Opening of the Forum


EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of Democracy Development Fund)


VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

Is the geopolitical environment favourable for the Lithuanian economic boom?
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS
(Chief Economist of Luminor bank in Lithuania)

Strategic national security discussion “When will the Russian threat to Lithuania be at its peak and what do we need to do to reduce it?”

Participants: ALBINAS JANUŠKA, ŽYGIMANTAS PAVILIONIS, LINAS KOJALA
Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of the Democracy Development Fund)


“How will technology change the future of business and the world?”
A conversation with ARVYDAS PAUKŠTYS
(Founder of Teltonika Group)

Moderated byVILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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LITHUANIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SESSION

A strategy for economic growth in Lithuania: experiences and directions
GINTARĖ SKAISTĖ
(Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania)

PwC Baltic CEO Survey - How do business leaders see the future of the economy and business?
AUDRIUS TAMULEVIČIUS
(Investment Environment Expert, PwC Lithuania)

Strategic economic development discussionWhat solutions would have the biggest positive impact on Lithuania's growth potential?

Participants: GINTARĖ SKAISTĖ, ARVYDAS PAUKŠTYS, ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, AUDRIUS TAMULEVIČIUS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
Moderated by VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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SESSION OF INVESTMENT POTENTIAL IN 2024

The dilemma of 2024: where to invest so you don't have to start accumulating cash?
JOLANTA JURGA
(Partner at Evernord)

Is the Lithuanian real estate market facing a winter of stagnation?
MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS
(Economist, Business Development Manager at Compensa Life)

Which technologies should be monitored for successful investment?
ILJA LAURSAS
(CEO at Nextury Ventures)

Ten extra billions for the price of one billion
AUDRIUS MILUKAS
(CEO at Open Circle Capital)

Moderated by VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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LUNCH BREAK // RESTAURANT RIVER SIDE

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SESSION ON PROMOTING TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

€1 billion for Lithuanian business
DAINIUS VILČINSKAS
(CEO at INVEGA)

Business and policy leaders discussionOpportunities for promoting technological progress of Lithuanian business and government

Participants: AUŠRINĖ ARMONAITĖ, DAINIUS VILČINSKAS, AUDRIUS MILUKAS, LUKAS SAVICKAS, MARIUS STASIUKAITIS
Moderated by ELENA MICKEVIČIENĖ (Associate Partner at TGS Baltic)

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SESSION ON THE AI REVOLUTION

The 2 trillion AI market in 2030: fear, regulate or invest?
MINDAUGAS CIVILKA
(Partner at TGS Baltic)

Key objectives for AI policy in Lithuania
ERIKA KUROČKINA
(Vice-Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania)

Scientific and economic potential for the development of AI
AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ
(Head of Artificial Intelligence Centre at Kaunas University of Technology)

Discussion between experts, politicians, and business leadersWhat is the potential of AI to strengthen Lithuanian business and economy and how to realize it?

Dalyvauja: ERIKA KUROČKINA (Vice-Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania), AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ (Head of Artificial Intelligence Centre at Kaunas University of Technology), ROLANDAS RIMKEVIČIUS (CEO at DATAERA), PAULIUS VAITKEVIČIUS (Head of Innovations and Products at Novian Pro), Gediminas Pekšys (Founder and CEO at Oxipits)
Moderuoja MINDAUGAS CIVILKA (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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SPECIAL SESSION ON UKRAINE'S ECONOMIC FUTURE

Ukraine's future for which Western business is strategically preparing
VILIUS ŠAPOKA
(Partner at Insynergy4)

New sanctions on Russia: what should business leaders know?
PAULIUS KUNČINAS
(Chief Economist at Covalis Capital)

Ukraine's economy and energy from the perspective of Ukrainian business
TETIANA ODNOROG
(CEO & Founder at Unisolar Group)

Discussion between experts and business leaders What is the growth potential of Ukraine's economy and opportunities for Lithuanian business to eventually replace the Russian market?

