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Economic and business leadership forum Lithuanian Davos '2026-03-25 // Radisson BLU Lietuva Conference Center // Programme is constantly updated.

Hall Alfa
Trends / Economic policy / Access to finance / Technological progress / Transparency
08:05–08:25
FORUM OPENING

Opening of the Lithuanian Davos Forum
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of the Democracy Development Foundation)

Welcome speech
JONAS URBONAS
(CEO of Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Welcome speech
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner of TEGOS)

Pagrindinis partneris
Pagrindinis partneris
08:25–10:00
GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

How are Donald Trump and AI changing the global economy?
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS
(Chief Economist at Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Why did US stock market indices break records in 2025, and can we expect something similar in 2026?
JOLANTA JURGA
(Evernord Partner)

The global financial technology sector will grow exponentially in the next decade. Why should we strive to make this happen in Lithuania as well?
GRETA RANONYTĖ
(Head of Fintech HUB)

Special Report
2026 PwC Lithuania and Baltic CEO Survey
NERIJUS NEDZINSKAS
(Managing Partner, PwC Lithuania)

Economists’ discussion.
Estonia will aim for its GDP to grow by 50 percent by 2035. What growth should Latvia and Lithuania aim for?
Participants in the discussion:
LENNO UUSKÜLA (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Estonia)
PETERIS STRAUTINS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Latvia
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Moderated by AGNIA GRIGAS (geopolitical expert)

Presented by
Presented by
10:00–10:20
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
10:20–11:40
LITHUANIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Interview with the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania  KRISTUPAS VAITIEKŪNAS
Lithuanian state finances in a period of geopolitical upheaval: do we have enough resilience?
Interviewed by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS ( President of the Democracy Development Foundation)

Will we preserve and strengthen the existing Lithuanian industry and create a new one?
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Business and political leaders discuss.
What are the key factors that will strengthen Lithuania’s economic growth in 2026? What do we need to agree on to ensure growth continues throughout the decade?

Participants: KRISTUPAS VAITIEKUNAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, DAINIUS VILČINSKAS, JULITA VARANAUSKIENĖ, GEDIMINAS VARNAS, to be filled

Moderated by TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (LRYTAS Editor-in-Chief) 

11:40–11:55
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
11:45–13:00
ECONOMIC PROGRESS FINANCING SESSION

Resilient Lithuanian economy in a turbulent world: ILTE’s role in mobilising long-term investments.
GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ
(ILTE Board Member and Head of Client Financing Service)

EIB projects and priority areas of financing.
VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ
(Head of EIB Group Office in Lithuania)

Discussion.
“What is the availability of financing for Lithuanian business and industry in 2026? What set of political and economic factors can increase it?”

Participants in the discussion: GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ, VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, RAIMONDAS BERNIŪNAS, PAULIUS KAMAITIS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Democracy Development Foundation)

Presented by
Presented by
13:10–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:00
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION

When will AI, autonomous transportation and humanoid robots disrupt traditional business models?
MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS (Economist)

GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) study: Lithuania is an entrepreneurial country. Time to increase competitiveness by developing DeepTech.
ROBERTAS SKLIAUSTAS (VU Business School researcher and DeepTech entrepreneur)

Discussion.
DeepTech in Lithuania: what is needed for a breakthrough? How science, business, and the state operate in one ecosystem.

Participants:
JOVITA ŽĖKAITĖ (Project Manager of the Lithuanian Innovation Centre and Lecturer at the Department of Criminology, Vilnius University)
MARTYNAS KANDZERAS (Co-chairman and board member of Junior Achievement Lithuania)
OSVALDAS ŠMITAS (Head of the Talent Policy Group of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)
DOMINYKAS MILAŠIUS (Co-founder of Delta Biosciences)

Moderated by ROBERTAS SKLIAUSTAS (VU Business School researcher and DeepTech entrepreneur)

Presented by
Presented by
15:10–15:25
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
15:25–16:10
NATIONAL SECURITY (FIGHT AGAINST SMUGGLING) SESSION

Discussion: How should the fight against smuggling evolve, realising that it poses a threat not only to state finances, but also to security?

Participants: VLADISLAV KONDRATOVIČ, ALGIRDAS SYSAS, VYTAUTAS ŠILINSKAS, LIUDAS ZAKAREVIČIUS 

Moderated by KAROLIS SMALIUKAS (Partner, Head of Public Procurement Group at TEGOS )

16:10–16:25
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
16:25–17:10
ECONOMIC TRANSPARENCY / DEBUREAUCRATISATION SESSION

Discussion:
What kind of political leadership does Lithuania need to overcome systemic and corrupt bureaucracy?

