Hey there, early birds and innovators!

Get ready to kickstart your day with some serious inspiration at the "Sunrise & Shine Meetup" featuring our fresh community members - the Baltic Sandbox Ventures team. This event is all about cutting-edge tech, life sciences, startups, and community. We're all about keeping it real and getting down to business.

Curious about who the Baltic Sandbox Ventures is and what they do?

Picture this: a morning jam-packed with excitement as our special guests share the magic behind the latest innovations coming straight out of the Baltic Sandbox Ventures incubation and acceleration programs. From tackling complex challenges to paving the way for game-changing solutions, we've got it all covered.

But wait, there's more! We'll be diving deep into these innovations – where they're headed, their potential for making waves in the real world, and how they're set to revolutionize society as we know it. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on this.

🗓️ 2024 May 7
🕙 10:00 AM
📍Sunrise Tech Park, Tech Square event space.
✅ Link for registration - here (event is free of charge, but registration is required)
💬 Event language - English.

Event speakers - Andrius Milinavičius, General Partner, and Dominykas Milašius, Venture Partner at Baltic Sandbox Ventures.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a curious techie, or just someone who loves a good ol' dose of innovation, this event is for you. So, join us at “Sunrise & Shine”, listen, network, and let's spark some magic together!

J-Bridge in Three Seas Initiative Business Forum is a B2B free meeting event for Japanese corporates and Lithuanian startups which is organized in collaboration with Innovation Agency Lithuania and JETRO.

This B2B meeting aims to foster open innovation with Lithuania's cutting-edge industries, supporting the discovery of new business opportunities for Japanese companies through discussions with local enterprises.

Program:

14:00-14:05 Opening
14:05-14:20 Presentation by Jūratė Balytovienė
14:20-14:30 Presentation from JETRO
14:30-17:00 B2B meetings

Date: April 10, 2024
Place: Technopolis Beta building, J. Balčikonio str. 3, Vilnius, 1st floor.
Secure your place: here

Hey there! We believe that partnership is the key, so we've got some exciting updates for you regarding the upcoming DEMO DAY 😉

Bridgio Accelerator has teamed up with the Latvian Business Angels Network lead Cyril Golub to boost the DEMO DAY on March 28th for you, Vilnius, and everyone joining us online. We've expanded the program to offer even MORE rewarding connections, MORE venture capitalists, and, of course, MORE startups from various stages and industries.

Here's what you can expect:
🔥 Incredible pitches from 6 European startups promoted by LatBAN angels syndicate for co-investment opportunity;
📈 The most promising pre-seed startups of the Never X program, showcasing 1.5 months of a collaborative effort with the Bridgio team.
🤝 Network with the VCs: meet representatives from Lithuanian and pan-Baltic Venture Capitalists.
💼 Bridgio’s special partner & guest (online): engage with the supporter of DEMO DAY – DIPROINDUCA, represented by corporate venture capital lead Luca Bella, and our special guest from Innovative Poland Foundation , represented by the president of the Innovative Poland Foundation Board and Deep Tech CEE Summit & Challenge – Sławomir Olejnik.

Don't miss out on this incredible networking and discovery opportunity!
Secure your spot now as the amount of participants is limited: https://lnkd.in/exbp_EaY

We can't wait to welcome you to Tech Park on March 28th & online. Stay tuned for more updates! 😉

Registration form: https://bit.ly/49Tlkz9

Conference Financing

Are you looking for business development opportunities in foreign markets? Interested in participating in various European Union funding programs?

Companies interested in entering or expanding into foreign markets are invited to participate in an event organized by the Innovation Agency and the Lithuanian Science Council, where you will:

• Learn about free services to help businesses establish connections with foreign partners and implement international projects;
• Present various ongoing and upcoming funding calls in the field of innovation;
• Hear success stories and experiences from companies firsthand, discussing challenges and opportunities discovered in international cooperation;
• Have the opportunity to consult with experts and meet potential business partners.

