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Challenges in Science, Regional Security, and Energy Transformation Discussed at the Baltic Rectors’ Forum

July 8, 2026

On June 29, VILNIUS TECH representatives Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidotas Trinkūnas and Prof. Dr. Sonata Tolvaišienė attended the Baltic Rectors’ Forum in Gdańsk, Poland. This forum serves as a platform for interaction among the higher education, business, economic, and public administration sectors to address contemporary regional challenges.

The main themes of the forum were strengthening relations, fostering closer cooperation, and building a better future, thus marking the beginning of important academic and strategic collaboration.

The event brought together over 100 representatives of universities and institutions from Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ukraine. Participants included rectors and representatives from leading universities in the Baltic Sea region, officials from public administration (including three Polish ministries) and the business sector, as well as experts in energy, security, and climate transformation.

The forum’s agenda covered issues that have become particularly important to the region in the context of the current geopolitical situation, as well as economic and technological challenges. Security (military, energy, and digital), along with challenges related to energy transformation, digitalization, and climate change, were the focus of discussions among representatives of the academic world, business, and diplomacy from both the Baltic Sea region and beyond.

Speakers highlighted the current challenges facing the region and explored areas for cooperation, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of experience. Topics of discussion included threats arising from Russia’s actions, the need to diversify energy sources, the development of the maritime economy (including ports), the advancement of “green” energy, digitalization, and prospects for diplomatic cooperation in the region. The need to learn from the experience of other countries and regions (such as the Nordic or Black Sea regions) was also widely emphasized. The role of science and universities in supporting development and ensuring security emerged as one of the most crucial aspects.

Official press release: University of Gdańsk

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