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(re)SEARCH 2026

The International Science Week in Lithuania “(re)SEARCH 2026” will take place on 19–23 October 2026, bringing together Lithuanian and international research, policy, and innovation communities. Please note that the event will be filmed and photographed.

DateOctober 19, 2026 – October 23, 20265 events
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Event informationMonday · 10:00–16:00

Lithuania-Japan Science Forum

Further details will be announced soon.

TBA
Free
Event informationTuesday · 08:30–17:00

LITHUANIA SCIENCE FORUM 2026 When Science Builds Bridges

Science is evolving in an increasingly dynamic environment, where technological advances, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical developments are fundamentally reshaping research practices, international col...

Register by: Oct 9, 2026 23:59

RESEARCH COUNCIL OF LITHUANIA (3 Gedimino Avenue, Vilnius)
Free
Event informationWednesday · 08:30–14:00

Lithuania-U.S. Science and Innovation Forum

A flagship event marking the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America – a historic milestone in democracy, extraordinary scientific progress, and global innovation leadership. Cover...

CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (Saulėtekio Ave. 3, Vilnius)
Free
Event informationThursday · 09:00–18:00

Interdisciplinary Approach Towards Research Security for Managing Geopolitical Risks and Building Resilient Society

The conference is planned as closed event (by invitation only).

MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY (20 Ateities Street, Vilnius)
Free
Event informationFriday · 10:00–11:00

Lecture by Vytautas Nekrošius THE CONSTITUTION AS VALUE

Science is evolving in an increasingly dynamic environment, where technological advances, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical developments are fundamentally reshaping research practices, international col...

SMALL CONFERENCE HALL OF THE LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (3 Gedimino Avenue, Vilnius)
Free
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Lithuania-Japan Science Forum

WhenOctober 19, Monday
Time10:00–16:00
VenueTBA

Further details will be announced soon.

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TBA Open map ↗
OrganizerResearch Council of Lithuania: Home
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LITHUANIA SCIENCE FORUM 2026 When Science Builds Bridges

WhenOctober 20, Tuesday
Time08:30–17:00
VenueRESEARCH COUNCIL OF LITHUANIA (3 Gedimino Avenue, Vilnius)
Register byOct 9, 2026 23:59

Science is evolving in an increasingly dynamic environment, where technological advances, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical developments are fundamentally reshaping research practices, international collaboration, and the formulation of science policy. In this context, science diplomacy has emerged as a vital instrument for strengthening national research and innovation capacities, fostering strategic international partnerships, and contributing to the development of shared European responses to global challenges.

As Lithuania prepares for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027, it has a unique opportunity to play a more active role in shaping the European research agenda by highlighting its national priorities and scientific strengths. The event will examine how the transformation of science, research security, and international partnerships can serve as key pillars of a stronger Lithuanian science diplomacy. It will also explore how scientific knowledge can be generated, evaluated, and integrated more effectively into evidence-informed policymaking at both the national and European levels.

The aim of the event series is to bring together Lithuania’s research, policy, and innovation communities to discuss the transformation of science in the context of technological and geopolitical change, strengthen the role of science diplomacy, and identify how Lithuania can contribute more actively to shaping European science policy as it prepares for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027.

The International Science Week in Lithuania (re)SEARCH 2026, taking place on 19-23 October, will be the second event series of its scale in Lithuania.

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LanguageEN
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Part I (in Lithuanian)
Registration and welcome coffee
Opening ceremony and welcome addresses

  H.E. Mr Gitanas Nausėda
          President of the Republic of Lithuania (TBC) 

          Raminta Popovienė
          Minister of Education, Science, and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania (TBC) 

          H.E. Mr. Kęstutis Budrys
          Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (TBC) 

Science – The Language That Connects

Prof. Juozas Augutis, Chair of the Research Council of Lithuania

SESSION I

Lithuanian Science Diplomacy: Directions and Priorities 

Lithuanian Science Diplomacy Guidelines

Dr. Vytautas Jankauskas, Advisor on Science and Innovation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania

DISCUSSION. The Potential of Science Diplomacy for Lithuania: What Can We Achieve?

