Dovydas Špokauskas, Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York

Jeevan Ramapriya, Executive Director Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI)

Kristopher Brown, Corporate Partner in the Technology & Life Sciences Group at Goodwin

Dhimiter Cobani, Venture Consultant, FedTech

Michael Beygelman, Executive VP, Product, Claro Analytics

Offices of Goodwin, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA

Egidijus Meilūnas, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania in Canada

Al Pace, Founder and Chair, Pace Law
Nick Simone, President and CEO, Pace Law & Pace Global Advantage

Gerald Kasulis, Director at Nord Security

Vilius Smalinskas (Telesoftas)
Agnius Savičiūnas (Teltonika)
Skaidra Puodžiūnas, Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI)
Moderated by Karolis Karalevičius

Mayan Katz, Corporate Partner, Technology & Life Sciences Group at Goodwin

H.E. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda

On behalf of the Governor of Massachusetts Maura Healey, Jeevan Ramapriya, Executive Director Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI)

Lithuanian Ambassador to the US Audra Plepytė

Lithuanian Minister of Economy and Innovation Lukas Savickas

Vladimir Bulovic, MIT professor, Founding Director of MIT.nano

Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis, Founder and CEO of Northway Biotech
Interviewed by Monika Paulė, CEO of Caszyme

Al Pace, Founder and Chair, Pace Law
Nick Simone, President and CEO, Pace Law & Pace Global Advantage

Dr. Greg Autry, Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy, at the University of Central Florida
Oleksandra Afanasieva, Futorology
Tadas Vizgirda, Shift4 Lithuania, Chairman of the Board at the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania
Simonas Černiauskas, CEO at INFOBALT, Secretary of the Board of Directors at American Chamber of Commerce

Moderated by Tony Maciulis, GZERO Media

In response to increasing global electricity consumption, this panel explores the key strategies and insights for significant progress in renewable energy, advanced storage, and grid modernization – advancements critical for both economic prosperity and energy security. To illustrate the power of international collaboration in achieving these goals, we will highlight partnerships such as the one between Lithuania and MIT, which fosters innovation and cultivates future energy leaders.

Panelists:
• Vladimir Bulović, Professor at MIT, Founding Director of MIT.nano
• Rana K. Gupta, Executive Director of MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation
• Darius Milčius, Professor and Director of Research and Innovation at Vytautas Magnus University,
• Violeta Motuzienė, Professor at the Department of Building Energy Systems, VILNIUS TECH
• Vytautas Bitinas, CTO of Lithuanian Railways

Moderator: Gediminas Urbonas, Professor of Program in Art, Culture, and Technology at MIT

This panel will explore strengthening US-Lithuania IT ties in cybersecurity and AI. Experts will examine transatlantic collaboration through case studies, discussing technical, regulatory, and cultural barriers and strategies to overcome them, such as joint research, talent exchanges, and public-private alliances. The discussion will identify critical factors for effective cooperation, including harmonized standards and shared threat intelligence, aiming to provide attendees with a roadmap for resilient, AI-enhanced cybersecurity and a vibrant US-Lithuania IT ecosystem.

Panelists:
• Geoffrey M. Odlum, Advisor for International Programs at FedTech
• Vaida Greičiūtė, Co-Founder at Corner Case Technologies
• Gerald Kasulis, Director at Nord Security

Moderator: Kęstas Barzdaitis, CTO at Signal Technologies

In today’s rapidly evolving security environment, strengthening defense innovation and dual-use collaboration between allies is not just an advantage — it’s a necessity. This panel brings together military, government, and industry leaders from the United States and Lithuania to explore how operational needs, technological innovation, and international partnerships can be aligned for greater resilience and deterrence.

Panelists:
• Agila Barzdienė, Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Economy and Innovation
• Col Kevin Dellicker, Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG)
• John Griffin, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
• Paulius Vaitkevicius, Head of Innovations at Novian Pro

Moderator: Kelly Becker, Director of NATO DIANA Program at MassChallenge.

This session will offer a dynamic mentoring session where startups rotate between tables hosted by investors and mentors every 10 minutes. Startups will pitch, ask questions, and receive feedback, while investors and mentors provide targeted advice and contacts to each startup. The session aims to offer startups actionable insights and introductions, and help investors identify promising opportunities, fostering enhanced networking and relationship-building.

Mentors:
• Ira M. Lubert, CEO at Belgravia Management LP Family Office
• Tuan Ho, Venture Partner at Xfund
• Philip H. Beauregard, Managing General Partner at Impellent Ventures
• Apolinaras Sinkevicius, Principle at Scalability Ventures
• Ruta Laukien, Vice President at US Capital Global,
• Kęstas Barzdaitis, CTO at Signal Technologies

Longevity and biotech are one of today’s most ambitious scientific frontiers, but cutting through the hype to spotlight real progress is essential. This panel brings together leading voices in gene therapy, investments and AI-powered healthcare to explore the breakthroughs to redefine aging.
Panel will also focus on U.S.-Lithuania collaboration in biotech areas, with an open invitation to continue the dialogue at BIO Convention the following week and at Life Sciences Baltics in Lithuania this September.

Panelists:
• Jose Navarro – Betancourt, Scientific Director of QuadraScope
• Jamie Heywood, CEO and Founder of Alden Scientific
• Monika Paulė – CEO of Caszyme
• Eligijus Čivilis – General Manager of Invest Lithuania

Moderator: Goda Sadževičiūtė – Certified Practitioner & Health Innovation Speaker

Explore how creativity is reshaping healthcare and community wellbeing. Massachusetts is leading the way as the first U.S. state to launch a statewide art prescription program. Join leaders from the creative industries, healthcare, business, and government as they dive into cross-sector collaboration and real-world solutions to major health challenges like social isolation, anxiety, and depression.

Panelists:
• Chris Appleton, Arts Pharmacy CEO
• Laurynas Žakevičius, Chairperson of Board of Directors of Creative Industries Lithuania
• Jonas Liugaila, Secretary General @ International Council of Design
• Eleonora J. Romuva, Strategic Producer, Global Partnerships
• Meg McGrath, Executive Director at Jean Appolon Expressions

Moderator: Erik Holmgren, Mass Cultural Council