Participants: DONATAS JUREVIČIUS, DAINIUS PUODŽIŪNAS, TADAS VINOKUR, ANDRIUS PRANCKEVIČIUS, EIMANTAS NORKŪNAS

Moderated by ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS (Partner at BSV Ventures Fund)

 

17:10–17:25
Coffee break
17:25–18:10
CONCLUSIVE DISCUSSION

A summary discussion of business and political leaders.
What set of goals, investments, and systemic solutions would create the strongest, most united state?

Participants: VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ, GRETA RANONYTĖ, ROKAS MASIULIS, LINAS IDZELIS, ROBERTAS VYŠNIAUSKAS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Foundation for the Development of Democracy)

Hall Alfa
08:05–08:25
FORUM OPENING

Opening of the Lithuanian Davos Forum
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of the Democracy Development Foundation)

Welcome speech
JONAS URBONAS
(CEO of Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Welcome speech
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner of TEGOS)

Pagrindinis partneris
Pagrindinis partneris
08:25–10:00
GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

How are Donald Trump and AI changing the global economy?
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS
(Chief Economist at Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Why did US stock market indices break records in 2025, and can we expect something similar in 2026?
JOLANTA JURGA
(Evernord Partner)

The global financial technology sector will grow exponentially in the next decade. Why should we strive to make this happen in Lithuania as well?
GRETA RANONYTĖ
(Head of Fintech HUB)

Special Report
2026 PwC Lithuania and Baltic CEO Survey
NERIJUS NEDZINSKAS
(Managing Partner, PwC Lithuania)

Economists’ discussion.
Estonia will aim for its GDP to grow by 50 percent by 2035. What growth should Latvia and Lithuania aim for?
Participants in the discussion:
LENNO UUSKÜLA (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Estonia)
PETERIS STRAUTINS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Latvia
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Moderated by AGNIA GRIGAS (geopolitical expert)

Presented by
Presented by
10:00–10:20
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
10:20–11:40
LITHUANIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Interview with the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania  KRISTUPAS VAITIEKŪNAS
Lithuanian state finances in a period of geopolitical upheaval: do we have enough resilience?
Interviewed by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS ( President of the Democracy Development Foundation)

Will we preserve and strengthen the existing Lithuanian industry and create a new one?
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Business and political leaders discuss.
What are the key factors that will strengthen Lithuania’s economic growth in 2026? What do we need to agree on to ensure growth continues throughout the decade?

Participants: KRISTUPAS VAITIEKUNAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, DAINIUS VILČINSKAS, JULITA VARANAUSKIENĖ, GEDIMINAS VARNAS, to be filled

Moderated by TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (LRYTAS Editor-in-Chief) 

11:40–11:55
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
11:45–13:00
ECONOMIC PROGRESS FINANCING SESSION

Resilient Lithuanian economy in a turbulent world: ILTE’s role in mobilising long-term investments.
GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ
(ILTE Board Member and Head of Client Financing Service)

EIB projects and priority areas of financing.
VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ
(Head of EIB Group Office in Lithuania)

Discussion.
“What is the availability of financing for Lithuanian business and industry in 2026? What set of political and economic factors can increase it?”

Participants in the discussion: GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ, VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, RAIMONDAS BERNIŪNAS, PAULIUS KAMAITIS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Democracy Development Foundation)

Presented by
Presented by
13:10–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:00
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION

When will AI, autonomous transportation and humanoid robots disrupt traditional business models?
MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS (Economist)

GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) study: Lithuania is an entrepreneurial country. Time to increase competitiveness by developing DeepTech.
ROBERTAS SKLIAUSTAS (VU Business School researcher and DeepTech entrepreneur)

Discussion.
DeepTech in Lithuania: what is needed for a breakthrough? How science, business, and the state operate in one ecosystem.

Participants:
JOVITA ŽĖKAITĖ (Project Manager of the Lithuanian Innovation Centre and Lecturer at the Department of Criminology, Vilnius University)
MARTYNAS KANDZERAS (Co-chairman and board member of Junior Achievement Lithuania)
OSVALDAS ŠMITAS (Head of the Talent Policy Group of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)
DOMINYKAS MILAŠIUS (Co-founder of Delta Biosciences)

Moderated by ROBERTAS SKLIAUSTAS (VU Business School researcher and DeepTech entrepreneur)

Presented by
Presented by
15:10–15:25
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
15:25–16:10
NATIONAL SECURITY (FIGHT AGAINST SMUGGLING) SESSION

Discussion: How should the fight against smuggling evolve, realising that it poses a threat not only to state finances, but also to security?

Participants: VLADISLAV KONDRATOVIČ, ALGIRDAS SYSAS, VYTAUTAS ŠILINSKAS, LIUDAS ZAKAREVIČIUS 

Moderated by KAROLIS SMALIUKAS (Partner, Head of Public Procurement Group at TEGOS )

16:10–16:25
Coffee break
Presented by
Presented by
16:25–17:10
ECONOMIC TRANSPARENCY / DEBUREAUCRATISATION SESSION

Discussion:
What kind of political leadership does Lithuania need to overcome systemic and corrupt bureaucracy?

