Women at the decision-making table

Join EWPN Lithuania for a conversation on women in executive and board roles, followed by networking and mulled wine. About EWPN The European Women Payments Network (EWPN) is a not-for-profit organisation connecting women across Europe’s payments and fintech industries. Its mission is to support women’s professional growth, create more opportunities for women and underrepresented groups, and promote a more diverse and inclusive industry. Through local events, EWPN brings this community together to share experiences, learn from one another and build professional connections. Our meetups in Lithuania offer a welcoming space for women and allies to discuss challenges, exchange ideas and support each other’s paths to leadership. Women at the Decision-Making Table The path to executive and board roles What does it take to reach an executive position or earn a seat on a board? What barriers do women still face, and what helps them move forward? Join EWPN Lithuania for an evening with leaders from banking, fintech and business. We will explore different paths to leadership, hear personal experiences, and discuss practical steps companies can take to bring more women to the decision-making table. The evening will begin with a keynote from Rusnė Kirtiklytė, offering insights into women’s representation on boards in Lithuania and practices that support equal opportunities. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Agnė Daukšienė, including audience Q&A. Stay afterwards to meet the EWPN community over snacks and mulled wine. Date: 29 October 2026 Time: From 6:00 PM Venue: ROCKIT, Gynėjų g. 14, Vilnius Event language: Lithuanian Supported by: SME Bank and ROCKIT Agenda 18:00–18:15 | Arrival and registration Meet fellow attendees and settle in before the programme begins. 18:15–18:30 | Welcome and introduction to EWPN Rūta Kairytė - EWPN Lithuania Country Ambassador A welcome from the host and a brief introduction to EWPN, its mission and the community in Lithuania. 18:30–18:50 | Opening keynote Women on boards in Lithuania: the current landscape, barriers and practical approaches to improving gender balance. Rusnė Kirtiklytė - Senior Adviser, Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson. 18:50–20:00 | Panel discussion and audience Q&A: Women at the Decision-Making Table An open conversation about the paths to executive and board roles, the challenges women face and what helps them move forward. Panellists: • Dovilė Grigienė - Chair of the Supervisory Board, Revolut Bank. • Aušra Čiuplienė - CEO, Viena sąskaita; Chair of the Board, Perfi. • Viktorija Čijunskytė - Founder and CEO, Profitus. • Dovilė Bansevičienė - Chief Business Banking Officer, SME Bank. Moderator: Agnė Daukšienė - Founder and CEO, ExpertLab. 20:00 onwards | Networking, snacks and mulled wine Continue the conversation and connect with the EWPN community in a relaxed setting. With thanks to our event partners ROCKIT - our venue partner, hosting us in Vilnius. SME Bank - our food and drinks sponsor, supporting the evening’s snacks and mulled wine.