Ruta Vainiene is a well known Lithuania economist and currently works as an independent policy analyst. For many years she has worked at the Lithuanian Free Market Institute, was a member of the Board at the Bank of Lithuania and served as an economic advisor to the Mayor of Vilnius. Since 2010 Ruta has been a member of the Board of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Ruta is the author of the Dictionary of Economics, translated in to 11 languages, numerous publications in Lithuanian newspapers and magazines. The CONVENE Education Sessions were open for all exhibitors, hosted buyers, visitors and non exhibiting suppliers. Sessions were relevant for all those involved in creating, planning and managing meetings, events and conferences as well as professionals in the advertising, marketing and communication fields. Participation was free of charge and additional registration was not required.