Dear Members of the Norwegian-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce,
We are kindly inviting you to the Norwegian-Lithuanian Business Forum which will be held on 10th of November 2026.
NORWEGIAN–LITHUANIAN BUSINESS FORUM „THE NEW SECURITY ECONOMY“ Resilience, Investment & Strategic Growth in Europe’s Frontline Region
Date: 10 November 2026
Time: 08:30–15:00
Venue: Grand Hotel Vilnius, Curio Collection by Hilton
EVENT OVERVIEW
Security is no longer only a matter for governments and defence institutions. Resilience, preparedness, critical infrastructure and defence capacity are becoming major economic and investment priorities.
For businesses and investors, this creates a new landscape of opportunity, from infrastructure and logistics to defence, dual-use technologies, advanced manufacturing and strategic supply chains.
The ability to withstand disruption is becoming a competitive advantage. Governments and businesses must invest today in the capabilities, infrastructure, partnerships and technologies needed to ensure continuity tomorrow.
Europe’s increased focus on security is driving demand for new industrial capacity, technology and infrastructure.
Key Focus Areas
• Civil military cooperation and national preparedness
• Critical infrastructure security
• Defence and dual-use technologies
• Industrial capacity and resilient supply chains
• Investment opportunities
Strategic Cooperation
The Norway–Lithuania MoU on the Norwegian Standardised Vessel Programme highlights the importance of defence cooperation, industrial participation and national preparedness.
Organisers: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vilnius & Norwegian–Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce
PROGRAMME
08:30–09:00
COFFEE & REGISTRATION
09:00–09:40
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
Moderator: Orijana Mašalė, Former Vice Minister of National Defence
Opening Remarks:
• Simonas Šatūnas, Head of Cabinet in Commissioner Kubilius’s cabinet. Defence & Space (TBC)
• Robertas Kaunas, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Lithuania (TBC)
• Atle Konta Midttun, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Lithuania
SESSION I
BUILDING NATIONAL RESILIENCE: SECURITY, PREPAREDNESS & CONTINUITY
09:40–10:00
KEYNOTE: “FROM CIVIL PREPAREDNESS TO NATIONAL RESILIENCE: WHY READINESS IS NOW A STRATEGIC NECESSITY” Lithuania
• Ana Burkovskienė, Viceminister of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania
10:00–10:20
KEYNOTE: “FROM EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TO TOTAL DEFENCE: NORWAY’S APPROACH TO NATIONAL SECURITY” Norway
• Siw Skjold Lexau, Deputy Director General, Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security
10:20–10:40
KEYNOTE: “CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UNDER PRESSURE: BUILDING THE CAPACITY TO KEEP SOCIETY MOVING” Norway
• Aker Solutions (TBC)
10:40–11:00
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: “MARITIME CAPACITY AS AN ELEMENT OF NATIONAL RESILIENCE: LESSONS FROM COMMERCIAL SHIPPING, CRISIS HANDLING & WAR INSURANCE” Norway
• Svein A. Ringbakken, Managing Director, Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK)
11:00–11:30
COFFEE BREAK
11:30–12:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: “BEFORE THE CRISIS: WHAT MUST ALREADY BE READY?”
Moderator: Orijana Mašalė, former Vice Minister of National Defence
Panelists:
• Siw Skjold Lexau, Deputy Director General, Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security
• Arūnas Dzidzevičius, DCOS Support, Lithuanian Defence Staff
• Mindaugas Galiauskas, Head of Group Business Development at Lithuanian Railways (TBC)
• Henning Ostvig, Senior Vice President at Aker Solutions (TBC)
• Svein Ringbakken, CEO, The Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association
SESSION II
FROM SECURITY TO OPPORTUNITY: INVESTMENT, RESILIENCE AND GROWTH IN THE NEW EUROPEAN ECONOMY
12:15–12:40
KEYNOTE: “ WHAT HAVE EUROPE’S RECENT ENERGY SHOCKS TAUGHT US ABOUT RESILIENCE? ” Norway
• Vegard Hellekleiv, Chief Operating Officer at Höegh Evi (TBC)
12:40–13:00
KEYNOTE: “DUAL-USE INNOVATION AND STRATEGIC MARKETS: TURNING DEFENCE INVESTMENT INTO INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY AND BUSINESS GROWTH” Norway
• Eirik Lie, President and Chief Executive Officer, KONGSBERG (TBC)
13:00–13:20
KEYNOTE: “FROM GEOPOLITICAL RISK TO LEGAL RISK: 5 THINGS EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS TO KNOW” Lithuania
• Ellex Valiunas
13:20-13:40
KEYNOTE: “CAN GEOPOLITICAL RISK BE INSURED? ENSURING BUSINESS CONTINUITY ON EUROPE’S FRONTLINE ” Lithuania (TBC)
13:40–14:3
PANEL DISCUSSION: “THE NEW SECURITY ECONOMY: WHERE WILL THE NEXT DECADE’S GROWTH COME FROM?”
Moderator: Orijana Mašalė, Former Vice Minister of National Defence
Panelists:
• Jekaterina Rojaka, Member of Parliament at Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas
• Eirik Lie, President and Chief Executive Officer, KONGSBERG (TBC)
• Dr. Nerijus Udrėnas, Director, Food for Ukraine Foundation, „The Novus Case in Wartime Kyiv“
• Tomas Žalandauskas, CEO at Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology (BPTI)
14:15–15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH & DRINKS
BUILDING THE NORWAY–LITHUANIA BUSINESS CONNECTIONS