Presidential Business Forum on Resilience
During the 2026 United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week & Climate Week
Monday, September 21, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Union League Club | New York City, 38 E 37th Street, New York, NY 10016
Advancing Energy Security Through Strategic Partnership
The Presidential Business Forum on Resilience convenes senior government officials, business executives, investors, and technology leaders from Lithuania and the United States to explore partnerships that strengthen energy security, critical infrastructure, and innovation.
Held during the 2026 United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week, the Forum provides an exclusive platform for strategic dialogue, investment opportunities, and cross-sector collaboration at a time when resilience has become a defining priority for governments and businesses alike.
The program features a keynote address by H.E. Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, together with executive discussions and networking designed to foster meaningful U.S.–Lithuanian partnerships.
The Lithuania Advantage
Forum Highlights
Presidential Keynote
Opening address by H.E. Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, followed by a moderated fireside conversation.
Strategic Partnership Announcement
A ceremonial signing recognizing new agreements and collaborative initiatives between Lithuanian and U.S. organizations.
Executive Panel Discussions
Energy Security & Infrastructure
Exploring secure energy supply, grid modernization, critical infrastructure, regional cooperation, and investment opportunities.
Innovation & Advanced Technologies
Featuring companies and experts developing solutions in energy systems, grid intelligence, cybersecurity, EV infrastructure, water resilience, operational continuity, and emerging technologies.
Executive Networking
Curated networking connecting government leaders, investors, corporate executives, technology companies, and strategic partners.
Program*
9:30 AM Registration & Welcome
10:00 AM Address by H.E. Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, followed by a fireside conversation moderated by Morgan Phillips, Fox News Digital
10:40 AM Signing Ceremony: Long-Term LNG Agreement between Ignitis and EQT Corporation
Signed by Andrius Kavaliauskas, CEO of Ignitis, and Toby Z. Rice, President & CEO of EQT Corporation
Followed by brief remarks from Lithuanian and U.S. officials
10:55 AM State Award Presentation
H.E. President Gitanas Nausėda will present the Commander's Cross of the Order for Merits to Lithuania to Fred H. Hutchison, President & CEO of LNG Allies
11:00 AM Headline Remarks
Lukas Savickas, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania
11:10 AM Coffee Break
11:25 AM Panel I – Energy Security & Infrastructure
⚡ Merav Ceren, Senior Director of the National Energy Dominance Council, The White House
⚡ Toby Z. Rice, President & CEO, EQT Corporation
⚡ Fred H. Hutchison, President & CEO, LNG Allies
⚡ Mindaugas Keizeris, CEO, EPSO-G
Moderated by Giovanna Komst, MPH, Vice President, American-Lithuanian Business Council (ALBC)
12:00 PM Panel II – Innovation & Advanced Technologies
⚡ Monika Paulė, CEO, Innovation Agency Lithuania | Global
⚡ Andrius Kavaliauskas, CEO, Ignitis Lietuva
⚡ Giedrius Kvedaravičius, CEO, Evecon
⚡ Giordano Sordoni, COO, Xos Trucks
Moderated by Roman Kramarchuk, Head of Energy Transition Narratives and Policy, S&P Global
12:35 PM Executive Networking Reception
1:00 PM Forum Concludes
1:00-2:00 PM Invite-only Investment Roundtable
*Agenda is subject to change.
Keynote Speaker:
H.E. Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania
The Lithuanian delegation is also expected to include:
Lithuania’s Minister of Energy
Senior representatives of Lithuania’s national energy and critical-infrastructure companies, including EPSO-G, Litgrid, KN Energies, Ignitis Group, and LTG Group
Innovation Agency Lithuania
CleanTech Lithuania, representing and supporting Lithuania’s cleantech startup ecosystem
Lithuanian companies and research institutions working in grid technology, energy storage, smart metering, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, bioenergy, and critical-infrastructure resilience
Join an Exclusive Gathering of Leaders
Engage with senior policymakers, industry executives, investors, and innovators shaping the future of energy security, infrastructure resilience, and transatlantic cooperation.
RSVP → info@bacc.nyc by September 16, 2026
Admission → Free (Approval Required)
Sponsorship → Sponsorship Opportunities
Questions or Partner → Questions or Partnership Inquiries at info@bacc.nyc
Sponsorship Brochure available here
PRESIDENTIAL BUSINESS FORUM ON RESILIENCE
🏛 The Union League Club
📍 38 E 37th Street, New York, NY 10016
📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
👔 Dress Code: Business attire.
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