TRANSPORT INNOVATION FORUM 2026
OCTOBER 14 - 15
LITEXPO & ONLINE
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FORUM 2025 MAIN SPEAKERS
Laura Cozzi
Director of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks at the International Energy Agency
Virginijus Sinkevičius
Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transport
Arturs Smilkstins
Managing Director and Partner at BCG
Nikita Zhivago
Sr. Business Development Manager, Smart Spaces & Local Governments at NVIDIA EMEA
SPEAKERS
The list is being regularly updated
Tatiana Molcean
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Tatiana Molcean
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Tatiana Molcean is the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), appointed by the UN Secretary-General on 26 July 2023.
Ms. Molcean brings to this role nearly two decades of diplomatic and public-sector experience, having previously served as Moldova’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva and the WTO, and as Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Earlier in her career, she was State Secretary and Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Bilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova. She holds an LL.M. in International Law from Moldova State University and completed the Graduate Institute’s Multilateral Diplomacy Program in Geneva.
At UNECE, Ms. Molcean leads work across a broad portfolio, such as trade and transport, energy transition, circular economy, climate and environment, housing and urban development, advancing practical standards and cooperation among 56 member States.
An International Gender Champion, Ms. Molcean actively promotes gender equality in multilateral fora and is recognized for steering consensus in complex negotiations, drawing on her experience chairing the WIPO General Assembly.
Gustaf Sundell
Executive Vice President and Head of "Ventures and New Business", "Scania"
Gustaf Sundell
Executive Vice President and Head of "Ventures and New Business", "Scania"
Gustaf Sundell is Executive Vice President and Head of "Ventures and New Business" at "Scania". He is responsible for exploring new growth opportunities, business models and strategic partnerships that support "Scania’s" long-term competitiveness in a rapidly changing transport industry.
Gustaf joined Scania in 2008 and has held a range of leadership positions across the company, both internationally and in Sweden. His previous roles include Managing Director of Sweden Growth Capital, Managing Director of Scania Group Industrial Thailand, Sales Director Trucks for Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Head of Strategy and Corporate Management. In 2022, he was appointed Executive Vice President and Head of "Ventures and New Business".
With a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, Gustaf brings extensive experience in strategy, business development and international operations. His work focuses on understanding how major industry shifts are reshaping transport and how Scania can continue to create customer value while building on its strong heritage and global position.
Nerijus Mačiulis
Chief Economist at "Swedbank"
Nerijus Mačiulis
Chief Economist at "Swedbank"
Nerijus Mačiulis is the Chief Economist at "Swedbank" Lithuania, a Doctor of Social Sciences and one of Lithuania’s best known economic experts. His professional expertise covers the Lithuanian and global economy, financial markets, investment and long term economic trends.
N. Mačiulis regularly shares his economic insights in the public domain, at conferences and at events for business audiences. His areas of expertise include economic and financial market developments and the analysis of long term economic trends.
Povilas Žinys
Director of "Plug and Play Tech Center Lithuania"
Povilas Žinys
Director of "Plug and Play Tech Center Lithuania"
Director of "Plug and Play Tech Center Lithuania", where he leads strategic investments, corporate innovation initiatives, and public-private partnerships. Povilas has been leading the sector agnostic Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by "Plug and Play", where he has already accelerated 67 and invested in over 48 startups, resulting in over 40mil in funding for the accelerated startups. With over a decade of experience across fintech, cybersecurity, and the space industry, Povilas has played a key role in positioning Lithuania as a growing hub for innovation and venture activity in the CEE region.
Before joining "Plug and Play", Povilas held leadership and product roles at "LuxTrust", "SES", and "Spenfi", gaining deep operational expertise in secure digital identity, satellite communications, and financial technology. His cross-sector background equips him with a unique perspective on scaling frontier technologies and bridging startups with global capital and corporate networks.
Povilas brings a founder-first mindset and a global outlook to venture investing—focused on transformative technologies, ecosystem building, and long-term value creation.
Oguz-Kaan Oeztuerk
Project & Product Manager, "ABONA Deutschland"
Oguz-Kaan Oeztuerk
Project & Product Manager, "ABONA Deutschland"
With a background at manufacturers with a strong reputation in the metal and electrical industry, Oguz-Kaan Oeztuerk now works as a Project and Product Manager at "ABONA" – a software company that makes digitalization in transport and logistics understandable and accessible, particularly through its ERP and Transport Management System and its user-friendly web portal.
Since joining "ABONA" in 2023, Oguz-Kaan has been involved in key innovation projects, including the European initiative eFTI4ALL, where the company actively contributes to future-oriented digital standards and develops its own eFTI platform.
His focus is on translating complex requirements into clear, workable solutions. Oguz-Kaan represents the user’s perspective and collaborates closely with the development teams, with the goal of improving processes in ways that are not only digital but also truly noticeable in everyday business.
