General partner
Opening of the Forum

EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of Democracy Development Fund)

Opening speech
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

General partner

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GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

Key economic trends under Donald Trump
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS
(Chief Economist of Luminor bank in Lithuania)

Will D. Trump's Policy Become the Cause of a Roller Coaster in the Stock Market?
JOLANTA JURGA
(Partner at Evernord)

Discussion.How will Trump shape the global economy, and how will we shape Lithuania’s economy?

Participants: RIMANTAS ŠADŽIUS, ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, GEDIMINAS ŠIMKUS, MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS

Moderated by VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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LITHUANIA ECONOMIC PROGRESS SESSION


Policy priorities for technological progress in Lithuania
LUKAS SAVICKAS
(Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)

Discussion. What policies are necessary for Lithuania to grow the unicorn(s) of AI business?

Participants: LUKAS SAVICKAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ, VYTAUTAS KUBILIUS

Moderated by VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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SESSION ON DEBUREAUCRATISATION OF THE LITHUANIAN ECONOMY

Introductory remarks
ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS
(President at Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

Special Presentation. PwC Lithuania and Baltic States CEO Survey 2025
NERIJUS NEDZINSKAS
(Managing Partner of PwC Lithuania)

The Bureaucracy Diet: How to Simplify Processes and Unlock Business Potential?
GERIMANTAS BAKANAS
(CEO at Vilniaus šilumos tinklai)

Discussion. What set of attitudes and values can ensure that the bureaucracy works for the state and not for itself?

Participants: LUKAS SAVICKAS, ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS, AGNĖ SELEMONAITĖ, GERIMANTAS BAKANAS, NERIJUS NEDZINSKAS, VIDAS DANIELIUS

Moderated by EGLĖ STONKUTĖ (Economist-Analyst at the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

LUNCH BREAK // RESTAURANT RIVER SIDE

SESSION ON ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FINANCING

The START action plan – a highway to attract billions of investments
MARIUS STASIUKAITIS
(Vice-Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)

Untapped Economic Potential: Financing a Resilient Lithuania
GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ
(Head of Client and Financing Solutions at ILTE)

How Will We Enhance Lithuania's Investment Attractiveness for Foreign and Domestic Businesses?
ELIJUS ČIVILIS
(CEO at Invest Lithuania)

Discussion between business and political leaders. Financing economy, industry and business: current opportunities and potential

Participants: MARIUS STASIUKAITIS, ELIJUS ČIVILIS, VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, GEDIMINAS VARNAS, GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ, SIMONAS KRĖPŠTA

Moderated by DALIA AUGAITĖ (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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DEFENCE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FORUM

EU defence vision. White Paper
ANDRIUS KUBILIUS (TBA)
(European Commissioner for Defence and Space)

What Do We Produce Ourselves, and What Do We Buy? Lithuania's Defense Industry in the 2030s.
DONATAS GENDVILAS
(Co-founder and ceo at Airvolve aero)

Collaboration, not competition: the synergy of local industry and foreign investment for more sustainable defense.
ŠARŪNAS GENYS
(Head of the Manufacturing Team at "Invest Lithuania", Defense Industry Expert)

Discussion between industry, business, and political leaders. How should we finance Lithuania’s defence industry to achieve the greatest economic benefit for Lithuania?

Participants: VIRGINIJUS SINKEVIČIUS, DONATAS GENDVILAS, JONĖ KALENDIENĖ, ŠARŪNAS GENYS, ERNESTAS ŽVAIGŽDINAS.
Moderated by VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SESSION

The Path to a €100 Billion Lithuanian GDP: A Goal We Should Agree On
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

Leaders’ wrap-up discussion. What is the best vision for economic development for Lithuania?
Participants: VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, ROBERTAS VYŠNIAUSKAS, AUDRONĖ KUSKYTĖ, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, EIMANTAS KIUDULAS, MINDAUGAS MIKALAJŪNAS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

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LITHUANIAN ENERGY POLICY SESSION

Opening Remarks
ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS
(Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

