General partner
Opening of the Forum

Opening speech of the Vilnius GreenTech Forum. Green economic transformation – the only way for Lithuania to a secure future
EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS
(President of Democracy Development Fund)

Greeting Speech.
VILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

General partner

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GLOBAL TRENDS SESSION

Global Green Economy Transformation Potential for Lithuanian Business and Policy Leaders
ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS
(Chief Economist of Luminor bank in Lithuania)

A conversation with Vinted CEO THOMAS PLANTENGA: What green future for energy, transport and business can be seen through the windows of a unicorn?

The Next Frontier: Megatrends changing our World
MIKE HUGHES
(Zone President Nordic Baltic Zone at Schneider Electric)

The main and most important Baltic energy project after synchronisation
DARIUS MAIKŠTĖNAS
(CEO at Ignitis group)

Moderated byVILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

9.40–10.10 Presented by

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FUTURE OF THE LITHUANIAN ECONOMY SESSION

The defining question of our decade: will the green future be shaped by China and the US, or will the EU and Lithuania lead?
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

The ultimate challenge: growing while becoming greener
ALGIS LATAKAS
(CEO at Port of Klaipeda)

Discussion between business, political leaders, and economists
How is the global green economy transforming the world and how should Lithuania change?

Participants: DARIUS MAIKŠTĖNAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS.

Moderated byVILIUS BERNATONIS
(Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

11.25–11.40 Presented by

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BUSINESS GREEN PROGRESS SESSION

The investment potential of green international value chains
MARIUS STASIUKAITIS
(Head of Strategy at Invest Lithuania)

Lithuania is among the leading countries in green technologies
AIRA PALIUKĖNAITĖ
(Expert at Invest Lithuania)

Policy Leaders and Experts Panel Discussion
Cross-sectoral ecosystem of green technology businesses in Lithuania
Participants:
GINTARĖ VERBICKAITĖ (Director of the Association Unicorns LT), LAIMONAS NOREIKA (CEO at Heavy Finance), ROMUALDA STRAGIENĖ (CEO of the Innovation Agency), GIEDRĖ GEČIAUSKIENĖ (Board Member of ILTE, Head of the Client and Financing Solutions Department), VILIUS BERNATONIS (Managing Partner at TGS Baltic)

Moderated by MARIUS STASIUKAITIS (Head of Strategy at Invest Lithuania)

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LUNCH at the RIVERSIDE restaurant

13.10–14.00 Presented by

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STRATEGIC SESSION ON ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

Key directions for the implementation of Lithuania's energy strategy to achieve energy independence
ALBINAS ZANANAVIČIUS (TBA)
(Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania)

How will we ensure that the development of the energy sector increases the growth potential of Lithuanian industry and the economy as a whole?
ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS
(Vice-President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

Special presentation. "The Evolution of the Electricity Market" – Can the Culture of Power Purchase Agreements Become the Norm in the Energy Market?
ALNIS BĀLIŅŠ
(Head of Riga (Latvija) office at European Energy)

Discussion between political and business leaders:
How should Lithuania's energy sector evolve by 2035 to ensure independence, higher industrial and economic growth, and national strength?

Participants: ALBINAS ZANANAVIČIUS, MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, VYTENIS KORYZNA, VIDMANTAS SALIETIS, ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS, TADAS NAVICKAS

Moderated by Dr. PAULIUS ZAPOLSKIS (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

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STRATEGIC SESSION ON TRANSPORT DECARBONISATION

We have broken through the wall of indifference in the fight against oil. What's next?
MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS
(President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Renewable Resources)

A Century of Lessons in Electric Mobility. How Can We Avoid Repeating Mistakes?
SIMONAS STANKUS
(CEO at Inbalance Grid)

What is missing for us to realize Lithuania's vision as a leader in green fuel production?
JURGIS POLUJANSKAS
(CEO at Kurana)

A panel of policy and business leaders and experts
How do we reduce oil consumption in the transport and communications industries and strengthen the state?

Participants: MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, SIMONAS STANKUS, JURGIS POLUJANSKAS, VAIDAS BIELINIS, LUKAS SAVICKAS, MARIUS VAŠČEGA

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

17.15–17.40 Presented by

LITHUANIAN LEADERSHIP SESSION

Discussion of political and business leaders and experts
What goals should unite Lithuania on the path of green economy transformation?

Participants: SIMONAS GENTVILAS, VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, TBA

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

STRATEGIC SESSION ON ELECTRICITY GRID AND POWER GENERATION DEVELOPMENT

Special presentation: The new EPSO-G strategy, its objectives, measures, and expected impact on the market
MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS
(CEO at EPSO-G)

Developing the electricity grid in Lithuania: opportunities and good practices
RENALDAS RADVILA
(CEO at ESO)

The New Energy Infrastructure in Lithuania: Biomethane and Green Hydrogen
NEMUNAS BIKNIUS
(CEO at AMBERGRID)

Business leaders and experts debate.
What is the potential for power generation development in Lithuania's evolving electricity grid ecosystem and are we doing everything we can to maximise it?