Ihor Reva
Deputy Minister of reconstruction, infrastructure and transport of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization (CDTO)
Ihor Reva
Deputy Minister of reconstruction, infrastructure and transport of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization (CDTO)
Before 2022, Ihor Reva spent several years working in the business sector, gaining practical experience in management and organizational development.
In February 2022, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He later participated in counteroffensive operations and contributed to digital initiatives within Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, including the development and launch of the “Reserve+” application.
Later, Ihor Reva focused on developing digital services and support systems across the Armed Forces of Ukraine, introducing innovative solutions in logistics, personnel management, and social support. He also served as Deputy Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, where he coordinated cooperation with civil society and charitable foundations, optimized administrative processes, and worked with international donors on recovery and modernization initiatives.
In June 2026, Ihor Reva was appointed Deputy Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine. In this role, he is responsible for advancing Ukraine’s digital agenda, developing smart infrastructure, and promoting innovative solutions in transport and logistics.
Kazimieras Vasiliauskas
CEO, "GBY Group"
Kazimieras Vasiliauskas
CEO, "GBY Group"
Kazimieras Vasiliauskas is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of GBY Group, responsible for the Group's strategic development, growth, and corporate governance.
His professional background spans business development, law, and organizational leadership. A qualified lawyer by profession, Kazimieras previously specialized in commercial law, dispute resolution, and arbitration.
Today, he leads GBY Group's transformation into a diversified business group operating across the transportation, mobility, rental, investment, and real estate sectors.
Kazimieras also holds an international Executive MBA, further strengthening his strategic and leadership expertise.
His leadership approach is defined by strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a strong focus on creating long-term business value.
Willem-Frederik Metzelaar
Regional Director, Innovation Hub West & Innovation Hub North, EIT Urban Mobility
Willem-Frederik Metzelaar
Regional Director, Innovation Hub West & Innovation Hub North, EIT Urban Mobility
Willem-Frederik Metzelaar serves as Regional Director of Innovation Hub West & Innovation Hub North at EIT Urban Mobility, Europe's largest community for urban mobility innovation. He leads the Western and Northern European ecosystem, connecting cities, industry, academia and investors across the region.
His work focuses on large-scale mobility transformation: infrastructure renewal, traffic safety, digitalisation, public-private investment models and cross-border innovation ecosystems.
Jone Sestakauskaite
Sustainability Manager Baltics, "Neste Marketing & Services"
Jone Sestakauskaite
Sustainability Manager Baltics, "Neste Marketing & Services"
Jone Sestakauskaite has an international professional background from working at different Nordic organizations, both private and public, in Sweden and in the Baltics. As Policy Officer at the Swedish Embassy in Lithuania and later as Managing Director of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania, she especially focused on Nordic-Baltic trade relations.
Currently, Jone works as Sustainability Manager Baltics at "Neste Marketing & Services", collaborating with companies striving toward their sustainability goals, especially those focused on reducing GHG emissions in their operations.
Lucie Kirstein
Data Expert, EIT Urban Mobility
Lucie Kirstein
Data Expert, EIT Urban Mobility
Lucie is a transport policy, economics and innovation specialist with 10 years of experience. Until 2025, she managed the European projects team at the German National Academy of Science and Engineering, coordinating the European Mobility Data Space (EMDS) deployment project with 45 partners. Previously, as a Transport Analyst at the ITF-OECD, Lucie advised ministries and prepared studies on transport decarbonisation and digital transformation.
Linas Kojala
CEO, Geopolitics and Security Studies Center
Linas Kojala
CEO, Geopolitics and Security Studies Center
Linas Kojala is CEO of the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center and Associate Professor of Partnership at Vilnius University’s Institute of International Relations and Political Science. He is also a Millennium Fellow at the Atlantic Council and non-resident fellow at the Kennan Institute.
An internationally recognized voice on international affairs, his analysis has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, CNN, FAZ, Foreign Policy, and other international media. He has moderated high-level discussions with heads of state and government, as well as international leaders including Alexander Stubb, Mark Rutte, Maia Sandu, Petr Pavel, and others. He was named a Munich Young Leader by the Munich Security Conference and the Körber Foundation, and has received DELFI’s Titanium Award as well as the Social Media Influencers’ Award for foreign policy commentary.
Kojala is consistently ranked among Lithuania’s three most influential public figures and placed second in 2025. He is the author of two books on European politics and U.S. foreign policy. He is also a recipient of the Finnish state decoration – Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
He holds a BA and MA in International Relations from Vilnius University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business from Oxford University, and an MBA from the University of Cambridge. As a Fulbright Scholar, he was based at Harvard University.