Participants: DONATAS JUREVIČIUS, DAINIUS PUODŽIŪNAS, TADAS VINOKUR, ANDRIUS PRANCKEVIČIUS, EIMANTAS NORKŪNAS

Moderated by ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS (Partner at BSV Ventures Fund)

 

17:10–17:25
Coffee break
17:25–18:10
CONCLUSIVE DISCUSSION

A summary discussion of business and political leaders.
What set of goals, investments, and systemic solutions would create the strongest, most united state?

Participants: VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ, GRETA RANONYTĖ, ROKAS MASIULIS, LINAS IDZELIS, ROBERTAS VYŠNIAUSKAS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Foundation for the Development of Democracy)

Hall Beta 1
Transport and Communications / Energy Policy / Strategic Development of Vilnius and Kaunas Infrastructure
10:20–11:30
STRATEGIC SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

The development of the port of Klaipėda – the potential to grow the state’s economy and security,
ALGIS LATAKAS
(Head of the Klaipėda Seaport)

Discussion of business and political leaders.
What set of infrastructure and systemic solutions would have the greatest positive benefits for the growth of the economic potential of the Lithuanian transport and communication ecosystem, and ensuring military mobility?

Participants: RAMŪNAS DILBA, INGA DUGLAS, ALGIS LATAKAS, VYTIS ŽALIMAS, SIMONAS BARTKUS

Moderated by ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of the Transport Industry Group at TEGOS )

11:30–11:45
Coffee break
11:45–13:00
SESSION ON THE SECURE FUTURE OF THE LITHUANIAN ENERGY SYSTEM

Opening speech
AIRIDAS DAUKŠAS
(Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

Advancing Energy Technology, Powering Lithuania’s Electrified Future.
AGNES BRODEN
(Head of Strategy, Nordic and Baltic Region, Schneider Electric)

From a local project to a global export of expertise.
LINAS KILDA
(Business Development Director, KN Energies)

Discussion:
Can we create a more advanced energy system adapted to the faster development of renewable energy sources by taking care of Lithuania’s energy resilience?

Participants: AIRIDAS DAUKŠAS, DENIS GACICHA, MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, ŽANA KLUSOVSKIENĖ, RENATAS POCIUS, RENALDAS RADVILA

Moderated by PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS, PhD (Partner, Head of Energy Industry Group at TEGOS)

Presented by
Presented by
13:00–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:15
SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF LITHUANIA'S ENERGY SECTOR

Benefits of the evolution of the balancing market for business and the state.
RENATAS POCIUS
(Head of VERT)

Global energy trends that Lithuania should take into account in its pursuit of energy independence and energy prosperity.
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Renewable Energy Confederation)

Discussion between business and political leaders.
A new connection with Germany, an offshore wind farm, and small nuclear reactors: what will be needed for energy independence and energy prosperity?

Participants: RENATAS POCIUS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, ROKAS MASIULIS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, LINAS KILDA, MINDAUGAS IVANAVIČIUS

Moderated by DEIVIDAS JOKŠAS (Associate at TEGOS)

15:15–15:30
Coffee break
15:30–17:00
VILNIUS-KAUNAS GREEN TRANSPORT CONNECTION SESSION

Via Lietuva’s 2026 investments for economic growth and improving military mobility.
MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS
(CEO of Via Lietuva)

Discussion.
How should we integrate the communication and transport infrastructures of Vilnius and Kaunas cities to obtain the greatest benefit for Lithuania’s economy, welfare, and security?

Participants: RAMŪNAS DILBA, MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS, ARTŪRAS ZUOKAS, TOMAS TOMILINAS, MARIUS SKUODIS

Moderated by ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of the Transport Industry Group at TEGOS )

Hall Beta 1
10:20–11:30
STRATEGIC SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

The development of the port of Klaipėda – the potential to grow the state’s economy and security,
ALGIS LATAKAS
(Head of the Klaipėda Seaport)

Discussion of business and political leaders.
What set of infrastructure and systemic solutions would have the greatest positive benefits for the growth of the economic potential of the Lithuanian transport and communication ecosystem, and ensuring military mobility?

Participants: RAMŪNAS DILBA, INGA DUGLAS, ALGIS LATAKAS, VYTIS ŽALIMAS, SIMONAS BARTKUS

Moderated by ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of the Transport Industry Group at TEGOS )

11:30–11:45
Coffee break
11:45–13:00
SESSION ON THE SECURE FUTURE OF THE LITHUANIAN ENERGY SYSTEM

Opening speech
AIRIDAS DAUKŠAS
(Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

Advancing Energy Technology, Powering Lithuania’s Electrified Future.
AGNES BRODEN
(Head of Strategy, Nordic and Baltic Region, Schneider Electric)

From a local project to a global export of expertise.
LINAS KILDA
(Business Development Director, KN Energies)

Discussion:
Can we create a more advanced energy system adapted to the faster development of renewable energy sources by taking care of Lithuania’s energy resilience?

