5th International Scientific Conference


on 14 May 2026 at Vytautas Magnus University

The conference will feature high-profile keynote speakers including Senior Researcher Dr. Silvia Gaiani and Urszula Ala-Karvia from the University of Helsinki, Finland, with a presentation, entitled "What is the Role of Bioeconomy in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems? Benefits, Tensions and Trade-Offs". Dr. Małgorzata Pink from the University of Agriculture, Krakow, with a presentation "Beyond Markets and Borders: on the Community of Values Among Producers in the Bioeconomy". Prof. Dr. Kevin O’Connor from University College Dublin, Ireland, with a presentation, entitled "The Circular Bioeconomy: a Challenging Transition Offering Opportunities for Environmental, Human and Animal Health", and EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador Panagiotis Koronaios from Panteion University, Greece, with a presentation, entitled "Youth Engagement and Scientific Perspectives in the Bioeconomy Transition: Bridging Society, Policy, and Research".

The conference will raise scientific discussions of the following topics:

  • Policy, Governance and Investments for Sustainable Bioeconomy Development
  • Innovations for Enhancing the Competitiveness and Circularity of Bioeconomy Sectors
  • Growth Strategies and Circular Business Models in the Bioeconomy
  • Sustainable Supply Chains in the Bioeconomy
  • Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy in Rural and Regional Contexts

Online registration for the conference is open until 31 March 2026.

Further information on the conference 


19.03.2026