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Keynote Speakers
Agnė Vaiciukevičiūtė, member of the Vilnius City Council and former Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania
Presentation: “Policy-makers as impact drivers”. Agnė Vaiciukevičiūtė is a member of the Vilnius City Council and former Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania, where she led national efforts in sustainable mobility, 5G rollout, and digital infrastructure. Her work focused on translating strategic policy into real-world transformation, helping Lithuania align with EU transport and climate goals while building long-term economic resilience. Blending public service, policy, and academia, Agnė brings a systems-level perspective to complex challenges at the intersection of transport, sustainability, and technology.
Helen Sooväli-Sepping, sustainability expert, advisor for sustainability and green transition at TalTech
Presentation: "End of sustainability, or is it just a beginning? European technical universities’ strategies on sustainability". With a PhD in human geography, her research and expertise focus on human-centered sustainable urban development, circular economy, and climate-smart solutions. As former Vice-Rector for Green Transition at TalTech and Vice-Rector for Sustainability at Tallinn University, she has played a key role in integrating sustainability into higher education and public policy in Estonia, including leading the Estonian Human Development Report on public space and democracy.
Meet the Speakers
Elina Kähkönen, Aalto University
Presentation: "Cross-cutting Approaches in Education Transformation". Explore how Aalto University has decided to integrate three cross-cutting approaches – Solutions for sustainability, Radical creativity, and Entrepreneurial mindset – into all activities. In this presentation, Elina will share the actions taken, learnings, and achievements of the team's work so far.
Dalius Kazlauskas, City of Vilnius
Presentation: "Business of Tomorrow – How the City is Prepared for AI Transformation". Discover how the city embraces artificial intelligence to shape a smarter, more efficient future. This session explores the city's innovative strategies, people-driven initiatives, and purposeful steps toward AI integration across urban life.
Liutauras Nekrošius, VILNIUS TECH
Presentation: "Improving Democracy through Participatory Initiatives in Architecture". Democracy is a cornerstone of meaningful transformation. Without it, even the green and digital transitions lose their impact. This presentation explores how participatory architectural practices can strengthen democratic values.
Oliver Zofič, Microsoft
Presentation: "Innovating Education in the AI Era". This session explores the transformative impact of AI on higher education. Oliver will delve into demographic shifts, financial uncertainties, and the opportunities AI presents for colleges and universities to rethink operating models, empower faculty, reach new segments, and reimagine experiences to improve satisfaction and retention. Oliver also highlight real-world examples from institutions, showcasing how they have successfully integrated AI to enhance their educational offerings and operations.
Salome Dermati, EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Presentation: "Policy and Research Officer, EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION". In a dynamic, solution-oriented session, Salome will identify existing resources, tools, and initiatives that promote green mobility. Participants will have the opportunity to take home a range of best practices and be inspired to contribute to meaningful change at their institution and beyond.
Paulius Nomgaudas, Vextur
Presentation: "Strategic Planning for University Digitalization: Key Considerations and Best Practices". Digital transformation in universities goes far beyond the IT department. This session highlights how inclusive, strategic planning — involving leadership, faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders — is essential for building meaningful and sustainable digital change in higher education..
Monika Mačiulienė, VILNIUS TECH
Presentation: "Talking Sustainability So It Resonates: Segments, Participation, and the Role of Participatory Science". Discover how tailored sustainability communication can bridge gaps in trust and engagement. Based on a national segmentation study in Lithuania, this presentation reveals four distinct science publics and highlights how participatory strategies—like citizen science—can make climate messages more effective and inclusive.
Monika Stankevičiūtė, National Institute for Social Integration
Presentation: "When Social Needs Finally Meet Tech: Fixing the System from the Ground Up". Discover what happens when technology meets real social needs. Through the lens of Senjoro, this presentation uncovers how digital solutions can support aging populations—and why lasting change depends on collaboration beyond tech alone.
Audronė Telešienė, KTU
Presentation: "Mobilizing Technological Universities to Address Global Environmental Crises through Social Sciences, Humanities, and Technological Innovation“.This presentation explores why effective green and digital transformations require integrating social and human dimensions into technological innovation and sustainability strategies.
Juris Iljin, BALTECH
Presentation: “Tools for the Green Acceleration”. Juris will explore innovative digital and organizational strategies that support sustainable transformation. It includes a case study of Riga Technical University, highlighting how the institution leverages strategy and collaboration to advance its green transition goals.
Skirmantė Mozūriūnaitė, VILNIUS TECH
Presentation: "The NORDTEK Guide to Sustainability Integration in University Education".
Johan Berg Pettersen, NTNU, NORDTEK
Presentation: "The NORDTEK Guide to Sustainability Integration in University Education".