Participants: MINDAUGAS KEIZERIS, RENALDAS RADVILA, NEMUNAS BIKNIUS, IGNAS JUNEVIČIUS

Moderated by AUGUSTINAS RAZUMAS (Senior Lawyer at TGS Baltic)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

11.30–11.45 Presented by

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ENERGY MARKET EVOLUTION SESSION

"Evolution and Challenges of the Electricity Market"
RENATAS POCIUS
(CEO at VERT)

"The Future of the Lithuanian Electricity Market: What Do Consumers, Businesses, and the State Need?"
VYTENIS KORYZNA
(CEO at ENEFIT)

Special presentation: The exceptional importance of developing energy storage capacity for green energy development in Lithuania and the region
RIMVYDAS ŠTILINIS
(CEO at Energy cells)

Strategic discussion of business leaders and experts
What solutions can ensure Lithuania's leadership in shaping a competitive energy market ecosystem conducive to the growth of energy production?

Participants: VYTENIS KORYZNA, RENATAS POCIUS, INGA ŽILIENĖ, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, RIMVYDAS ŠTILINIS

Moderated by prof. dr. SOLVEIGA VILČINSKAITĖ (Partner at TGS Baltic)

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LUNCH at the RIVERSIDE restaurant

13.15–14.00 Presented by

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GREEN ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES SESSION // FOR LANDOWNERS

Potential and benefits of agroforestry for the Lithuanian economy and society
REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS
(Founder of the National Pristine Forest Support Foundation)

The potential of CO2 markets: how can Lithuanian landowners make money?
KRISTIAN LEPIK
(Co-Founder and CEO at Arbonics)

A short and long-term vision for biofuel business development
MARIUS VALUKYNAS
(President at Litbioma)

Discussion of business and policy leaders and experts.
How can CO2 credits contribute to the increase of forest coverage in Lithuania?

Participants: KRISTIAN LEPIK, SIMONAS GENTVILAS, REMIGIJUS LAPINSKAS, MARIUS VALUKYNAS

Moderated by ALGIS GAIŽUTIS (Head of LMSA, Associate Professor at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration)

*****The discussion will be held in English, with translation into Lithuanian*****

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

15.30–15.45 Presented by

SESSION ON THE EVOLUTION OF DISTRICT HEATING

Incentive pricing as a means of achieving strategic objectives in the state-regulated district heating sector
prof. VIDMANTAS JANKAUSKAS
(Energy Expert)

Opportunities for cogeneration power plants and district heating systems to decarbonise the Lithuanian energy sector
VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS
(President at LŠTA)

Presentation of an analytical study: Low temperature grids vs. waste heat and its potential for business.
ANDRIUS AGINTAS
(Head of Infrastructure Team at VŠT)
PAULIUS MARTINKUS
(Head of Strategy Team at VŠT)

// Q&A session //

Business leaders and experts debate.
What policies can create the conditions for the district heating sector to make the biggest and most beneficial contribution to the country's green transformation?

Participants: VALDAS LUKOŠEVIČIUS, GERIMANTAS BAKANAS, VIDMANTAS JANKAUSKAS, MATAS TAPARAUSKAS, ANDRIUS AGINTAS

Moderated by VIRGILIJUS PODERYS (Chief adviser at National Energy Regulatory Counci)

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TRANSPORT BUSINESS DECARBONISATION SESSION

The future of electro-mobilisation of transport, for which the Lithuanian transport and mobility business should prepare
AIVARAS KNIEŽA
(Sales Director at Elinta Charge)

EV charging infrastructure leading or following the growth of EVs?
EIMANTAS BALTA
(Head of EV Charging Network for Baltics at Ignitis)

Discussion between policy leaders and experts.
What is the most realistic global scenario for the development of electric mobility for transport, and which should we invest in Lithuania?
Participants: AIVARAS KNIEŽA, EIMANTAS BALTA, AGNĖ VAICIUKEVIČIŪTĖ, EIVITAS ŽARYS

Moderated by ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner at TGS Baltic, Head of the Transport Industry Group)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

11.30–11.45 Presented by

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SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF GREEN TRANSPORT AND CONNECTIVITY

Key Lithuanian and EU policies to prepare our transport and transport-related sectors for a green future
MARIUS SKUODIS
(Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania)

A panel of policy leaders and executives.
Which changes and investments do we need to make in the short term and which should be planned as we move towards a green future?
Participants: MARIUS SKUODIS, ALGIS LATAKAS, SIMONAS BARTKUS, KAROLIS KAIRAITIS

