In recent conversations with our members, it has become clear that defence and business resilience are growing priorities. Concerns about safety, stability, and preparedness are no longer abstract—they are part of daily business reality. As political leaders elevate defence to a national priority, the role of the private sector in supporting broader resilience becomes increasingly vital.

To address these pressing issues, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania is hosting the event “Business Resilience in Turbulent Times.”

This event will bring together experts and thought leaders to explore how businesses can navigate today’s complex and volatile environment

 Date: 8th of October
 Time: 8:30 AM
 Location: SEB Office, Konstitucijos ave, 24, Vilnius

Register HERE

Program:

8:30 AM – Registration and Coffee

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

9:05 AM -Event Opening speach – Tomas Godliauskas, Vice-minister of National Defence.

9:15 AM – Svajūnas Bandzevičius from SAAB “How do we ensure successful deliveries in a changing environment?”

9:35 AM – Mindaugas Aleška from KPMG “Are we prepared for Day X? Business preparedness and continuity strategies”

9:55 AM – Olga Slavutska from EPAM Systems “Hybrid war? Strengthening resilience amid evolving cybersecurity threats”

10:15 AM – Vytautas Bučinskas from Telia, Peter Nielsen from Lithuanian Railways (ex-NATO) and Ieva Gajauskaitė from National Crisis Management Centre in the Panel discussion: The Private Sector’s Role in National Resilience

10:45 AM – Event closing remarks

11:00 AM – Networking and Coffee