The 16th Capital Markets, Financial Markets and M&A Conference is a premier annual event organized by Noewe Legal Law Firm, bringing together senior leaders from financial institutions, corporations, investment funds, and the public sector to discuss key trends shaping capital raising, market liquidity, and long-term growth across the Baltic region.
This year's conference, themed "Reinventing Growth in a New Geopolitical Era," will cover topics such as equity and debt market outlooks, M&A and private equity strategies, emerging investment frontiers in AI, cybersecurity, and green technologies, as well as defense, dual-use, and infrastructure financing.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in dedicated networking sessions throughout the day, facilitating new connections and strengthening existing ones. Notable speakers include Darius Sadeckas, Vice-Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania, and Attila Toth from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The conference is ideal for banks, asset managers, private equity and venture capital funds, pension and insurance investors, listed companies, corporate finance teams, regulators, international financial institutions, and leading law firms seeking comprehensive insights into the Baltic financial markets and strategic growth opportunities.
Speakers(26)
Aare Tammemäe
Partner at Redgate Capital (Estonia)
Aare Tammemäe is a Partner at Redgate Capital in Estonia, providing insights into Baltic capital markets and investment opportunities.
Agata Arasymowicz
Implementation Specialist and Sales Support at STP Polska (Poland)
Agata Arasymowicz is an Implementation Specialist at STP Polska, focusing on innovative payment platforms for public administration and other sectors.
Attila Toth
Principal | Equity and Capital Market Infrastructure | Capital Markets Development Team at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Attila Toth is a Principal at the EBRD, focusing on equity and capital market infrastructure within the Capital Markets Development Team.
Aurimas Galdikas
Advisor | Capital Markets, Investment Funds and Structured Finance at ILTE
Aurimas Galdikas is an advisor specializing in capital markets, investment funds, and structured finance at ILTE.
Axel Anderstedt-Holm
Head of European Debt Listings at Nasdaq (Sweden)
Axel Anderstedt-Holm leads European Debt Listings at Nasdaq Sweden, specializing in high-yield bonds and capital growth strategies.
Darius Klimašauskas
M&A Advisor | Board Member | Managing Director at TALISMAN
Darius Klimašauskas is an experienced M&A advisor and Managing Director at TALISMAN, providing strategic guidance on mergers and acquisitions.
Darius Sadeckas
Vice-Minister of Finance at Republic of Lithuania
Darius Sadeckas serves as the Vice-Minister of Finance for the Republic of Lithuania, overseeing financial policies and initiatives to enhance the country's economic resilience.
Donatas Sirgedas
Company Executive at Quantum Systems | Lithuania & Estonia
Donatas Sirgedas is a Company Executive at Quantum Systems, operating in Lithuania and Estonia, specializing in defense technologies.
Eglė Džiugytė
Head of Financial Markets at Artea bank
Eglė Džiugytė leads the Financial Markets division at Artea bank, contributing expertise to panel discussions on capital market developments.
Eglė Striungytė
Deputy Head at European Commission Representation in Lithuania
Eglė Striungytė is the Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation in Lithuania, engaging in policy discussions and representing the Commission's interests in the region.
Erika Voverė
Chief Representative Lithuania at PKO Bank Polski Representative Office (Poland)
Erika Voverė represents PKO Bank Polski in Lithuania, contributing to panels on European capital waves and defense financing.
Gediminas Norkūnas
Head of Securities Origination Unit at LUMINOR
Gediminas Norkūnas heads the Securities Origination Unit at LUMINOR, focusing on securities issuance and market strategies.
Gediminas Varnas
President of the Management Board at Nasdaq Vilnius
Gediminas Varnas is the President of the Management Board at Nasdaq Vilnius, moderating discussions on the future of Baltic capital markets.
Giedrė Dailidėnaitė
Partner | Attorney at Law | Head of M&A, Corporate and Commercial | CIPP/E at Noewe Legal Law Firm
Giedrė Dailidėnaitė is a Partner at Noewe Legal Law Firm, leading the M&A, Corporate and Commercial practice group, and specializing in complex transactions.
Gintaras Rutkauskas
CEO at Evernord Asset Management
Gintaras Rutkauskas serves as the CEO of Evernord Asset Management, focusing on corporate bonds and capital attraction strategies.
Inga Juozapavičienė
CEO at Fund JAUNARAGIAI
Inga Juozapavičienė is the CEO of Fund JAUNARAGIAI, emphasizing endowment funds and impact-driven growth strategies.
Kaspar Gering
General Partner | Co-founder at Darkstar (Estonia)
Kaspar Gering is a General Partner and Co-founder at Darkstar in Estonia, focusing on investment strategies in defense and technology sectors.
Loreta Maskaliovienė
Deputy Director General at Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists
Loreta Maskaliovienė is the Deputy Director General at the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, engaging in discussions on defense and capital markets.
Maciej Sadowski
Committee Chair for High-Tech and Innovation at Polish Chamber of Commerce (Poland)
Maciej Sadowski chairs the High-Tech and Innovation Committee at the Polish Chamber of Commerce, discussing high-tech investments in Central and Eastern Europe.
Marius Dubnikovas
Chief Investment Officer at Orion Securities
Marius Dubnikovas is the Chief Investment Officer at Orion Securities, offering insights into global macroeconomic trends and market dynamics.
Martynas Pilkis
Business Development Officer at Axiology
Martynas Pilkis serves as the Business Development Officer at Axiology, focusing on advancing tokenization and programmable capital markets.
Mykantas Urba
Head of Investment Banking at Orion Securities
Mykantas Urba is the Head of Investment Banking at Orion Securities, overseeing investment banking operations and client relations.
Paulina Brym-Ciuba
CEO at StartUp Hub Poland
Paulina Brym-Ciuba is the CEO of StartUp Hub Poland, focusing on accelerating startups and fostering regional hubs for dual-use technologies.
Robert Juodka
Managing Partner (International Business) | Attorney at Law | Head of Energy, Infrastructure & Defence at Noewe Legal Law Firm
Robert Juodka is the Managing Partner at Noewe Legal Law Firm, specializing in international business law and leading the Energy, Infrastructure & Defence practice group.
Tomas Staškūnas
CEO at Civinity Group
Tomas Staškūnas is the CEO of Civinity Group, providing insights into the Baltic facility management market and its potential.
Vaidotas Rūkas
CEO at Artea Asset Management
Vaidotas Rūkas is the CEO of Artea Asset Management, emphasizing the role of pension funds as long-term anchors in capital markets.
Event Details
- Date
- February 26, 2026
- Location
- 🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania
- AC Hotel by Marriott Vilnius
- Audience
- Banks, asset managers, private equity and venture capital funds, pension and insurance investors, listed companies, corporate finance teams, regulators, international financial institutions, and leading law firms.