Join us for AI TRENDS
AI TRENDS is a half-day event for the research community and everyone curious about where AI is heading next. The event is part of SustAInLivWork (Centre of Excellence of AI for Sustainable Living and Working) and is designed as a practical, research-minded update: short expert talks + a discussion panel in each session.
Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 10:00–14:15 (registration starts from 09:30)
Location: Vytautas Magnus University, Building IV, Conference Hall 214
Address: Universiteto str. 8A, Akademija, Lithuania
Format: 2 thematic sessions, each with 3 short talks (20 min) + panel discussion (45 min)
Language: The event will be held in Lithuanian.
What to expect
– Fresh, research-relevant AI insights from SustAInLivWork experts and invited guests.
– A focused look at AI and data regulation and risk, and a deep dive into how large language models work.
– Space to ask questions, compare notes, and network across institutions and disciplines
Programme overview
09:30–10:00 Registration & coffee
SESSION I (10:00–12:00)
Regulating Data and AI: From Legal Challenges to Risk Management
– Dr Mult. Paulius Astromskis (VMU) – Scenario-Based AI Risk Management: From Legal Requirements to Standards-Driven Applications
– Prof. Dr Saulė Milčiuvienė (VMU) – Understanding the Digital Omnibus: New Perspectives on Data Regulation
– Dr Rytis Augustauskas (KTU) – Linking Health Data with Trust: Federated Learning in the CVDLINK Project
11:10–11:55 Panel discussion
Moderator: Prof. Dr Paulius Pakutinskas (MRU)
Panelists: Prof. Dr Saulė Milčiuvienė (VMU), Dr Mult. Paulius Astromskis (VMU), Prof. Dr Antanas Čenys (Vilnius TECH), Dr Kristina Šutienė (KTU), Dr Arnas Karužas (LSMU).
12:00–12:30 Coffee break
SESSION II (12:30–14:15)
Large Language Models: How Do They Work?
– Prof. Dr Jurgita Kapočiūtė-Dzikienė (VMU) – Internal mechanisms that drive the functioning of large language models
– Assoc. Prof. Dr Mantas Lukoševičius (KTU) – Some of our works with large and small language models
– Assoc. Prof. Dr Linas Petkevičius (VU) – Vision Language Models: How Do They Work? What’s Next?
13:30–14:15 Panel discussion
Moderator: Prof. Dr Tomas Krilavičius (VMU)
Panelists: Dr Darius Amilevičius (VSSA), Prof. Dr Jurgita Kapočiūtė-Dzikienė (VMU), Prof. Dr Simona Ramanauskaitė (Vilnius TECH), Dr Mantas Lukauskas (Hostinger; Nexos.ai).
14:15 Coffee & networking
