On October 7, members of AmCham and OSAC Riga Council met for a cyber security briefing. Michael Sullivan, Cyber Threat Analyst of the Cyber Threat and Investigations Office at the U.S. State Department offered some practical tips and best practices on major cyber threats and mitigation techniques. The event was organized by the OSAC Riga Council in close cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Latvia and AmCham.

Our October Busness After Hours, hosted by Bite Latvija, was devoted to the transition to 5G technology. We had an informative presentation with a lively discussion, a chance to take part in an interactive exhibition on technology evolution and an exciting tour around Bite's open office.

Members of the AmCham Healthcare work group have prepared a vision statement and certain pilot projects for sustainable reforms in healthcare benefitting everyone. Our shared vision is longer and healthier lives for our society and better patient outcomes as the ultimate goal. It will be published soon.

A group of AmCham members, representing various industries, were invited for the Member Focus Lunch on September 26 to discuss their businesses and to provide feedback on AmCham activities.

On September 26, AmCham members and friends spent an opening night of the new production of I Played, I Danced ("Spēlēju, Dancoju") by Imants Kalnins, Imants Ziedonis and Rainis at the Latvian National Opera with an exclusive reception at the Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga. 70 people attended this highly popular program.