Baltics Learning Festival
Join us in Vilnius, Lithuania on 12 February 2026 for an unparalleled learning experience at our first-ever Baltics Learning Festival. This immersive one-day event is designed to equip you with the latest insights, trends and skills you need to succeed in your payments career.
In this unique event — featuring expert‑led keynotes on agentic AI, fraud resilience, payments trends and data‑driven analytics — you’ll gain deeper insight into the evolving commerce and payments landscape and return to your role equipped to drive meaningful impact within your organization.
As part of your enrollment, you will also receive a one-year subscription to Digital Payments Library, a comprehensive payments training library featuring 16 full-length courses and 1,000+ videos designed to help you develop your career and stay current in our ever-evolving industry.
Gain critical insights into the payments industry and relevant skills for your role
Learn from experts
Sessions are led by Visa experts who have extensive payments experience and excel in simplifying complex payment topics and delivering impactful training sessions.
Enhance your expertise
Explore essential topics including agentic AI and the future of commerce, emerging fraud threats and resilience strategies, the latest payments trends, and data‑driven insights powered by advanced analytics. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures you are well-versed in current and future industry dynamics.
Engage with peers
Join a vibrant community of dedicated peers and professionals. Participate in interactive group activities and discussions designed to maximize your learning and build valuable connections within the industry.
Program information
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Vilnius City Center
Rinktines St. 3, Vilnius, LT-9234, Lithuania
Phone: +370 5-2070707
Website
It offers stylish rooms, excellent dining options, and convenient access to Old Town and nearby attractions.
Agenda
- Welcome and introduction to program themes and objectives
- Keynote: Agentic AI and the Future of Commerce
- What is agentic AI and what happens when agentic commerce happens?
- Keynote: From Risk to Resilience
- Emerging fraud threats and detection tools
- Lunch
- Keynote: Payments Trends
- Coffee break
- Keynote: Data-Driven Insights and Analytics
- Visa Analytics Platform for decision making
- Digital Payments Library watch party
- Program Conclusion
- Wrap up and key takeaways
- Networking and group dinner
Upon completion of the program, you’ll receive a digital badge which can be displayed on social media, email signatures and more.
After you receive a badge, look for an email from Credly and be sure to share your badge on LinkedIn to showcase your achievement.
Meet our experts
Angel Serrano
Head of Data Science for Internal Functions, Visa Europe
Angel leads the data science team that supports European internal functions and products. Previously, he built and led the data science practice at Santander UK, focused on implementing machine learning solutions to increase value to customers, reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Prior to that, Angel worked at PwC for over 10 years, both in Spain and the UK, where he led one of the advanced analytics teams in the financial services sector, implementing machine learning solutions for European clients and regulators.
Mohamed Ahmed Mapara
Risk Consulting Practice Lead, Visa
Mohamed currently leads the Risk Consulting Practice for all clients across Europe, delivering a layered, multi‑rail and tailored approach to risk management. He has extensive experience in risk management and portfolio optimization, having worked with traditional banks and fintechs around the world. Combining deep knowledge of evolving threat landscapes with expertise in fraud products and solutions, Mohamed has guided multiple issuers through reviewing and revamping their credit and fraud risk frameworks.
Shelly Tadjer
Senior Director, VCA Strategy, Planning and Operations and Go To Market, Visa
As Head of Strategy and Commercial Operations for Visa Consulting & Analytics in Europe, Shelly is an expert in digital transformation, operating model design and digital strategy for banking and financial services institutions. She leads initiatives that drive growth through commercialization of new products and offerings, enabling clients to capitalize on key trends in the payment industry and shifting consumer behaviors. Her approach is rooted in using a human-centered lens to create digital products and services informed by deep customer insights.
FAQ
Business casual attire is appropriate for all days of the week (including the evening social event). The average outside temperature for Vilnius in February is -5–0°C. We recommend bringing a light coat or sweater for inside the hotel, as the temperatures in hotel meeting rooms may vary.
Yes! We will offer welcome breakfast with light accompaniments to start the day. Lunch and an afternoon coffee break will be provided, along with a group dinner in the evening.
Internet access will be available in all meeting rooms during the program. Please make sure to bring a laptop, tablet/notebook and/or mobile device.