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Hall Alfa

08:15–08:45

OPENING OF THE FORUM

Opening of the forum
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of the Foundation for the Development of Democracy)

Welcome speech
RAMŪNAS DILBA
(Advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania)

Welcome speech
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Sveikinimo kalba
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TEGOS)

General partner

08:45–09:50

GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

Lessons from wars: we must strengthen our defence and build infrastructure that boosts economic potential and resilience
Ambassador JOHN HERBST
(former US Ambassador to Ukraine, Senior Director, Atlantic Council Eurasia Center)

New energy priorities in a changed reality: from independence to energy prosperity
LUKAS SAVICKAS
(Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

Open Innovation for Deep Tech: How Europe Can Connect Science, Capital and Industry Faster
Prof. HENRY CHESBROUGH
(creator of the concept of "open innovation", professor at UC Berkeley, one of the world's most influential experts on innovation strategy)

The growing impact of AI on energy, transport and industry
ANTANAS BERNATONIS
(Founder of WhyAI)

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

09:50–10:10

Coffee & partnership break

10:10–11:15

ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF EU ELECTRIFICATION

From oil to electrification: a new phase of European energy security
VYTENIS KORYZNA
(Member of the Management Board and Chief Commercial Officer, Ignitis Group)

Business and political leaders' discussion
How will EU electrification targets affect the energy sectors of Lithuania, Latvia and
Estonia, and what economic potential do they unlock?

Participants: LUKAS SAVICKAS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, DENIS GACICHA , VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
Moderator: Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (TEGOS Partner, Head of the Energy Industry Group)

Presented by

11:15–11:30

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

11:30–12:45

LITHUANIAN ENERGY POLICY AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE

Energy transformation: from efficiency to resilience
PAULIUS BUTKUS
(Head of Strategy, EPSO-G Group)

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
ANDRIUS KARAZINAS
(Head of LSEKA)

Discussion between political and business leaders.
How will we ensure further development of the energy sector and greater system resilience?

Participants: MANTVYDAS BEKEŠIUS, RENATAS POCIUS, ANDRIUS KARAZINAS, ŽANA KLUSOVSKIENĖ, GERIMANTAS BAKANAS

Moderator: Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (TEGOS Partner, Head of the Energy Industry Group)

12:45–13:30

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

13:30–15:45

STORAGE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY MARKET EVOLUTION

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
RENATAS POCIUS
(Chair of the National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT))

Your Energy Journey. Ready for What’s Next.
TOMAS BILEK
(Executive Manager - Sales International at Fenecon, Germany)

Energy Storage Technologies Power the Baltic Energy Transition
LEON LI (Technical Support Director, Kehua Digital Energy)(China)

Balancing: an aggregator’s perspective
ARNAS LAUCEVIČIUS
(CEO, Energy Balancing)

Energy system flexibility: how much will we need and who will provide it?
DONATAS MATELIONIS
(Head of System Operation Department, Litgrid)

The Future of Kruonis Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Plant: How Is Its Role in the Energy System Changing?
ASTA SUNGAILIENĖ
(CEO of Ignitis gamyba)

Discussion of political and business leaders
How can we accelerate energy storage development by building a more stable,
competitive and investment-friendly energy market?

Participants: RENATAS POCIUS, IGNAS JUNEVIČIUS, ASTA SUNGAILIENĖ,
ARNAS LAUCEVIČIUS, ANDRIUS ŠEMEŠKEVIČIUS, NERIJUS JUŠKAITIS
Moderator: Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (TEGOS partner, Head of the Energy Industry Group)

15:45–16:00

Coffee & partnership break

16:00–17:20

SESSION ON INCREASING THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF RES AND THE RESILIENCE OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM

Energy cybersecurity: what have already been demonstrated by implemented projects and what risks still remain?
ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
( CEO at INION)

Project „Bornholm Energy Island“
Danish representative (under negotiation)

Discussion.
RES potential in strengthening Lithuania's energy, economic and defense power.
Participants: ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS, ARNOLDAS PIKŽIRNIS, DARIUS ŠILENSKIS, VITALIJUS BARANKA, KAM representative

Moderated by AUGUSTINAS RAZUMAS (Chief Expert, Attorney at TEGOS )

17:20–17:30

Coffee & partnership break

17:30–18:05

CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION

Discussion.
What can business, citizens and the state expect from the green transformation of Lithuania’s energy, transport, industry and cities?

