechGirls
3. 5:46Conference focus and agenda
4. 12:15Closing remarks and networking

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