Join us in Stockholm for the 8th Annual GLL Professionals Club Summit!

Dates: September 26–28, 2025
Hosted by: Lithuanian Professionals in Stockholm

This three-day summit will bring together Lithuanian professionals from across the globe to connect, share knowledge, and strengthen the international network of Lithuanian professional clubs. It is an excellent opportunity for both established and emerging clubs from Europe, Asia, and North America to exchange best practices, explore collaboration opportunities, and build lasting partnerships.

We warmly invite representatives of Lithuanian professional clubs, as well as all active members of the global Lithuanian community, to attend this traditional autumn gathering.

Program Overview

Friday, September 26
17:00–19:30 – Welcome Reception
Meeting with Linas Linkevičius, Lithuanian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden
Location: Ambassador’s Residence, Strandvägen 53, 115 23 Stockholm
Participation: Free of charge

From 20:00 – Informal dinner at a local restaurant

Saturday, September 27
09:30–17:00 – Conference: “Strength in Unity”

Part I – Preparedness and Civic Responsibility: Lithuanian Defense and Resistance

Discussions will focus on Lithuania’s defense strategy and the role of the diaspora. Speakers include:

• Linas Linkevičius, Ambassador to Sweden
• Dalia Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė, Member of the Seimas, Representative for Lithuanians Worldwide
• Laurynas Gerikas, Diaspora Advisor to the Šaulių Sąjunga

Part II – Economic Diplomacy and Business Development

This session will highlight the role of economic diplomacy in strengthening Lithuania’s global presence. Speakers include:

• Agila Barzdienė, Deputy Minister, Ministry of the Economy and Innovation
• Audrius Masiulionis, Commercial Attaché, Denmark
• Darius Budrys, Commercial Attaché, Sweden

19:00–21:30 – Gala Dinner
An evening of Italian cuisine and international music with violinist Saule Kilkaitė (Milan)

Sunday, September 28
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Stockholm with fellow participants:

11:00 – Guided walking tour of the Old Town with Aušra Visockė (self-paid)

11:30 – Boat tour: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour (self-paid)

13:00 – Lunch at the National Museum Restaurant (self-paid)

Accommodation

Hotel Recommendation: Elite Hotel Carolina Tower
Address: Eugeniavägen 6, 171 64 Solna

Special rates available until August 30:

• Single room – 1490 SEK/night (incl. VAT)
• Double room – 1690 SEK/night (incl. VAT)

Hotel booking link: Lithuanian Professionals in Stockholm 

All registrations will close on September 19th.