Moderated by ŽYDRŪNĖ STUGLYTĖ (Associate Partner at TGS Baltic, Head of the Transport Industry Group)

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LUNCH at the RIVERSIDE restaurant

13.00–14.00 Presented by

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SESSION ON MODERNISING LITHUANIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE

Sustainable infrastructure: collaboration, worksharing, and digital solutions
ROBERT ZIMINSKI
(CEO at HISK)

Special presentation: Rail Baltica: Leading the Way to Sustainable Railways
MARIUS NARMONTAS
(COO, Member of the Management Board at RB Rail AS)

A debate between political leaders and CEOs:
Would 6.5 billion euros be enough to prepare the roads for military mobility and a green future? And what will the funds allocated for next year be sufficient for?
Participants: JULIUS SKAČKAUSKAS, ROBERT ZIMINSKI, MARTYNAS GEDAMINSKAS, MARIUS NARMONTAS

Moderated by ŠARŪNAS FROLENKO (Head of the "Lithuanian Roads" Association)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

15.35–15.50 Presented by

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SESSION ON URBAN AND REAL ESTATE MARKET DECARBONIZATION

Integrated Solutions for Centralized and Efficient Energy Use.
Dr. STEFAN REICHERT
(Business Development Manager at SAMSUNG)

Smart Green City: Vision for a Sustainable Future and Innovative Solutions
TADAS KUZNECOVAS
(CEO at Civinity namai)

Green Construction Technologies – Innovations of the New VMG Technics Building in Klaipėda
MANTAS LEKNIUS
(CEO at VMG Technics )

Special Presentation.
Trends in the Lithuanian Real Estate Market Related to the Development of the Rental Housing Sector. Long-Term Rental Projects
VITA ŽUTAUTAITĖ
(CEO at Eriadas)

Special Presentation.
Autonomous Transport: How Far Will It Take Us?
ELONAS ŠAPARNIS
(Mobility Expert at JUDU)

Business Leaders and Experts Discussion.
"What Green Solutions in the Construction Sector, Transport Infrastructure Development, and Urban Management Can Create the Most Favorable Environment for Increasing the Investment Attractiveness of the Capital and Major Cities?"
Participants: TADAS KUZNECOVAS, MANTAS LEKNIUS, VITA ŽUTAUTAITĖ, ELONAS ŠAPARNIS, AURELIJA BREIVYTĖ

Moderated by MINDAUGAS KULBOKAS (Head of Research and Analytics at Newsec in the Baltic Region)

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GREEN PROGRESS FUNDING SESSION

Investing in Green Progress: When Will You Hear "Yes"?
INGA BEILIŪNIENĖ
(Member of the ILTE Board and Head of Operational Development)

Financing Green Projects: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path to Transformation
VYTAUTAS VRUBLIAUSKAS
(Deputy Director/Operations Manager at APVA)

Special presentation"How to Maximize the Benefits of the Circular Economy?"
SAULIUS SAVICKAS
(CEO of "Vilniaus Vandenys")

A panel of business leaders and experts.
What is the current potential for green business and public progress funding, and what should we aim for?
Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS VAIČIŪNAS, SAULIUS SAVICKAS, INGA BEILIŪNIENĖ, AUDRIUS ŠILGALIS, VILIUS GIRKONTAS, LUKAS BAŠKYS

oderated by EGLĖ STONKUTĖ (Economist-Analyst at the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

11.40–11.55 Presented by

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SPECIAL EIB BUSINESS FUNDING SESSION

Topic of the session: Where, how and why is the EIB Group investing to facilitate green transformation?

EIB Group investment managers representing all EIB asset classes will discuss the eligibility criteria for EIB investments, the trends they are monitoring, the challenges and the added value (both perceived and real) of their investments.

Participants of session:
GIEDRIUS RŪŠKYS (EIB Investment Manager-Project Finance),
DALIA STANČIUKAITĖ (EIB Porfolio Manager- Venture Debt and Quasi-Equity),
DANIEL KAPITANSKI (EIB Investment Manager/Corporates),
JUHO AMINOFF (EIF Senior Regional Representative- Finland and Baltics)

Moderated by VIRGINIJA GEČAITĖ (Head of the EIB Group Office in the Baltics)

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LUNCH at the RIVERSIDE restaurant

13.00–14.00 Presented by

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LITHUANIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP SESSION

// Breakthrough of Green Technologies in Lithuania: Success Stories and Experiences in the "Horizon Europe" Program //

Projects implemented by SoliTek, the Lithuanian solar energy solutions company
JULIUS DENAFAS
(Head of Research and Experimental Development at SoliTek)

Sustainable Glass Industry with Adaptive Fuel Technology (GIFFT)
Dr. NERIJUS STRIŪGAS
(Head of the Combustion Processes Laboratory at the Lithuanian Energy Institute)

Discussion of Business Leaders and Experts.

