Opening of the Conference


EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of Democracy Development Fund)


VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

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How is the global economy changing and how should the Lithuanian economy change?
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(Chairman of the Board of Global BOD Group, President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

The impact of the high-tech industry on Lithuania's economic growth
ARVYDAS PAUKŠTYS
(CEO at Teltonika)

Key trends in the world economy
PHIL MACKINTOSH
(Senior economist at Nasdaq) / online


What do European business leaders expect from the European economy?
MARCO FRANCINI
(Head of EIB Group Office for the Baltic States)

Investment potential for 2023
JOLANTA JURGA
(Partner at Evernord)

Transaction market in 2023: forgotten old is the new black
ŽYGINTAS MAČĖNAS
(CEO at Summa Advisers )

Irritation economy
LAURA BLAŽEVIČIŪTĖ
(CEO at All Media Lithuania )

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of Democracy Development Fund)

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LITHUANIA ECONOMIC PROGRESS SESSION

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Lithuanian public investment policy boosting business and economic potential
GINTARĖ SKAISTĖ
(Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania)

Business and political leaders' discussion 2023 and the long-term growth potential of the Lithuanian economy and business

Participants: GINTARĖ SKAISTĖ, ANDRIUS NAČAJUS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS, ARVYDAS PAUKŠTYS
Moderated by VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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ENERGY FORUM // TRENDS SESSION

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Unlocking the full potential of offshore in Lithuania
GARY BILLS
(COO Wind and Solar at Ignitis Renewables)

Discussion between business leaders and experts Key trends, challenges and potential to be realised in the energy sector

Participants: DAIVA GARBALIAUSKAITĖ, DARIUS MAIKŠTĖNAS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, RUSLANAS SKLEPOVIČIUS
Moderated by PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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ENERGY FORUM // ENERGY STORAGE SESSION

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Key Government policies to develop and promote the energy storage potential
INGA ŽILIENĖ
(Vice-minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

The energy aggregator - a way to enable transformation while helping the client?
NERIJUS VIRBICKAS
(Innovation Manager at Green Genius)

Developing the potential of accumulation technologies to meet the needs of citizens, businesses, and government
KRISTINA MEŠKEREVIČIENĖ
(Project Manager at Pilot Battery Module Assembly Line at SoliTek)

Discussion between business and political leaders What public policies and business investment decisions can create the most advanced energy storage ecosystem in Lithuania?

Dalyvauja: INGA ŽILIENĖ, RIMVYDAS ŠTILINIS, DONATAS MATELIONIS, KRISTINA MEŠKEREVIČIENĖ, NERIJUS VIRBICKAS
Moderuoja GAILĖ JUOZAPAITYTĖ (Associate Partner at TGS Baltic)

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VILNIUS DEMOCRACIES' FORUM // MARSHAL PLAN FOR UKRAINE SESSION

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What do we already know about the biggest Marshall Plan for Ukraine in this century?
VILIUS ŠAPOKA
(Partner at Insynergy4)

Expert discussion How can the Marshall Plan change Ukraine and the future of the region's economy and what are the opportunities for Lithuanian companies to participate in its implementation?

Participants: VILIUS ŠAPOKA, ADOMAS AUDICKAS, JOVITA NELIUPŠIENĖ (online), OLEKSANDR KUBRAKOV (TBA)
Modertaed by ROMAS ŠVEDAS ((Associate Professor of Practice at VU IIRPS)

VILNIUS DEMOCRACIES' FORUM // SESSION ON STRENGTHENING THE EUROPEAN UNION

New opportunities for Lithuania as the EU moves towards strategic autonomy
MARIUS VAŠČEGA
(European Commission representative in Lithuania)

Discussion between policy leaders and experts How will the European Union's economic policy affect Lithuania's economy and can it boost Lithuania's business potential?

Participants: MARIUS VAŠČEGA, ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS, INDRĖ GENYTĖ-PIKČIENĖ
Moderated by EDGARAS SAVICKAS (Business Editor at ELTA)

SUMMARY SESSION

Special presentation. Key lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine that we need to take into account as we strengthen our defense and modernize our military forces
HANS-CHRISTIAN MATHIESEN
(Vice-President at Sky-Watch A/S)

Business and society leaders' discussion What are the most important factors that will affect Lithuanian business, society, and the country in 2023?

Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, AUGUSTAS ALEŠIŪNAS, VILIUS BERNATONIS, JEKATERINA GOVINA
Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

VILNIUS DEMOCRACIES' FORUM // DEFENCE OF DEMOCRACIES SESSION

Public and political leaders' discussion When will Putin's war in Ukraine end and how do democracies, including Lithuania's, need to unite, clarify and strengthen?

