Conference Dedicated to the 30 Years Anniversary of Lithuanian Navy „Maritime Strategy‘s Role to the Prosperity of a Smaller Coastal State“
Friday, the 1st of July 2022
Venue: Aula Magna, Klaipeda University
Live broadcast HERE.
Attire: Service Dress Uniform with Ribbons or Business Suit (jacket with tie)
PROGRAMME
| 08:30-09:20 | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 09:20-09:30
09:30-09:40 |
Welcome address: Lithuanian Navy Commander Captain Navy Giedrius Premeneckas
Keynote Opening: Mr. Žilvinas Tomkus Vice-Minister of Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense |
| 09:40-10:00 | Keynote Opening: Vice Admiral Keith Blount, the Commander, Allied Maritime Command, NATO, following with Q&A |
| 10:00-11:00 | The Sea-Based economy as a Driver of Maritime Strategy
Maritime Trade – the Backbone of the Global economy – Mrs. Tuva Flagstad-Andersen Den Norske Vertias GL-Maritime Regional Manager, Norway
Global Shipping Industry the Key Enabler – Mr. Tom Kleppestø is General Manager for the Maritime Oslofjord Alliance, comprising of three maritime and ocean industry associations Oslo Shipowners’ Association, Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord, and Shipping & Offshore Network
The Baltic Region Maritime Economy Strategic Outlook – Mr. Andrius Sutnikas Business Development Manager at Klaipeda Science and Technology Park
Marine Ecosystem Services and Their Contribution to the National Economy – Dr. Darius Daunys is Vice-Rector for Science and Innovations of Klaipeda University and head of the Research Council of European University Alliance EU-CONEXUS
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| 11:00-11:30 | Panel discussion – Moderator Mr. Edmundas Jakilaitis, Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union |
| 11:30-12:50 | Lunch (hosted) |
| 13:00-14:00 | Security Implications to Maritime Strategy
Global Maritime Security Challenges (NAVEUR DMHQ RDML Patrick Chase)
The Role of the Navies Ensuring the Freedom on the High Seas – Captain Henk Warnar associate professor in Naval Strategy at the Netherlands Defence Academy and director of the Dutch Seapower Course.
The Baltic Region Maritime Security Challenges – research associate Mr. Julian Pawlak, the Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg and the German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies
Maritime Security Impact to National Security Strategy – Dr. Deividas Šlekys is an associate professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University
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| 14:00-14:30 | Panel discussion – Moderator Mr. Edmundas Jakilaitis, Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union |
| 14:30-14:40 | Keynote Closing: Professor Valdas Rakutis, Lithuanian Parliament |
| 14:40-15:30 | End of Conference, networking opportunity (Coffee/tea, light snacks hosted) |
