Programme of the Forum

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Hall Alfa

08:10–08:25

OPENING OF THE FORUM

Opening speech.
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TEGOS)

General partner

08:20–09:40

SESSION: DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF THE EU AND LITHUANIAN GREEN PROGRESS

What Kind of Green Future Does Europe Need?
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President, Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

Bringing Dutch insight to Lithuania’s energy transition: a view from the outside in
FRANK OOMEN
(CEO, Ignitis Renewables)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
Does EU green policy hinder Lithuanian industry and the state, or can it help them grow?

Participants: VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, DENIS GACICHA, DAINIUS VILČINSKAS
Moderated by: VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner, TEGOS)

09:40–10:15

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

10:15–11:55

SESSION: GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

Greeting speech
ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS
(Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

How Energy Storage and Interconnections Will Transform Renewable Energy Opportunities in Lithuania
ROKAS MASIULIS
(CEO, Litgrid)

Between ambition and reality: the dilemma of Lithuanian energy
PAULIUS BUTKUS
(Head of Development and Innovation at EPSO-G Group)

Germany’s Policy in Promoting the Development of Prosumer Electricity Generation
HARTMUT FISCHER
(Managing Director, Energy Watch Group, Germany)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
How should the state ensure rapid RES development to achieve long-term goals – investment, jobs, and competitive prices?

Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS, ROKAS MASIULIS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, NERINGA PETRAUSKIENĖ, MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, VALDEMAR FIODOROVIČ
Moderated by: PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (Partner at TEGOS)

11:55–12:10

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

12:10–13:20

SESSION: THE REVOLUTION OF STORAGE CAPACITIES

How to turn large battery parks into a revenue engine?”
HUMPHERY WEN
(CEO, Jiangsu Linyang Energy Storage Technology)

Smart Energy Storage in Europe’s Transition: Practical Pathways and Value Maximisation for BESS Applications
Dr. GUANG YANG
(President of Technology at HyperStrong)

Discussion with political leaders and experts.
What is the growth potential of the energy storage services market in Lithuania and the Baltic region, and in which sectors will it be greatest?”

Participants: Dr. GUANG YANG, MARCIN SZUMIŁO, HUMPHERY WEN, Dr. ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
Moderated by GAILĖ JUOZAPAITYTĖ-GUDŽIŪNĖ (Associate Partner at TEGOS)

Presented by

13:20–14:00

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

14:00–15:55

SESSION: NEW BUSINESS MODELS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

When Synchronisation Occurs: The Evolution of Electricity Sector Regulation and Its Impact on the Development Potential of Storage Facilities
RENATAS POCIUS
(Head, National Energy Regulatory Council – VERT)

Electricity market trends: changes here to stay
PAULIUS KOZLOVAS
(Head of Strategy Department, Litgrid)

Power Purchase Agreements and BESS – Road to Energy Security, Independence, and Additional Revenue
VANESA VUJANIĆ
(Senior Originator, CCO Area – PPA & Energy Trading at European Energy)

Will We Be Able to Replace “Nord Pool”? A Test for the Market by Renewable Energy Sources
VALDEMAR FIODOROVIČ
(CEO at ENEFIT)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
How will the evolution of storage change the energy business and the balancing market, and how will it affect regulation?”

Participants: RENATAS POCIUS, PAULIUS KOZLOVAS, VALDEMAR FIODOROVIČ, AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, ALGIRDAS DUČINSKAS
Moderator: Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (Partner at TEGOS)

Presented by

15:55–16:10

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

16:10–17:40

SESSION: ENERGY BUSINESS SECURITY

Is the Eastern Flank Doing Enough to Ensure Energy and Digital Security?
GEDIMINAS JUKNIUS
(Technical Sales Manager, Baltic Region, SolarEdge Technologies)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
What solutions should businesses implement, and what solutions should the state ensure to guarantee energy business security?

Participants: EDITA GUDAUSKIENĖ, GEDIMINAS JUKNIUS, NEMUNAS BIKNIUS, ERNESTAS ŽVAIGŽDINAS, VYTENIS KORYZNA
Moderator: KAROLIS MIRINAVIČIUS (Head of Innovation Development at Ignitis group)

17:40–18:00

SOLAR STARS 2025 AWARDS

18:00–21:00

INFORMAL CLOSING OF THE EVENT

Presented by

Hall Alfa

08:10–08:25

OPENING OF THE FORUM

Opening speech.
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TEGOS)

General partner

08:20–09:40

SESSION: DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF THE EU AND LITHUANIAN GREEN PROGRESS

What Kind of Green Future Does Europe Need?
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President, Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

Bringing Dutch insight to Lithuania’s energy transition: a view from the outside in
FRANK OOMEN
(CEO, Ignitis Renewables)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
Does EU green policy hinder Lithuanian industry and the state, or can it help them grow?

