Bloomberg cordially invites you to an exclusive event
The Future of Lithuania’s Capital Markets and Financial Innovation
We invite you to join us for a high-level forum convening senior leaders from Lithuania’s financial, regulatory, policy, and business communities to examine the country’s capital markets amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and shifting regional dynamics. As security considerations, macroeconomic conditions, and global capital flows reshape the investment climate across Europe, Lithuania is reinforcing its position as a stable and competitive EU financial hub. Against this backdrop, and in the context of its EU Presidency, the discussions will explore how policymakers, regulators, and market participants can strengthen investor confidence, deepen capital markets, enhance regional influence, and harness innovation to drive sustainable, long-term growth.
This event is on the record.
Keynote Speaker
Kristupas Vaitiekūnas Minister of Finance
Thursday, 23 April 2026
13:30 – 19:00
Pacai Hotel
Didžioji g. 7
01128 Vilnius
13:30 – 14:20 | Arrivals, refreshments and networking
14:20 – 14:30 | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Volodymyr Lukecha, Relationship Manager, Bloomberg
14:30 – 14:50 | Fireside Discussion
In conversation with Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Minister of Finance
A policy-focused conversation on fiscal priorities, capital markets development, and Lithuania’s positioning as an attractive destination for long-term investment within the EU.
14:50 – 15:25 | Panel Discussion
Strengthening Lithuania’s Capital Markets: Growth and Competitiveness
– Dainius Vilčinskas, CEO, ILTE
– Gediminas Varnas, President and Chairman of the Management Board, Nasdaq Vilnius
– Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Minister of Finance
– Sallianne Taylor, Bloomberg
15.25 – 15.40 | Bloomberg Innovation Showcase
Bartosz Czekierda, Market Specialist, Bloomberg
15:40 – 16:00 | Networking & Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:15 | Fireside Discussion
In conversation with Darius Maikštėnas, CEO, Ignitis
16:15 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion
Investment, Geopolitics and the Regional Outlook
– Elijus Čivilis, GovTech & Digital Transformation, Invest Lithuania
– Indrė Genytė-Pikčienė, Chief Economist, Artea
– Akvilė Skiparė, Head of Financial Institutions, Nordic Investment Bank
– Darius Maikštėnas, CEO, Ignitis
– Piotr Skolimowski, Bloomberg
17:00 – 17:15 | Outlook View
Economic Outlook and Resilience in Lithuania
Kotryna Tamoševičienė, Director of Economics, Bank of Lithuania
17:15 – 17:20 | Closing Remarks
Steven Yankelson, Head of Emerging Markets: Europe, Africa & Central Asia, Bloomberg
17:20 – 19:00 | Networking Reception
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