MAY 8

Securing trust in investments

14th European Banking & Finance Conference

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The 14th Annual Banking and Finance Conference gathers top economists, policymakers, and financial leaders to discuss trust, banking strength, and investment confidence in Lithuania. With a stable political environment and a strong banking sector, the conference highlights how banks enable investments and M&A while addressing regional risks and investor perception.

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Date and venue:

8th May 2026 at Radisson Collection Astorija Hotel, Didžioji st. 35-2, Vilnius

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MEET THE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

MARIUS JURGILAS

CEO of Axiology

Marius Jurgilas, CEO of Axiology, is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in central banking, financial regulation and FinTech policy. He has held senior roles at the Bank of Lithuania, Norges Bank, the Bank of England, and Finansinspektionen (Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority), shaping digital innovation and regulatory frameworks across Europe. Marius has played a pivotal role in advancing Lithuania as a top 10 global FinTech destination and led the establishment of the EU’s designated EUR settlement rails for fintech. In addition to his industry experience, he has been an academic researcher and lecturer in economics and finance, combining rigorous analysis with practical leadership to turn ambitious visions into operational reality.

JENS HENRIKSSON

President and CEO of Swedbank

Jens Henriksson was appointed President and CEO of Swedbank in October 2019. He was previously the President and CEO of Folksam, Sweden’s largest insurance company, Senior Vice President with NASDAQ OMX and the President and the CEO of the Swedish Stock Exchange, NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Over the years Jens has held various senior positions within financial markets, private companies, public finances and international economic affairs and international agencies. He has also been a long-time member of the EU Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) and participated in WP3 in OECD, discussing economic policy with G7. He has been elected a lifelong member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and awarded Chevalier of the National Order of Merit by the President of the French Republic. In 2022 he was appointed honorary doctor at Lund University School of Economics and Management.

KRISTUPAS VAITIEKŪNAS

Minister of Finance of Lithuania

Kristupas Vaitiekūnas is the Minister of Finance of Lithuania. In January-September 2025, he served as Vice-Minister of Finance, overseeing tax policy, financial market policy, financial policy, European Union and international affairs. Based on the proposals submitted by K. Vaitiekūnas, the Seimas adopted the necessary tax changes in order to better finance defence and other priority areas in Lithuania. In recent years, K. Vaitiekūnas has worked as a Tax Project Manager at Rödl & Partner UAB, before that – as a Senior Transfer Pricing Consultant and Analyst, and Chief Project Management Specialist at the National Cancer Institute, etc. K. Vaitiekūnas graduated from Vilnius University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, where he also obtained a Master's degree in International Finance.

DEIMANTĖ ŽEMGULYTĖ

Senior Investment Advisor at Invest Lithuania

Deimantė Žemgulytė is a Senior Investment Advisor at Invest Lithuania, where she advises global technology and fintech companies on EU market entry, site selection, and scaling operations in Lithuania. Working within the technology team, she connects investors with key stakeholders, incentive programmes, and ecosystem partners to support sustainable expansion across Europe. Before joining Invest Lithuania, Deimantė gained experience across the private and civil society sectors. She worked in anti-money-laundering compliance within the financial services industry and later led governance, transparency, and anti-corruption initiatives at Transparency International Lithuania, contributing to national policy discussions. Deimantė holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Vilnius University and has pursued advanced studies in Public Policy at the University of Bath.

EIVILĖ ČIPKUTĖ

President of the Lithuanian Banking Association

Economist dr. Eivilė Čipkutė was appointed President of the Lithuanian Banking Association in 2020. Previously E. Čipkutė worked as a senior policy advisor at the European Investment Fund office in Brussels, Belgium. She also served as senior advisor to the World Bank's Office of the Executive Director of the Nordic and Baltic Countries at World Bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA. Before continuing her career in international institutions, E. Čipkutė worked at the Lithuanian Ministry of Finance, where she headed the Financial Markets Policy Department, was the board member and chairperson of several state-owned companies. Moreover, E. Čipkutė represented Lithuania in the Committees of the EU Council and the European Commission, dedicated to Finance and Banking. E. Čipkutė has obtained master's degree in international business at Georgetown University in the USA and has defended her doctoral dissertation in the field of social sciences and economics at Vilnius University.

MARIUS BAUSYS

Country Manager for Lithuania and Latvia at Ebury

Marius Bausys is the Country Manager for Lithuania and Latvia at Ebury, a leading fintech providing global foreign exchange solutions for businesses. Marius was the sole founder of ArcaPay, a cross-border payments company successfully acquired by the Banco Santander-backed Ebury. Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Marius spent six years at Lloyds Bank in the City of London and New York, specialising in currency risk management for the largest corporations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business from the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.