Gintarė Verbickaitė
CEO, "Unicorns Lithuania"
Gintarė Verbickaitė
CEO, "Unicorns Lithuania"
Gintarė Verbickaitė is one of the leading voices shaping Lithuania’s innovation and startup ecosystem. As CEO of "Unicorns Lithuania", she champions the national association of over 130 high-growth technology powerhouses and tech unicorns.
With two decades of global experience across Australia, Estonia, and Lithuania, Gintarė operates at the forefront of digital economies, investment, and innovation policy. Previously, as VP of Global Growth at Invest Lithuania, she was a key architect in transforming the country into a premier European fintech hub – a landmark impact recognized with the Fintech Leader of the Year award.
A strategic connector on the global stage, she is also the founder of the Australian Lithuanian Business Council and an advisor to Global Lithuanian Leaders.
Edvinas Grikšas
Minister of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
Edvinas Grikšas
Minister of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
Edvinas Grikšas has served as Lithuania’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation since September 2025. Previously, he worked in the field of innovation policy development helping shape Lithuania’s strategy in innovation, digitalisation and industrial transformation while also representing the country in several international organisations. Under his leadership, the Ministry places focus on promoting innovation, attracting investment, supporting startups, strengthening business collaboration and enhancing Lithuania’s global economic competitiveness.
Edvinas holds a BA in History from Vilnius University and an MA in Management from Mykolas Romeris University.
Dr. Marco Babic
Head of Product Area - Air Quality and Sustainability Solutions, Robert BOSCH GmbH
Dr. Marco Babic
Head of Product Area - Air Quality and Sustainability Solutions, Robert BOSCH GmbH
After completing his studies in electrical engineering and economics followed by a doctorate at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Dr. Marco Babic began his professional career at Bosch in 2007.
After many years of experience in development and customer projects in the automotive sector, in his current position he is responsible for developing and marketing solutions for air quality and sustainability, such as the Digital Fuel Twin platform.
Roland Harwood
Community & Partnerships Lead, "Milestone Systems"
Roland Harwood
Community & Partnerships Lead, "Milestone Systems"
Roland Harwood works at the intersection of smart cities, responsible AI, and climate innovation. He is Community and Partnerships Lead at "Milestone Systems" (part of the Canon Group), where he is building a global network of developers and cities advancing computer vision through Project Hafnia.
He is also co-founder of the "Climate Tech Supercluster", which convenes the Net Zero Living community of practice, working with 59 towns and cities.
Roland holds a PhD in Physics and is a visiting lecturer at several universities, a Trustee of the Participatory Cities Foundation, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Ivan Bofarull
Chief Innovation Officer, Teaching Prof., BMI Executive Institute, ESADE
Ivan Bofarull
Chief Innovation Officer, Teaching Prof., BMI Executive Institute, ESADE
As the lead lecturer of the BMI Executive Institute Executive MBA module Moonshot Thinking: Building an Asymmetric Advantage in the Age of AI, Ivan Bofarull helps senior executives develop the mindset and strategies needed to thrive in an era of rapid technological change. A recognized thought leader in disruptive innovation, he is an advisor, educator, and international keynote speaker with extensive experience designing and delivering executive education programs across Silicon Valley, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Ivan Bofarull has worked with leading global organizations, including Porsche, HP, Iberdrola, UBS, Biogen, and Repsol, helping leaders navigate transformation and build innovation capabilities. He also serves as the Academic Director of Moonshot Thinking for Entrepreneurs, a flagship leadership program developed in partnership with MIT and sponsored by CaixaBank.
He is the author of Moonshot Thinking (3rd edition), which was recognized as the "Best Innovation Book of the Year" by SDLI and selected as a "Top Pick" by OpenAI. In addition, he serves as a strategy advisor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and collaborates with leading institutions such as Singularity University, Minerva University, and Tecnológico de Monterrey.
A sought-after speaker, he regularly presents at major international events, including the Singularity Summit, Mobile World Congress, and YPO. His contributions to executive education have earned him ESADE's "Educational Innovation" Award, and Forbes has recognized him as a "Top Futurist."
Vidmantas Janulevičius
President, Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists (LPK)
Vidmantas Janulevičius
President, Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists (LPK)
Vidmantas Janulevičius has served as President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists (LPK), the country's largest business organization, since 2020. In 2024, he was re-elected for a second four-year term.
Mr. Janulevičius founded the engineering and high-technology group Global BOD Group, which was the first company in Lithuania to manufacture innovative data storage media. The group later expanded into the production of solar cells and modules, ophthalmic lenses, and other high value-added technologies.
In 2024, in recognition of his contribution to the development of Lithuanian industry, his bold innovations in the field of the green transition, and his active representation of Lithuanian business interests in international markets, President Gitanas Nausėda awarded Vidmantas Janulevičius the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.