Event Program (to be completed)

8.30–9.00 Coffee and registration

9.00–9.10 Welcome Speech | Innovation Agency, Ministry of Economy and Innovation

9.10–9.30 Presentation of international opportunities by EU institution representative (remotely)

9.30–10.30 Discussion "Lithuania and Internationalization: Challenges, Opportunities, and Success Stories"

Participants:

• Neringa Valantinė, Project Manager at "Ligence"
• Paulius Vaitkevičius, NOVIAN Innovation and Product Manager
• Dr. Sigutė Stankevičiūtė, Head of "ManuFuture Lab" at the Innovation Agency
• Aurelija Povilaikė, NCP Group Leader
• Šarūnė Jakimavičė, discussion moderator

10.30–11.30 Cycle of presentations "Financing and Programs for Internationalization of Lithuanian Business"

• Funding calls of the "Digital Europe" program | Aurelija Bakutienė, Coordinator of the "ICT Lab" department at the Innovation Agency
• "Eureka", "Eurostars", and Technological Development Projects | Dr. Lina Kisielė, Head of the Research and Business Cooperation Department at the Lithuanian Science Council
• Opportunities for business in the "European Horizon" program | Deividas Petrulevičius, NCP of the "European Horizon" program at the Lithuanian Science Council
• Additional opportunities for innovative Lithuanian businesses in "European Horizon" | Viktorija Misėkaitė, Advisor at the Innovation Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation
• Internationalization programs and export promotion services of the Innovation Agency | Lukas Fabijonavičius, Coordinator of the "ICT Lab" department at the Innovation Agency

11.30–12.15 Workshop on preparing successful applications for financing | Donata Pečiukėnienė, NCP of the "European Horizon" program and EIC / Expert of the European Innovation Ecosystem at the Lithuanian Science Council

12.15–13.15 Networking Lunch (chats with speakers and potential business partners)

Date: 28th March
Secure your place: here
For more questions contact [email protected]

According to the COMPUTERWORLD report "Gaming the market", over 71% of respondents indicated the three most important trends in sales:
- adapting the offer to the customer
- constant contact with the customer offline/online
- using artificial intelligence mechanisms.
At the same time, as many as 41% declare that they do not have a dedicated solution to support the sales process.
In response to this dissonance in market expectations and enterprise capabilities, we invite you to dedicated workshops during which:

🚀 We will show you what AI functionalities are available in the Microsoft Customer Insights marketing solution:
✅ Email Marketing - support of artificial intelligence in copywriting
✅ Multichannel campaigns - how AI prompts change
✅ Precision targeting and lead classification - even better and simpler, thanks to AI
✅ S upporting online and onsite events
✅ Analytics and prediction of key marketing performance indicators
✅ Collaboration of different teams in a common IT environment
🚀 Present what are the real benefits of automating sales processes using AI.
🚀 We will discuss market trends in marketing and slaes with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence functionalities.
🚀 We will show the most important scenarios of using CRM, Marketing Automation, Power Platform and Business Intelligence solutions addressing market trends, including:
🎯 how to analyze the current market situation based on data from many sources and adapt your activities using artificial intelligence
🎯 how to conduct a sales process fully online or offline
🎯 cooperation with team members and managers
🎯 robotization of repetitive processes
🎯 how artificial intelligence allows you to increase sales
🎯 how CRM works with ERP‍

Who is this meeting for?
👉 Managerial staff related to the areas of sales, marketing, operations, business development, IT and management.
The information provided at the meeting will show you how IT solutions focused on business support can help your company become a leader in your market.

📅 08 April 2024
🕘 9:30 - for companies from the service industry
🕘 13:00 - for companies from distribution/production industries
📌 Microsoft Vilnius

Intersys is an expert in the implementation and optimization of IT business solutions that increase the efficiency of the organization. The company has many years of experience in implementing systems based on the Microsoft technological platform and adapting them to individual customer needs.
Intersys in numbers:
on the market since 2004
over 80 professionals onboard
over 210 satisfied customers
more than 400 completed projects based on Microsoft technology
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Speakers:
Neringa Romanovskaja -B2B Sales flow Architect: Expert in Sales Optimization & CRM Implementation/ Solution Selling professional / CRM KLUBAS & NERINGOSSEMINARAI founder /Lecturer‍

Adam Sobczyk – Chief Commercial Officer @Intersys
Associated with the new consumer and business technologies industry for over 10 years. Consulting daily in the field of digital transformation for companies from EMEA and APAC. Has extensive knowledge of marketing and B2B sales gained in many enterprises, both in managerial, sales and ownership positions. An evangelist of good practices related to adoption and implementation ofbusiness applications, has years of experience in running CRM, Marketing Automation and Business Intelligence projects.

Paweł Krulikowski - Head of Dynamics CRM Department @Intersys
Paweł has been associated with Microsoft Dynamics since 2014. He has implemented CRM systems in Poland and abroad (Austria, Netherlands, Great Britain) for the media, electronic, sports and banking industries. Paweł worked on projects as a Consultant, Analyst and Project Manager. He is an economist and political scientist by education. He loves direct contact with clients and new challenges.