Participants: LUKAS SAVICKAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, GIEDRIUS LESKAUSKAS, RAMŪNAS DILBA, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, to be filled

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

18:05–19:00

GREENTECH STARS '2026 AWARDS

19:00–21:00

INFORMAL CLOSING OF THE EVENT

Informal networking and reception
on the occasion of the Vilnius GreenTech Forum and the fight for energy independence

Hall Alfa

08:15–08:45

OPENING OF THE FORUM

Opening of the forum
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of the Foundation for the Development of Democracy)

Welcome speech
RAMŪNAS DILBA
(Advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania)

Welcome speech
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Sveikinimo kalba
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TEGOS)

General partner

08:45–09:50

GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

New energy priorities in a changed reality: from independence to energy prosperity
LUKAS SAVICKAS
(Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

The growing impact of AI on energy, transport and industry
ANTANAS BERNATONIS
(Founder of WhyAI)

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

09:50–10:10

Coffee & partnership break

10:10–11:15

ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF EU ELECTRIFICATION

From oil to electrification: a new phase of European energy security
VYTENIS KORYZNA
(Member of the Management Board and Chief Commercial Officer, Ignitis Group)

Presented by

11:15–11:30

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

11:30–12:45

LITHUANIAN ENERGY POLICY AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE

Energy transformation: from efficiency to resilience
PAULIUS BUTKUS
(Head of Strategy, EPSO-G Group)

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
ANDRIUS KARAZINAS
(Head of LSEKA)

Discussion between political and business leaders.
How will we ensure further development of the energy sector and greater system resilience?

Participants: MANTVYDAS BEKEŠIUS, RENATAS POCIUS, ANDRIUS KARAZINAS, ŽANA KLUSOVSKIENĖ, GERIMANTAS BAKANAS

Moderator: Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (TEGOS Partner, Head of the Energy Industry Group)

12:45–13:30

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

13:30–15:45

STORAGE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY MARKET EVOLUTION

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
RENATAS POCIUS
(Chair of the National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT))

Your Energy Journey. Ready for What’s Next.
TOMAS BILEK
(Executive Manager - Sales International at Fenecon, Germany)

Energy Storage Technologies Power the Baltic Energy Transition
LEON LI (Technical Support Director, Kehua Digital Energy)(China)

Balancing: an aggregator’s perspective
ARNAS LAUCEVIČIUS
(CEO, Energy Balancing)

Energy system flexibility: how much will we need and who will provide it?
DONATAS MATELIONIS
(Head of System Operation Department, Litgrid)

The Future of Kruonis Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Plant: How Is Its Role in the Energy System Changing?
ASTA SUNGAILIENĖ
(CEO of Ignitis gamyba)

15:45–16:00

Coffee & partnership break

16:00–17:20

SESSION ON INCREASING THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF RES AND THE RESILIENCE OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM

Energy cybersecurity: what have already been demonstrated by implemented projects and what risks still remain?
ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
( CEO at INION)

Project „Bornholm Energy Island“
Danish representative (under negotiation)

Moderated by AUGUSTINAS RAZUMAS (Chief Expert, Attorney at TEGOS )

17:20–17:30

Coffee & partnership break

17:30–18:05

CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION

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

18:05–19:00

GREENTECH STARS '2026 AWARDS

19:00–21:00

INFORMAL CLOSING OF THE EVENT

Informal networking and reception
on the occasion of the Vilnius GreenTech Forum and the fight for energy independence

TIME

Hall Beta 1

10:10–11:35

STRATEGIC SESSION ON REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE IN TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY

Progress of the green transformation of transport and mobility in the European Union
AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ
(Head of the Lithuanian Energy Agency)

Developing sustainable transport infrastructure: the Rail Baltica experience
IVETA JĒGERE
(Head of Sustainability, Health and Safety Department, RB Rail AS)

Discussion. In which areas could faster decarbonisation of transport and mobility bring the greatest benefits to Lithuanian businesses, citizens and the state?