Participants: VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, DENIS GACICHA, DAINIUS VILČINSKAS
Moderated by: VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner, TEGOS)

09:40–10:15

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

10:15–11:55

SESSION: GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

Greeting speech
ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS
(Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

How Energy Storage and Interconnections Will Transform Renewable Energy Opportunities in Lithuania
ROKAS MASIULIS
(CEO, Litgrid)

Between ambition and reality: the dilemma of Lithuanian energy
PAULIUS BUTKUS
(Head of Development and Innovation at EPSO-G Group)

Germany’s Policy in Promoting the Development of Prosumer Electricity Generation
HARTMUT FISCHER
(Managing Director, Energy Watch Group, Germany)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
How should the state ensure rapid RES development to achieve long-term goals – investment, jobs, and competitive prices?

11:55–12:10

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

12:10–13:20

SESSION: THE REVOLUTION OF STORAGE CAPACITIES

How to turn large battery parks into a revenue engine?”
HUMPHERY WEN
(CEO, Jiangsu Linyang Energy Storage Technology)

Smart Energy Storage in Europe’s Transition: Practical Pathways and Value Maximisation for BESS Applications
Dr. GUANG YANG
(President of Technology at HyperStrong)

Discussion with political leaders and experts.
What is the growth potential of the energy storage services market in Lithuania and the Baltic region, and in which sectors will it be greatest?”

Participants: Dr. GUANG YANG, MARCIN SZUMIŁO, HUMPHERY WEN, Dr. ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
Moderated by GAILĖ JUOZAPAITYTĖ-GUDŽIŪNĖ (Associate Partner at TEGOS)

Presented by

13:20–14:00

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

14:00–15:55

SESSION: NEW BUSINESS MODELS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Electricity market trends: changes here to stay
PAULIUS KOZLOVAS
(Head of Strategy Department, Litgrid)

Power Purchase Agreements and BESS – Road to Energy Security, Independence, and Additional Revenue
VANESA VUJANIĆ
(Senior Originator, CCO Area – PPA & Energy Trading at European Energy)

Will We Be Able to Replace “Nord Pool”? A Test for the Market by Renewable Energy Sources
VALDEMAR FIODOROVIČ
(CEO at ENEFIT)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
How will the evolution of storage change the energy business and the balancing market, and how will it affect regulation?”

Participants: RENATAS POCIUS, PAULIUS KOZLOVAS, VALDEMAR FIODOROVIČ, AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ, ALGIRDAS DUČINSKAS
Moderator: Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (Partner at TEGOS)

Presented by

15:55–16:10

Coffee & partnership break

Presented by

16:10–17:40

SESSION: ENERGY BUSINESS SECURITY

Is the Eastern Flank Doing Enough to Ensure Energy and Digital Security?
GEDIMINAS JUKNIUS
(Technical Sales Manager, Baltic Region, SolarEdge Technologies)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
What solutions should businesses implement, and what solutions should the state ensure to guarantee energy business security?

17:40–18:00

SOLAR STARS 2025 AWARDS

18:00–21:00

INFORMAL CLOSING OF THE EVENT

Presented by

TIME

Hall Beta 1

10:15–11:35

SESSION: ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF GREEN TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY TRANSFORMATION

How many billions should Lithuanian business, industry, and policymakers expect to be generated by the green transport and mobility transformation?
MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS
(Economist, Business Development Director, Compensa Life)

Solar Power Plants, Electric Vehicles, and Energy Storage – an Inevitable Chain of Technologies
VYTAUTAS JOKUŽIS
(Founder and CEO, Elinta)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
What actions must we take to ensure that the green transport and mobility transformation strengthens Lithuania’s economy?

Participants: DOVILĖ SUJETAITĖ, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, RAMŪNAS DILBA, ARNOLDAS ŠILEIKA, VYTAUTAS JOKUŽIS
Moderator: MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS (Economist, Business Development Director, Compensa Life)

11:35–11:50

Coffee & partnership break

11:50–13:15

SESSION: THE GREEN FUTURE OF CITIES

Livable Cities
JAN GEHL
(Architect, Professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1966–2006), Founding Partner at Gehl Architects (2000–2016)

Discussion
What solutions are needed to increase the investment attractiveness of Lithuanian cities and the capital?”