Deividas Žiūra - Channel Sales – MW & Security | Central Europe @Microsoft
‍International sales (B2B) and negotiation specialist, highly qualified in foreign markets and intercultural communication. Experienced in working with foreign regions and the local market in a presales/sales position for over 10 years.

Secure your place here: https://bit.ly/4a1cMGj

• Discover the invaluable lessons learned, growth strategies employed, and challenges overcome by seasoned business owners;
• Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange insights, and build meaningful networks to elevate your own ventures;
• Unleash the power of creativity and take your business aspirations to new heights.

• Andrius Liškus - Founder of LABA7
• Jolanta Balčienė - Head of Product Marketing at NORDPASS
• Sandra Pangonytė - Co-founder of THE KNOTTY ONES
• Bernard Meyer - Sr. Director of Communications & Creative at OMNISEND

HIT REFRESH: Creative Conference & Networking Event 
Are you ready to embark on a journey of career transformation and are seeking new connections? Join us for a remarkable evening of inspiration, storytelling, and networking as we explore the exciting world of reinventing yourself professionally!

SPEAKERS:

• Valentinas Civinskas - the CEO & founder of a vertical farm, Leafood, and a business consulting firm, Desk Research Group
• Laura Kornelija Inamedinova - the CEO of a blockchain marketing agency,
  LKI consulting, a PR expert at Huffpost, a TOP Women entrepreneur at Entrepreneur, an international speaker, and executive coach
• Žygimantas Zabieta - a co-founder of a US-based EV home charger installation platform, Lectrium, a champion of the Nordics and Baltics within the Global Shapers Community, an initiative by the WEF, a startup expert, and a public speaker

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Inspirational career change stories: Our speakers will share their personal journeys of hitting refresh in their careers, offering valuable insights and advice for your own transformation.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, potential mentors, and career changers in various industries.
• Interactive discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations, ask questions, and gain new perspectives on career change and success.
• Prizes and giveaways: Exciting surprises and goodies await you!

FRIENDS:

• Delfi
• Startup Lithuania
• Women Go Tech
• The Pose

Date: November 29, 19:00
Location: Miesto laboratorija, Antakalnio st., 17-13, Vilnius
Register: here

This year, Startup Fair welcomes you with an invitation to adapt. Big changes are shaking the world and affecting every member of our startup ecosystem. Let's gather together, communicate, discuss and find the best way to adapt.

Startup Fair offers the opportunity to renew and establish new contacts, pitch your innovative idea or business, and get useful advice or insights from successful startup founders. It is a great chance to combine the needs of investors and startups – for some to get investment ideas and for others to find a funding partner.

What to expect?

CONFERENCE
Local and international speakers will present the most relevant startups’ topics! Tune in to get up to date with the hottest industry trends, get inspired by success stories, and explore how we can solve some of the most important challenges together.

PITCH BATTLE
Most promising, pre-selected startups will pitch their ideas and compete on stage in front of the influential jury: the investors, startup ecosystem experts, and the audience. You can be one of them!

B2B MEETINGS
It’s never been easier to connect with all the right people. Discover the most relevant attendees including startups and investors on Startup Fair’s matchmaking platform and meet them at the dedicated meeting zone or online during the event.

Facts:
• 1500 attendees
• 25+ countries
• 200+ startups
• 60+ speakers
• 60+ investors
• 40+ pitch battle participants

More information about the event: here

📢 We are introducing the Pitch Imaguru concept for 2023 - Pitching Tournament!

🔥 Join us for the second round of the pitching contest, with the top three pitches from January and February moving on to the final round in March. At the final round, startups will have the opportunity to pitch in front of a panel of investors and entrepreneurs for a chance to win a special prize from Imaguru. Not only will pitching startups receive valuable feedback, but they will also have the opportunity to expand their professional network.

⚠️ Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to pitch your startup at the upcoming Pitch Imaguru event on 🗓️ February 23rd at 6:00 PM (GMT +2) held on-site at Imaguru Startup Hub Vilnius (Vytenio g. 18, 5th floor).

💡 If you would like to pitch, please apply by the link: https://airtable.com/shrRCjjMULI7GtAoy
💡 If you want to participate as a visitor, please apply by the link: https://airtable.com/shrHj1oPCps4O26ok