Participants: RAMŪNAS DILBA, AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, JEKATERINA ROJAKA, Representative of the Ministry of Transport (to be agreed)
Moderator: ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner and Attorney at TEGOS, Head of the Transport Industry Group)

11:35–11:50

Coffee & partnership break

11:50–12:55

E-MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM RESILIENCE

Transport decarbonisation: electrification and renewable fuels
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Renewable Resources)

Is true electromobility possible without public transport? The need for a strategy and present and/or future goals.
LINAS SKARDŽIUKAS
(CEO of KAUTRA)

Discussion: How should e-mobility strengthen the resilience of Lithuania’s economy to external threats?

Participants: EIMANTAS BALTA, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, LINAS SKARDŽIUKAS, SIMONAS STANKUS, Representative of the Ministry of Transport (to be agreed), TBA
Moderator: ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Attorney, Head of the Transport Industry Group at TEGOS)

12:55–13:30

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

13:30–14:35

GREEN PROGRESS IN CITIES: THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Special report (topic under negotiation)
EVA KILLAR
(Head of the Department of Mobility Development and Investment, Estonian Ministry of Climate)

Discussion. Green transformation of cities and the capital: visible progress and untapped potential

Participants: VALDAS BENKUNSKAS (coordinating), EVA KILLAR, ARTŪRAS ZUOKAS, SIMONAS GENTVILAS, JEKATERINA ROJAKA, ANDRIUS AGINTAS
Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Newsec Research and Analytics Group in the Baltic Region)

14:35–14:50

Coffee & partnership break

14:50–16:05

SPECIAL SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF E-FUELS

Program coming soon.

16:05–16:20

Coffee & partnership break

16:20–17:30

OUSEHOLD ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Topic to be confirmed.
KĘSTUTIS KUPŠYS
(Vice-President, Lithuanian Consumers Alliance; Coordinator in Lithuania of the LIFE project SaveEnergyTogether)

Discussion. “Energy Efficiency First” in the Digital Age: From AI Promises to Real Energy Savings at Home
Participants:
KAROLINA ŠTELMOKAITĖ (Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania) (TBC)
DONATAS CELEŠIUS (Chief Development Officer, ENEFIT) (TBC)
VIDAS LEKAVIČIUS (Chief Researcher, Laboratory of Energy Systems Research, Lithuanian Energy Institute) (TBC)
IGNAS SIMONAITIS (Deputy Mayor of Kaišiadorys District Municipality)
Moderator: ŽIVILĖ MANTRIMAITĖ (Lecturer at European Humanities University, PhD candidate in Sociology at Kaunas University of Technology)

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This session is co-organised by Vilnius GreenTech Forum and SaveEnergyTogether’s Lithuanian partner, Vartotojų aljansas (Lithuanian Consumers Alliance).SaveEnergyTogether is co-funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme, grant No. 101120878.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Hall Beta 1

10:10–11:35

STRATEGIC SESSION ON REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE IN TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY

Progress of the green transformation of transport and mobility in the European Union
AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ
(Head of the Lithuanian Energy Agency)

Developing sustainable transport infrastructure: the Rail Baltica experience
IVETA JĒGERE
(Head of Sustainability, Health and Safety Department, RB Rail AS)

11:35–11:50

Coffee & partnership break

11:50–12:55

E-MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM RESILIENCE

Transport decarbonisation: electrification and renewable fuels
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Renewable Resources)

Is true electromobility possible without public transport? The need for a strategy and present and/or future goals.
LINAS SKARDŽIUKAS
(CEO of KAUTRA)

Discussion: How should e-mobility strengthen the resilience of Lithuania’s economy to external threats?

