We met at a moment that is — let’s be honest — far from ordinary. When words like defense, security, and threats dominate public discourse, and when regional tensions feel like the “new normal,” speaking about sustainability may seem almost naïve.
But in reality, this is exactly the time when the meaning of sustainability becomes clearest.
Because sustainability is resilience. It is not the opposite of security — it is its partner. One protects our borders; the other protects our values, our people, and our long-term capacity to remain strong amid constant change.
Sustainability is smart defense: a defense against short-term thinking, wasteful practices, and the illusion that responsibility is optional.
We believe deeply that sustainability builds societal resilience. Organizations that consistently apply sustainability principles cultivate trust — and trust is what makes people committed, engaged, and capable of facing uncertainty together.
Thank you once again to every participant and every supporter who helped shape this Summit.
Your presence and your insights make our shared journey toward a sustainable and resilient future truly meaningful.
Thank you once again for joining us and for listening so attentively at NORDIC-BALTIC SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS SUMMIT.
Judging from the impressive turnout, it’s clear that the sustainability topic truly matters to our community. It was important for us to feel the pulse of your perspectives — and your engagement confirmed that, among the many sustainability events out there, our Summit holds a strong and meaningful place.
Our sincere gratitude also goes to all the distinguished speakers and experts who contributed to the Summit:
Merje Stancienė, Vidmantas Janulevičius, Nino Inasaridze, Raivo Roolaid, Dr. Gerda Žigienė, Tadas Kavaliauskas, Marta Becart, Dr. Jūratė Jaraitė-Kažukauskė, Johan Fäldt, Justinas Valeika, Niklas Granlund, Božena Petikonis-Šabanienė, Dr. Simona Skėrė, Laima Sereičikaitė, Rytis Ambrazevičius, Evely Gorobinski, Nora Marija Laurinaitytė, Robertas Čiočys, Monika Tamošiūnaitė, Audrius Šileika, Tomas Milašauskas, Mantas Kapočius.
A heartfelt thank-you to the organizers for keeping this dialogue alive for over a decade:
And to our supporters—Transcom, DNV, Kemitek, and Vilniaus vandenys—thank you for proving that sustainability only works when it’s shared.
A heartfelt thank you to the photographer Akvilė Brazauskaitė, designer Aurimas Mickus and “Garsas Renginiams”.