05/14/2026
The distance between global markets is shrinking.
Live from UCLA, THO was proud to participate in the North American Lithuanian Business Forum / NALB Forum, where business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world came together to discuss the future of global collaboration, economic growth, and innovation. We are connected through Public Relations Global Network, and for this effort, our partner agency Adverum, in Lithuania reached out to THO to build a presence in Los Angeles.
What stood out most was just how interconnected today’s business landscape has become. From Los Angeles to Lithuania, partnerships are forming faster, ideas are traveling farther, and the distance between global markets continues to shrink. The world of business has become infinitely smaller — and the opportunities for collaboration infinitely larger.
We had the opportunity to connect with representatives from Lithuania, including Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Edvinas Grikšas, and learn more about emerging partnerships across technology, infrastructure, and life sciences. And, this is just the beginning.
The conversations reinforced Lithuania’s growing reputation as a global innovation hub, particularly in biotechnology and advanced manufacturing, and highlighted the increasing alignment between U.S. and European companies seeking international growth, investment, and shared innovation.
Read one of the articles that came out of the conference here: https://www.bioprocessintl.com/global-markets/q-a-part-1-exploring-lithuania-s-rise-in-biotech