12:55–13:30

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

13:30–14:35

GREEN PROGRESS IN CITIES: THE EVOLUTION OF ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Special report (topic under negotiation)
EVA KILLAR
(Head of the Department of Mobility Development and Investment, Estonian Ministry of Climate)

Discussion. Green transformation of cities and the capital: visible progress and untapped potential

14:35–14:50

Coffee & partnership break

14:50–16:05

SPECIAL SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF E-FUELS

Program coming soon.

16:05–16:20

Coffee & partnership break

16:20–17:30

OUSEHOLD ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Topic to be confirmed.
KĘSTUTIS KUPŠYS
(Vice-President, Lithuanian Consumers Alliance; Coordinator in Lithuania of the LIFE project SaveEnergyTogether)

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TIME

Hall Beta 2

10:10–11:10

ENERGY SECURITY OF DEMOCRACIES

Energy security will remain vital even after the wars in Ukraine and Iran end.
In conversation with JOHN E. HERBST
(former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center)

Interviewer: Dr. AGNIA GRIGAS (Atlantic Council Senior Expert, Geopolitical Analyst)

Conversation (topic is being adjusted)
Ukrainian representative

Moderated by VYTAUTAS BRUVERIS (Head of Arch Frontline Analytical Center, geopolitics and security expert)

Presented by

11:10–11:20

Coffee & partnership break

BETA 2 Hall Partner

11:20–12:15

DEFENCE RESILIENCE OF DEMOCRACIES

The Deterrence Gap: How NATO Can Protect Its Frontline from Russia
Dr. AGNIA GRIGAS
(Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council; geopolitics expert)

Discussion.
Which goals would most strengthen NATO's defence capabilities on the border with Russia?

Participants:
TBA (Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania),
Dr. AGNIA GRIGAS (Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council; geopolitics expert),
TBA,

Moderated by VYTAUTAS BRUVERIS (Head of the Arch Frontline Analytical Center, Geopolitical and Security Expert)

12:15–12:25

Coffee & partnership break

12:25–13:10

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF DEMOCRACIES

Strategic discussion.
How can we turn dependence on increasingly expensive oil into economic prosperity potential for the state and its citizens?

Participants: VYTAUTAS ŠILINSKAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, ANDRIUS ROMANOVSKIS
Moderator: TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (LRYTAS Editor-in-Chief)

13:10–13:30

Lunch at River Side Restaurant

13:30–14:25

THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PROSPERITY AND SECURITY

The era of water deficit in the age of climate change: how will the influence of water on Lithuania and its attractiveness grow in this century?
SAULIUS SAVICKAS
(CEO of Vilniaus Vandenys)

Discussion.
Do we clearly understand how climate change affects the prosperity and security of
Lithuania and its citizens, and are we preparing for the growing risks and emerging
opportunities?

Participants: SAULIUS SAVICKAS, KRISTINA ŠERMUKŠNYTĖ, AUDRIUS RUTKAUSKAS, SILVESTRAS DIKČIUS
Moderator: MONIKA ALEKSIEJŪTĖ-JONUŠAUSKIENĖ (Partner at Viridis Sustainability Solutions)

Presented by

14:25–14:35

Coffee & partnership break

14:35–15:10

SESSION TITLE COMING SOON

Discussion.
Discussion topic is being coordinated.

Participants: AUDRIUS RUSECKAS, MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, Representative of the Association of Municipalities (to be coordinated) , TBA

Moderator DEIVIDAS JURSEVIČIUS (LRT journalist)

15:10–15:20

Coffee & partnership break

15:20–16:25

THE EVOLUTION OF BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS

As global oil prices rise, decarbonisation solutions are becoming a key competitive advantage for business. How can they be implemented?
INGRIDA LAŠINSKIENĖ
(Acting Head, Green Finance Institute)

Discussion.
Decarbonisation without green romanticism: what really pays off for business?