Participants: JAN GEHL, MINDAUGAS PAKALNIS
Moderated by MONIKA BALTRUŠAITYTĖ (Journalist)

13:15–14:00

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

14:00–15:50

E-MOBILITY FORUM // INFRASTRUCTURE SESSION

How “Via Lietuva” Can Help Promote Private Sector Solutions in the Field of E-Mobility
MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS
(CEO, VIA Lithuania)

The Baltic States on the road to e-mobility: small markets – big changes
EIMANTAS BALTA
(Head of Electric Mobility Department, Ignitis)

Infrastructure development ≠ e-mobility development?
ROBERTAS VYŠNIAUSKAS
(Chairman of the Board, EPSO-G)

Discussion.
What infrastructure must we establish to ensure the smooth development of e-mobility on highways, in major cities, and in regions?

Participants: EIMANTAS BALTA, MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS, ROBERTAS VYŠNIAUSKAS, TOMAS ŽILIONIS, AGNĖ MARKAUSKIENĖ
Moderator: ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of Transport Industry Group at TEGOS)

15:50–16:05

Coffee & partnership break

16:05–17:30

E-MOBILITY FORUM // FUTURE SESSION

The future of sustainable mobility – highways and/or dead ends? Which types of ecological transport have the greatest potential in Lithuania?
AGNĖ BAGOČIUTĖ
(Head, Lithuanian Energy Agency)

Beyond profitability: the economic case for high-speed rail. Why Rail Baltica is a catalyst for Europe’s sustainable future
MARIUS NARMONTAS
(COO, RB Rail AS; Vice Chairman of the Board)

Electrification of urban and intercity passenger buses. What kind of future should we aim for?
AURELIJA VARPUČINSKĖ
(KAUTRA organizacijos vystymo direktorė)

Discussion
How will we support e-mobility and tax polluting and heavy road transport?

Participants: AGNĖ BAGOČIŪTĖ, MARIUS NARMONTAS, ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, SAULIUS BAKAS, AURELIJA VARPUČINSKĖ, Representative of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania (tba)
Moderator: ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner, Head of Transport Industry Group at TEGOS)

Hall Beta 1

10:15–11:35

SESSION: ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF GREEN TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY TRANSFORMATION

Solar Power Plants, Electric Vehicles, and Energy Storage – an Inevitable Chain of Technologies
VYTAUTAS JOKUŽIS
(Founder and CEO, Elinta)

Business and political leaders’ discussion
What actions must we take to ensure that the green transport and mobility transformation strengthens Lithuania’s economy?

11:35–11:50

Coffee & partnership break

11:50–13:15

SESSION: THE GREEN FUTURE OF CITIES

Livable Cities
JAN GEHL
(Architect, Professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1966–2006), Founding Partner at Gehl Architects (2000–2016)

Discussion
What solutions are needed to increase the investment attractiveness of Lithuanian cities and the capital?”

Participants: JAN GEHL, MINDAUGAS PAKALNIS
Moderated by MONIKA BALTRUŠAITYTĖ (Journalist)

13:15–14:00

LUNCH at Riverside restaurant

14:00–15:50

E-MOBILITY FORUM // INFRASTRUCTURE SESSION

How “Via Lietuva” Can Help Promote Private Sector Solutions in the Field of E-Mobility
MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS
(CEO, VIA Lithuania)

The Baltic States on the road to e-mobility: small markets – big changes
EIMANTAS BALTA
(Head of Electric Mobility Department, Ignitis)

Infrastructure development ≠ e-mobility development?
ROBERTAS VYŠNIAUSKAS
(Chairman of the Board, EPSO-G)

Discussion.
What infrastructure must we establish to ensure the smooth development of e-mobility on highways, in major cities, and in regions?

15:50–16:05

Coffee & partnership break

16:05–17:30

E-MOBILITY FORUM // FUTURE SESSION

Beyond profitability: the economic case for high-speed rail. Why Rail Baltica is a catalyst for Europe’s sustainable future
MARIUS NARMONTAS
(COO, RB Rail AS; Vice Chairman of the Board)

Electrification of urban and intercity passenger buses. What kind of future should we aim for?
AURELIJA VARPUČINSKĖ
(KAUTRA organizacijos vystymo direktorė)

Discussion
How will we support e-mobility and tax polluting and heavy road transport?

