Defending Baltics International Conference: War Lessons from Ukraine
2024 October 8-9th
The Palace of The Grand Dukes of Lithuania / Vilnius
Amid the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the security of the Baltic region faces unprecedented challenges. The war has taught strategic lessons crucial for strengthening the defensive capabilities and improving collaboration within the region. The Defending Baltics 2024 conference will draw on the latest developments from the battlefield in Ukraine, creating a platform for fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge between the Baltic states, NATO allies, and Ukraine itself.
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Defending Baltics Speakers
Minister of
National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania
Laurynas Kasčiūnas
Chief of Defence of the Republic of Lithuania
Gen. Raimundas Vaikšnoras
Chief of the Defence Staff of Lithuanian Armed Forces
Maj. Gen. Remigijus Baltrėnas
Deputy Chief of Staff
Operations (J2/J3/J36)
NATO SHAPE
Maj. Gen. Matthew J. Van Wagenen
Former Chief of the General Staff
Polish Armed Forces
Rajmund Andrzejczak
Former Chief of General Staff
Estonian Defense Forces
Neeme Väli
Ukrainian journalist,
Editor-in-chief
Cenzor.net
Yurii Butusov
Kęstutis Budrys
Moderator
Deputy Editor In Chief
LRT.lt
Aleksandra Ketlerienė
Moderator
Lecturer at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science
Vilnius University
Neringa Bladaitė
Head of Studies
International Centre for Defence and Security
Tomas Jermalavičius
Senior Editor of Security Policy and Conflicts
BILD.de
Julian Röpcke
Senior Associate Professor in Security, Politics, Languages and International Studies Department,
University of Bath
Patrick Bury
Vice President, Government Relations and Business Development
Kongsberg
Kyrre Lohne
Deputy Director of Research and Analysis
European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats
Lucjan Kubica
Honorary Fellow,
International Centre for Defence and Security
James Sherr
Moderator
Professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science
Vilnius University
Dovilė Jakniūnaitė
Distinguished Fellow
Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga
Jānis Kažociņš
Moderator
Founding and Board Member
Lithuanian Business Angel Network
Rita Sakus
Policy Analyst, Advocacy
Razom for Ukraine
Doug Klain
Founder
Saint Javelin
Christian Borys
Founder
Blue/Yellow
Jonas Ohman
Defence Staff of
Lithuanian Armed Forces
Gintautas Razma
Key Account Director
Estonia and Lithuania
Patria Global Division
Harri Heinonen
Resident Fellow
Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab
Roman Osadchuk
Defence analyst
Civic Center for Defense and Security Analysis Locked N’ Loaded
Romas Judinas
Research Fellow
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Eoin McNamara
Vice Minister
National Defense of Taiwan
Po Horng-Huei
Deputy Research Director, Swedish Defence Research Agency
Ola Svenonius
Former Ambassador,
Board Member,
Institute for Security and Development Policy
Olof Ehrenkrona
Director, Business Development
BAE Systems Hägglunds
Peter Nygren
Senior Research Fellow
Royal United Services Institute
Sidharth Kaushal
Research Analyst for Defence and Military Analysis
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Yurri Clavilier
Research Fellow for Defence and Military Analysis
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Fabian Hinz
Analyst
Swedish Defence Research Agency
Steffen Werther
CEO
LTMiltech
Algirdas Stonys
Stay tuned as we announce new speakers and topics, offering fresh insights.
Venue
Defending Baltics 2024 will take place in the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, located in the heart of Vilnius. This historic symbol of power and resilience sets the perfect stage for discussions on regional security and defense, offering an inspiring backdrop for the event.
Get involved
We invite individuals and organizations to join us in making Defending Baltics 2024 an impactful event. We are on the lookout for sponsors, expert speakers, military and defense organizations, and volunteers that would help us deliver the highest-quality experience to attendees. Whether you are passionate about defense or looking to contribute, we would love to get in touch and discuss collaboration possibilities with you!
FAQ
General
The Defending Baltics 2024 conference will take place over two days, October 8th-9th, 2024.
The conference will be held at the historic Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius, Lithuania. The venue is located in the Old Town and easily accessible by all means of transport.
Defending Baltics 2024 is a free-to-attend event. Thus, we highly appreciate any sponsorship inquiries. To become a sponsor of the conference, please provide your email address in the ‘Get involved’ section of the website or send us an email at info@defendingbaltics.com. We will get in touch and provide you with all the necessary details.
Yes, there will be opportunities for businesses and defense organizations to exhibit military production and innovations. Please provide your email address in the ‘Get involved’ section of the website or send us an email at info@defendingbaltics.com. We will get in touch and provide you with all the necessary details.
Defending Baltics 2024 is organized by Locked N’ Loaded, a civic center for defense and security analysis, along with the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius, Eastern Europe Studies Center, and Civic Resilience Initiative.
Registration
You can register for the conference through the online registration form on our website. Simply fill in your details, and one of our team members will contact you regarding participation.
Yes, all registrations for the conference are handled online through the registration form on the website.
Registration for Defending Baltics 2024 is already open! Feel free to register by using the online registration form available on the website.
It can take up to 5 business days for the confirmation to arrive at your inbox. However, if you have not received any response in the aforementioned time period, please check your spam or junk folder first. If the email is not there, contact us at info@defendingbaltics.com and we will assist in verifying your registration and resending the confirmation.
If you are interested in speaking at Defending Baltics 2024, please provide your email address in the ‘Get involved’ section of the website or send us an email at info@defendingbaltics.com. Our team will review submissions and contact selected speakers.
Defending Baltics 2024 is looking for passionate volunteers! To register as a volunteer, please provide your email address in the ‘Get involved’ section of the website or send us an email at info@defendingbaltics.com. One of our team members will contact you regarding participation.
Attending
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is located at Katedros a. 4 in Vilnius. The venue is easily accessible by car, public transportation, or on foot.
Dedicated parking will not be available at the venue. However, guests can find parking in the nearby Old Town area. Please note that parking in the area is subject to parking fees.
Yes, the conference is committed to inclusivity, and the venue is equipped with accessibility features to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate. If you have specific needs, please inform us ahead of time at info@defendingbaltics.com to ensure proper arrangements.
Catering services will not be provided at the venue. However, there are numerous cafes and restaurants in the nearby Old Town where attendees can find a variety of dining options.
Yes, we will have a limited number of meeting rooms available for private discussions or business meetings. Please contact us ahead of time at info@defendingbaltics.com to reserve a room.