Participants: ANDRIUS KAVALIAUSKAS, INGRIDA LAŠINSKIENĖ, DARIUS BIEKŠA, other participants to be agreed upon
Moderator: GIEDRIUS LESKAUSKAS (Director of the Lithuanian Responsible Business Association)

Session partners:

16:25–16:35

Coffee & partnership break

16:35–17:35

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP FOR A SECURE FUTURE

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
TERESĖ ŠKUTAITĖ
(Director of the Nidus Balticus)

Leadership and responsibility in reducing Lithuania’s dependence on oil and building a secure future
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President, Democracy Development Foundation)

Discussion.
Shared responsibility for energy security: how to unite different sectors for one goal?
Participants: TERESĖ ŠKUTAITĖ, IGNAS VYŠNIAUSKAS , to be filled in
Moderator: to be coordinated

Hall Beta 2

10:10–11:10

ENERGY SECURITY OF DEMOCRACIES

Interviewer: Dr. AGNIA GRIGAS (Atlantic Council Senior Expert, Geopolitical Analyst)

Conversation (topic is being adjusted)
Ukrainian representative

Moderated by VYTAUTAS BRUVERIS (Head of Arch Frontline Analytical Center, geopolitics and security expert)

Presented by

11:10–11:20

Coffee & partnership break

BETA 2 Hall Partner

11:20–12:15

DEFENCE RESILIENCE OF DEMOCRACIES

The Deterrence Gap: How NATO Can Protect Its Frontline from Russia
Dr. AGNIA GRIGAS
(Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council; geopolitics expert)

Discussion.
Which goals would most strengthen NATO's defence capabilities on the border with Russia?

12:15–12:25

Coffee & partnership break

12:25–13:10

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF DEMOCRACIES

13:10–13:30

Lunch at River Side Restaurant

13:30–14:25

THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PROSPERITY AND SECURITY

Presented by

14:25–14:35

Coffee & partnership break

14:35–15:10

SESSION TITLE COMING SOON

15:10–15:20

Coffee & partnership break

15:20–16:25

THE EVOLUTION OF BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS

Discussion.
Decarbonisation without green romanticism: what really pays off for business?

Session partners:

16:25–16:35

Coffee & partnership break

16:35–17:35

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP FOR A SECURE FUTURE

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
TERESĖ ŠKUTAITĖ
(Director of the Nidus Balticus)

Leadership and responsibility in reducing Lithuania’s dependence on oil and building a secure future
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President, Democracy Development Foundation)

TIME

Hall Zeta 1

10:10–11:20

FINANCING GREEN PROGRESS

By 2030, the EIB will allocate EUR 1 Trillion to the Green transformation of business
VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ
(Head of EIB Group Office in Lithuania)

From megawatts to flexibility: the next phase of energy investment in Lithuania
GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ
(Head of Client Financing and Member of the Management Board, ILTE)

Discussion. In which sectors of the economy can businesses, industry and start-ups expect growing financing for green progress?

Participants: VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ, ROKAS PEČIULAITIS (TBA), RAMŪNAS KUTELIS, representative of the Ministry of Finance, to be filled in
Moderator: TBA

Presented by

11:20–11:35

Coffee & partnership break

11:35–12:45

THE POTENTIAL OF PPP IN DEVELOPING LITHUANIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE

From Funding Gap to Investment Opportunity: PPP on Lithuania’s Roads
MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS
(CEO of VIA Lithuania)

Special presentation. Who will build a green Europe? Industrial competitiveness, new investment and Lithuania’s place in a changing economy
RUGILĖ SKVARNAVIČIŪTĖ
(Product Strategist, Invest Lithuania)

Discussion. What infrastructure that strengthens economic security and resilience should we finance more often through PPP?