TIME

Hall Beta 2

09:00–10:05

SESSION ON SOCIETY’S ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND THE STATE’S SECURE FUTURE

*** THE SESSIONS IN THIS HALL ARE STREAMED FREE OF CHARGE ***

Discussion
How many thousands of jobs and billions in value for business and the state will a successful green transformation of Lithuania’s economy generate?
Participants: KĘSTUTIS BUDRYS, AIRA PALIUKĖNAITĖ, LUKAS SAVICKAS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
Moderated by TAUTVYDAS MIKALAJŪNAS (Editor in Chief at LRYTAS)

The sessions in this hall are presented by

10:05–10:15

Coffee & Partnership Break

10:15–11:15

CLIMATE CHANGE AND POLLUTION SESSION

Solutions for Adapting Old Technologies to Modern Standards
ASTA SUNGAILIENĖ (Head of Ignitis Gamyba)

What is the price of climate change?
GRETA ILEKYTĖ (Senior Economist at Swedbank)

Discussion
Threats to public well-being and security posed by climate change and pollution, and business opportunities to reduce them
|Participants: ASTA SUNGAILIENĖ (Head of Ignitis Gamyba), VIKTORAS MATONIS (Director of Production Department at Vilniaus Vandenys), Dr NERINGA VILKAITĖ-VAITONĖ (Senior Researcher, Faculty of Business Management, VILNIUS TECH), GRETA ILEKYTĖ (Economist at Swedbank)

Moderated by PAULĖ PUPINYTĖ-BRUŽIENĖ (Head of the Communications Department at Vilniaus Vandenys)

11:15–11:25

Coffee & Partnership Break

11:25–12:15

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND CITIZENS’ WELL-BEING SESSION

How to turn communities into allies of renewable energy development by presenting the socio-economic impact?

JEPPE JOHANSEN (Senior Advisor, Danish Energy Agency)

Conversation with JEPPE JOHANSEN
Moderated by RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (Head of the Media Sponsorship Fund)

12:15–12:25

Coffee & Partnership Break

12:25–13:25

SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF GREEN BUSINESS AND STARTUP GROWTH

Three circular economy challenges we must address now
JURGITA NACEVIČIENĖ
(CEO of Ecoservice)

Business and Policy Leaders Discussion
What is the Circular Economy’s Potential in Increasing Citizens’ Well-Being and Strengthening the National Economy?

Participants: JURGITA NACEVIČIENĖ, MARINA CURKO-NOTKUVIENĖ, ALMONTAS KYBARTAS, GRETA ČESNAITYTĖ, LINAS JONAUSKAS (tba)
Moderated by ŽIVILĖ KROPAITĖ (Journalist)

Presented by

13:25–14:00

Lunch at the Riverside Restaurant

14:00–15:20

SESSION ON THE GREEN ECONOMY HIGHWAY BETWEEN VILNIUS AND KAUNAS

Vilnius Vision: The Neris River as the Axis of Urban Renewal
VALDAS BENKUNSKAS
(Mayor of Vilnius)

Business and Policy Leaders Discussion
What kind of green progress should Vilnius strive for?

Discussion participants: VALDAS BENKUNSKAS, SIMONAS GENTVILAS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS
Moderator: MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS

Hall Beta 2

09:00–10:05

SESSION ON SOCIETY’S ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND THE STATE’S SECURE FUTURE

*** THE SESSIONS IN THIS HALL ARE STREAMED FREE OF CHARGE ***

The sessions in this hall are presented by

10:05–10:15

Coffee & Partnership Break

10:15–11:15

CLIMATE CHANGE AND POLLUTION SESSION

Solutions for Adapting Old Technologies to Modern Standards
ASTA SUNGAILIENĖ (Head of Ignitis Gamyba)

What is the price of climate change?
GRETA ILEKYTĖ (Senior Economist at Swedbank)

Moderated by PAULĖ PUPINYTĖ-BRUŽIENĖ (Head of the Communications Department at Vilniaus Vandenys)

11:15–11:25

Coffee & Partnership Break

11:25–12:15

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND CITIZENS’ WELL-BEING SESSION

How to turn communities into allies of renewable energy development by presenting the socio-economic impact?

