The conference for those who do not merely observe financial markets, but make decisions that shape capital flows, business strategy, and the future of the region – Snieguolė Matonienė, organizer.
Conference Moderator: founder of Capital Markets Robert Juodka, Attorney at Law at Noewe Legal Law Firm.
On 26 February 2026 Estonian Chamber of Commerce togeher with partners will host the 16th international conference “Capital Markets, Financial Markets & M&A 2026. Reinventing Growth in a New Geopolitical Era” — one of the most significant annual gatherings for financial, investment, and business leaders in Lithuania and the Baltic region.
The conference stands out not only for the breadth of topics covered, but also for its clear ambition: to deliberately raise the level of financial market discussion in Lithuania. The concept is built around an intellectual dialogue among decision-makers — CEOs, CFOs, board members, investors, policymakers, and senior market advisers — who shape capital allocation and long-term growth strategies.
This year, the conference is hosted under the patronage of NASDAQ Vilnius, whose partnership serves as a strong quality benchmark for the event. NASDAQ Vilnius’ involvement underscores the conference’s strategic direction: a mature, internationally aligned discussion on capital markets, financing instruments, and regional competitiveness. It also sends a clear signal to the international community that Lithuania is an active and credible participant in the European capital markets ecosystem.
In an environment where information on financial markets is widely available, the real value lies not in data itself, but in the ability to interpret it within a broader geopolitical and security context, and to discuss it with peers facing comparable strategic responsibilities. “Capital Markets, Financial Markets & M&A 2026” is designed precisely to provide such a space.
The conference agenda covers the full strategic spectrum of financial market topics, including:
- equity and debt market outlooks,
- cost of capital, liquidity, and financing windows,
- defence, dual-use, and infrastructure financing,
- M&A and private equity strategies,
- emerging investment frontiers in AI and cybersecurity.
The year 2026 marks a new geopolitical and economic phase for Lithuania and the wider Baltic region, where security considerations have become a structural component of investment decisions. The conference will examine how this reality reshapes capital allocation, risk assessment, and growth strategies for the 2026–2027 period.
“This conference has never been about superficial market commentary. It is a platform for discussing real decisions — cost of capital, risk, responsibility, and long-term value. Such discussions are essential if Lithuania is to be recognised as a mature participant in financial markets, rather than merely a regional observer,” says Robert Juodka, partner at NOEWE Legal and long-standing moderator of the conference.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The “Capital Markets, Financial Markets & M&A 2026” conference offers tailored sponsorship and partnership opportunities for organisations seeking long-term visibility and strategic positioning among decision-makers in the Baltic financial and business community.
Sponsorship of this conference is not mass exposure, but a strategic choice that delivers:
- direct visibility among CEOs, CFOs, board members, investors, and policymakers,
- association with a high-level intellectual platform and trusted institutional partners,
- an opportunity to be part of the dialogue shaping the future of capital markets, rather than a passive observer,
- long-term reputational value, positioning partners as mature, responsible, and forward-looking market participants.
Sponsorship packages are designed to align with partners’ strategic objectives — from visibility to meaningful engagement with content and audience.