Events
As a network of Lithuanian professionals, we organize regular events of various kinds. Global Lithuanian Awards celebrate the most prominent Lithuanians and Lithuania-affiliated people. GLL Summer Gathering invites people to work on the most pressing issues and network informally afterwards. In between these flagship events, we also organize smaller ones to stay in touch and follow up on each other’s progress.
GLL Summer Gathering: Investing in our Future
July 17
Mark your calendars for the GLL SUMMER GATHERING 2025. This year, the gathering is coming back to Vilnius and will dive into the theme of “Investing in Our Future”. This is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute alongside Lithuanian diaspora leaders from around the globe. 👋
📆 When: July 17, Day Conference 1 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking 7:30 – 11 PM
📍Where: Day Conference: Danske Bank – DC Valley, Saltoniškių g. 7B, Vilnius | Networking: BrewHub – Vilnius, Aludarių g. 1
The topic “Investing in Our Future” is more than a slogan – it’s a call to action. We’ll explore how strategic investments in innovation, education, sustainability, and nurturing global talent today will forge a stronger, more resilient tomorrow for Lithuania and beyond.
👉 This year’s event will bring together visionary diaspora leaders, changemakers, and innovators from around the world to explore how we can make bold, strategic choices that drive long-term prosperity – for Lithuania and beyond.
PROGRAM:
13:00 – 13:30 | Registration, Welcome Coffee & Networking
— The host of the event – Živilė Kropaitė Basiulė
13:30 – 13:45 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
— Neringa Smolske, CEO at Global Lithuanian Leaders
— Giedrius Dzekunskas, Lithuania Site manager at Danske Bank
13:45 – 14:30 | Keynote & Panel Discussion | Today’s investments. Tomorrow’s strength
— Einaras von Gravrock, Founder of CUBE3.AI, CAST.AI, and CUJO.AI; Member of Rykliai Lietuva
— Vytautas Šilinskas, CEO of the Investor’s Forum
— Dr. Agnia Grigas, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council
— Marius Stasiukaitis, Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation
— Moderator: Živilė Kropaitė Basiulė, Journalist
14:30 – 15:15 | Panel Discussion | Funds with Purpose: Profit and Progress
— Martynas Stašaitis, Co-founder of the Devbridge Foundation
— Dainius Vilčinskas, CEO of ILTE, the National Development Bank
— Žygimantas Susnys, Founding Partner at Iron Wolf Capital
— Alvydas Žabolis, Co-founder of the VU Foundation
— Moderator: Viktorija Trimbel, Managing Director at Coinvest Capital, GLL Board Member
15:15 – 16:00 | Coffee Break & Networking
16:00 – 16:45 | Panel Discussion | International experience – is it valued in the Lithuanian Labor Market
— Rosita Vasilkevičiūtė-Marcene, Sr. Director of Commercial Operations, EMEA-LATAM at Dexcom
— Agnius Savičiūnas, CEO of Teltonika IoT Solutions Canada Ltd.
— Yannick Vanderstraeten, Agile Coach & Team Lead at Telesoftas
— Vaiva Augustinaitė, Senior Quant at Danske Bank
— Tadas Švendrys, COO at ScienceForBrain
— Moderator: Živilė Kropaitė Basiulė, Journalist
16:45 – 18:15 | Keynote & Discussion with Robertas Petrauskas
18:15 – 18:30 | Closing of the Event
19:30 – 23:00 | Networking Event @BrewHub (Aludarių st. 1)
The GLL Summer Gathering is an annual one-day summer conference bringing together global Lithuanian professionals. Our mission is to foster connections between Lithuanian institutions, businesses, NGOs, and diaspora professionals, building bridges for collaboration and growth.
The event will be held in English.
❗️IMPORTANT: Everyone attending the event at Danske Bank must bring a valid photo ID, otherwise they may not be allowed entry.
ORGANIZER:
Global Lithuanian Leaders
Danske Bank, ILTE, Brew Hub, TeleSoftas, Dexcom, Devbridge Foundation, International House Vilnius.