Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė Lietuvos parodų ir kongresų centras „Litexpo“

Also known as: Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre “LITEXPO”, UAB

Company Overview

Legal name: Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė Lietuvos parodų ir kongresų centras „Litexpo“
Brand name: LITEXPO
Industry: Exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, and venue services (MICE sector)
Founded: Origins date to the 1960s as Lithuania’s national exhibition facilities; current corporate form as a private limited company (UAB) established after 1990 (exact registration date not publicly confirmed in open English-language sources).
Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company registration code): 120506981 (as listed in public Lithuanian company directories)
PVM mokėtojo kodas (VAT number): LT205069811 (as listed in public Lithuanian company directories)
Official website: https://www.litexpo.lt
Official email (general): info@litexpo.lt
Registered office address: Laisvės pr. 5, LT‑04215 Vilnius, Lietuva (Lithuania)
Main phone: +370 5 235 6000

Business Operations

Main services and products:
– Exhibition and trade fair organization (own-branded and partner events).
– Venue rental for congresses, conferences, concerts, corporate events, and public exhibitions.
– Exhibition services: stand and pavilion rental, technical and logistical services, registration and ticketing, on-site operations, catering coordination, and ancillary services.
– Conference and congress management, including multi-room breakout capacity, hybrid/AV services, and event production support.

Flagship events hosted/organized:
– Vilnius Book Fair (Vilniaus knygų mugė).
– RESTA (construction and renovation exhibition).
– ADVENTUR (tourism and travel fair).
– Various national industry expos, education fairs, and international congresses.

Business model: Mixed model combining:
– Venue rental and services to third-party organizers (space, infrastructure, AV, logistics).
– Organization and co-organization of proprietary fairs and conferences (exhibitor fees, ticketing, sponsorships).
– Complementary revenue streams from stand services, parking, and hospitality partnerships.

Facilities (indicative): Multiple indoor exhibition halls and a dedicated conference centre with numerous meeting rooms and plenary capacity; outdoor exhibition areas; modern AV and staging infrastructure suitable for large-scale international events.

Market position: Recognized as the largest and primary exhibition and congress centre in Lithuania and a key venue in the Baltic region. LITEXPO is a central node for national and international fairs, high-level political summits, and large-scale cultural events in Vilnius.

History

1960s–1990: The institution’s roots trace to the Soviet-era national exhibition facilities in Vilnius, evolving as Lithuania’s primary exhibition grounds.

1990s: Reorganized in the post‑independence period into a private limited company (UAB), continuing as the national exhibition and congress centre.

2000s–2010s: Progressive modernization of exhibition halls and development of a conference centre to support growing international congress activity; expansion of proprietary fairs (e.g., RESTA, Vilnius Book Fair, ADVENTUR).

2021–2022: The venue was repurposed for national public health needs during the COVID‑19 pandemic (mass vaccination site), demonstrating large‑scale operational capabilities.

2023: Hosted the NATO Summit in Vilnius, with LITEXPO serving as a central secure venue for high‑level meetings and media operations—one of the most significant international events ever held in Lithuania.

Financial Information

Ownership structure: State‑owned enterprise; the sole shareholder is the Republic of Lithuania (shares administered on behalf of the state, typically under the oversight of the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation and national SOE governance authorities). Specific shareholding administrative body may vary by government arrangements over time.

Revenue and profitability: Detailed revenue figures by year are not consistently available in open English‑language sources. Pre‑pandemic operations were reported in the multi‑million‑euro range typical of a national expo centre; activity declined during pandemic restrictions and recovered with the return of exhibitions and the hosting of high‑profile events (e.g., NATO Summit 2023). Readers should consult the company’s annual reports or Lithuania’s SOE Governance Coordination Centre publications for verified figures.