Participants: DAINIUS ŽALIMAS, MARIUS LAURINAVIČIUS, RAIMUNDAS LOPATA, ŠARŪNAS ČERNIAUSKAS, RIČARDAS SAVUKYNAS
Moderated by GINAS DABAŠINSKAS (journalist)

TRANSPORT FORUM // FUTURE OF LITHUANIAN TRANSPORT SESSION

Transformation of international transport and logistics chains in the context of geopolitical change
AURIMAS VILKELIS
(Member of the Board at LTG )

Discussion between political leaders and experts How will war and the changed geopolitical environment affect transport and transport policy, business, and the economy?

Participants: MARIUS SKUODIS, EGLĖ ŠIMĖ, GIEDRIMAS JEGLINSKAS, PETERIS NIELSENAS, AURIMAS VILKELIS
Moderated by EMILIJA PUNDZIŪTĖ-GALLOIS (Researcher at the Paris Institute of political Sciences and Vytautas Magnus University)

TRANSPORT FORUM // KEY TRANSPORT TRENDS SESSION

Discussion of Lithuanian transport and transport business leaders Key trends, challenges, and new opportunities for freight and passenger growth in 2023

Participants EGIDIJUS LAZAUSKAS, AURIMAS STIKLIŪNAS, REMIGIJUS LIPKEVIČIUS, LINAS SKARDŽIUKAS, IRMANTAS BUTKAUSKAS
Moderated by IEVA MARKUCEVIČIŪTĖ (Project Manager at NORMALIS TECH)

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REAL ESTATE FORUM // INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE SESSION

Will Lithuania's favorable demographics stimulate property development?
MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS
(Head of Research and Analysis at Newsec in Baltics)

Discussion between economists and real estate market experts Which factors will most significantly impact the industrial, commercial, and residential property markets in the coming years?
Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, EIMANTAS KIUDULAS, SAULIUS PUTRIMAS
Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Research and Analysis at Newsec in Baltics)

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REAL ESTATE FORUM // COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SESSION

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Key commercial real estate market trends in Lithuania and the Baltic States
KRISTINA ŽIVATKAUSKAITĖ
(Senior Analyst at Newsec)

Presentation of an exceptional project. The vision and potential benefits for the country of the Ministerial Campus project
MINDAUGAS SINKEVIČIUS
(CEO at Turto banko)

Q&A SESSION
Moderuoja MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Research and Analysis at Newsec in Baltics)

REAL ESTATE FORUM // RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SESSION

Key tasks that will make the capital more attractive to invest, live and create
Newly elected MAYOR OF VILNIUS CITY VALDAS BENKUNSKAS

Q&A session with the newly elected Mayor of Vilnius

How does crowdfunding create financial well-being for society?
MONIKA LENČICKAITĖ
(COO at Profitus )

Discussion of real estate market experts Potential for commercial and elite housing development in Lithuania in 2023 and until 2030
Participants: PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS, GEDIMINAS KESMINAS, MONIKA LENČICKAITĖ
Moderated by RUGILĖ ŠIAULYTĖ (Senior Associate at TGS Baltic)

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STARTUP LEADERSHIP FORUM // UNICORN MARKET SESSION

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What are the prevailing sentiments and expectations of US startups, unicorns, and investors?
KEVIN KOYM
(Founder and CEO of Tech Ranch Austin)

Venture capitalist discussionWhich technologies are Elon Musk and Silicon Valley funds investing in and why do they believe in these investments?

Participants: KEVIN KOYM, ILJA LAURSAS, JONĖ VAITULEVIČIŪTĖ, JENS KRISTIAN DAMSGAARD
Moderated by AUDRIUS MILUKAS (CEO at Open Circle Capital)

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STARTUP LEADERSHIP FORUM // UNICORN LEADERSHIP SESSION

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Lithuanian startup and unicorn ecosystem's revealed and unrevealed potential
ROBERTA RUDOKIENĖ
(CEO at Startup Lithuania)

Discussion of startup creators and experts How should we create a unicorn valley in Lithuania to maximize the benefits for the economy and society?

Participants: AUŠRINĖ ARMONAITĖ, INGA LANGAITĖ, VYTAUTAS KAZIUKONIS, DARIUS ŽAKAITIS, ARVYDAS BLOŽĖ
Moderated by AUDRIUS MILUKAS (CEO at Open Circle Capital)

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SESSION

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How will artificial intelligence change business and the world as we know it?
EUGENIJUS VALATKA
(Rector at Kaunas University of Technology)

Special presentation: the €30 million fund to develop artificial intelligence
AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ
(Head of Artificial Intelligence Centre at Kaunas University of Technology)

The future of artificial intelligence as seen through the eyes of a startup developing artificial intelligence
ANDRIUS BARTMINAS
(C-Founder and CEO of SUPER HOW?)

