Side events

Your delivery matters as much as your message. This interactive workshop with Jeff Cabili will help you master body language, voice, posture, and presence so you can pitch, present, and persuade with confidence.

Jeff Cabili is the founder of How2Captivate and a leading expert in nonverbal communication, storytelling, and pitch delivery.

This event is for startup founders.

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Hosted in a hidden 15th-century venue, and co-organized with Cars and Games – the Baltics’ most exclusive invite-only game club – this is a high-stakes night of strategy, bluffing, and bold moves… much like venture itself.

💸 €150 to confirm your seat
🎯 Only 8 spots available
🫡 All proceeds go to Blue/Yellow, supporting Ukraine

📩 Selected participants will be contacted via email

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ROCKIT, Aneli Capital and Iron Wolf Capital are bringing together the startup and investment community for a special Investors' Breakfast.

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Run, don’t hide! Join us for an easy-paced, hour-long #karmarun to kick-start your day and experience the early morning magic of Vilnius.

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We curated a special group of tech entrepreneurs for laid-back startup coffee talks – be it about pricing in the AI era, funnel improvements or best practices of co-design or customer discovery.

Since we want to maintain an intimate and high-quality gathering this is an invite-only event, invitations are limited and non-transferable.

About us:
3VC is a European venture capital fund that invests in carefully selected startups with global ambition once they have achieved product-market fit, at the series A stage or earlier.

Inovo is a seed-stage VC focused on CEE founders. We love founders, especially ones who aren’t afraid to dream big.

Start your Startup Fair morning the right way — with a cup of coffee and great conversations at the ROCKIT booth. Coffee Hour is all about casual networking, meeting new people, and kickstarting the day with fresh ideas and energy. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply curious, drop by to connect and say Hi.

Feeling lucky?

Join us on October 9 at Startup Fair’25 and kick things off with a spin on our Wheel of Fortune, then stick around for what really matters – real conversations about growing your business. Spin the wheel for a chance to win exclusive SEB prizes created especially for this event!

Our team will be there to share practical tips and answer your questions about banking for startups – from opening your first account to finding the right acceleration options to help you scale. No jargon, no pressure – just useful insights to help you move forward.

Already eager to open a business account? Do it online in just 20 minutes

Let’s talk about your next big step.

Got legal or tax questions holding your startup back? Meet the Sorainen team at the free Legal Clinic during Startup Fair!

From IP and shareholder agreements to employment law, tax, and licensing – Sorainen’s experts have you covered. Get clear, practical answers that can help your startup grow faster.

Book your free 20-minute 1:1 consultation here to secure your spot at the venue.

The Sorainen crew will also be at their stand throughout the event – swing by for a quick chat anytime! Read more about their expertise here.

The future isn’t just knocking—it’s breaking down the door. In this no-holds-barred session, we cut through the hype to explore the deeptech breakthroughs that are genuinely reshaping our world. This isn’t another investment pitch fest; it’s a candid conversation about the technologies that will define the next decade.

What to expect:

• Real Talk, No Bullshit: Authentic insights from founders who are actually building the future, not just talking about it

• Cross-Sector Perspectives: Hear how breakthrough innovations in life sciences, artificial intelligence, and aviation are converging to create unprecedented opportunities

• Interactive Discussion: Engage directly with the speakers and fellow attendees about what these changes mean for your business, investments, and career

Who should attend:

• Deep tech investors and VCs seeking genuine market insights

• Entrepreneurs looking to understand emerging competitive landscapes

• Corporate innovation leaders planning strategic technology adoption

• Anyone curious about which technologies will actually matter (not just trend)

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Join us on October 9 at 11:00 AM for a presentation of the Regulatory Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sandbox, launched by the Innovation Agency Lithuania. This initiative is designed to help companies prepare their AI products to meet the requirements of the EU AI Act. Whether you’re developing limited or high-risk AI solutions, the Sandbox will offer valuable support and guidance tailored to your needs.

Event agenda:

11.00-11.20 Paulius Pakutinskas (Law professor at Mykolas Romeris University) – EU AI Act

11.20-11.40 Sadia Berdaï (Head of Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Digital unit at Luxembourg Data Protection Authority) – AI sandboxes in the EU

11.40-12.00 Romanas Zontovičius (Head of AI Hub unit at Innovation Agency Lithuania) – Regulatory AI sandbox in Lithuania

12.00-12.30 Panel discussion with Sadia Berdaï, Romanas Zontovičius and Benediktas Girdvainis (Lithuanian Ministry of the Economy and Innovation) moderated by Julija Maslinskaitė (StartUp Lithuania)

All presentations and discussions will be held in English. The event will be streamed live, and a recording will be provided afterward for on-demand viewing.

