MAY 8

eMPOWERING
UKRAINE'S FUTURE

12th European Banking & Finance Conference

European Banking and Finance Conference aims to connect the leaders of diverse sectors to inspire ideas and provide new perspectives.

12th Conference's purpose - to explore the profound impact and strategic role that financial institutions can play in the reconstruction and revitalization of Ukraine.

This year, the focus of the 12th Conference is to showcase the diverse initiatives of financial institutions and opportunities for businesses to actively participate in the rebuilding process of Ukraine. Explore innovative financial models, investment frameworks, and collaborative efforts aimed at contributing to Ukraine’s resurgence.

Representatives from Ukraine will share the current needs of the country, while professionals and business leaders will narrate success stories of their involvement in Ukraine’s rebuilding process. Additionally, the conference will showcase best international practices for engaging businesses in nation-building initiatives.

The conference will feature insightful discussions and expert panels highlighting the challenges faced by financial institutions, businesses, and policymakers.

MEET THE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

NADIIA KAZNACHEIEVA
Chief Investment Officer at UMGI
25 years expertise professional with extensive project management, corporate finance/investment banking, private equity and government relations experience in a variety of industries in Ukraine and UK with a special knowledge in infrastructure, mining and renewables. Several years experience as a board member of private, public and state-owned companies
HÅKAN JYDE
CEO at Scania Ukraine
Håkan Jyde is responsible for the Swedish truck maker Scania's operations in Ukraine. Scania never left the country in spite of having its head office occupied by Russian troops. Instead Scania has increased its activity and made new investments to support logistics and transportation, areas that have proved to be crucial during the war. Håkan Jyde has more than 25 years of experience from international truck business and before he moved to Ukraine he spent a significant part of his career in Lithuania, Russia and various CIS countries.
SVEN RÖBEN
Head of Ukraine Team at European Investment Bank
Sven is responsible for the definition and implementation of EIB Group's contribution to the recovery, reconstruction, and EU accession of Ukraine.
GINTARĖ SKAISTĖ
Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania
Gintarė Skaistė currently holds the position of Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania. She is an economist with a PhD in Social Sciences. The Minister of Finance also pays great attention to the implementation of the "New Generation Lithuania” plan, further development of the Fintech sector in Lithuania and other areas, including further support to Ukraine – until now Lithuania successfully provided various aid to Ukraine in the amount of 2% of GDP. G. Skaistė is also a member of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, an honorary member of the Lithuanian Community of the Atlantic Treaty. The Magazine "The Banker", a member of the Financial Times publication group, announced G. Skaistė to be the winner of the Finance Minister of the Year in global and European context.
AKVILĖ SKIPARĖ
Head of Financial Institutions, NIB
Institutions and International Corporates at NIB Akvilė Skiparė is an experienced banking professional. Over the past 17 years, she has been holding various Baltic leadership positions in corporate banking, including client relationship management departments with large international clients, financial institutions and cash management product sales. Ms. Skipare is passionate about talent growth, change leadership, diversity and sustainability.
ANDRIUS NIKITINAS
Deputy Director of the Department of International Relations and EU Affairs at LPK
An energetic and ambitious director with more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles across business and financial management, business development, and investment consulting at a private sector and government level. A dedicated team leader who is results-oriented and committed to achieving business goals and meeting tight deadlines, whilst satisfying customer needs and expectations. I thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment

MEET THE MODERATOR

Vilius Bernatonis
TGS Baltic
Vilius Bernatonis is the Managing Partner at TGS Baltic. He has more than 20 years of practice providing legal services in the areas of banking and finance, energy, international judicial dispute, corporate and commercial law. Vilius works with major local and international banks and provides consultations to companies of strategic importance on financial matters. He regularly participates in conferences as a speaker or moderator on topics of finance, the economy and banking.

Programme

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Maria Perrotta Berlin "Reconstructing Hope: The Global and Swedish Contribution Rebuild of Ukraine"

Tickets

Exclusive and limited amount of live-seats are available for sale on a first come, first served basis.

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Date and venue:

8th May 2024 at Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius (Universiteto st 14, Vilnius)

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