Hi Aurelija! Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us and for speaking at European Women in Technology! Firstly, please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit more about you and your career to date. 

I’m Aurelija Pletiene, Director of Product for Trust and Safety domain at Vinted. I didn’t start in tech – and even after joining the industry, I’ve made a few sharp turns across roles and sectors. None of it was part of a grand plan, but each shift taught me how to build fast, lead through change, and make things work without perfect conditions. I’ve worked on products, engineering, operations, built teams, and dealt with the chaos that comes with all of it. It’s never been boring. 

What are you looking forward to at European Women in Technology? 

I’m looking forward to the conversations that happen offstage - the real, raw reflections on career pivots, lessons learned the hard way, and moments of doubt that turn into unexpected opportunities. These kinds of exchanges are what make these events valuable.  

What does the Leading the Digital Revolution theme mean to you? 

It focuses on who's leading it and what they’re actually changing. If we’re just digitising old thinking and calling it a revolution, we’ve missed the point. Leading means making uncomfortable decisions: questioning legacy org charts, challenging what “qualified” looks like, and letting go of control so better ideas can surface.  

What can attendees expect from your session? 

Expect to hear about the messy, non-linear reality of building a career in tech. I’ll share how I’ve pivoted across industries, roles, and leadership levels, and how I’ve handled moments of doubt - especially when I didn’t feel “technical enough” or qualified to lead. You’ll get real, practical advice on how to turn those moments of uncertainty into your superpower and how to leverage your unique background to make a bigger impact. 

What is your biggest prediction for 2025 for technology? 

Right now, companies are dealing with disconnected systems, inefficient processes, and the hype around AI that doesn’t always live up to the promise. In the next few months, the real shift will be about making AI and automation work smarter and simpler - not just adding more tech, but integrating it in ways that reduce complexity. By the end of 2025, the trend won’t be about more tech for the sake of innovation. It will be about streamlining operations, eliminating friction points, and empowering teams to do more with less. 

Register for your place to join Aurleija for her session, 'CTRL + ALT + DELETE: Reinventing Yourself in Tech' at European Women in Technology on 25 - 26 June!