Take a midday break and recharge at the ROCKIT booth with our Healthy Hour. Enjoy light, nourishing snacks and refreshing conversations while discovering how well-being and sustainability connect with innovation. It’s the perfect pause to fuel both body and mind before diving back into Startup Fair.

ROCKIT invites you to a special side event during Startup Fair! Our mission is to empower startups to grow – by accelerating ideas, facilitating meaningful connections, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and offering dynamic workspaces designed for innovation.

A fast-paced, high-value hour where you’ll get a unique opportunity for 15-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions with top ecosystem experts from Lithuania and abroad. This is your chance to receive hands-on advice, insights, and feedback directly from investors and industry professionals.

Mentors:

• Kasparas Jurgelionis, Managing Partner @ Iron Wolf Capital

• Inez Molnar, Fintech Program Manager @ Mastercard Lighthouse

• Dasha Shvaikovskaya, Program Manager Lighthouse MASSIV @ Mastercard Lighthouse

• Matti Ronkko, Managing Director @ Kiilto Ventures

• Kristaps Prusis, Founding Partner @ Outlast Fund

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Planning to exhibit at Startup Fair 2025 and looking for the ultimate strategies to scale your product? This is the must-attend side event for you!

Join the Google Cloud and TeraSky teams for a practical session on leveraging the power of Google Cloud services to grow and optimize your startup. Learn how to scale your product, gain a competitive edge, and access the resources you need to succeed.

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While CEOs are busy chasing VCs, let’s take a moment to connect and talk about AI adoption, the trends shaping startups, practical challenges, and real-world know-how.

The AI Association of Lithuania brings together professionals working with AI across academia, private research, applied solutions, and other fields. As an organization focused on practical AI use cases, we’re excited to invite you to join the conversation.

No fluff, no sales pitches — just practical insights. Expect real-world experiences from Hostinger’s Head of AI, Tomas Rašymas, and isLucid CEO & techie, Vytenis Pakenas. We’ll discuss topics like cost optimization, choosing external AI service providers vs. smaller on-premise open-source models, and more.

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We hope you’ll also share your own ideas and challenges. While CEOs race for funding at the startup fair, the rest of us are racing to deliver tech — and this community is here to offer support, share tips, and help each other succeed.

What looks simple on paper often turns out to be anything but. In this session, founders, investors, and legal experts share the real stories behind share registers — from early missteps to practical solutions that investors actually want to see. Learn how to navigate the complexities of startup shares, avoid common pitfalls, and discover tools and approaches that make cap table management manageable.

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Wrap up the day with a fun and interactive Happy Hour at the Rockit booth. Expect good vibes, engaging networking and a playful twist. It’s the perfect chance to meet new people, exchange ideas and end your Startup Fair experience on a high note.

The master chefs are back! Bek Ventures, FIRSTPICK, Karma Ventures, and Practica Capital are inviting you to a noBS tapas evening.

noBS means noBS, so these chefs are cooking up some mains, serving vibes and convos for sides.

🌶️ The Tapas Platter: Satiating mix of founders, funders, operators and ecosystem builders

🥖 The Pan con Tomate: Solid base plated by investors

🍤 The Gambas: Startups bringing the sizzle

🥔 The Patatas Bravas: Bold conversations with a hint of spice

🫒 The Olives: Fresh and punchy vinyl set by DJ Rambynas

🍷 The wine: Smooth wine tasting flavours with an aftertaste of crisp connections

✨ The Secret Ingredient: Your authentic vision of the future – what makes this night truly noBS

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Who dares to rise, and who will fall? 

On October 10 in Vilnius, the stage transforms into an intense battlefield of ideas, grit, and ambition. Bold young founders step up to showcase their ideas, test their resilience, and fight not just for applause — but for recognition and the chance to stand out.

What’s coming:

• Try, Fail, Triumph Story – a candid keynote by a speaker from Finland (TBC)

• Clash of Minds – sharp debate with experienced entrepreneurs and investors

• Pitch & Punch – Round 1 – ten startups, ten pitches

• The Sparring Session – Round 2 – founders fiercely sell their ideas

• Final Knockout – Round 3 – two finalists challenge each other. No mercy

It’s raw. It’s fast. It’s risky. Witness the next generation of founders fight for the spotlight, for belief, and for their place among tomorrow’s leaders.

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