GRETA RANONYTĖ

CEO of the Lithuanian Fintech Association

Greta Ranonytė is the CEO of the Lithuanian Fintech Association, the largest licensed fintech network in the Baltics, representing nearly 100 companies. She works closely with industry and public sector stakeholders to ensure the qualitative growth of Lithuania’s fintech ecosystem, focusing on governance, compliance, risk management, AML/CTF, and regulatory matters. Previously, she worked at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania, where she contributed to the development of the Lithuanian Fintech Guidelines 2023–2028.

TADAS GUDAITIS

Member of the Board of the National Development Bank ILTE and Head of the Business Development Division

Tadas Gudaitis is a Member of the Board of the National Development Bank ILTE and Head of the Business Development Division. He has many years of experience in the financial sector. From 2006 until the end of 2025, he worked within the Swedbank Group. For the past 10 years, he headed Swedbank Investicijų valdymas, UAB, where he was responsible for pension fund operations and investment management. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Gudaitis has also been actively involved in various business associations. Tadas holds a PhD in Economics from Vilnius University and has completed the Professional Board Member Programme at the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance.

AUDRIUS MATIKIŪNAS

Chief Operating Officer at INVL Asset Management

Audrius Matikiūnas is the Chief Operating Officer at INVL Asset Management, where he supports the firm’s growth through business development and the scaling of investment capabilities across the Invalda INVL group. He is also a Board Member at Robinhood Europe. Audrius has broad investment management experience across both liquid and illiquid assets, and a strong track record in governance through board and committee work. Earlier in his career, he held roles at SEB Bank. Audrius holds a Master’s degree in Law.

GEDIMINAS NORKŪNAS

Head of Securities Origination Unit at Luminor

20+ years in financial markets, focused on debt origination from issuer and arranger perspectives across Baltic and European markets. Eurobond structuring and syndication expertise, leveraging issuer-side experience in project finance and risk hedging for strategic pricing, investor relations, covenant design, documentation, and regulatory execution (MiFID/prospectus) through successful market placement. Extensive bond origination experience from both issuer and arranger perspectives; successfully led 20+ Eurobond issuances for Lithuanian and Baltic corporates (combined EUR 28 billion+ in issuance volume).

GEDIMINAS VARNAS

President of Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange

Gediminas Varnas is the President of Nasdaq Vilnius, bringing more than 20 years of experience in capital markets, regulation, and corporate governance across the Baltic states. In his role, he focuses on strengthening the development of Lithuania’s securities market. Gediminas is an active advocate of financial literacy, works closely with the academic community, and regularly participates in public discussions on capital markets, investing, and economic development.

MEET THE MODERATOR

Programme

I SESSION

8:30 – 9:00
Registration & Coffee

9:00
Opening Remarks
Lars Wahlund / H.E. Ambassador of Sweden
Kristupas Vaitiekūnas / Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania

9:15 – 9:35
Jens Henriksson / CEO of Swedbank

9:35 – 9:55
Trust on Investment in Lithuania /
David Teare / Senior Banker at SEB

9:55 – 10:15
Financing Defence Investments – Lithuania in a Nordic-Baltic context /
Patrick Nylund / Senior Banker at Nordic Investment Bank

10:15 – 10:35
Tadas Gudaitis / Member of the Board of the National Development Bank ILTE and Head of the Business Development Division

10:35 – 10:55
Confidence in the Baltics: remaining a safe and investable market /
Eivilė Čipkutė / President at Lithuanian Bank Association

10:55 – 11:25
Panel discussion: “Building Investor Confidence: The Role of Capital Markets and Asset Management”
Audrius Matikiūnas / Chief Opearting Officer at INVL Asset Management & Board member at Robinhood Europe
Gediminas Norkūnas / Head of Securities Origination Unit at Luminor
Gediminas Varnas / President of Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange

11:25 – 11:55
COFFEE BREAK

II SESSION

11:55 – 12:15
From Fast Growth to Smart Growth: The Evolution of Fintech in Lithuania /
Deimantė Žemgulytė / Senior Investment Advisor at Invest Lithuania

12:15 – 12:35
Resilient Markets for Resilient Nations /
Marius Jurgilas / CEO at Axiology

12:35 – 13:05
Panel discussion: “Is Lithuania still a powerhouse of Fintech?”
Alex Gibb / investor, founder
Marius Bausys / Country Manager Lithuania & Latvia at Ebury
Greta Ranonytė / CEO of the Lithuanian Fintech Association

13:05
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