GLL Forum’26 : Globally connected & competitive Lithuania

The GLL Forum is the most important annual gathering of the global Lithuanian community and Lithuania’s leaders, where international experience comes together with the nation’s vision.
We are living in a time of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting alliances, and rapid technological transformation. More than ever, Lithuania needs a united, globally connected network of professionals. This year’s Forum will explore key questions: how can Lithuania strengthen its strategic and geopolitical influence? How can the global diaspora become an even stronger partner for Lithuania’s business, science, and policymaking sectors? And, in competition with major global markets, how can Lithuania attract, develop, and retain top talent?
Participants can expect high-level discussions, interactive formats, and invaluable networking opportunities with leading professionals from around the world.
PROGRAMME
09:30 Registration & welcome coffee
10:30 – 10:45 Concert
M. Rostropovičius Foundation scholars
10:45 - 11:00 Welcome & opening remarks
11:00 – 11:45 Fireside Chat | Frontline Leadership: Lithuania’s Strategic Voice
— Dr. Agnia Grigas (Moderator), Geopolitics and Energy Security Expert, Member of GLL Board
— Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
— Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States
11:45 – 12:30 Panel Discussion | Global Talent DNA: Leadership, Culture and Retention
— Dalia Petkevičienė (Moderator), Partner at TRIBES Search, Co-founder of Global Lithuanian Leaders
— Giedrius Šteimantas, Director of Scraping Engineering at Oxylabs
— Indrė Laučienė, Head of Foreign Talent Department at Go Vilnius
— Aidas Vagonis, Partner at Helmes
— Ieva Kuniejutė, Director of Talent Acquisition at Vinted
12:30 – 12:50 | Break
12:50 – 13:30 Presentation by Bpifrance | Mobilising Diaspora Capital for Resilience and Sustainable Growth – powered by ILTE
— Karina Andriukaitiene (moderator), ILTE, Lead of Diaspora Initiative
— Gorka, Gonzalez Garcia – Bpifrance, Head of Retail
13:30 – 14:15 Fireside Chat | The Return of the Developmental State: What It Means for Lithuania
— Darius Daubaras (Moderator), Senior Investment Officer at IFC, GLL Board Member
— Marius Vismantas, Lead Financial Sector Specialist at World Bank
— Auksė Jurkute, Managing Director at Bank of America
— Dainius Vilčinskas, CEO of ILTE
— Elijus Čivilis, General Manager at Invest Lithuania
14:15 – 15:15 | Lunch
15:15 – 16:00 Panel Discussion | Lithuania as a Tourist Destination on the Global Stage
— Simonas Bartkus (Moderator), former CEO of Lithuanian Airports
— Guoda Burokienė, Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
— Olga Gončarova, General Manager at Lithuania Travel
— Rūta Pulkauninkaitė Macikė, General Manager at Hotel Pacai
— Indrė Užuotaitė, Regional Manager, FIT Nordics, Baltics and Poland at G2 Travel
16:00 – 16:45 Fireside Chat | Beyond the game
— Raminta Dereskeviciute (Moderator), Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte
— Paulius Motiejūnas, CEO of Eurolyga (2023 – 2026)
19:00 Networking Event | Pacai Hotel (Didžioji g. 7)
Ticket Information
Ticket price (Day Conference and Networking): €160
Ticket price (Only Networking): €60
GLL members are eligible for a 50% discount (An access code has been sent to all GLL members and patrons via email. If you are a member and have not received yours, please contact us at [email protected])
https://buytickets.at/globallithuanianleaders/2211088
📆 When: July 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
📍Where: TECH PARK | Antakalnio g 17, 3 building, Vilnius
EVENT PARTNERS:
Vinted, Helmes, Oxylabs, Go Vilnius, EIMIN, Ilte, Tech Zity
ORGANIZER:
Global Lithuanian Leaders