Participants: ANDRIUS PRANCKEVIČIUS, PAULIUS KUNČINAS, VILIUS ŠAPOKA
Moderated by EDVINAS KERZA (Managing Partner at ScaleWolf)

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CLOSING SESSION ON BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Discussion among leaders The most important goals we need to achieve in order to build a strong state
Participants: VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, PETRAS NARBUTAS, BIRUTĖ DAVIDONYTĖ, ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS
Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

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SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE MARKET BASED ON RENEWABLE ENERGY

The objectives of the new energy strategy for independence and energy prosperity
INGA ŽILIENĖ
(Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

On the road to energy independence: the consumer is in charge
MARTYNAS GIGA
(CEO at Elektrum Lietuva)

The projected effect of the interconnection of the Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian electricity markets
RENATAS POCIUS
(CEO at VERT)

Policy and business leaders' discussionThe key drivers for the rapid development of renewable energy and the biggest risks we need to eliminate

Participants: INGA ŽILIENĖ, MARTYNAS GIGA, RENATAS POCIUS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, RENALDAS RADVILA

Moderated by Moderuoja EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

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LUNCH BREAK // RESTAURANT RIVER SIDE

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STRATEGIC SESSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENERGY ECONOMY

Introduction The billion-dollar potential of energy economy development
INGA ŽILIENĖ
(Vice-minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

The global expansion of the green economy: where are the leaders investing?
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Renewable Resources)

Discussion between politicians, business leaders, and expertsWhere is the greatest economic potential for energy and will Russia allow us to realize it?

Participants: INGA ŽILIENĖ, VIDMANTAS SALIETIS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS,
Moderated by Phd. Dr. SOLVEIGA VILČINSKAITĖ (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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SESSION OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION

IntroductionWhich technology evolution is my focus?
ROKAS MASIULIS
(CEO at LITGRID)

Navigating Data Center Challenges with AI Solutions.
MARCIN WEGRZYN
(Research Analyst at Schneider Electric)

AI will flood the energy sector, it's just a question of how
PAULIUS MARTINKUS
(Chief Strategy Officer at Vilniaus šilumos tinklai)

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONSustainability (r)evolution in energy companies - how do we prepare for it?
AUDRONĖ ALIJOŠIUTĖ PAULAUSKIENĖ
(senior sustainability consultant at Vesta Consulting)

Business leaders and experts discussion How will technological progress transform the energy and related economic sectors?
Participants: ROKAS MASIULIS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, PAULIUS MARTINKUS, DENIS GACICHA, ARTŪRAS JAKUBAVIČIUS
Moderated by KAROLIS MIRINAVIČIUS (Senior innovation expert at Ignitis grupės)

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EIB GROUP FINANCING SESSION

Introductory speech
VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ
(Head of the European Investment Bank Office for the Baltic)

Discussion between experts and EIB Group representatives Private debt in Lithuania: opportunities for business financing

Participants: VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, ANDRIUS SOKOLOVSKIS, MARTIN QUINIOU, INGA BEILIŪNIENĖ, IGNAS MIKUTIS

Moderated by SEBASTIAN OKINCZYC (Associate Partner TGS Baltic and visiting lecturer at Vilnius University)

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STRATEGIC SESSION ON VILNIUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Vilnius - the unpolished diamond of the Northern and Eastern European property market
PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS
(Co-Owner Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty)

Leaders and experts discussion Is Lithuania aware of the importance of the capital's economic potential and is there enough effort to increase it?

Participants: PAULIUS GEBRAUSKAS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, DARIUS ŽAKAITIS, SIGITAS LEONAVIČIUS
Moderated by LUKRECIJA GIEDRAITYTĖ (Business journalist at Lrytas.lt)

LUNCH BREAK // RESTAURANT RIVER SIDE

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REAL ESTATE FORUM // SESSION ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

How is the war in Ukraine and the deployment of the German brigade in Lithuania changing the residential property market?
MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS
(Head of Reseach and Analysis at Newsec)

Memel City project: because we believe in the future of Klaipėda
DAIVA VANAGĖ
(Sales Manager at Stemma Group)

The new era of crowdfunding and the future of the real estate market
VIKTORIJA ČIJUNSKYTĖ
(Founder of Profitus)

Discussion between politicians, economists, and experts“What kind of public policy for the development of the real estate sector would be most beneficial for society and business?”