Business, science, and startup leaders discussion How will AI change existing businesses and influence the emergence of new businesses and new economic potential in the country?

Participants: EUGENIJUS VALATKA, AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ, ANDRIUS BARTMINAS, BIRUTĖ MIŠKINIENĖ
Moderated MINDAUGAS CIVILKA (Partner at TGS Baltic )

GREENTECH PROGRESS SESSION

Smart and sustainable mobility - when and how?
AGNĖ VAICIUKEVIČIŪTĖ
(Vice-minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania)

What is the potential for a green breakthrough in the energy sector, which is the focus of business and government?
ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
(„Inion Software" vadovas)

The evolution of green technologies and their importance in increasing the economic potential of Lithuanian agriculture
KRISTINA ŠERMUKŠNYTĖ-ALEŠIŪNIENĖ
(Director AgriFood Lithuania DIH, European Cluster Manager of the Year 2022)

Special presentation. Optimizing the indoor climate of buildings is a key component of the green economy. Why?
Dr. SAULIUS MATULEVIČIUS
(Founder and CEO at Skaitmeninis korys, owner of Resetair.lt)

Special presentation. EIB Green Advisory
BRENDAN MCDONAGH
(Senior Advisor, Advisory Services at EIB)
MATTHIEU BANAL
(Financial Advisor, Advisory Services at EIB)

Business and political leaders discussion Green Future of the Lithuanian Economy. What solutions and technologies should we implement today, and what should we focus on for 2035?

Participants: SIMONAS GENTVILAS, AGNĖ VAICIUKEVIČIŪTĖ, KRISTINA ŠERMUKŠNYTĖ-ALEŠIŪNIENĖ, KĘSTUTIS JUŠČIUS, ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
Moderated by MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS (Economist, Business Development Manager at Compensa Life)

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SPECIAL SESSION ON CYBERSECURITY

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Major cyber security challenges for business and government and the economic potential for developing the sector in Lithuania
VILIUS BENETIS
(CEO at NRD Cyber Security)

Discussion between business leaders and experts Cybersecurity and insecurity cases: lessons learned and ensuring resilience

Dalyvauja: VILIUS BENETIS, dr. ŠARŪNAS GRIGALIŪNAS, NARIMANTAS BLOZNELIS
Moderuoja VIRGILIJUS DIRMA (CEO at Infobalt )

SPECIAL SESSION OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Government policy that could increase opportunities for the development of creative industries in Lithuania
SIMONAS KAIRYS
(Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania)

How will the worlds of "Meta", Hollywood, the gaming industry, and the Lithuanian creative industries grow by 2030?
AGNESTA FILATOVĖ
(ArtTech Factory, Baltic Film & Creative Tech klaster)

Discussion between policymakers, experts, and startup leaders 10,000 new jobs and €1 billion in creative industries exports by 2030 - utopia or a must-achieve goal?

Dalyvauja: SIMONAS KAIRYS, AGNESTA FILATOVĖ, MANTAS KATINAS, ROMUALDA STRAGIENĖ, VYTAUTAS DOBILAS
Moderuoja AGNĖ BEGETĖ (CEO at AGATA)

FINTECH FORUM // GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

Key global trends in the fintech sector that will affect Lithuanian business and should be assessed by the Lithuanian government
JEKATERINA GOVINA
(Partner at Response legal & Partnership Manager at Amlyze)

Revolutionizing Finance: how Embedded Finance, Democratization and DeFi will transform the industry
CHRIS CRESPO
(Co-Founder of Nordic Fintech Magazine )

Discussion between experts and fintech business representatives Has the fintech sector already experienced a big explosion of business potential? What do businesses, investors, and experts expect?

Participants: JEKATERINA GOVINA, ALEX GIBB, CHRIS CRESPO, KEVIN KOYM, VIRGINIJUS DOVEIKA
Moderated by KAMILĖ MAZRIMĖ (Head of Communication & Partnerships at Rockit Vilnius)

FINTECH FORUM // LITHUANIAN FINTECH POLICY SESSION

Government fintech policy guidelines
VAIDA MARKEVIČIENĖ
(Vice-ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania)

How does fintech contribute to Lithuania's economic transformation? An overview of the growth of the fintech sector in Lithuania
LIUTAURAS ŽILINSKAS
(Senior Investment Advisor at Invest Lithuania)

Fintech experts and policymakers discussion Is it beneficial for Lithuania to focus on the development of financial technologies and how to invest in them?

