In an increasingly unpredictable world, resilience has become one of the most valuable assets for every business. On 8 October 2026, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania invites business leaders, professionals, and decision-makers to “Business Resilience in Turbulent Times” at Ellex Valiūnas office, Jasinskio St. 2, Vilnius. Through expert presentations and practical insights, the event will explore resilient leadership, crisis communication, cybersecurity, industrial cooperation, and strategies for navigating geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Join leading experts from the public and private sectors to gain actionable knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen your organization’s ability to adapt, respond, and thrive in challenging times.

Agenda:

9:00 Opening words by the moderator Dr. Karolis Kačerauskas, Partner, Head of Public Procurement and State Aid Practice at Ellex Valiunas 

9:05-9:35 “From Leadership to New Talent: Five Principles for a Resilient Business in Times of Polycrisis” – Dr. Ieva Gajauskaitė, Advisor at the Analysis Bureau of the National Crisis Management Center

9:35-09:55 Jonas Survila, Manager External Affairs, Philip Morris Baltic

09:55-10:15 “Out of the blue: what to do and what to say in crisis? ” Balys Narbutas, Communications Consultant at Rud Pedersen Group

10:15-10:35 –  “Stress-Tested: Digital Resilience, the Banking Way” Tomas Beinaravičius Director, Head of Cyber and Digital Risk, Advisense 

10:35-11:05 –“Industrial Cooperation as a means to achieve sustainable and resilient business” Michaela Fecko, Director Industrial Cooperation, Group Business Development at SAAB

11:05 – Closing remarks, Networking and Coffee

Thank you for event sponsors for making this event possible: SAAB and Ellex Valiūnas