The Business Development Program brings business leaders from around the world to Washington, D.C. and American communities, connecting them with members of Congress and their constituents. As leaders within their communities, these entrepreneurs and executives play a key role in fostering trade, investment, and collaboration with American businesses. Through direct engagement, Congress can connect foreign partners with local industries and entrepreneurs in their districts, and reinforce the United States as a destination for investment and economic opportunity.
Latvia is increasing investment to support research and development and seeks to expand research cooperation with the United States. In September 2024 Latvia and the United States signed an updated Science and Technology Agreement, which provides a framework for increased cooperation. While Latvia hosts a robust research ecosystem, researchers have been less effective in commercializing their products. With new amendments to the Law on Scientific Activity supporting technology transfer activities, stakeholders are eager to develop improved commercialization models. An Open World program focused on research commercialization would provide opportunities to develop new transatlantic relationships between institutions and researchers, as well as share best practices from U.S. institutions that expand public/private sector cooperation in Research and development. By building U.S. connections and offering workable models for commercialization, the program will offer innovators options grounded in transatlantic relationships and values as an alternative to cooperation with malign actors.
The Rule of Law/Judicial Program brings together international judges, prosecutors, legal experts, and judiciary staff to engage with members of Congress on upholding judicial independence, legal transparency, and best practices in legal writing, decision-making, and court procedures. Strengthening the rule of law in partner countries creates more stable and predictable environments for American investment and collaboration. In early 2025, the President of Latvia’s Supreme Court highlighted three key priorities: the organizational and financial decoupling of the courts form the Executive branch; Improvements in the quality and renumeration of court staff; and, improvements to the newly established Academy of Justice to contribute to the professional education of judges, prosecutors, and court staff.
The Business Development Program brings business leaders from around the world to Washington, D.C. and American communities, connecting them with members of Congress and their constituents. As leaders within their communities, these entrepreneurs and executives play a key role in fostering trade, investment, and collaboration with American businesses. Through direct engagement, Congress can connect foreign partners with local industries and entrepreneurs in their districts, and reinforce the United States as a destination for investment and economic opportunity.
The Energy Security and Market Stability Program fosters collaboration between U.S. lawmakers and international energy leaders to explore best practices in energy security, market stability, and adopting emerging energy sources. Delegates will examine U.S. energy policy, discuss emerging trends in energy security, and explore innovative financing strategies for future energy projects. This program supports global energy cooperation while reinforcing the U.S.'s leadership in shaping a stable energy future.