Funding rounds: Not applicable; as a state‑owned enterprise, the company is not venture‑funded. Capital investments are typically financed through operational cash flows and, where applicable, state budget allocations or EU funds via public investment programs.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai):
– Generalinis direktorius (Director General/CEO): Not publicly confirmed in stable open sources at the time of writing (names can change; consult the official website for current leadership).
– Valdyba (Board): As a state‑owned enterprise, LITEXPO operates with a supervisory board structure compliant with Lithuanian SOE governance. Current board chair and members are not listed in reliable open sources here; refer to the Governance Coordination Centre or Litexpo’s official disclosures for up‑to‑date names.

Note: To avoid inaccuracies, this profile does not list individual names that could not be verified across multiple reliable sources. Official channels should be used to confirm current management.

Office Locations

Head office and venue (primary and only public office):
Laisvės pr. 5, LT‑04215 Vilnius, Lietuva (Lithuania)
Tel.: +370 5 235 6000

No other permanent branch offices are publicly listed. Temporary on‑site service points (e.g., ticket offices during events) operate at the same address.

Market Position and Competitors

Competitive landscape in Lithuania: LITEXPO is the dominant dedicated exhibition and congress centre. Event organizers may also use multipurpose arenas and conference venues in major cities, such as:
– Avia Solutions Group Arena (Vilnius) for large concerts and events.
– Žalgirio Arena (Kaunas) for major events and exhibitions.
– Other regional arenas and conference hotels for niche or smaller events.

Regional competitors (Baltics):
– Riga International Exhibition Centre (Ķīpsala, Latvia).
– Estonian Fair Centre (Eesti Näitused, Tallinn).
– Other Baltic and Central European expo venues for international circuits.

Competitive advantages:
– Largest dedicated exhibition capacity in Lithuania with integrated conference facilities.
– Strategic location in the capital, close to transport links and hospitality infrastructure.
– Experience hosting complex, high‑security international events (e.g., NATO Summit 2023).
– Strong portfolio of established proprietary fairs (construction, tourism, culture) and a recognized brand in the Baltic MICE market.

Market share: Quantitative market share data for Lithuania’s exhibition industry is not publicly standardized; qualitatively, LITEXPO is widely regarded as the country’s leading exhibition and congress venue.

Recent Developments

2021–2022: Pandemic‑related operational pivot included serving as a national vaccination centre, sustaining essential public services and maintaining operational readiness.

2023: Successful delivery of the NATO Summit operations in Vilnius; venue adapted to heightened security and protocol requirements, reinforcing LITEXPO’s international credentials.

Ongoing: Continued expansion of proprietary fairs (e.g., Vilnius Book Fair, RESTA, ADVENTUR) and attraction of new international conferences and exhibitions in cooperation with national tourism and investment promotion bodies.

Contact Information

Registered office and venue:
Laisvės pr. 5, LT‑04215 Vilnius, Lietuva (Lithuania)
General phone: +370 5 235 6000
General email: info@litexpo.lt
Website: https://www.litexpo.lt

For event organizers and exhibitors, function‑specific contact emails and phone numbers are provided on the company’s website under “Kontaktai”.

Sources and References

– LITEXPO official website (about, services, contacts): https://www.litexpo.lt
– Public Lithuanian company directory (Rekvizitai) entry for “Lietuvos parodų ir kongresų centras LITEXPO”, UAB (company code and VAT number listings): https://rekvizitai.vz.lt (search for “LITEXPO” or full legal name).
– Lithuania’s State‑Owned Enterprises Governance Coordination Centre (Valdymo koordinavimo centras) reports and company listings (ownership/oversight): https://vkc.sipa.lt (SOE annual review and portfolios).
– NATO Summit Vilnius 2023 official portal (venue references): https://www.natosummit2023.lt and press releases from the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (lrkt.lt; lrv.lt).
– Event organizers’ sites referencing LITEXPO (e.g., Vilnius Book Fair/Vilniaus knygų mugė): https://www.vilniausknygumuge.lt

Note: Some specific data points (exact founding/registration date, current executives’ names, precise annual revenue) may change frequently or are not consistently published in English. Where information could not be corroborated across multiple reliable sources, it is noted as not publicly available here. For the most current and authoritative details, consult the official LITEXPO website and Lithuania’s SOE governance portals.