Participants: AIRIDAS DAUKŠAS, DENIS GACICHA, MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, ŽANA KLUSOVSKIENĖ, RENATAS POCIUS, RENALDAS RADVILA

Moderated by PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS, PhD (Partner, Head of Energy Industry Group at TEGOS)

Presented by
Presented by
13:00–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:15
SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF LITHUANIA'S ENERGY SECTOR

Benefits of the evolution of the balancing market for business and the state.
RENATAS POCIUS
(Head of VERT)

Global energy trends that Lithuania should take into account in its pursuit of energy independence and energy prosperity.
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Renewable Energy Confederation)

Discussion between business and political leaders.
A new connection with Germany, an offshore wind farm, and small nuclear reactors: what will be needed for energy independence and energy prosperity?

Participants: RENATAS POCIUS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, ROKAS MASIULIS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, LINAS KILDA, MINDAUGAS IVANAVIČIUS

Moderated by DEIVIDAS JOKŠAS (Associate at TEGOS)

15:15–15:30
Coffee break
15:30–17:00
VILNIUS-KAUNAS GREEN TRANSPORT CONNECTION SESSION

Via Lietuva’s 2026 investments for economic growth and improving military mobility.
MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS
(CEO of Via Lietuva)

Discussion.
How should we integrate the communication and transport infrastructures of Vilnius and Kaunas cities to obtain the greatest benefit for Lithuania’s economy, welfare, and security?

Participants: RAMŪNAS DILBA, MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS, ARTŪRAS ZUOKAS, TOMAS TOMILINAS, MARIUS SKUODIS

Moderated by ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of the Transport Industry Group at TEGOS )

Hall Beta 2
Geopolitics / Ambassadors' Session / Defence Forum / Demography / Decarbonisation / Economic Education
08:30–09:30
SESSION ON THE SECURE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACIES

Discussion among political scientists and experts.
New world order: should we be afraid of change?

Participants: AUDRA PLEPYTĖ, ALBINAS JANUŠKA, VYTAUTAS LEŠKEVIČIUS, VIDA MAČIKĖNAITĖ-AMBUTAVIČIENĖ 

Moderated by SIMONA MERKINAITĖ (GSSC Senior Coordinator of Fields)

Presented by
Presented by
09:30–09:40
Coffee break
09:40–10:30
SESSION OF DEMOCRACIES' UNITY

Ambassadors’ discussion.
What goals should unite democracies bordering Russia today if we want to stop the current war and prevent a new one from starting?

Participants:
JEANETTE SAUTNER (Ambassador of Canada to Lithuania)
KAILI TERRAS (Ambassador of Estonia to Lithuania)
CONSTANCE WANG (Taiwanese Representative to Lithuania)

Moderated by RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (Head of the Media Support Foundation)

BETA 2 HALL PARTNER
BETA 2 HALL PARTNER
10:30–10:40
Coffee break
10:40–11:40
STRENGTHENING DEFENSE / INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

A discussion among investors, business developers, and experts.
How will we achieve a long-term breakthrough in defence industry growth?

Participants: PAULIUS NEZABITAUSKAS, VIKTORIJA TRIMBEL, ROBERT JUODKA, GEDIMINAS GUOBA, TOMAS MILASAUSKAS, ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS

Moderated by TEODORAS ŽUKAS (CEO of the Institute of European Right)

11:40–11:50
Coffee break
11:50–12:50
DEFENSE STRENGTHENING / OVERALL DEFENSE SESSION

Interview.
MARIJA BERLINSKAJA (Ukrainian security and drone technology expert)
Interviewed by TEODORAS ŽUKAS (CEO of the Institute of the European Right)

Discussion:
What model of universal defence would be most beneficial for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in terms of increasing societal unity and national security?

Participants: LINAS IDZELIS, VAIDOTAS MALINIONIS, ARTŪRAS ANUŽIS, LAURYNAS KAŠČIŪNAS 

Moderated by TEODORAS ŽUKAS ( CEO of the Institute of European Right )

12:50–14:00
Lunch break at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–14:40
LITHUANIAN DEMOGRAPHIC POLICY SESSION

Discussion:
How systematically should we prioritise students, families, and young professionals if we want the Lithuanian state to grow and strengthen?

