Latvia will hold its annual “Digital Week 2026” from March 16th to 20th, offering citizens, businesses, educators and information and communication technology (ICT) professionals opportunities to enhance their digital skills.
The event will focus on digital skills development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the role of technology in education and entrepreneurship, according to a press release from the Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association (LIKTA).
Organizers are inviting state and municipal institutions, educational institutions, libraries, non-governmental organizations, and companies to participate by organizing their own events during the week. Partnerships for participation and event organization are being accepted through February 1st via an application form on the Latvian Digital Skills Partnership website.
The initiative comes as data indicates growing adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools across Europe. A recent Eurostat report shows that 32.7% of people aged 16 to 74 in the European Union used generative AI tools in 2025, with the majority using them for personal purposes (25.1%), followed by operate (15.1%) and formal education (9.4%).
“Digital Week provides an opportunity to learn together, share experiences, and build a knowledgeable, competitive, and secure society,” said LIKTA President Prof. Signe Bāliņa. “During Digital Week, we encourage everyone to take the opportunity to improve their skills and promote understanding of the opportunities offered by technology.”
The week’s thematic days include an opening event on March 16th, with further themes to be announced. Digital Week 2026 is being held as part of the European “ALL Digital Weeks” initiative. More information on events and partnership opportunities is available on the Latvian Digital Skills Partnership website, and through the hashtags #eprasmes26 and #ADweeks26.
Ingūna Purakalne, head of the Daudzes Parish Library, noted that assistance requests at her library frequently involve navigating e-health platforms, specifically accessing and scheduling appointments with doctors. However, she also observed that a significant portion of the parish’s residents are capable of completing these tasks independently.