JEPPE JOHANSEN (Senior Advisor, Danish Energy Agency)

Conversation with JEPPE JOHANSEN
Moderated by RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (Head of the Media Sponsorship Fund)

12:15–12:25

Coffee & Partnership Break

12:25–13:25

SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF GREEN BUSINESS AND STARTUP GROWTH

Three circular economy challenges we must address now
JURGITA NACEVIČIENĖ
(CEO of Ecoservice)

Business and Policy Leaders Discussion
What is the Circular Economy’s Potential in Increasing Citizens’ Well-Being and Strengthening the National Economy?

Participants: JURGITA NACEVIČIENĖ, MARINA CURKO-NOTKUVIENĖ, ALMONTAS KYBARTAS, GRETA ČESNAITYTĖ, LINAS JONAUSKAS (tba)
Moderated by ŽIVILĖ KROPAITĖ (Journalist)

Presented by

13:25–14:00

Lunch at the Riverside Restaurant

14:00–15:20

SESSION ON THE GREEN ECONOMY HIGHWAY BETWEEN VILNIUS AND KAUNAS

Vilnius Vision: The Neris River as the Axis of Urban Renewal
VALDAS BENKUNSKAS
(Mayor of Vilnius)

Business and Policy Leaders Discussion
What kind of green progress should Vilnius strive for?

Discussion participants: VALDAS BENKUNSKAS, SIMONAS GENTVILAS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS
Moderator: MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS

TIME

Hall Zeta 1

10:15–11:45

GREEN PROGRESS FUNDING SESSION

How the EIB Promotes the Green Transition
IGNAS ŠIAUDVYTIS
(Fund and Structuring Specialist at the European Investment Bank (EIB)

Public-private partnership (PPP) – alternative way for infrastructure financing
VILIUS GIRKONTAS
(Senior Banker at the Nordic Investment Bank, Representative for Lithuania)

Business and policy leaders’ discussion
“What financing for green progress is available and what should we strive for?”
Participants: VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ, SIMONAS KLIMAVIČIUS, VILIUS GIRKONTAS, AUDRIUS ŠILGALIS
Moderated by RENA SARIBEKIAN-KINDERĖ (Co-founder of Inwest, Investor Relations at Synergy Finance)

Presented by

11:45–12:00

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

12:00–13:15

NUCLEAR POTENTIAL SESSION

“Small Nuclear Reactor Market Trends and Signals to Lithuanian Energy”
LINAS BAUŽYS
(Head of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant)

“Small modular reactors: what potential can we see today?”
DR. EGIDIJUS URBONAVIČIUS
(Scientist at the Lithuanian Energy Institute)

Discussion
“When will Lithuania have the first small nuclear reactor?”
Participants in the discussion: LINAS BAUŽYS, PAULIUS BUTKUS, DR. EGIDIJUS URBONAVIČIUS, RENATAS ŠUMSKIS
Moderated by DEIVIDAS JOKŠAS (Associate at TEGOS)

Presented by

13:15–14:00

LUNCH AT RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE

14:00–15:45

TECHNOLOGY (AI) IMPACT ON BUSINESS SESSION

From Data to Impact: How Digital Grids Transform Business
PRZEMYSLAW LIMAN
(Sales Head for Digital Grid – CEE & Baltics at Schneider Electric)

Anti-Promptology: Between AI Capabilities and Human Responsibility
Prof. Dr. AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ
(Head of the Artificial Intelligence Competence Centre “SustAInLivWork”)

“Storage technologies in energy. Do we have examples in Lithuania?”
DAIVIS VIRBICKAS
(Energy Expert at the Lithuanian Energy Institute)

“Green innovation – from idea to market. Successful Commercialisation Examples and Business Opportunities”
PATRICIJA REUT
(Acting CEO, Innovation Agency)

Expert discussion
“Will AI have the greatest impact on the future of energy and transport?”