Participants: MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS, RAMŪNAS DILBA, PAULIUS GRIGAS, ALDAS RUSEVIČIUS, Vice-Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania (TBC)
Moderator: KAROLIS SMALIUKAS (Partner, Head of Public Procurement Practice, TEGOS)

Presented by

12:45–13:30

Lunch at River Side Restaurant

13:30–15:00

STRATEGIC DISTRICT HEATING EVOLUTION SESSION

Where and how could the district heating sector integrate more closely into the energy system and address today’s challenges in a comprehensive way?
DARIUS INDRIŪNAS
(Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

The potential of integrating waste heat and ambient energy into district heating systems and possible support measures
MATAS TAPARAUSKAS
(Deputy Chair, National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT))

Lithuanian district heating in 2025: key indicators, emerging trends and current challenges
VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
(President, Lithuanian District Heating Association (LŠTA))

Discussion
What key goals should guide the development of the district heating sector today to increase its economic benefits and strengthen Lithuania’s energy resilience?

Participants: AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, DARIUS INDRIŪNAS, ALGIRDAS PIENIUTA, MATAS TAPARAUSKAS, VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
Moderator: VIRGILIJUS PODERYS (TBA)

15:00–15:15

Coffee & partnership break

15:15–16:30

SPECIAL SESSION. DISTRICT HEATING FOR RESILIENT CITIES

Program coming soon

Presented by

Hall Zeta 1

10:10–11:20

FINANCING GREEN PROGRESS

By 2030, the EIB will allocate EUR 1 Trillion to the Green transformation of business
VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ
(Head of EIB Group Office in Lithuania)

From megawatts to flexibility: the next phase of energy investment in Lithuania
GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ
(Head of Client Financing and Member of the Management Board, ILTE)

Discussion. In which sectors of the economy can businesses, industry and start-ups expect growing financing for green progress?

Participants: VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ, ROKAS PEČIULAITIS (TBA), RAMŪNAS KUTELIS, representative of the Ministry of Finance, to be filled in
Moderator: TBA

Presented by

11:20–11:35

Coffee & partnership break

11:35–12:45

THE POTENTIAL OF PPP IN DEVELOPING LITHUANIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE

From Funding Gap to Investment Opportunity: PPP on Lithuania’s Roads
MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS
(CEO of VIA Lithuania)

Discussion. What infrastructure that strengthens economic security and resilience should we finance more often through PPP?

Presented by

12:45–13:30

Lunch at River Side Restaurant

13:30–15:00

STRATEGIC DISTRICT HEATING EVOLUTION SESSION

Lithuanian district heating in 2025: key indicators, emerging trends and current challenges
VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
(President, Lithuanian District Heating Association (LŠTA))

Discussion
What key goals should guide the development of the district heating sector today to increase its economic benefits and strengthen Lithuania’s energy resilience?

Participants: AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, DARIUS INDRIŪNAS, ALGIRDAS PIENIUTA, MATAS TAPARAUSKAS, VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
Moderator: VIRGILIJUS PODERYS (TBA)

15:00–15:15

Coffee & partnership break

15:15–16:30

SPECIAL SESSION. DISTRICT HEATING FOR RESILIENT CITIES

Program coming soon

Presented by

TIME

Hall Zeta 2

10:10–11:20

THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

Which technologies should business watch most closely today, because they will change its future?

In conversation with prof. HENRY CHESBROUGH
(creator of the concept of "open innovation", professor at UC Berkeley, one of the world's most influential experts on innovation strategy)

Discussion. The EU plans to invest EUR 600 billion a year in a green future. Will Europe, and perhaps Lithuania too, flourish with innovative start-ups and unicorns?