Participants: MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, SIMONAS GENTVILAS, JOKŪBAS MARKEVIČIUS, RAIMONDA GAIDELIONIENĖ
Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Reseach and Analysis at Newsec)

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REAL ESTATE FORUM // KLAIPĖDA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Solutions for maximising the economic potential of Klaipėda for the highest benefit of the city and the country
ARVYDAS VAITKUS
(Mayor of Klaipėdos)

Discussion between politicians and experts. Klaipėda city and region's economic development, short-term challenges and long-term growth potential

Participants: ARVYDAS VAITKUS, EIMANTAS KIUDULAS, NERIJUS TILINDIS, VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ
Moderuoja MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS
Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Reseach and Analysis at Newsec)

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REAL ESTATE FORUM // INVESTMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SESSION

Presentation of a €300 million real estate development project
ERNESTAS ČESOKAS
(CEO at Turto bankas)

Which technologies will have the biggest impact on the future of the real estate business?
MARTINAS EITMONAS
(President at Proptech Lithuania)

Discussion of business leaders and expertsIs it the right time to invest in Lithuanian real estate sector and the technological progress of it?

Participants: ERNESTAS ČESOKAS, MARTINAS EITMONAS, MINDAUGAS STATULEVIČIUS, INDRĖ GENYTĖ-PIKČIENĖ, VIKTORIJA ČIJUNSKYTĖ
Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Reseach and Analysis at Newsec)

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STRATEGIC SESSION ON THE PROGRESS OF EDUCATION IN LITHUANIA


Discussion between politicians, academics, and business leadersThe potential of the education system to accelerate the technological progress of business and the economy

Participants: GINTAUTAS JAKŠTAS, INGA LANGAITĖ, JURGITA JARUŠEVIČIENĖ, EUGENIJUS VALATKA, BIRUTĖ MIŠKINIENĖ
Moderated by GRETA ALIŠAUSKAITĖ-BAGUŠAUSKIENĖ(Head of Development at Lrytas.lt)

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CRYPTOCURRENCY ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT SESSION

The evolution of cryptocurrencies to the world's largest nation
KAROLIS JONUŠKA
(Head of Legal, Isun AG Group)

The cryptocurrency adoption path: from a house to a coffee cup
IEVA TRINKŪNAITĖ
(CEO at Isun AG group)

Expert panel discussion Bitcoin or gold? Which asset class has more value?

Participants: IEVA TRINKŪNAITĖ (CEO at Isun AG group), KAROLIS JONUŠKA (Head of Legal, Isun AG Group), LINAS BŪTĖNAS (Expert on the Economics and artificial Intelligence of Digital assets of Vilnius University), VYTAUTAS KAŠĖTA (President of Crypto Economy Organisation )

Moderated by LINAS KMIELIAUSKAS (Founder of Dessenter)

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LUNCH BREAK // RESTAURANT RIVER SIDE

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FINTECH FORUM // GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

The future of fintech in Lithuania and the world
JEKATERINA GOVINA
(Partner at Response legal & Partnership Manager at Amlyze)

Business leaders and experts discussionGlobal fintech trends for business and policy leaders to consider

Participants: JEKATERINA GOVINA, MINDAUGAS MIKALAJŪNAS, MARIUS GALDIKAS, ILJA LAURSAS
Moderuoja RENA SARIBEKIAN (Synergy Finance Partner, Investor Relations)

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FINTECH FORUM // SESSION ON FINTECH SECTOR DEVELOPMENT POLICY

One year after the new Fintech guidelines: how are we growing?
VAIDA ČESNULEVIČIŪTĖ–MARKEVIČIENĖ
(Vice-Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuani)

Discussion between policymakers, experts, and business leaders What combination of existing and complementary solutions can stimulate the development of the fintech sector with the greatest benefits for the country?

Participants: VAIDA ČESNULEVIČIŪTĖ–MARKEVIČIENĖ, GRETA RANONYTĖ, GINTARĖ BAČIULIENĖ, ANDRIUS PETKEVIČIUS
Moderated by KAMILĖ MAZRIMĖ (Head of Communication & Partnerships at Rockit Vilnius)

THE POTENTIAL OF DEEP TECHNOLOGY IN LITHUANIA

Examples of deep technology applications in industry that business leaders need to know about
ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS
(Partner at Baltic Sandbox Ventures)

Discussion among business leaders, investors, and experts Why, and should Lithuanian industry be interested in and invest in the potential of deep technology?