Discussion between business and political leaders. The biggest challenges for the Lithuanian energy sector after the synchronisation of the electricity system with the West

Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS, DARIUS MAIKŠTĖNAS, MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, GERIMANTAS BAKANAS

Moderated by PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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ELECTRICITY MARKET EVOLUTION SESSION

Inventions or Imports? How Talent and R&D Shape Europe's Renewable Energy Independence
JULIJA KALAŽINSKAITĖ
Founder and CEO at Solar Explain


The involvement of electricity consumers and battery developers in flexible service provision will play a significant role in creating value in the electricity market in the near future
KAROLIS JANUŠEVIČIUS
(Council Member at VERT)

Special Presentation. TBA
SØREN JUEL HANSEN
(Energy Storage Director at Nordic Solar)

Discussion. What systemic and financial solutions can create the greatest added value for the Lithuanian energy sector and economy by increasing the flexibility of consumers to provide energy-related services?

Participants: AIRIDAS DAUKŠAS, RENATAS POCIUS, PAULIUS BUTKUS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, DONATAS MATELIONIS, MARTYNAS GIGA

Moderated by KAROLIS MIRINAVIČIUS (Head of Innovation Development at Ignitis group)

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ENERGY BUSINESS AND CITIZENS' PROSPERITY SESSION

The benefits of hybrid power plants development, with the involvement of industry and the public sector.
Dr. VIRGINIJUS RADZIUKYNAS
(Vice-President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)


The benefits of small nuclear reactors: where is the value for the state?
Dr. TADAS KALIATKA
(Lietuvos energetikos instituto vyriausiasis mokslo darbuotojas)

Discussion. Which energy projects can boost domestic production, lower prices, and improve industry and citizen well-being?

Participants: EDITA GUDAUSKIENĖ, MANTAS MIKALAJŪNAS, Dr. TADAS KALIATKA, TADAS KUBILIUS, Dr. VIRGINIJUS RADZIUKYNAS, , VALDEMAR FIODOROVIČ

Moderated by AUGUSTINAS RAZUMAS (Senior Lawyer at TGS Baltic)

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POWER SYSTEM SECURITY SESSION

Resilience of ESO distribution network: Today's challenges and future solutions
RENALDAS RADVILA
(CEO at ESO)

The Fine Line Between Remote Access and Foreign Takeover: Cyber Threats to the Grid We Must Understand, Prepare For, and Defend Against.
ERIKA LANGEROVÁ
(Head of Cybersecurity Research at CTU UCEEB (Czech Technical University)

Power Security, National Resilience & Military Capability
BEN COOK
(Expert at the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence)

Emergency Preparedness in the Energy Sector – Public Administration Readiness
MAŁGORZATA KOZAK
(Director of the Department of Markets Development and Consumer Issues at the Polish Energy Regulatory Office) (TBA)

Discussion. What kind of energy security should we pursue in NATO countries in the face of emerging threats?

Participants: RENALDAS RADVILA, AGNĖ BAGOČIŪTĖ, ROKAS MASIULIS, MAŁGORZATA KOZAK, BEN COOK, ERIKA LANGEROVÁ

Moderated by Prof. dr. SOLVEIGA VILČINSKAITĖ (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT

Economic potential for the development of the transport and communications sectors in Lithuania
MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS
(Economist, Business Development Manager at Compensa Life))

Discussion. Which projects and systemic solutions in the transport and communications sectors will have the greatest positive benefits for the long-term growth of the Lithuanian economy?

Participants: JULIJUS GLEBOVAS, MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, MARIUS NARMONTAS, LINAS SKARDŽIUKAS

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

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AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

How will we increase Lithuania's agricultural potential and lower prices for consumers?
Dr. IGNAS HOFMANAS
(Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania)

Discussion. What solutions should unite Lithuanian business and political leaders to increase the potential of Lithuanian agriculture?