"What Green Technologies are Promoted by 'Horizon Europe', What Benefits Does Participation in This Program Provide, and What Challenges Arise in Engaging with International Consortiums?"
Participants:
VIDMANTAS JANULEVIČIUS (CEO of "Global BOD Group"),
EUGENIJUS VALATKA (Rector of KTU),
RUGILĖ ANDZIUKEVIČIŪTĖ-BUZĖ (Head of the Transport Innovation Association),
ŠARŪNAS VARNAGIRIS (Executive Director, Hydrogen Energy Association),
SAULIUS BATAVIČIUS (CEO of "Oro Navigacija")

Moderated by AURELIJA POVILAIKĖ (Head of the NCP Group, Lithuanian Research Council)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

15.15–15.30 Presented by

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SESSION ON THE EVOLUTION OF EDUCATION AND THE LABOUR MARKET

Demand for entrepreneurship and innovation studies is growing, as is the knowledge of how to build green, sustainable, and profitable businesses
dr. BIRUTĖ MIŠKINIENĖ
(Head of the Vilnius University Business School)

Discussion between education sector leaders and experts:.
What concentration of professionals and knowledge in Lithuania can help create the most favourable conditions for the green transformation to strengthen business and government?
Participants: EUGENIJUS VALATKA, BIRUTĖ MIŠKINIENĖ, GIEDRĖ ŽLIBINIENĖ

Moderated by GRETA ALIŠAUSKAITĖ-BAGUŠAUSKIENĖ (Head of Development at Lrytas)

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FORUM FOR THE PROGRESS OF DEMOCRACIES

SESSION ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DECARBONISATION FOR THE SECURITY OF LITHUANIA

Politicians and experts debate:
Should we consider the reduction of oil consumption, while at the same time reducing Russia's income and contributing to stopping climate change, as a national security issue for Lithuania?
Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS PAVILIONIS, EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS, MARTYNAS NAGEVIČIUS

Moderated by AGNIA GRIGAS (Geopolitics Expert)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

9.15–9.30 Presented by

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SESSION ON PREPARING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE THREATS

Introductory message
KAZYS STARKEVIČIUS
(Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania)

Politicians and experts debate.
What are the threats climate change poses to Lithuania and what can or should we do to prepare for them?
Participants: SIMONAS GENTVILAS, ANDRIUS PRANCKEVIČIUS, KAZYS STARKEVIČIUS, VIKTORAS MATONIS

Moderated by LUKRECIJA GIEDRAITYTĖ (Business journalist at Lrytas)

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10.30–10.45 Presented by

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SESSION ON UNITING DEMOCRACIES FOR A SECURE FUTURE

Conversation with a cybersecurity expert.
If we don't secure our electricity grids today, democracies' economies could grind to a halt tomorrow
URI SADOT
(SolarEdge Cybersecurity Programme Director, SolarPower Europe)
The expert is interviewed by AGNIA GRIGAS (Geopolitics Expert)


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Ambassadors' Debate.
What are the key objectives that should unite democracies today to build a secure future?
Participants:

LARS WAHLUND (Ambassador of Sweden to Lithuania),
JEANETTE SAUTNER (Ambassador of Canada to Lithuania), (TBA)

Moderated by RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS (Head of the Media Sponsorship Fund)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

12.00–12.15 Presented by

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SESSION ON THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF GREEN PROGRESS

Discussion between business leaders and economists.
What impact can a successful green transformation in Lithuania have on our country's business, state, and citizens?
Participants: ŽYGIMANTAS MAURICAS, MARIUS DUBNIKOVAS, AUDRIUS MILUKAS

Moderated by EDUARDAS EIGIRDAS (President of Democracy Development Fund)

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LUNCH at the RIVERSIDE restaurant

13.15–14.15 Presented by

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SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES ON THE FUTURE

Special Presentation: Smart Electricity Storage: Management Challenges and Optimal Solution
Dr. MANTAS ZELBA
(Researcher, KTU Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

Panel of business leaders and experts.
How will technological progress linked to the green transformation of the economy and business change our future?
Participants: DOVYDAS ŠABŪNAS, ROLANDAS ZUKAS, RŪTA TUMĖNIENĖ, Dr. MANTAS ZELBA

Moderated by ARVYDAS PLĖTA (Innovation Partner at Katalista Ventures)

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COFFEE AND PARTNERSHIP BREAK

15.15–15.30 Presented by

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SESSION ON CITIZENSHIP LEADERSHIP TO STOP CLIMATE CHANGE

Discussion of political and public leaders.
What kind of value-driven leadership should Lithuania's elite demonstrate to unite citizens in advancing a green future?
Participants: DAINIUS RADZEVIČIUS, RUSLANAS IRŽIKEVIČIUS, MINDAUGAS KUKAITIS

Moderated by GINAS DABAŠINSKAS (Journalist)

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