Participants: RŪTA BILKŠTYTĖ, INDRĖ GENYTĖ-PIKČIENĖ, LUKAS SAVICKAS, MINDAUGAS KUKAITIS 

Moderated by MINDAUGAS REINIKIS (Business consultant)

14:40–14:50
Coffee break
14:50–15:30
PUBLIC ECONOMIC EDUCATION SESSION

Introductory speech.
DAINIUS ŽALIMAS (Member of the European Parliament)

Discussion.
The role of public economic education in creating a united and strong state: what is it and who should take responsibility for it?

Participants: Dr. VIKTORIJA DIČPINIGAITIENĖ, prof. dr. EDITA GIMŽAUSKIENĖ, prof. habil. dr. VYTAUTAS NEKROŠIUS, JŪRATĖ CVILIKIENĖ

Moderated by GINAS DABAŠINSKIAS (Journalist)

Presented by
Presented by
15:30–15:45
Coffee break
15:45–16:55
GREEN LITHUANIAN ECONOMY TRANSFORMATION SESSION

A new look at the energy transformation in the context of today’s geopolitics
AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ (Head of the Lithuanian Energy Agency)

Why Lithuanians don’t get into EVs
TOMAS ŽILIONIS (Head of Development of ENEFIT Public Charging Network)

Discussion: How should we implement the green transformation of the Lithuanian economy so that the economic benefits of sustainable reduction of oil consumption for the Lithuanian state are maximised?

Participants: AIRA PALIUKĖNAITĖ, AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, AUDRIUS ŠILGALIS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, TOMAS ŽILIONIS, , MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Foundation for the Development of Democracy)

Hall Beta 2
08:30–09:30
SESSION ON THE SECURE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACIES

Discussion among political scientists and experts.
New world order: should we be afraid of change?

Participants: AUDRA PLEPYTĖ, ALBINAS JANUŠKA, VYTAUTAS LEŠKEVIČIUS, VIDA MAČIKĖNAITĖ-AMBUTAVIČIENĖ 

Moderated by SIMONA MERKINAITĖ (GSSC Senior Coordinator of Fields)

Presented by
Presented by
09:30–09:40
Coffee break
09:40–10:30
SESSION OF DEMOCRACIES' UNITY

Ambassadors’ discussion.
What goals should unite democracies bordering Russia today if we want to stop the current war and prevent a new one from starting?

Participants:
JEANETTE SAUTNER (Ambassador of Canada to Lithuania)
KAILI TERRAS (Ambassador of Estonia to Lithuania)
CONSTANCE WANG (Taiwanese Representative to Lithuania)

Moderated by RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (Head of the Media Support Foundation)

BETA 2 HALL PARTNER
BETA 2 HALL PARTNER
10:30–10:40
Coffee break
10:40–11:40
STRENGTHENING DEFENSE / INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

A discussion among investors, business developers, and experts.
How will we achieve a long-term breakthrough in defence industry growth?

Participants: PAULIUS NEZABITAUSKAS, VIKTORIJA TRIMBEL, ROBERT JUODKA, GEDIMINAS GUOBA, TOMAS MILASAUSKAS, ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS

Moderated by TEODORAS ŽUKAS (CEO of the Institute of European Right)

11:40–11:50
Coffee break
11:50–12:50
DEFENSE STRENGTHENING / OVERALL DEFENSE SESSION

Interview.
MARIJA BERLINSKAJA (Ukrainian security and drone technology expert)
Interviewed by TEODORAS ŽUKAS (CEO of the Institute of the European Right)

Discussion:
What model of universal defence would be most beneficial for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in terms of increasing societal unity and national security?

Participants: LINAS IDZELIS, VAIDOTAS MALINIONIS, ARTŪRAS ANUŽIS, LAURYNAS KAŠČIŪNAS 

Moderated by TEODORAS ŽUKAS ( CEO of the Institute of European Right )

12:50–14:00
Lunch break at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–14:40
LITHUANIAN DEMOGRAPHIC POLICY SESSION

Discussion:
How systematically should we prioritise students, families, and young professionals if we want the Lithuanian state to grow and strengthen?

Participants: RŪTA BILKŠTYTĖ, INDRĖ GENYTĖ-PIKČIENĖ, LUKAS SAVICKAS, MINDAUGAS KUKAITIS 

Moderated by MINDAUGAS REINIKIS (Business consultant)

14:40–14:50
Coffee break
14:50–15:30
PUBLIC ECONOMIC EDUCATION SESSION

Introductory speech.
DAINIUS ŽALIMAS (Member of the European Parliament)

Discussion.
The role of public economic education in creating a united and strong state: what is it and who should take responsibility for it?