Participants: Dr. IGNAS HOFMANAS, JOLANTA GREINIENĖ, BRONIS ROPĖ, GEDIMINAS KVIETKAUSKAS, KĘSTUTIS MAŽEIKA

Moderated by MONIKA KAZLAUSKAITĖ (Business Journalist at Lrytas)

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SESSION ON THE POTENTIAL OF FINTECH

Global fintech development potential: key focus areas for Lithuania’s fintech future
GRETA RANONYTĖ
(Administration Director of the "Fintech Hub LT" Association)

The value or benefits of Fintech innovation: for society, business, and government
JUSTINAS LASEVIČIUS
(Co-founder and CEO of TransferGo)

I. Risk Management Discussion. The Latest Trends in Risk Management – Are We More Mature?

Participants:
PAULIUS STAGNIŪNAS (Head of the Supervision Division, Money Laundering Prevention Board, FNTT)
VAIDAS CIBAS (Director of the Financial Market Supervision Department at the Bank of Lithuania)

Moderated by GRETA RANONYTĖ (Administration Director of the "Fintech Hub LT" Association)

II. Discussion between experts and business leaders. What set of solutions would create the conditions for a new breakthrough in the economic potential of Fintech in Lithuania?

Participants: JUSTINAS LASEVIČIUS, ASTA GRIGAITYTĖ, ROSVALDAS KRUŠNA, VYTENIS KINDURIS, AUDRIUS MILUKAS

Moderated by KASPARAS JURGELIONIS (Chairman of the Board of the Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND ATTRACTING PROFESSIONALS SESSION

Mission (im)possible: to beat Elon Musk in the battle for talent
AGILA BARZDIENĖ
(Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)

How do we fulfil and how can we increase the potential of Lithuanian universities to attract the best young minds in Europe to their teaching programmes?
DOC. DR. KRISTINA UKVALBERGIENĖ
(Vice-Rector for Studies at KTU (Kaunas University of Technology)

Quality immigration: can studies change the rules of the game?
DR. BIRUTĖ MIŠKINIENĖ
(Head of Vilnius University Business School)

How will we nurture talent in the age of AI?
NERIJUS PAČĖSA
(Head of Erudito Lyceum)

Discussion. How will we develop, retain, and attract talent to build a progressive and strong Lithuania?

Participants: AGILA BARZDIENĖ, DOC. DR. KRISTINA UKVALBERGIENĖ, NERIJUS PAČĖSA, LAIMA BENDORAITYTĖ, LAURA MASILIAUSKAITĖ

Moderated by TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Lrytas)

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REAL ESTATE MARKET FUTURE SESSION

Will the recovering Polish real estate market overshadow the recovery of the Lithuanian real estate market?
PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS
(Co-owner of Baltic Sotheby's International Realty)

Discussion between property market experts and investors. Can the end of the war in Ukraine trigger a long-term growth wave in the real estate market in Lithuania and other countries in the region?

Participants: ARLE MÖLDER, INDRĖ GENYTĖ-PIKČIENĖ, PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS, ARVYDAS AVULIS, VAIDOTAS CUCĖNAS

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Research and Analysis at Newsec in Baltics)

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CAPITAL AND MAJOR CITIES DEVELOPMENT SESSION

What will Vilnius look like in 2030?
DEIVIDAS JACKA
(Board Chairman of Civinity)

Building tomorrow's schools today: centralising education in Vilnius
LAURA JOFFĖ
(CEO of Vilniaus vystymo kompanija)

Kaunas' Vision – Perspectives and Challenges
TADAS STANKEVIČIUS
(CEO of Kaunas IN )

Discussion between business leaders and experts. How should we harness the potential of our major cities and capital to deliver the greatest benefits for people and the country?

Participants: DEIVIDAS JACKA, LAURA JOFĖ, ARVYDAS AVULIS, TADAS STANKEVIČIUS, ANDRĖ BALDIŠIŪTĖ, MINDAUGAS PAKALNIS

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Research and Analysis at Newsec in Baltics)

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SESSION ON REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Discussion between business leaders and experts Security, Finance, and State Resilience: Do We Have Systemic Asset Management Solutions and Resources for Day X?

