Capital Markets, Financial Markets, and M&A”, February 11

The Conference will be held in Lithuanian language

This esteemed event has firmly established itself as a leading platform within the realm of financial discourse, bringing together elite professionals in the industry to foster collaboration and innovation.

This year, our conference will focus on “Sources of Growth in the Baltic Markets.” With the backdrop of significant geopolitical changes, we will engage in comprehensive discussions centering around the evolving landscape of the European Union and Baltic capital markets.

Event Details:
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (TBC)
Venue: Hilton Garden, Gedimino pr. 44B, Vilnius
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Key topics for discussion will include :
📈Macroeconomic Trends: Global trends and their impact on the Baltic region, including geopolitical challenges, inflation fluctuations, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
📈Strategic Insight into Baltic Financial Markets: Expert reviews of the current economic situation and future forecasts.
📈The Future of Capital Markets: Discussions on how to expand local capital markets, stimulate investments, and attract foreign capital.
📈Private Capital and M&A: Insights from international experts on opportunities to strengthen the private capital market in the Baltic region and optimize merger and acquisition processes.
We will also delve into:
📈Integration of Capital Markets: Strategies to deepen market cooperation and whether a unified regulatory system will promote long-term economic growth.
📈Strengthening Resilience: How Baltic states can minimize macroeconomic and geopolitical risks through new investment tools and strategies.
📈 Funding the Green Transformation: Encouraging investment opportunities aimed at decarbonizing the economy and financing green and digital initiatives.
📈Innovative Financial Solutions: The role of modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence and fintech, in overcoming productivity challenges in the Baltic region

🎤 Moderator: Robert Juodka, Chairman of the Board, Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania; Managing Partner (Foreign Markets), Noewe Legal

AGENDA
08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee ☕

09:00 – 09:15
Opening Speech:
“Geopolitical Landscape and Sources of Growth: Is the Baltic Region Ready for Challenges?”
🔹 Robert Juodka, Managing Partner (Foreign Markets), Noewe Legal

09:15 – 11:00
Part I: Macroeconomics & Regulation
The Path to Sustainable Growth Amid Geopolitical Changes

Lithuanian Capital Market – An Alternative to Bank Financing
🔹 Rosvaldas Krušna, Board Advisor, Bank of Lithuania

Fragmentation of European Capital Markets & EIB’s Role in Development, Expansion, and Harmonization
🔹 Virginija Gečaitė, Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Representation for the Baltics

What Will Drive or Slow Down the Baltic Economies in 2025?
🔹 Tadas Povilauskas, Economist, SEB Bank

💬 Panel Discussion: “Baltic Resilience: How to Maximize the Potential of Change?”
Panelists:
✅ Rosvaldas Krušna, Bank of Lithuania
✅ Virginija Gečaitė, EIB Group Representation for the Baltics
✅ Tadas Povilauskas, SEB Bank

11:00 – 11:30
☕ Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:10
Part II: Private Equity, Venture Capital & M&A
“Will Geopolitical Challenges Limit Growth Opportunities in the Baltic Markets?”

Operating in Uncertainty: Resilience & Opportunities in Baltic Private Equity
🔹 Deimantė Korsakaitė, Managing Partner, INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund, INVL Private Equity Fund II

M&A Market Outlook: Will the Big Buyers Return?
🔹 Darius Klimašauskas, Director, Talisman

How to Accelerate Growth? Insights into the Lithuanian Venture Capital & Startup Ecosystem
🔹 Viktorija Trimbel, Director, CoInvest Capital, Board Member, LitBAN

Investing in AI: Global Trends & Opportunities for the Baltic Tech Ecosystem
🔹 Žygimantas Susnys, Founding Partner, IRON Wolf Venture Capital

Infrastructure Investments Amid Current Geopolitical Challenges
🔹 Dominykas Tučkus, Senior Asset Management Director, Amber Infrastructure

💬 Panel Discussion: “Private & Venture Capital Potential: Will the Baltics Become the Next Growth Region?”
Panelists:
✅ Deimantė Korsakaitė, INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund
✅ Žygimantas Susnys, IRON Wolf Venture Capital
✅ Andrius Barštys, Chairman & Fund Manager, CAPITALICA Asset Management
✅ Viktorija Trimbel, CoInvest Capital, LitBAN
✅ Dominykas Tučkus, Amber Infrastructure

13:10 – 13:40
🍽️ Lunch Break at the Restaurant

14:20 – 16:10
Part III: Public Capital Markets
“How to Unlock New Growth Sources in the Baltic Region?”

Securitization Potential for Financial Market Development
🔹 Kristina Vaskelienė, Director of Business Development, ILTE

Baltic Capital Markets in 2025: Live and Thriving (English Session)
🔹 Aare Tammemäe, Partner, Redgate Capital (Estonia)

Baltic Capital Markets: From Challenges to Opportunities!
🔹 Gediminas Varnas, President & Chairman, AB Nasdaq Vilnius

💬 Panel Discussion: “Innovation in Public Capital Markets: What Future Are We Building for the Baltic Capital Markets?”
Panelists:
✅ Gediminas Varnas, AB Nasdaq Vilnius
✅ Povilas Petručionis, Orion Securities
✅ Aare Tammemäe, Redgate Capital (Estonia)

16:10 – 18:00
🍷 Networking & Informal Discussions Over a Glass of Wine

– Participant fee – 210 EUR.
– Early bird price until February 1st – 170 EUR.
– Special price for organizers’ chamber of commerce members – 150 EUR.
– The price includes lunch and the opportunity for informal conversations over a glass of wine.

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