Participants: Dr. VIKTORIJA DIČPINIGAITIENĖ, prof. dr. EDITA GIMŽAUSKIENĖ, prof. habil. dr. VYTAUTAS NEKROŠIUS, JŪRATĖ CVILIKIENĖ

Moderated by GINAS DABAŠINSKIAS (Journalist)

Presented by
Presented by
15:30–15:45
Coffee break
15:45–16:55
GREEN LITHUANIAN ECONOMY TRANSFORMATION SESSION

A new look at the energy transformation in the context of today’s geopolitics
AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ (Head of the Lithuanian Energy Agency)

Why Lithuanians don’t get into EVs
TOMAS ŽILIONIS (Head of Development of ENEFIT Public Charging Network)

Discussion: How should we implement the green transformation of the Lithuanian economy so that the economic benefits of sustainable reduction of oil consumption for the Lithuanian state are maximised?

Participants: AIRA PALIUKĖNAITĖ, AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, AUDRIUS ŠILGALIS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, TOMAS ŽILIONIS, , MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Foundation for the Development of Democracy)

Hall Zeta 1
Estate Market Trends / Investment Potential of the Real Estate Market / The Influence of the Defence and Technology Sectors on the Real Estate Market
10:20–11:30
SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

If artificial intelligence increases Estonia’s GDP by 50% by 2035, how much will real estate prices increase?
LENNO UUSKÜLA (Chief Economist at Luminor Bank in Estonia)

Economists’ discussion.
Which factors will have the greatest impact on the real estate markets of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia: peace in Ukraine, demographic situation or artificial intelligence and technological progress?

Participants:
LENNO UUSKÜLA (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Estonia)
PETERIS STRAUTINS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Latvia)
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Moderated by PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS (Co-owner of Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty)

11:30–11:45
Coffee break
11:45–12:45
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL SESSION

Expert discussion.
Real estate as critical infrastructure: defence projects redraw the investment map for 2026–2030.

Participants:
ALMANTAS ČEBANAUSKAS (Head of Eika Construction),
GIEDRIUS VANAGAS (Head of Infrastructure Management Agency),
AUDRIUS TULABA (Head of INHUS Group) 

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Newsec Research and Analytics Group in the Baltic Region)

12:45–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:00
SESSION ON INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF THE 2026 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Special report.
Key points when working with the Lithuanian, Latvian and Spanish real estate markets.
PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS (Co-owner of Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty)

Expert Discussion:
Sleeping corporate billions: why money needs to work?

Participants:  AGNĖ MASIULYTĖ (Head of Treasury of Vinted Group), ALGIMANTAS LAURINAVIČIUS (CEO of Hanner), ARŪNAS DŪDA (Investor)

Moderated by VYTENIS KINDURIS (CEO of Letsinvest)

Presented by
Presented by
15:00–15:15
Coffee break
15:15–16:30
SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Special report.
When will we become a data nation or wake up from the matrix?
ADRIJUS JUSAS (Head of the Centre of Registers)

Expert discussion.
The boom of the data economy: how can IT help move forward?

Participants: REMIGIJUS ŠERIS (CEO of Telecentras), AURIMAS ŽLIBINAS (Head of Business at Telia Lietuva), ADRIJUS JUSAS (CEO of the Centre of Registers)

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Newsec Research and Analytics Group in the Baltic Region)

Hall Zeta 1
10:20–11:30
SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

If artificial intelligence increases Estonia’s GDP by 50% by 2035, how much will real estate prices increase?
LENNO UUSKÜLA (Chief Economist at Luminor Bank in Estonia)

Economists’ discussion.
Which factors will have the greatest impact on the real estate markets of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia: peace in Ukraine, demographic situation or artificial intelligence and technological progress?

Participants:
LENNO UUSKÜLA (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Estonia)
PETERIS STRAUTINS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Latvia)
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS (Chief Economist of Luminor Bank in Lithuania)

Moderated by PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS (Co-owner of Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty)

11:30–11:45
Coffee break
11:45–12:45
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL SESSION

Expert discussion.
Real estate as critical infrastructure: defence projects redraw the investment map for 2026–2030.

Participants:
ALMANTAS ČEBANAUSKAS (Head of Eika Construction),
GIEDRIUS VANAGAS (Head of Infrastructure Management Agency),
AUDRIUS TULABA (Head of INHUS Group) 

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Newsec Research and Analytics Group in the Baltic Region)

12:45–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:00
SESSION ON INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF THE 2026 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Special report.
Key points when working with the Lithuanian, Latvian and Spanish real estate markets.
PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS (Co-owner of Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty)

Expert Discussion:
Sleeping corporate billions: why money needs to work?

Participants:  AGNĖ MASIULYTĖ (Head of Treasury of Vinted Group), ALGIMANTAS LAURINAVIČIUS (CEO of Hanner), ARŪNAS DŪDA (Investor)

Moderated by VYTENIS KINDURIS (CEO of Letsinvest)

Presented by
Presented by
15:00–15:15
Coffee break
15:15–16:30
SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Special report.
When will we become a data nation or wake up from the matrix?
ADRIJUS JUSAS (Head of the Centre of Registers)

Expert discussion.
The boom of the data economy: how can IT help move forward?