Participants:
GINTARAS MAKŠIMAS (CEO at Turto bankas),
MINDAUGAS STATULEVIČIUS (President at Lithuanian real estate development association),
BRIGITA KUODYTĖ (Manager at SC Akropolis Kaunas),
GIEDRIUS BRŪZGĖ (Director of the Asset Management Department at "EIKA Development")
DONATAS GUREVIČIUS (Head of the Civil Protection Division at the Vilnius Fire and Rescue Board, Fire and Rescue Department)

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Research and Analysis at Newsec in Baltics)

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VILNIUS FORUM OF DEMOCRACIESS

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SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF SAFE DEMOCRACIES

Discussion between experts and politicians. How will the Trump-Putin agreement change the future of the world, and how should the EU and Lithuania change it?

Participants: KĘSTUTIS BUDRYS, ALBINAS JANUŠKA, LINAS KOJALA, EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS

Moderated by AGNIA GRIGAS (Geopolitics Expert)

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SESSION ON UNITY OF DEMOCRACIES

Ambassadors’ discussion. What values, goals, and ways of working should unite democracies to build a secure future for Europe and humanity?

Participants:
GRETE SILLASEN (Danish Ambassador to Lithuania)
SOLVEIGA SILKALNA (Latvian Ambassador to Lithuania)
GRZEGORZ MAREK POZNAŃSKI (Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Lithuania)

Moderated by RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (Head of the Media Sponsorship Fund)

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LAW LEADERSHIP SESSION

Lawyers' Discussion. State of the law and accountability – the state of the future

Participants: Prof. dr. EGIDIJUS KŪRIS, Prof. dr. JUSTINAS ŽILINSKAS.

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KUKAITIS (Chairman of the Bar Council of the Lithuanian Bar Association)

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DEFENCE CAPACITY BUILDING SESSION

Special presentation. A New Weapon – CRA (Cyber Resilience Act). What Is It? How Does It Work?
VILIUS BENETIS
(CEO at NRD Cyber Security)

Adapting to a different geopolitical reality: a new challenge?
PETER NIELSEN
(Colonel, NATO Force Integration unit, Danish Armed Forces)

Short Q&A session with PETER NIELSEN

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

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DEFENCE FORUM (FUNDING SESSION)

Discussion between economists and business leaders. How will we stimulate Lithuania’s economic development and ensure sustainable defence financing and growth in citizens’ welfare?
Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, JEKATERINA ROJAKA

Moderated by ŽYGIMANTAS STANKEVIČIUS (TGS Baltic Partner, Head of Financial Industry Group)

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A SESSION ON A GREEN FUTURE WITHOUT RUSSIAN WARS

Discussion of Energy, Finance, and Transport Experts. The democracies have financed Russia’s war in Ukraine with billions of gas and oil. Will we allow them to finance Russia's war in Lithuania?
Participants: LAIMA BALČIŪNĖ, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, AUDRIUS ŠILGALIS, JURGIS POLUJANSKAS

Moderated by AGNIA GRIGAS (Geopolitics Expert)

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SESSION ON TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS (AI POTENTIAL)

A discussion between political, academic, and business leaders. What is the potential of technological progress, and AI in particular, to enhance the well-being of businesses and people in the EU and Lithuania?
Participants: VIRGINIJUS SINKEVIČIUS, PROF. DR. AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ, LUKAS KAMINSKIS

Moderated by ADOMAS RUTKAUSKAS (Science and IT Editor at Lrytas)

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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FORUM

Discussion among women leaders. The exceptional importance of women’s leadership in defending citizens’ rights and uniting Lithuania for progress

Participants: LAURA BLAŽEVIČIŪTĖ, VIKTORIJA ČMILYTĖ-NIELSEN, IEVA KONCEVIČIŪTĖ, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ

Moderated by INDRĖ BARAUSKIENĖ (Partner TGS Baltic)