Dainius Augutis
Head of Transport Function Support Department, "Girteka"
Dainius Augutis
Head of Transport Function Support Department, "Girteka"
Dainius Augutis has been part of the "Girteka" team since 2010. He began his career in freight planning and later continued his professional journey within the Transport Processes Department. For the past 6–7 years, he has been leading the Transport Functions Management Department.
Throughout this period, Dainius has played a key role in driving the company’s digital transformation initiatives. His contributions include the implementation of automated route planning tools, telematics solutions, and improvements to the digital experience for drivers. He has also led the introduction of personal virtual payment cards and a range of other technology-driven projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency and enhancing user experience across the organization.
Karl Christoph Strack
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, GBK Trusted Partner
Karl Christoph Strack
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, GBK Trusted Partner
Karl Christoph Strack is a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser for road, rail, inland waterway, and maritime transport with more than 40 years of experience in dangerous goods logistics. He spent 20 years with an international oil company, where he gained extensive expertise in the safe management and transportation of hazardous materials.
For the past 15 years, Karl Christoph has worked as an independent logistics consultant, advising companies on dangerous goods management, regulatory compliance, and transport safety. He is recognized for his practical approach and deep understanding of international dangerous goods regulations.
Currently, he serves as Sales & Project Manager at GBK Trusted Partner GmbH, where he supports international projects and helps organizations implement safe, compliant, and efficient dangerous goods transport solutions.
Rugilė Andziukevičiūtė-Buzė
Transport Innovation Association manager
Rugilė Andziukevičiūtė-Buzė
Transport Innovation Association manager
Head of the Transport Innovation Association and an expert in transport digitalisation, innovation, and sustainable mobility. She leads the association’s strategic activities, builds partnerships between businesses, the public sector, and international organisations, and coordinates national and international projects focused on transport digitalisation, decarbonisation, and the implementation of innovative solutions. Rugilė actively contributes to shaping transport policy at both Lithuanian and European Union levels, collaborating with the European Commission, UNECE, ministries, and key transport sector stakeholders.
Her areas of expertise include the implementation of electronic transport documents (eFTI, eCMR), artificial intelligence and data exchange solutions in logistics, autonomous transport development, the creation of a zero-emission heavy-duty transport ecosystem, and alternative fuel infrastructure. Rugilė is a moderator and speaker at international conferences, representing the Lithuanian transport sector in European discussions. Her goal is to strengthen Lithuania’s position as one of Europe’s leading transport innovation ecosystems and promote solutions that enhance the sector’s competitiveness and resilience in the face of future challenges.
See the detailed program of the event
During the Transport Innovation Forum on October 10, an additional parallel event will take place (registration required)
Workshop on Nordic & Baltic Sea region Public-Private Platform on Triple (Digital, Green & Resilient) Transition in Logistics
The event will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 (1:30-3:40PM) in Vilnius, at the Litexpo exhibition center.
The event, organised by the project Advancing green transition and digitalization on the transport corridor of the Baltic Sea region (IBA-3), coordinated by Traficom (FI), will finalise and launch a new proposal for a transboundary Public-Private initiative to harvest synergies between digitalization, sustainability and resilience of logistics according to the IBA-3 project plan.
The organizers will warmly welcome representatives of national administrations, intergovernmental networks as well as industry and civil society representatives.
If you have tickets to the Transport Innovation Forum 2024 and are interested in participating, please register HERE.
The number of participants is limited. Participants whose registration is approved will receive a confirmation email on the 8th of October.
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Transport Innovation Forum – the leading event for transport and logistics professionals in the Baltic States – returns to LITEXPO in Vilnius on 14–15 October 2026.
This year’s Forum theme, “Adapt to the Never Normal”, reflects the reality facing today’s transport and logistics sector: constant change driven by geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility, rising operational costs, the transition to alternative energy sources, and rapid digital transformation.
The 8th International Transport Innovation Forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and representatives of international organizations to explore the sector’s transformation, discuss emerging challenges, and examine how adaptability is becoming a key strategic advantage in an increasingly unpredictable world.
As every year, more than 800 participants from over 20 countries will gather in Vilnius to exchange insights, build partnerships, and identify solutions that strengthen resilience and accelerate innovation across the transport and logistics ecosystem.
Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and expert debates, the Forum will examine how transport, logistics, and urban mobility systems can respond to evolving economic and geopolitical risks while unlocking new opportunities through technological advancement and sustainable growth.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with industry peers, attend the Startup Pitch Session and the National Transport Innovation Awards ceremony, and explore the expo area featuring more than 20 companies and organizations showcasing the latest innovations and solutions.
Main topics of the Forum:
- Business environment and geopolitical change
- Breakthrough technologies in transport
- Digitalization and artificial intelligence
- Sustainable transport development
- Urban mobility and innovation
Join the largest transport innovation event in the Baltic region and be part of shaping the future of transport, logistics, and mobility.
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