Bridging Innovation Across Agriculture, Forestry, and Energy Fields
Bridging Innovation Across Agriculture, Forestry, and Energy Fields
May 5th, 2026, Vilnius
Address: Didžioji str. 7, Pacai conference hall
Day 1
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Registration & Welcome Coffee |
All | 8:30–9:00 |
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Opening session: Welcome remarks |
Kristina Šermukšnytė-Alešiūnienė, Agrifood Lithuania CEO | 9:00–9:15 |
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EU Policy, Priorities and Funding Opportunities in LIFE Programme |
Hana Mandelikova, Project Officer, CINEA | 9:15–9:30 |
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Advancing Cross-Sector Solutions for Climate-Neutral Land Use Systems |
dr.Alina Butu, National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences | 9:30-9:40 |
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Panel discussion: Enabling Cross-Sector Synergies: Policy Approaches to Agriculture–Forestry–Energy Integration |
1. Dr. Audronė Ispiryan, Vytautas Magnus University
2. Remigijus Lapinskas, Head of Green Policy Institute 4. Dr. Marius Aleinikovas, Deputy Director for Institute of Forestry Activities at Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry |
9:40–11:00 |
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Coffee break |
11:00–11:30 | |
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Carbon Farming in Practice: Tools, Results, and Lessons Learned from GFarm |
Romualdas Lapickis, AFL | 11:30–11:40 |
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Roundtable discussion: GFarm and FOREST 4.0 Synergy Opportunities: Future of GHG Monitoring Platforms for Agriculture and Forestry |
1. Prof. dr. Gintautas Mozgeris, Vytautas Magnus University
2. Dr. Algis Gaižutis, director at FAOL 3. Gintaras Kulbokas, Head of the Department at State Forest Service of Lithuania 4. Marius Balčius, Sr. Specialist at State Forest Service of Lithuania 5. Ulrika Johansson Ståhl, Project Manager at Interior Cluster Sweden |
11:40– 12:50 |
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Agroecological Orchard Systems Integrating Biodiversity, Sustainability, and Socio-Economic Value |
dr.Audronė Ispiryan, Vytautas Magnus University | 12:50-13:00 |
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Lunch break |
13:00 – 14:00 | |
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Energy Efficiency: Lower Costs – Greater Opportunities for Competitiveness |
1. Agnė Stonienė, Acting Director of the Energy Efficiency Competence Center | 14:00 – 14:10 |
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BioSolFarm: Advancing Green Energy Solutions in Agriculture through Innovation, Support, and Policy |
1. Agnė Stonienė, Acting Director of the Energy Efficiency Competence Center at Lithuanian Energy Agency 2. Jolanta Zubkauskienė, Lithuanian Innovation Center, project manager Expert in additive manufacturing, electric propulsion and recyclability (BioSolFarm co-partner) 4. Audronė Janulaitytė, Innovation Agency, Acting Head of GreenTech Hub Moderator: Dr. Virginijus Radziukynas, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists (LPK), Senior Researcher at the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Laboratory |
14:10-15:30 |
| GFarm Final Monitoring Visit and Project Review |
14:00 – 17:00 |
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Bridging Innovation Across Agriculture, Forestry, and Energy Fields
May 6h, 2026, Vilnius, Lithuania
Address: Mokslininkų str. 2A, Vilnius
Day 2
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Registration & Welcome Coffee |
All | 8:30–9:00 |
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GFarm Final Monitoring Visit and Project Review |
Gfarm consortium | 9:00–13:00 |
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Lunch break |
13:00–14:00 | |
Bridging Innovation Across Agriculture, Forestry, and Energy Fields
May 5–6, 2026 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Pacai Conference Hall
This event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovation actors to explore how stronger integration across agriculture, forestry, and energy systems can accelerate Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality, resilience, and sustainable competitiveness.
The programme is designed to move beyond sectoral silos and focus on practical pathways for cross-sector collaboration, highlighting how policy frameworks, digital technologies, and investment strategies can jointly enable systemic transformation. Special attention is given to aligning EU priorities—particularly under the LIFE Programme—with real implementation needs at regional and value chain levels.
The first day focuses on policy, innovation, and applied solutions. High-level discussions will address the enabling conditions for cross-sector integration, including governance, regulatory frameworks, and institutional cooperation. This is complemented by practical insights into carbon farming, digital monitoring systems, and sustainable forest management, demonstrating how data-driven approaches can support climate action and resource efficiency.
Interactive roundtables will foster dialogue on shared monitoring systems, greenhouse gas accounting, and interoperability of digital tools, aiming to identify scalable solutions that work across both agricultural and forestry contexts. The afternoon sessions will shift towards energy transition in rural systems, exploring how renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency measures, and circular approaches can be embedded into farming and land-use practices.
The second day is dedicated to project-level reflection and validation, creating space for in-depth discussion among partners and stakeholders about achieved results, lessons learned, and the potential for future replication.
Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened alignment between EU policy objectives and on-the-ground implementation
- Identification of scalable cross-sector solutions for climate mitigation and resource efficiency
- Enhanced cooperation between agriculture, forestry, and energy stakeholders
- Clear recommendations for policy, investment, and innovation support mechanisms
- Concrete opportunities for replication and follow-up collaboration at the national and EU levels
The event aims to position Lithuania as a hub for integrated, cross-sector innovation in agrifood, forestry, and energy, contributing to broader European efforts towards a resilient and climate-neutral future.
