From: "Patrick SCHOULLER" 
Subject: partenaires de recherche en Lituanie / 25 novembre 2004/ Bruxelles

Madame Monsieur,
dans le but de favoriser l'intégration des partenaires lituaniens dans les
projets communautaires de recherche, la représentation permanente de la
lituanie organise le 25 novembre un

LITHUANIAN RESEARCH FORUM

The first event on Lithuanian Scientific Landscape

Brussels, 25 November 2004, 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Venue: Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU
Rue Belliard 41-43, 1040 Brussels

Organisers: Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science

Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU
Lithuanian Liaison Office for Research and Technology Development

Research plays a key role in raising European competitiveness at the world's
level. It is essential that all European Member States participate in this
process. Together with other new Member States, Lithuania strives to
contribute
to joint efforts in strengthening the European Research Area.
On 1st May 2004, the European Union welcomed Lithuania as a new Member State.
This historical occasion is also a great challenge and opportunity for
Lithuanian scientists.
Who are Lithuanian researchers today? Is their academic work useful for
Lithuania's and Europe’s progress and their society? Biotechnologies,
nanotechnologies, new energy sources, laser technologies - potentials existing
in Lithuanian universities, institutes and laboratories.
The main objective of the event is to present Lithuanian’s research potential
as well as current achievements in research developments. The Lithuanian
Research Forum will also provide an exchange platform for future co-operation
and networking between the stakeholders from the EU institutions and
Lithuania.

We are looking forward to welcome you on this event!

A G E N D A

Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
· Welcome
Dr. Oskaras Jusys, Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the EU
Mr Janez POTOCNIK, Commissioner-designate for Research
DG Research, representative (to be confirmed)

· General Overview of Lithuanian Science in the Context of Lisbon Strategy
Dr. Rimantas Vaitkus, Vice minister for Education and Science

· Laser Science and Technologies in Lithuania
Prof. Dr. Habil. Algis P.Piskarskas, Vilnius University

· Social Sciences and the Humanities in Lithuania: Developing a Break- Through
Strategy for a Knowledge-Based Society
Dr. Assoc. Prof. Giedrius Viliunas, Vilnius University

· Reception
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I N V I T A T I O N
Lithuanian Ministry
of Education and Science
Permanent Representation
of Lithuania to the EU


for Research and Technology Development

Pour plus d'information

Renata Koerfer

Head of Office
LORD - Lithuania Liaison Office for Research 
and Technology Development Brussels
Tel.:+32 3 666 89 83; +32 473 580198
Email: renata.koerfer@lord-eu.com


Patrick SCHOULLER
Ministère de l'Economie des Finances et de l'Industrie
DIGITIP - STSI
Représentant national aux comités des programmes IST, E-TEN, E-CONTENT, SIAP
Point de contact national E-TEN et SIAP