Participants: DENIS GACICHA, DR. DARIUS NAUJOKAITIS, PROF. DR. AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ, Prof. Dr. AUDRIUS GRAINYS, DAIVIS VIRBICKAS
Moderated by KAROLINA GRICIŪNĖ (COO at SwirlAI)

Presented by

15:45–16:00

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

16:00–17:30

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) SESSION

Batteries in Lithuania’s Grid. Lessons Learned.
Dr. ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
(CEO of Inion Software)

From Data to Decisions: SCADA/EMS as the Digital Backbone of BESS Operations. Case Study
GIORGIO INFORZATO (Sales Director Europe at Automa)
ANDREA FORTUNA (Business Developer Europe at Automa)

The Enrichment of the Baltic BESS Market and What Lies Ahead?
LIUDAS KARALIUS
(Head of Enerheads Group)

Learnt lessons in C&I and utility-scale BESS Projects
WALTER SCHEIBER
(Utility Sales Manager at GoodWe)

Expert discussion. How not to finish last in the BESS race?
Participants: Dr. ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS, LIUDAS KARALIUS, WALTER SCHEIBER, GIORGIO INFORZATO, ANDREA FORTUNA
Moderated by AUGUSTINAS RAZUMAS (Senior Lawyer at TEGOS)

Presented by

Hall Zeta 1

10:15–11:45

GREEN PROGRESS FUNDING SESSION

How the EIB Promotes the Green Transition
IGNAS ŠIAUDVYTIS
(Fund and Structuring Specialist at the European Investment Bank (EIB)

Public-private partnership (PPP) – alternative way for infrastructure financing
VILIUS GIRKONTAS
(Senior Banker at the Nordic Investment Bank, Representative for Lithuania)

Presented by

11:45–12:00

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

12:00–13:15

NUCLEAR POTENTIAL SESSION

“Small Nuclear Reactor Market Trends and Signals to Lithuanian Energy”
LINAS BAUŽYS
(Head of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant)

“Small modular reactors: what potential can we see today?”
DR. EGIDIJUS URBONAVIČIUS
(Scientist at the Lithuanian Energy Institute)

Presented by

13:15–14:00

LUNCH AT RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE

14:00–15:45

TECHNOLOGY (AI) IMPACT ON BUSINESS SESSION

From Data to Impact: How Digital Grids Transform Business
PRZEMYSLAW LIMAN
(Sales Head for Digital Grid – CEE & Baltics at Schneider Electric)

Anti-Promptology: Between AI Capabilities and Human Responsibility
Prof. Dr. AGNĖ PAULAUSKAITĖ-TARASEVIČIENĖ
(Head of the Artificial Intelligence Competence Centre “SustAInLivWork”)

“Storage technologies in energy. Do we have examples in Lithuania?”
DAIVIS VIRBICKAS
(Energy Expert at the Lithuanian Energy Institute)

“Green innovation – from idea to market. Successful Commercialisation Examples and Business Opportunities”
PATRICIJA REUT
(Acting CEO, Innovation Agency)

Expert discussion
“Will AI have the greatest impact on the future of energy and transport?”

Presented by

15:45–16:00

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

16:00–17:30

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) SESSION

Batteries in Lithuania’s Grid. Lessons Learned.
Dr. ŠARŪNAS STANAITIS
(CEO of Inion Software)

The Enrichment of the Baltic BESS Market and What Lies Ahead?
LIUDAS KARALIUS
(Head of Enerheads Group)

Learnt lessons in C&I and utility-scale BESS Projects
WALTER SCHEIBER
(Utility Sales Manager at GoodWe)

Presented by

TIME

Hall Zeta 2

10:15–11:30

SESSION OF THE FUTURE OF LITHUANIA'S FORESTS

Sustainable Forests and Smart Technologies: The Role of State Forests in Mitigating Climate Change
VALDAS KAUBRĖ
(Director General of State Forest Enterprise)

Agroforestry – Opportunities to Increase Forest Cover Using Agricultural Land
REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS
(Entrepreneur, investor, public figure, and head of the Green Policy Institute)

Discussion of political and business leaders
Balancing Humans and Nature – How to Align Societal Needs (Recreation, Forest Visits, Wood Demand) with Ecosystem Protection
Participants: VALDAS KAUBRĖ, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, AUDRIUS RADVILAVIČIUS, Dr ALGIS GAIŽUTIS, AURIMAS SALADŽIUS
Moderated NERIJUS KUPSTAITIS (CEO of the Forest 4.0, Centre of Excellence)

Presented by

11:30–11:45

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

11:45–13:10

ALTERNATIVE FUEL POTENTIAL SESSION

From Waste to Green Energy: Biomethane Production from Food and Agricultural Waste
VYTAUTAS KERŠYS (CEO of Engerta)

Will we achieve decarbonization goals and unlock the potential of biomethane?
JURGIS POLUJANSKAS
(CEO of Kurana and Board Member of Tube Green)