Participants: Prof. HENRY CHESBROUGH, POVILAS ŽINYS, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ TBC, TBA
Moderator: ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS (Partner at BSV Ventures Fund) TBA

Presented by

11:20–11:35

Coffee & partnership break

11:35–12:30

FOSTERING TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS IN LITHUANIA

The topic of the presentation is being coordinated.
HANNAH BOOMGAARDEN
(Director of Open Innovation, Plug & Play)

Discussion.
How should we promote and finance technological progress and work together so that the green transformation of the economy brings the greatest benefit to Lithuania?

Participants: PAULIUS PETRAUSKAS, ELIJUS ČIVILIS, Dr. DAIVIS VIRBICKAS, to be filled in
Moderator: Dr. EDITA GIMŽAUSKIENĖ (KTU Vice-Rector for Strategic Partnerships)

Presented by

12:30–13:30

Lunch at River Side Restaurant

13:30–14:25

SPECIAL SESSION ON ADVANCES IN NUCLEAR ENERGY

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
LINAS BAUŽYS
(CEO at ALTRA)

Discussion.
Which latest trends in nuclear energy increase the benefits of implementing such a project in Lithuania?
Participants: MANTVYDAS BEKEŠIUS, LINAS BAUŽYS, dr. SIGITAS RIMKEVIČIUS, LINAS PAUKŠTAITIS, to be completed
Moderator: ERVINAS ŠKIKŪNAS (CIVITTA Partner)

Presented by

14:20–14:35

Coffee & partnership break

14:40–15:30

THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS

The topic of the report is being coordinated. representative of the Danish company
The speaker is being coordinated.

Discussion.
How is AI changing the business environment, transforming energy, transport and industry, and helping to achieve greater profitability and sustainability?

Participants: SAULIUS SAVICKAS, VILIUS STANISLAUSKAS, Dr DARIUS NAUJOKAITIS, representative of the Danish company (to be agreed)
Moderator: representative of TEGOS (to be agreed)

15:30–15:45

Coffee & partnership break

Hall Zeta 2

10:10–11:20

THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

Which technologies should business watch most closely today, because they will change its future?

In conversation with prof. HENRY CHESBROUGH
(creator of the concept of "open innovation", professor at UC Berkeley, one of the world's most influential experts on innovation strategy)

Discussion. The EU plans to invest EUR 600 billion a year in a green future. Will Europe, and perhaps Lithuania too, flourish with innovative start-ups and unicorns?

Participants: Prof. HENRY CHESBROUGH, POVILAS ŽINYS, GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ TBC, TBA
Moderator: ANDRIUS MILINAVIČIUS (Partner at BSV Ventures Fund) TBA

Presented by

11:20–11:35

Coffee & partnership break

11:35–12:30

FOSTERING TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS IN LITHUANIA

The topic of the presentation is being coordinated.
HANNAH BOOMGAARDEN
(Director of Open Innovation, Plug & Play)

Discussion.
How should we promote and finance technological progress and work together so that the green transformation of the economy brings the greatest benefit to Lithuania?

Participants: PAULIUS PETRAUSKAS, ELIJUS ČIVILIS, Dr. DAIVIS VIRBICKAS, to be filled in
Moderator: Dr. EDITA GIMŽAUSKIENĖ (KTU Vice-Rector for Strategic Partnerships)

Presented by

12:30–13:30

Lunch at River Side Restaurant

13:30–14:25

SPECIAL SESSION ON ADVANCES IN NUCLEAR ENERGY

The topic of the report is being coordinated by
LINAS BAUŽYS
(CEO at ALTRA)

Presented by

14:20–14:35

Coffee & partnership break

14:40–15:30

THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS

The topic of the report is being coordinated. representative of the Danish company
The speaker is being coordinated.

Discussion.
How is AI changing the business environment, transforming energy, transport and industry, and helping to achieve greater profitability and sustainability?

Participants: SAULIUS SAVICKAS, VILIUS STANISLAUSKAS, Dr DARIUS NAUJOKAITIS, representative of the Danish company (to be agreed)
Moderator: representative of TEGOS (to be agreed)