Registration

Registrations for in person attendance are now closed!

Online participation

All plenary sessions of the conference will be live-streamed and available for free for ELIA members.

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Host Institution

Established in 1992 as one of Latvia's pioneering private business schools, RISEBA University of Applied Sciences has transformed into a multidisciplinary institution where business meets the arts. Over the years, it has expanded its programme offerings to include communication, audio-visual media, and architecture, creating a unique blend of creativity and practicality. RISEBA provides high-quality higher education that meets modern industry demands by integrating entrepreneurship, design, media, and technology. Its strong international partnerships and emphasis on innovation prepare graduates to succeed globally, inspiring the next generation of leaders, visionaries, and creative thinkers.

Practical information

Venue

RISEBA Architecture and Media Centre H2O6, Durbes iela 4, Riga, LV1048 The venue is located on the left bank of the Daugava river and is easily accessible from the city centre/Old town by public transport: Busses No 3, 13 bus stop “Klinģeru iela” Trams No 1, 5 tram stop “Baldones iela”

Accommodation

Riga offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and requirements.

Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara
Standard SGL BB: €60 per night
Standard DBL BB: €65 per night

You can book your room at this link.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Daugava
Standard SGL BB: €65 per night
Standard DBL BB: €70 per night Radisson

You can book your room at this link.

Hotel Old Town Riga
Standard SGL BB: €72 per night
Standard DBL BB: €80 per night

You can book your room at this link.

All rates above include breakfast, VAT, access to the gym, and free WiFi.

Accessibility Information

The main venues of the ETHO Conference are accessible for guests with reduced mobility.

If you have any specific accessibility needs (such as transport assistance, a support from a staff member, or a printed programme in large print) or require help registering for the event (including registering an accompanying assistant), please contact us at janja.skerget@elia-artschools.org.

EDI Statement

ELIA and RISEBA are dedicated to hosting events that prioritise equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We have worked together with RISEBA to make this event a safer and more accessible space for all.

Should you have any specific accessibility needs (such as transportation assistance, support from a staff member, or a large-print programme), or if you need help registering for the event and/or registering an assistant to accompany you, please contact the ELIA Team so we can ensure this event is inclusive and accessible to you.

All our events have a support system in place. If you witness any harassment or discriminatory behaviour during the event, please contact a member of the team or call or send a message: {+31 616119665}. This phone line will be monitored for the duration of the event.

If you prefer to make an anonymous report, please use this online form here.

We value any feedback you may have on how inclusive and accessible you find this event. You can submit your feedback in the event evaluation report that will be disseminated after the event. Your honesty is appreciated and will help us to understand how to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of our future events. All feedback will be collected anonymously.

Ecological Responsibility

ELIA and RISEBA recognise that large international conferences negatively impact the environment due to the number of participants travellingthe footprint of hosting the event itself (e.g. through consumption and waste). To reduce the environmental impact of the ETHO Conference, ELIA and RISEBA will make greener choices in organising the conference and encourage participants to support this effort!

Several steps are being taken by ELIA and RISEBA to lower the conference’s impact on the environment and climate:

• Accomodation: All recommended hotels are easily accessible from the conference venue, either on foot orwith a short ride using public transport. These hotels are also taking ecological measures to be more environmentally friendly.
• Travel: Participants are encouraged to travel by train or bus to Riga, if possible, or to make other sustainable travel arrangements. If flying is necessary, consider choosing a direct flight (if available), as it produces lower carbon emissions than flights with transfers. Within Riga, walking or using public transportation is recommended.
• Food & Drinks: Catering at the event has been selected based on sustainability criteria and will feature local, seasonal, and vegetarian options. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottle.
• Materials: Printed materials and giveaways will be kept to a minimum. During registration, please let us know if you need a printed programme (large-print versions are available). Participants are encouraged to bring their own (tote) bag for storing conference materials. Tote bags will not be handed out at the venue.
• Awareness: To raise awareness about environmental sustainability, our sustainable actions will be shared with our suppliers and partners. Before, during, and after the conference, we will communicate and create dialogue with participants to help us co-create a more sustainable event.

ELIA and RISEBA are aligning the conference’s sustainability efforts to the SHIFT Eco-Guidelines for Networks.