Participants: DARIUS ANTANAITIS, ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS, LINAS GELAŽANSKAS, JURGIS LEČAS, ANDRIUS ŠLEKYS
Moderated by ADOMAS RUTKAUSKAS (Science and IT Editor at Lrytas.lt)

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VILNIUS FORUM OF DEMOCRACIES

SESSION ON REDUCING FUNDING FOR THE V. PUTIN REGIME

Why is the reduction of oil consumption critical for the secure future of Lithuania?
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of Lithuanian Confederation of Renewable resources)

Discussion between political leaders and expertsHow and if we will reduce the consumption of petroleum fuels in Lithuania by 41% by 2030, and how should we?
Participants: SIMONAS GENTVILAS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, KASPARAS ADOMAITIS, AUDRIUS ŠILGALIS
Moderated by TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Lrytas.lt)

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VILNIUS FORUM OF DEMOCRACIES

SESSION ON DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP FOR A SECURE FUTURE

Ambassadors' discussion

What are the most important goals that democracies should pursue to create a secure future both for themselves and for humanity?
Participants:
MME JEANETTE SAUTNER (Canadian Ambassador to Lithuania)
LARS WAHLUND (Sweden Ambassador to Lithuania)
JACK ROBERT TWISS QUARLES VAN UFFORD (Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Lithuania)

Moderuoja RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (CEO at Media Support Fund)

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NATIONAL DEFENCE FORUM // TOTAL DEFENCE // Part I

How do we need to strengthen national defence on the border with Russia and expand defence cooperation between democracies?
HANS-CHRISTIAN MATHIESEN
(Vice-President at Sky-Watch A/S)

How to make Lithuania as indigestible as possible to Russia?
PETER NIELSEN
(Commander NATO Force Integration Unit Lithuania, Colonel, Danish Armed Forces)

Q&A session. Should Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia follow Israel's or a similar path in developing a global defence model?
Participants: HANS-CHRISTIAN MATHIESEN (Vice-President at Sky-Watch A/S), PETER NIELSEN (Colonel, NATO Force Integration unit, Danish Armed Forces)

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

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NATIONAL DEFENCE FORUM // TOTAL DEFENCE // Part II

Discussion between professionals and experts What kind of global defence model does Lithuania need and why don't we have one yet?

Participants: VAIDOTAS MALINIONIS (Colonel RET.), SAULIUS GUZEVIČIUS (Colonel RET.)
Moderated by TEODORAS ŽUKAS (Director of the Institute of European Right)

LUNCH BREAK // RESTAURANT RIVER SIDE

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NATIONAL DEFENCE FORUM // DEFENCE INDUSTRY

Growing potential of Lithuania's defence and defence industry
GRETA MONIKA TUČKUTĖ
(vice-Minister at Ministry of National Defence)

“Defence industry Renaissance in Europe, which we must take advantage of”
ERNESTAS ŽVAIGŽDINAS
(Founder of Defence Startup BROSWARM)

Discussion of experts, politicians, and business leadersWhat is the potential for the development of the defence industry in the European Union and how should we increase it in Lithuania?

Participants: GRETA MONIKA TUČKUTĖ, MANTAS KATINAS, JONĖ KALENDIENĖ, ERNESTAS ŽVAIGŽDINAS
Moderated TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Lrytas.lt)

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NATIONAL DEFENCE FORUM // FUNDING

Discussion between economists, business and political leadersWhat evolution of the tax system should we pursue to ensure sustainable defence financing and growth in citizens' welfare?

Participants: MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, DAINIUS ŽALIMAS, ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS
Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

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NATIONAL DEFENCE FORUM // INFORMATIONAL RESILIENCE

Discussion among media representatives, experts, and politologistsWhat is, and what should be, the role of the media in resisting destructive influence and in uniting society on issues related to the strengthening of the state and, in particular, defence?

Participants: BIRUTĖ DAVIDONYTĖ, RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS, RIMA URBONAITĖ, EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
Moderated by GINAS DABAŠINSKAS (Journalist)