The 4th edition of the Aftercare Forum took place in Riga, Latvia, from June 3rd to 5th, 2026, bringing together investment promotion agencies (IPAs), foreign investors, and policymakers from around the world for two days of high-level exchange on the future of investor support.
AI and Technology at the Core of Modern Aftercare
The Forum opened with a keynote by Latvia’s Minister of Economy, followed by a high-level panel on artificial intelligence — setting the tone for the entire event. The central message was clear: AI is reshaping every aspect of society, and both AI literacy and AI governance have become essential competencies for investment promotion agencies.
Technology emerged as a core infrastructure for Aftercare throughout the Forum, enabling agencies to operate with greater speed, scale, and transparency — from investor intelligence and relationship management to institutional learning and digital back-office systems.
A Shifting FDI Landscape
Against a backdrop of evolving geopolitical priorities, speakers from across the globe unpacked the growing complexity of investor support. Topics ranged from anticipating investor growth trajectories to practical approaches for strengthening institutional capability — with a recurring emphasis on territorial intelligence, market insight, and cross-government data sharing.
Breakout sessions focused on talent, technology, and investment screening, while peer learning sessions drew on experiences from Ireland, Montreal, Brazil, Costa Rica, Spain, and the Baltic states. The joint initiatives of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania demonstrated that cross-border collaboration in Aftercare is not only desirable, but practical and beneficial.
People, Trust, and Communication
A clear thread ran through every session: good Aftercare is increasingly about curiosity, insight, and engagement rather than process alone. The private sector contributed perspectives from Global Business Services, e-commerce, and private equity, reinforcing the idea that relationships, data, and influence accumulate over time — creating a self-sustaining system for investment growth.
Innovation insights emerged from sessions on cybersecurity, advocacy, and academic knowledge transfer, while leadership sessions challenged participants to scale their Aftercare impact and move from reflection to action.
Looking Ahead
The Forum reaffirmed that Aftercare continues to deliver against its core mandate: grounding investment, generating reinvestment, and maximising the value foreign investors bring to host economies.
Invest in Tuscany extends its thanks to Invest in Latvia – LIAA for hosting the 4th Aftercare Forum in Riga, and to all participants for their generous contribution to the Aftercare