Vilnius 2026 Agenda: Lithuania’s Regulatory Reset in Banking, Fintech, Blockchain & iGaming

Program / Schedule 2026

08:15 – 09:30

Registration

Foyer

09:30 – 11:15

Compliance & Operations Lab

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

Gambling Regulation in the Baltics: Enforcement, Gaps & Political Pressure - 09:30 – 10:15 (45 min)

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

Post-MiCA Survival: Maintaining Your License Under the 2026 Strictures - 10:15 – 11:15 (60 min)

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

Eimantas Vytuvis (Paynt / Transparency International LT) · Romanas Ramanauskas (UTRG) · Kristina Vabinskaitė (Ministry of Finance LT) · Akvilė Jurkaitytė (Sorainen) · Aušvydas Čebatorius (ECOVIS ProventusLaw) · Anna Agu (moderator, Lex Law Office)

TechXperience

Prussion Tribe

Next-Gen Payments: A2A, Open Banking & Cross-Border Infrastructure - 09:45 – 10:45 (60 min)

Prussion Tribe

Fireside Chat — AI in Product & Workforce Transformation - 10:45 – 11:15 (30 min)

Prussion Tribe

11:15 – 11:45

Morning break

Foyer

11:45 – 13:15

The Banking Pivot: SME Lending, EMI Stability & Financial Resilience - 11:45 – 12:30 (45 min)

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

Romanas Urbonas (LuxPay) · Mantvydas Štareika (CapitalBox) · Juozas Kaminskas (Lithuanian Fintech Association) · Evelina Kvedaravičiūtė (Bank of Lithuania) · Anna Agu (Lex Law Office) · Ugnė Palijanskaitė (moderator, Enable Banking)

AML 2.0, MiCA & Fintech in Practice: Building Compliance That Actually Works - 12:30 – 13:15 (45 min)

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

Blockchain Beyond the Hype: Infrastructure, Tokenization & Settlement - 11:45 – 12:30 (45 min)

Prussion Tribe

Esports, Gaming & Digital Communities: Building Next-Gen Ecosystems - 12:30 – 13:15 (45 min)

Prussion Tribe

13:15 – 14:15

Complimentary lunch

Restaurant / Dining area

14:15 – 15:00

The line between entertainment and escapism - 14:15 – 14:30 (15 min)

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

The iGaming Ad Ban: Survival Strategies in a “No Marketing” Era - 14:30 – 15:15 (45 min)

Curonian–Selonian Tribe

AI in Product, Risk & Compliance: From Buzzwords to Deployment + Agentic AI & Data-Driven Organizations - 14:15 – 15:00 (45 min)

Prussion Tribe

19:45 – Late night

Evening Social Gathering

Jazz Cellar 11, Vilnius

Join us for a vibrant and unforgettable Evening Social Gathering at Jazz Cellar 11 — one of Vilnius' most iconic live music venues, nestled in the heart of the Old Town.

This one-of-a-kind Rum & Jazz bar is known for its warm atmosphere, live performances, and spontaneous jam sessions, making it the perfect setting to unwind, network, and toast to the region’s standout performers.

Whether you're here for the the rhythm, or the rum — it's an evening you won’t want to miss!

Vilnius 2026 Agenda Context

Lithuania 2026: The Great Regulatory Reset

In early 2026, Lithuania’s financial and gaming sectors are undergoing a decisive regulatory cleanup. The country is moving from “easy-access hub” to a disciplined, quality-driven ecosystem. Licensing shortcuts are gone. Supervision is sharper. Compliance is no longer optional — it’s strategic infrastructure.

Here are the four tectonic shifts defining the conversation:

Banking

The rise of RATO bankas, cyber resilience stress testing by Lietuvos bankas, and a pivot toward sustainable profitability after record years.

Fintech

The 2023–2028 strategy in full effect: A2A dominance, B2B expansion into Germany & UK, and the rise of Agentic AI beyond simple chatbots.

Blockchain

The post-MiCA reality. Strict VASP enforcement, local AML leadership requirements, and asset tokenization moving from theory to institutional adoption.