        Sigitas Mitkus
          Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania  

          Prof. Regina Valutytė
          Vice Minister of Education, Science and Sports of the Republic of Lithuania 

          Assoc. Prof. Gediminas Urbonas
          Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA 

          Prof. Inga Žalėnienė
          President, Conference of Lithuanian University Rectors (CLUR) 

Moderated by Aurelija Povilaikė, Research Council of Lithuania

Q&A from the floor
Coffee break and networking
Part II (in English)
SESSION II

Science Diplomacy as a Tool for European Geopolitics, Competitiveness and Regional Cooperation

European Science Diplomacy Framework

Representative of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) (TBC)

DISCUSSION. Science as Strategy: How Europe Turns Research into Geopolitical and Competitive Power

Panelists:

          European Commission — DG RTD Representative (TBC) 

          Lithuania — Vice Minister (TBC) 

          Germany — Vice Minister (TBC) 

          Non-EU State — Vice Minister (TBC) 

          Ukraine — Science Policy Representative (TBC)

Moderated by Tadas Tumėnas, Head of LINO Office

Q&A from the floor
Nauja sesija

Lunch and networking

Part III (in English)
SESSION III

Big Science, Bigger Bridges: How Europe’s Research Organisations Shape Global Diplomacy 

From Particle Physics to Political Trust: CERN and the Power of Big Science Diplomacy

Professor Costas Fountas, President of the CERN Council

DISCUSSION. From Ad Hoc Collaboration to Strategic Partnership: What Can Science Diplomacy Learn from Big Science?

Panelists:

          European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) — Representative  (TBC)

          European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) — Representative

          European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) — Representative

          Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) — Representative

Q&A from the floor
Conference summary and closing remarks
Closing reception and networking
How to find us
RESEARCH COUNCIL OF LITHUANIA (3 Gedimino Avenue, Vilnius) Open map ↗
OrganizerRESEARCH COUNCIL OF LITHUANIA
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Lithuania-U.S. Science and Innovation Forum

WhenOctober 21, Wednesday
Time08:30–14:00
VenueCENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (Saulėtekio Ave. 3, Vilnius)

A flagship event marking the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America – a historic milestone in democracy, extraordinary scientific progress, and global innovation leadership. Covering the full pathway from science to scaling and strategic capability, the Forum will bring together senior policymakers, research leaders, scientists, innovators and industry representatives from Lithuania and the United States to deepen transatlantic cooperation, advance technological leadership and safeguard innovation. Learning from America’s pioneering spirit and focusing on shared strengths in biotechnology, laser technologies, space, and other areas, the event will foster bilateral cooperation and unlock opportunities for joint initiatives in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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Registration and welcome coffee
Opening remarks
State of Lithuania–U.S. Cooperation: Strengths and Opportunities
Keynote: From science to strategic capability
Fireside Chat: an American scientist’s perspective on building scientific excellence in Lithuania with
Coffee break
SESSION I: From Research Idea to Technology Development
Fireside Chat: a Lithuanian scientist’s perspective on building a career in the U.S. and staying connected to Lithuania with
Coffee break
SESSION II: From Technology Development to Deployment and Scale
Presentation of a New Micro-modules Study Program in Lithuania by MIT
Fireside Chat: a Lithuanian scientist’s perspective on building a career in the U.S. and staying connected to Lithuania with
Closing session: Building durable Lithuania – USA cooperation pathways
Networking lunch
Space for bilateral meetings and visits
How to find us
CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (Saulėtekio Ave. 3, Vilnius) Open map ↗
OrganizerMINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA · CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
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Interdisciplinary Approach Towards Research Security for Managing Geopolitical Risks and Building Resilient Society

