On 11-13 September, the 20th ERDN Conference, entitled „Green transformation in European rural areas„, was held in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Scientists and researchers from all over Europe and even beyond (!) for three days presented the results of their research, the progress of European projects, especially #HorizonEurope (#RIBES, ESIRA Project, SOILSCAPE PROJECT, GRANULAR – Giving rural actors novel data and re-useable tools to lead public action in rural areas, Tools4CAP, hashtag#FoodPathS and more), exchanged knowledge, plotted scenarios for the future and shared valuable insights full of deep thoughts on #GreenTransformation.

The first day was dedicated to plenary sessions and a poster session in the beautiful historic interiors of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. During breaks, lively discussions took place behind the scenes and new contacts were made. After a day full of scientific enrichment and the flow of evidence-based knowledge, the participants had the opportunity to integrate over an evening gala dinner and, as the ERDN tradition demands… music.

 

 

The second day of the conference was a field visit. We had the opportunity to visit the #Šironija hemp farm and observe the hemp oil pressing process. We rode the historic Siaurukas narrow-gauge railway. We also visited Supergarden. Džiovinta šaltyje – a plant producing freeze-dried products approved by the European Space Agency. In the evening, we were able to explore the cultural and culinary richness of the Panevėžys region.
The last day of the conference included further inspiring plenary and poster sessions.

We would like to thank very much all participants of our conference for their invaluable contribution, knowledge sharing, rich networking and a great time spent.

We are also pleased to announce today that the next 21st ERDN Conference will take place next year in Romania.
More information will be available soon.

 

20th ERDN Conference Organisers: European Rural Development Network, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (Lietuvos mokslų akademija) & Institute of Economics and Rural Development, Lithuanian Centre of Social Sciences (#EKVI).