Participants: VAIDA MARKEVIČIENĖ, VAIVA AMULĖ, KAROLIS ŽEMAITIS, MINDAUGAS MIKALAJŪNAS, ROSVALDAS KRUŠNA
Moderated by JEKATERINA GOVINA (Partner at Response legal & Partnership Manager at Amlyze)

FINTECH FORUM // FINTECH BUSINESS FUTURE SESSION

The future of the Lithuanian fintech ecosystem: will we swim or sink?
DAUMANTAS DVILINSKAS
(CožFounder and CEO of TransferGo) / online

Fintech business representatives and experts debate What is the most realistic scenario for the evolution of the fintech business by 2035? Will it become part of banks or "Twitter"?

Participants: JUSTINAS LASEVIČIUS, TADAS VIZGIRDA, ANNA PAVLOVSKA, MARIUS GALDIKAS, LIUDAS KANAPIENIS
Moderated by TAUTVYDAS TAMULEVIČIUS (Head of Business at Go Vilnius)

2023 BUSINESS FUNDING SESSION

Discussion between business leaders and experts The spectrum of business funding options: how to find the right one?

Participants: SAULIUS MALINAUSKAS, EIVILĖ ČIPKUTĖ, DAINIUS VILČINSKAS, GERDA SAKALAUSKAITĖ
Moderated by DALIA AUGAITĖ (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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EIB GROUP FUNDING SESSION // EUROPEAN SUPPORT FOR ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION

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EIB Financial Advisory for cleantech projects
ANJA KOETHE
(Financial Advisor, Advisory Services, EIB)

EIB Advisory Services supporting investment projects progress to implementation
BRENDAN MCDONAGH
(Europos investicijų banko vyresnysis patarėjas, konsultantas)

Moderated by MARCO FRANCINI
(Head of EIB Group Office for the Baltic States)

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2023 INVESTMENT POTENTIAL SESSION

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What factors can strengthen bitcoin's position in the cryptocurrency market and its value?
IEVA TRINKŪNAITĖ
(Co-Founder of Isun AG)

A panel of experts and fund managers What will 2023 hold for equity, real estate, and commodities markets and bitcoin?

Participants: JOLANTA JURGA, IEVA TRINKŪNAITĖ, PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS, ARTŪRAS MILEVSKIS
Moderated by ARNAS VEDECKIS
(head of Finance and Member of the Board of the Evernord Group)

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SPECIAL PROJECT BEATLES / FOOD OF THE FUTURE / Part I

How is sustainable agriculture changing the food market? Why are food prices rising?

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13.30-13.45 How will food prices change in the upcoming 5 years?
TADAS POVILAUSKAS
(Economist at SEB Bank)

13.45-15.00 Discussion of experts and business leaders What will guarantee the development of sustainable farming in the future?

Participants: ANDRIUS PRANCKEVIČIUS, GEDIMINAS KVIETKAUSKAS, KRISTINA ŠERMUKŠNYTĖ-ALEŠIŪNIENĖ, ROLANDAS PRIDOTKAS
Moderated by RŪTA KATKEVIČIENĖ (Journalist at LRT RADIO)

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SPECIAL PROJECT BEATLES / FOOD OF THE FUTURE / Part II

Behavioural Change Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture: BEATLES project

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15.15-15.45 Introduction

• Overview of the 4-yr BEATLES project 2022-2026 – what is CSA (Climate Smart Agriculture), 5 Use Cases (UC), 6 Work Packages (WP) and what will BEATLES achieve?
• The BEATLES co-creation process – working with Use Case stakeholders across the value chain – a dialogue about barriers and incentives in achieving CSA practices (sustainable production, climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas reductions)

15.45-16.00 Round table. Theory versus reality: behavioral changes in the name of an advanced food system.

• The food value chain: „farm to fork“ and the limits of the existing system.
• Overview of conducted surveys and interviews 

16.00-16.45Discussion of experts Policies linked to CSA for the Use Case

• European policies that influence national and regional policies, programmes and plans linked to the transition to CSA
• What are the main barriers/lock-ins to the transition to CSA? What are the main incentives?

Participants: KRISTINA SIMONAITYTĖ, TOMAS ORLICKAS, DOMANTAS TRACEVIČIUS,
dr. ARŪNAS SVITOJUS
Moderated by RŪTA KATKEVIČIENĖ (Journalist at LRT Radio)

16:45-17:15 Sustainability of the Use Case: cost-benefit analysis and socio-economic and environmental sustainability
DIANA ŠALKAUSKIENĖ
(Project Supervisor at Agrifood Lithuania)

17:15-17:30 Conclusions and next steps

• Resolution on the priority CSA co-creation topics for the Use Case regarding sustainability, markets and policy 
• Next steps for follow up within the Use Case - eg unresolved questions, data queries, value chain components yet to be addressed, additional interviews with stakeholders, etc.