Participants: REMIGIJUS ŠERIS (CEO of Telecentras), AURIMAS ŽLIBINAS (Head of Business at Telia Lietuva), ADRIJUS JUSAS (CEO of the Centre of Registers)

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Newsec Research and Analytics Group in the Baltic Region)

Hall Zeta 2
The future of unicorns / AI potential / State of talent / Fintech forum
10:20–11:05
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION / TALENT STATE

Opening speech.
RYTIS LAURINAVIČIUS (CEO of Omnisend)

Discussion between startup creators and experts.
We don’t have oil; we have only minds. How not to waste them?

Participants: RYTIS LAURINAVIČIUS (CEO of Omnisend), LAURA MASILIAUSKAITĖ (Head of Švietimas #1), LIUDAS KANAPIENIS (CEO of Ondato), VYDŪNAS TRAPINSKAS (Head of the Work in Lithuania foreign talent development programme at Invest Lithuania)

Moderated by ERIKA MASLAUSKAITĖ (CEO and founder of Deverium and alongID)

Startup Leadership Forum is presented by
Startup Leadership Forum is presented by
11:05–11:15
Coffee break
11:15–12:20
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION / AI FUTURE SESSION

Special report.
The role of AI in the cybersecurity business – from important to critical.
VILIUS BENETIS (CEO of NRD Cyber ​​Security)

A discussion between technology business leaders and experts.
In which economic sectors does the greatest potential for the emergence of new AI unicorns exist, and what is the role of the state in uncovering it?

Participants: MANTAS KATINAS (CEO of Wargaming Vilnius), AGNĖ SELEMONAITĖ (Chairperson of the Board of Payhawk), Prof. Dr AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ (CEO of the Artificial Intelligence Competence Centre SustAInLivWork), VILIUS BENETIS (CEO of NRD Cyber ​​Security), ROMANAS ZANTOVIČIUS (Head of the Innovation Agency ICT Lab Area)

Moderated by MINDAUGAS CIVILKA (Partner, Head of Technology Industry Group at TEGOS)

12:20–12:30
Coffee break
12:30–13:20
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION / ECONOMIC IMPACT AND POTENTIAL OF THE STARTUP STATE

Discussion between unicorn creators and experts.
What is the economic potential of startups, and how should the Lithuanian state seek to unleash it?

Participants: GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ (Head of Unicorns Lithuania), LINA JASAITĖ (Executive Director of KILO), PAULIUS PETRAUSKAS (Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania) 

Moderated by RŪTA TIKUIŠYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of Private and Venture Capital Industry Group at TEGOS) 

13:20–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:00
SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE FINTECH SECTOR IN LITHUANIA

Introductory speech.
ELIJUS ČIVILIS (Head of Invest Lithuania)

Discussion between political and business leaders.
What solutions are necessary in Lithuania to create an ecosystem that is maximally favourable for the development of fintech businesses? Which examples of countries could inspire us?

Participants: JANUŠ KIZENEVIČ (Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania), VAIDA MARKEVIČIENĖ (Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania), ELIJUS ČIVILIS (Head of Invest Lithuania), AGNĖ SELEMONAITĖ (Chairman of the Board of Payhawk)

Moderated by ŽYGIMANTAS STANKEVIČIUS (Partner, Head of Finance Industry Group at TEGOS)

Fintech Forum is presented by
Fintech Forum is presented by
15:00–15:10
Coffee break
15:10–16:05
AI IMPACT ON FINTECH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Lithuanian artificial intelligence policy: productivity, potential and projects.
DARIUS ZAILSKAS (Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)

Discussion of fintech business leaders, politicians and experts.
How will AI impact Fintech, and how should we act in Lithuania if we are to maximise the benefits of Fintech’s entry into the AI ​​​​age?

Participants: DARIUS ZAILSKAS (Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania), JUOZAS KAMINSKAS (CEO of NEO Finance), LIUDAS KANAPIENIS (CEO of Ondato), KOTRYNA KURT (CEO of Linkedist)

Moderated by SAULIUS IGNATAVIČIUS (CEO at AI Officer)

16:05–16:15
Coffee break
16:15–17:10
FINTECH PROFESSIONALS AND COMPETENCES SESSION

Discussion of business leaders and experts.
What kind of professionals, knowledge, and competencies, both matured in higher education institutions, imported, and cultivated in business, do we absolutely need to develop if we want to ensure the growth, technological progress, and leadership of the fintech sector in Lithuania?

