Social innovation experts from Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, France, and Cyprus will share their experiences, insights, and good examples. In the panel discussions, we will discuss the peculiarities of the creation and development of social innovation ecosystems, related trends, and challenges. We will also visit Vilnius St. Virgin Maria’s Church, which has become the home of a few innovative organizations and social initiatives. Also, there will be a time dedicated to networking.

🗓️ Date and time: 26 May, 10 am to 8 pm
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📍 Location: Artis Centrum Hotels (Totorių str. 23, Vilnius 01120).
💶 Price: free.
🇬🇧 Language: English.

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AGENDA:

9.30 – 10.00
Registration and coffee

10.00 – 10.30
Introduction

🔹 GODA ALEKSAITĖ, The Office of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania
🔹 INGA ČERNIUK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
🔹 GUILLAUME DOUVILLE, French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce

10.30 – 10.45
Growing Smart and Responsible Future Society

🔹VILMA POPOVIENĖ, Lithuanian Social Innovation Cluster

10.45 – 12.45
Panel Discussion I
Social Innovation Ecosystems: ensuring effectiveness and sustainability

🔹 Moderator: MINDAUGAS DANYS
🔹 JUSTINA LUKAŠEVIČIŪTĖ (Ministry of Social Security and Labour, Lithuania)
🔹 HELÉN NILSSON (Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania)
🔹 ASTA JURGUTĖ (European Social Fund Agency, Lithuania)
🔹 MART VELISTE (Baltic Innovation Agency, Estonia)

13.00 – 14.00
Lunch

14.00 – 16.00
Panel Discussion II
Transfering and adaptation of social innovation models

🔹 Moderator: MINDAUGAS DANYS
🔹 AUDRONĖ URMANAVIČIENĖ (Tallin University, Estonia)
🔹 VENKATA GANDIKOTA (InnoFrugal, Finland)
🔹 GEORGE ISAIAS (SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education, Cyprus)
🔹 PRANAS SENAPĖDIS (Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology, Lithuania)
🔹 LINA STUBRIENĖ (Spotiself, Lithuania)

16.15 – 18.00
Visit to the Church of St. Virgin Mary of Consolation in Vilnius Old Town (Saviciaus str. 15)

Host: ALGIRDAS TOLIATAS, Lithuanian Social Innovation Cluster

18.00-20.00
Dinner and Networking

Organizers: Lithuanian Social Innovation Cluster, Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology, Lithuanian Innovation Centre.

Partners: French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Social Fund Agency.