- Riga to host the EBRD’s 35th Annual Meeting from 5 to 7 June 2026.
- Event will highlight Latvia’s potential as an investment destination.
- Bank’s Annual Meeting serves as a platform for key decisions on its future direction.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Latvia have signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for the EBRD’s 2026 Annual Meeting to take place in Riga from 5 to 7 June 2026.
The 2026 gathering will be the EBRD’s 35th Annual Meeting – a unique event that will bring together government representatives, business leaders, policymakers, academics and opinion leaders. The memorandum of understanding outlines responsibilities relating to the organisation, planning and delivery of the event.
Both parties expressed their commitment to a successful event, with more than 2,000 participants expected to attend.
EBRD Secretary General Kazuhiko Koguchi said at the signing of the memorandum of understanding:
“We are delighted to formalise this agreement and look forward to a strong and productive collaboration with the Latvian authorities. Planning is already in motion, and we are confident that next June’s event will be a great success for the hosts and all participants.”
Latvia’s Minister of Finance and EBRD Governor Arvils Ašeradens said:
“It is a great honour for Latvia to host the EBRD’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Riga. This is both a privilege and a reflection of the trust between us. We are fully committed to delivering a successful event that highlights not only our region’s priorities but also our shared values with the Bank. We look forward to welcoming Annual Meeting participants to Riga and offering a distinctly Baltic perspective on today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.”
In addition to a meeting of the EBRD’s Board of Governors, the Annual Meeting will include a diverse programme of supplementary events, such as the Business Forum (including a session on the host country’s investment outlook), a programme for civil society organisations and the annual Donors’ Meeting.
The EBRD is one of the leading institutional investors in Latvia. Since it began operating there in 1992, the Bank has invested around €1.2 billion in the country across 117 projects, supporting investment in energy security and energy efficiency, strengthening the financial sector and improving the competitiveness of the export sector.