Participants: DOVILĖ VYČINĖ (Head of British Chamber of Commerce), ASTA GRIGAITYTĖ (Chairperson of the Board of Fintech HUB), MONIKA SNITKĖ (Operations Manager at TransferGo), KRISTINA MAJAUSKAITĖ-ADOMAVIČIENĖ (Finance Manager at PAYSTRAX Group )

Moderated by Dr JURGITA BUTKEVIČIENĖ (Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University)

Hall Zeta 2
10:20–11:05
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION / TALENT STATE

Opening speech.
RYTIS LAURINAVIČIUS (CEO of Omnisend)

Discussion between startup creators and experts.
We don’t have oil; we have only minds. How not to waste them?

Participants: RYTIS LAURINAVIČIUS (CEO of Omnisend), LAURA MASILIAUSKAITĖ (Head of Švietimas #1), LIUDAS KANAPIENIS (CEO of Ondato), VYDŪNAS TRAPINSKAS (Head of the Work in Lithuania foreign talent development programme at Invest Lithuania)

Moderated by ERIKA MASLAUSKAITĖ (CEO and founder of Deverium and alongID)

Startup Leadership Forum is presented by
Startup Leadership Forum is presented by
11:05–11:15
Coffee break
11:15–12:20
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION / AI FUTURE SESSION

Special report.
The role of AI in the cybersecurity business – from important to critical.
VILIUS BENETIS (CEO of NRD Cyber ​​Security)

A discussion between technology business leaders and experts.
In which economic sectors does the greatest potential for the emergence of new AI unicorns exist, and what is the role of the state in uncovering it?

Participants: MANTAS KATINAS (CEO of Wargaming Vilnius), AGNĖ SELEMONAITĖ (Chairperson of the Board of Payhawk), Prof. Dr AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ (CEO of the Artificial Intelligence Competence Centre SustAInLivWork), VILIUS BENETIS (CEO of NRD Cyber ​​Security), ROMANAS ZANTOVIČIUS (Head of the Innovation Agency ICT Lab Area)

Moderated by MINDAUGAS CIVILKA (Partner, Head of Technology Industry Group at TEGOS)

12:20–12:30
Coffee break
12:30–13:20
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION / ECONOMIC IMPACT AND POTENTIAL OF THE STARTUP STATE

Discussion between unicorn creators and experts.
What is the economic potential of startups, and how should the Lithuanian state seek to unleash it?

Participants: GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ (Head of Unicorns Lithuania), LINA JASAITĖ (Executive Director of KILO), PAULIUS PETRAUSKAS (Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania) 

Moderated by RŪTA TIKUIŠYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of Private and Venture Capital Industry Group at TEGOS) 

13:20–14:00
Lunch break / at RiverSide restaurant
14:00–15:00
SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE FINTECH SECTOR IN LITHUANIA

Introductory speech.
ELIJUS ČIVILIS (Head of Invest Lithuania)

Discussion between political and business leaders.
What solutions are necessary in Lithuania to create an ecosystem that is maximally favourable for the development of fintech businesses? Which examples of countries could inspire us?

Participants: JANUŠ KIZENEVIČ (Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania), VAIDA MARKEVIČIENĖ (Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania), ELIJUS ČIVILIS (Head of Invest Lithuania), AGNĖ SELEMONAITĖ (Chairman of the Board of Payhawk)

Moderated by ŽYGIMANTAS STANKEVIČIUS (Partner, Head of Finance Industry Group at TEGOS)

Fintech Forum is presented by
Fintech Forum is presented by
15:00–15:10
Coffee break
15:10–16:05
AI IMPACT ON FINTECH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Lithuanian artificial intelligence policy: productivity, potential and projects.
DARIUS ZAILSKAS (Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)

Discussion of fintech business leaders, politicians and experts.
How will AI impact Fintech, and how should we act in Lithuania if we are to maximise the benefits of Fintech’s entry into the AI ​​​​age?

Participants: DARIUS ZAILSKAS (Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania), JUOZAS KAMINSKAS (CEO of NEO Finance), LIUDAS KANAPIENIS (CEO of Ondato), KOTRYNA KURT (CEO of Linkedist)

Moderated by SAULIUS IGNATAVIČIUS (CEO at AI Officer)

16:05–16:15
Coffee break
16:15–17:10
FINTECH PROFESSIONALS AND COMPETENCES SESSION

Discussion of business leaders and experts.
What kind of professionals, knowledge, and competencies, both matured in higher education institutions, imported, and cultivated in business, do we absolutely need to develop if we want to ensure the growth, technological progress, and leadership of the fintech sector in Lithuania?

Participants: DOVILĖ VYČINĖ (Head of British Chamber of Commerce), ASTA GRIGAITYTĖ (Chairperson of the Board of Fintech HUB), MONIKA SNITKĖ (Operations Manager at TransferGo), KRISTINA MAJAUSKAITĖ-ADOMAVIČIENĖ (Finance Manager at PAYSTRAX Group )

Moderated by Dr JURGITA BUTKEVIČIENĖ (Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University)

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