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.
Organiser: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
Organizational partner: Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC)
Location: Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Saulėtekio al. 3, Vilnius
Date: October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
Event language: English
Preliminary Agenda
8.30-9.00
Registration and welcome coffee
09.00-09.15
Opening remarks
09.15-09.30
State of Lithuania–U.S. Cooperation: Strengths and Opportunities
09.30-09.45
Keynote: From science to strategic capability
09.45-10.00
Fireside Chat: an American scientist’s perspective on building scientific excellence in Lithuania with
10.00-10.30
Coffee break
10.15-11.00
Session I: From Research Idea to Technology Development
11.00-11.15
Fireside Chat: a Lithuanian scientist’s perspective on building a career in the U.S. and staying connected to Lithuania with
11.15-11.45
Coffee break
11.45-12.30
Session II: From Technology Development to Deployment and Scale
12.30-12.40
Presentation of a New Micro-modules Study Program in Lithuania by MIT
12.40-12.55
Fireside Chat: a Lithuanian scientist’s perspective on building a career in the U.S. and staying connected to Lithuania with
12.55-13.00
Closing session: Building durable Lithuania – USA cooperation pathways
13.00-14.00
Networking lunch
Space for bilateral meetings and visits