International Conference "AI and Global Power: Regulation or Reliance?" July 8, Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Vilnius
International Conference "AI and Global Power: Regulation or Reliance?" July 8, Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Vilnius
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a commercial tool – it has become a part of foreign policy. In the coming years, the predicted emergence of Artificial General Intelligence and its integration into the economy through AI agents has the potential to radically transform the job market and the balance of power between states.
The competition between the United States and China is shaping a new world order in which AI is becoming a strategic asset, used not only in business, but also in cyberattacks, warfare, and policymaking. Both countries are forging economic and political alliances for technology governance. As each seeks dominance, the world is likely to face an increasingly fragmented digital environment, with competing standards, regulations, infrastructures and governance models.
In this era of technological upheaval, regulators are desperately trying to manage AI-related risks and steer its benefits in the right direction. However, global regulatory initiatives have so far been fruitless, while EU-level regulation is being criticized for stifling the competitiveness of European businesses.
In this complex landscape, Lithuania must find its place and identify ways to support innovation-friendly but value- and human rights-based AI regulation – something authoritarian regimes resist. Responding to the geopolitical context, Lithuania is preparing digital diplomacy guidelines that will define our priorities in this rapidly evolving field.
What is the right balance of open market and regulation on AI that Lithuania needs? How can and should we influence the AI environment in the EU and globally?
13:00 – 14:00 | Registration and coffee
14:00 – 14:05 | Welcoming remarks
- Julius Pranevičius, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
14:05 – 14:15 | Opening speech
- Lukas Savickas, Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
14:15 – 15:45 | Keynotes
- Latest AI breakthroughs – Jens Redmer, Principal, New Products, Google
- Lithuanian AI business success story –Vytautas Sabalys, Investment Manager, Tesonet & Head of Legal, nexos.ai
- Geopolitical challenges of AI – PJ Maykish, Vice President, Strategy, Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), USA
- Global regulation – Amlan Mohanty, Independent AI Expert, National Law School of India University
- Competitiveness vs AI regulation – Doris Põld, Vice President, DIGITALEUROPE
- EU AI regulation – Marius Vaščega, Head of the European Commission Representation in Lithuania
15:45 – 16:30 | Panel discussion on regulation
Moderated by Dr. Tomas Krilavičius, President of INFOBALT. All keynote speakers participate.
- What motivates businesses to follow “human-centric” AI innovation? How does it affect competitiveness?
- How can global regulatory instruments (Vilnius Convention, GDC, UNESCO, OECD principles, GPAI, etc.) be made truly effective?
- What can be done to consolidate European business capabilities to rival American and Chinese AI giants?
16:30 – 16:40 | Closing remarks – Mr. Laimonas Talat-Kelpša, Political Director of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
16:40 – 17:30 | Networking
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