PRACTICAL HANDS-ON SEMINAR & NETWORKING CONFERENCE
Leveraging Green Tech Financial Investments
September 17-19, 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania
EVENT FORMAT
DAY 1 (Sept 17): PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP Dedicated to your professional needs in programme revision and integration of Grants and Financial instruments
DAY 2 (Sept 18): NETWORKING CONFERENCE A special conference day organised in partnership with the Lithuanian Green Finance Institute
DAY 3 (Sept 19): IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP Practical implementation strategies for financial instruments in green technology projects
PRACTICAL PROJECT SHOWCASES
Throughout the event, participants will explore real-world successful implementations in the most promising green technology sectors:
- Passive Housing Projects – Lithuanian and Estonian examples of financial packages that combine energy efficiency with affordable living solutions
- Smart City Innovations – Baltic cases of integrated urban technology solutions with high environmental ROI
- Industrial Decarbonization – Financial structures for energy-intensive industries transitioning to low-carbon processes
- Circular Economy Initiatives – Successful funding models for waste reduction and material reuse enterprises
- Green Innovation Hubs – How financial instruments have catalyzed technology clusters in the Baltic region
- Recycling Infrastructure – Public-private partnership models with significant environmental impact
These case studies represent the most promising examples in terms of EU subsidies utilization, leveraging loans, and environmental return on investment across the Baltic States.
FEATURED EXPERTS
- Audrius Zabotka – Ex-Director General at INVEGA, expert in financial instruments for green and tech sectors
- Andrus Treier – Experienced leader in financial services with a focus on Baltic development
- Lithuanian Green Finance Institute Team – First center of knowledge in green finance in the Baltic region
- ILTE Specialists – Lithuania’s National Promotional Bank experts managing €1.4 billion in investments
- Project Developers – Practitioners who have successfully implemented green technology solutions
SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHT
The Lithuanian Green Finance Institute brings unique value to this event as our official partner for Day 2. As the first centre of knowledge and competence in green finance in the Baltic region, GFI has established the Sustainable Finance Forum that brings together nearly 150 members from almost 100 different organizations. Through this partnership, participants will gain direct access to the key players in the sustainable finance ecosystem and learn from their practical experience in developing green financial instruments.
DETAILED AGENDA
DAY 1: PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP – September 17, 2025 – Hotel PACAI
Focus: Programme Revision & Financial Integration
Morning Session
- 9:00-9:30: Welcome and introduction – Setting practical implementation objectives
- 9:30-11:00: Module 1: EU Cohesion Policy mid-term review opportunities – Maximizing green technology investments
- 11:00-11:15: Coffee break
- 11:15-12:30: Module 2: Financial engineering workshop – Practical blending of grants and financial instruments
Lunch: 12:30-13:30 with themed discussion tables
Afternoon Session
- 13:30-15:00: Module 3: Case study analysis – Successful integration of financial instruments in green tech projects
- 15:00-15:15: Coffee break
- 15:15-17:00: Module 4: Hands-on exercise – Restructuring existing programmes to incorporate green priorities
DAY 2: NETWORKING CONFERENCE – September 18, 2025 – Hotel PACAI
Focus: Lithuanian Green Finance Institute Partnership Day
Morning Session
- 9:00-9:30: Opening remarks by Lithuanian Green Finance Institute leadership
- 9:30-11:00: “Sustainable Finance Ecosystem in the Baltic Region” – GFI presentation on developing green financial instruments
- 11:00-11:30: Coffee break with focused networking
- 11:30-12:30: Panel discussion: “Investments for the Lithuanian Economy” – ILTE’s €1.4 billion portfolio approach
Networking Lunch: 12:30-14:00
Afternoon Session
- 14:00-15:30: “Green Light for Baltic Innovation” – Showcase of successful Baltic projects featuring practitioners and developers
- 15:30-16:00: Coffee break
- 16:00-17:30: Interactive roundtable discussions with GFI’s Sustainable Finance Forum members
DAY 3: IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP – September 19, 2025 – Hotel PACAI
Focus: Practical Implementation Strategies
Morning Session
- 9:00-10:30: Module 5: Management verifications and audits – Practical compliance workshop
- 10:30-10:45: Coffee break
- 10:45-12:30: Module 6: Risk management and State aid integration – Hands-on case resolution exercises
Lunch: 12:30-13:30
Afternoon Session
- 13:30-15:00: Module 7: Simplified Cost Options – Technical workshop with implementation templates
- 15:00-16:30: Module 8: Action Plan development – Facilitated working session to create implementation roadmaps
- 16:30-17:00: Closing remarks and certificates
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Standard rate: €1,435
- Early Bird (15% off): €1,219.75
- Group Rate (10% off): €1,291.50
- Special price on resquest for large groups
Package includes: Implementation guides, interactive workshop materials, networking conference participation, breaks, lunches, evening reception, templates for financial structuring, and certificate of qualification
VENUE
Hotel PACAI, Vilnius https://www.hotelpacai.com/en/meetings-venues
Possibility of specific prices with the hotel on request