Discussion
From Farmer to Truck: The Path of Biomethane Towards 1 TWh in Lithuanian Transport
Participants: AIRIDAS DAUKŠAS, VYTAUTAS KERŠYS, MINDAUGAS PROTAS, DARIUS SNIEŠKA, AUDRIUS RADVILAVIČIUS

Moderated by MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS (President of Lithuanian Renewable Energy Confederation)

13:10–14:00

LUNCH AT RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE

14:00–14:30

SPECIAL SESSION. FROM KILOWATT-HOURS TO INVESTMENT

Special discussion on the role of distribution networks in ensuring flexibility and resilience in the European electricity system

Participants: RENALDAS RADVILA (Head of ESO), NERIJUS CESIULIS (Mayor of Alytus)

Moderated by DEIVIDAS JURSEVIČIUS (LRT Journalist)

14:30–14:45

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

14:45–16:15

URBAN ENERGY EVOLUTION SESSION

Pipelines in Cities – More Than Just for Heating
VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
(Head of the Lithuanian Heat Suppliers Association)

Architecture of Efficiency: Innovations in the Urban Energy Ecosystem
GERIMANTAS BAKANAS
(CEO of Miesto Gijos)

The evolution of apartment buildings: how will we renovate tomorrow
GVIDAS DARGUŽAS
(CEO of the Environmental Project Management Agency (APVA)

Expert discussion
How must the legal and regulatory framework evolve to maximise the potential of district heating for both the decarbonisation of building heating and the formation of a reliable electricity market?
Participants: GERIMANTAS BAKANAS, VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS, ROLANDAS MARCINKEVIČIUS, SIMONAS BARSTEIGA, ARNAS ZUIKIS
Moderated by GAILĖ JUOZAPAITYTĖ-GUDŽIŪNĖ (Associate Partner at TEGOS)

16:15–16:30

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

16:30–17:30

SPECIAL SESSION ON THE NEED FOR GREEN PROGRESS PROFESSIONALS

Discussion of Education System Leaders and Experts
“What kind of knowledge and concentration of professionals in Lithuania can create an environment conducive to transforming green progress into economic prosperity?”
Participants: Prof. ROMUALDAS KLIUKAS, prof. EDITA GIMŽAUSKIENĖ, Dr. ŽIVILĖ SKIBARKIENĖ, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS

Moderated by VESTINA GUSTYTĖ (LRYTAS business news journalist)

Presented by

Hall Zeta 2

10:15–11:30

SESSION OF THE FUTURE OF LITHUANIA'S FORESTS

Sustainable Forests and Smart Technologies: The Role of State Forests in Mitigating Climate Change
VALDAS KAUBRĖ
(Director General of State Forest Enterprise)

Agroforestry – Opportunities to Increase Forest Cover Using Agricultural Land
REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS
(Entrepreneur, investor, public figure, and head of the Green Policy Institute)

Presented by

11:30–11:45

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

11:45–13:10

ALTERNATIVE FUEL POTENTIAL SESSION

From Waste to Green Energy: Biomethane Production from Food and Agricultural Waste
VYTAUTAS KERŠYS (CEO of Engerta)

Will we achieve decarbonization goals and unlock the potential of biomethane?
JURGIS POLUJANSKAS
(CEO of Kurana and Board Member of Tube Green)

Moderated by MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS (President of Lithuanian Renewable Energy Confederation)

13:10–14:00

LUNCH AT RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE

14:00–14:30

SPECIAL SESSION. FROM KILOWATT-HOURS TO INVESTMENT

Special discussion on the role of distribution networks in ensuring flexibility and resilience in the European electricity system

Participants: RENALDAS RADVILA (Head of ESO), NERIJUS CESIULIS (Mayor of Alytus)

Moderated by DEIVIDAS JURSEVIČIUS (LRT Journalist)

14:30–14:45

COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

14:45–16:15

URBAN ENERGY EVOLUTION SESSION

Pipelines in Cities – More Than Just for Heating
VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
(Head of the Lithuanian Heat Suppliers Association)

Architecture of Efficiency: Innovations in the Urban Energy Ecosystem
GERIMANTAS BAKANAS
(CEO of Miesto Gijos)

The evolution of apartment buildings: how will we renovate tomorrow
GVIDAS DARGUŽAS
(CEO of the Environmental Project Management Agency (APVA)