WhenOctober 22, Thursday
Time09:00–18:00
VenueMYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY (20 Ateities Street, Vilnius)
The conference is planned as closed event (by invitation only).
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Who it is forThe conference is planned as closed event (by invitation only).
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Opening remarks
SESSION I. Evolution of research security domain on international level
The keynote session aims to address the question of what each researcher should be aware of in the context of current geopolitical risks and security threats through presenting the latest policy developments, implementation challenges and research insights on protecting science and innovation on international level.Keynote presentations from the representatives of the European Commission, OECD and NATO (TBC)
Coffee break
SESSION II. Development of research security policy and implementation guidelines for Lithuania
The keynote session aims to present the national guidelines for research security and innovation in Lithuania, current situation of cybersecurity of Lithuanian higher education and research sector as well as research security issues emerging in industry-research collaborations.Keynote presentations from the representatives of Lithuanian government institutions, academia and industry (TBC)
Reception lunch
Interactive panel / parallel sessions: Balancing academic freedom and risks in research security practices (1)
Interactive panel/ parallel session will be oriented towards sharing and discussing the best practice about the research security policy and implementation through balancing risks and academic freedom.Discussions will be based on the presentations of cases from the universities of Europe (including European University Alliances) and Indo-Pacific Region (TBC).
Coffee break
Interactive panel / parallel sessions: Balancing academic freedom and risks in research security practices (2)
Interactive panel/ parallel session will be oriented towards sharing and discussing the best practice about the research security policy and implementation through balancing risks and academic freedom.Discussions will be based on the presentations of cases from the universities of Europe (including European University Alliances) and Indo-Pacific Region (TBC).
DISKUSSION. Establishing a framework for long-term sustainable development of research security in Lithuania
The panel will attempt to identify the opportunities, challenges and the next steps for establishment a framework for research security policy and implementation on national as well as institutional level in Lithuania.Panelists from Lithuanian government, higher education and research institutions and international partners (TBC).
Closing of the event and refreshments
How to find us
MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY (20 Ateities Street, Vilnius) Open map ↗
OrganizerMYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY
Registration powered by VeloxEntry · Event code 6X72
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Lecture by Vytautas Nekrošius THE CONSTITUTION AS VALUE

WhenOctober 23, Friday
Time10:00–11:00
VenueSMALL CONFERENCE HALL OF THE LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (3 Gedimino Avenue, Vilnius)

Science is evolving in an increasingly dynamic environment, where technological advances, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical developments are fundamentally reshaping research practices, international collaboration, and the formulation of science policy. In this context, science diplomacy has emerged as a vital instrument for strengthening national research and innovation capacities, fostering strategic international partnerships, and contributing to the development of shared European responses to global challenges.

As Lithuania prepares for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027, it has a unique opportunity to play a more active role in shaping the European research agenda by highlighting its national priorities and scientific strengths. The event will examine how the transformation of science, research security, and international partnerships can serve as key pillars of a stronger Lithuanian science diplomacy. It will also explore how scientific knowledge can be generated, evaluated, and integrated more effectively into evidence-informed policymaking at both the national and European levels.

The aim of the event series is to bring together Lithuania’s research, policy, and innovation communities to discuss the transformation of science in the context of technological and geopolitical change, strengthen the role of science diplomacy, and identify how Lithuania can contribute more actively to shaping European science policy as it prepares for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027.

The International Science Week in Lithuania (re)SEARCH 2026, taking place on 19-23 October, will be the second event series of its scale in Lithuania.

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Who it is forNot specified
LevelNot specified
LanguageEN
IncludedNot specified
Program
Opening remarks

Academician Vytautas Nekrošius

Lecture “The Constitution as a Value”

Academician Vytautas Nekrošius        

Questions and discussion
How to find us
SMALL CONFERENCE HALL OF THE LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (3 Gedimino Avenue, Vilnius) Open map ↗
OrganizerLITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Registration powered by VeloxEntry · Event code 3B9DPYHL
Free