Going Global: Crossroads & Crossovers
Going Global: Crossroads & Crossovers
The most compelling startup growth stories don’t happen in a vacuum, they happen at the intersection of industries, regions, and identity.
Join us for the next edition of Going Global, where we dive into "The Fusion." We’re exploring how combining local culture, regional partnerships, and community-driven spaces creates stronger narratives, higher visibility, and the kind of international momentum that catches the eye of global investors.
Why attend?
This isn’t just another lecture series. We’re bringing together international journalists from the Financial Times, Sifted, and La Vanguardia to moderate deep dives into:
Turning local icons (yes, like Pink Soup) into global business cases.
Why your next big growth spurt might be next door rather than across the ocean.
Why Vilnius is being called the next "Silicon Valley" and how to communicate that credibility.
🕒 Programme
16:00 - Networking & welcome snacks
16:20 - Opening and agenda intro
16:30 - 1st panel - Not Only for Tourism? How can Šaltibarščiai help Vilnius' business case
16:55 - 2nd panel - Neighbors Near and Far: How Regional Collaborations Move the Needle
17:25 - 3rd panel - Building for the Next Generation: how Vilnius is Shaping a Startup Ecosystem That Works
17:50 - Crossover Show: split into 3 groups to dive deeper into fast, a bit chaotic, and surprisingly fun case studies
19:30 - Closing of the event
🎙️ The Lineup
Our panels feature a global perspective, moderated by:
Orlando Crowcroft (contributor – FT, Sifted, Euronews)
Blanca Gispert Hernández (economics contributor - La Vanguardia)
Speakers include:
Darius Žakaitis, Founder, TechZity
Gytenis Galkis, Partner, Superhero Capital
Domantas Patinskas - Chief Business Development Officer, Kiloverse
Gediminas Užkuraitis, CEO, Synthesis CG
Julija (JJ) Jegorova, Founder, Black Unicorn PR
Vincentas Grinius, Co-Founder, IXPO
Ada Mockutė Jaime, CMO, Nordcurrent
Akvilė Lesauskaitė-Hu, Global PR, Business, Go Vilnius
Orlando Crowcroft, Contributor, FT, Sifted, Euro News
Jonas Bartašius, Co-founder, basedcollective