1st Transnational partners meeting| Vilnius,Lithuania

From insightful introductions to inspiring discussions, we're shaping a brighter future together! Here are some insights from our 1st Transnational meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania 29-30 August 2023.

Day 1| 29.08.2023
Mantas Vilys, Director of LIC, extended a warm welcome, setting the stage for a day of fruitful collaboration. Umberto Pernice, an External Expert hailing from Region Västerbotten, provided a captivating introduction to the 1st Interregional Exchange Meeting. Justinas Didika, Head of ManuFuture Department at the Innovation Agency, shared valuable insights into Lithuania's progressive policies in the context of green growth, igniting discussions on sustainable futures. Followed by Povilas Bacevičius, LIC expert, who dived deep into the Industry Digitalization Index of Lithuania, offering a comprehensive view of digital landscape and opportunities for growth. After that, Gintaras Vilda, CEO of Manufacturing Innovation Valley, inspired us with innovative good practices from Lithuania, showcasing how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Then partners honed their skills with an insightful training session on MIRO, a collaborative online platform that fosters creativity and cooperation.  Engagement soared as our partners actively participated in presentations and roundtable discussions, delving into the analyses conducted by the team, dissecting data for a brighter future. Lastly, the Interregional Multistakeholder Group (IMSG) convened, sharing stakeholder presentations and exchanging thoughts on expectations and best practices from various regions, uniting for a common goal. 

Day 2|30.08.2023
We kicked off the day with a debrief led by Umberto Pernice. Together, we delved into the valuable lessons learned on Day 1 and explored how these insights can shape our future activities. Followed by a presentation of the communication activities, led by our Communication Manager - Silvia Stumpf.Then all partners took the stage to  provide concise 3-minute updates on their Semester 1 activities. After that partners discussed next steps for Semester 2 and important information regarding reporting. The event ended with a steering committee meeting.

Stay tuned for more updates from project as we continue to explore innovative strategies for a sustainable future!