Library trainings in January

The Erasmus+ project UPLIFT has published four free online video lessons on how digital and interactive tools can be used in literary and film tourism. The lessons are available at https://uplifttourism.eu/video-lessons/ and were produced under the work package on immersive workshops, led by VILNIUS TECH. Each lesson distils one of the four UPLIFT workshops held in Iceland, Lithuania, Ireland and Slovenia. Lesson 1 – Marketing, Branding & Goals – is based on the VILNIUS TECH workshop held at LinkMenų fabrikas in April and shows how to connect an immersive experience to a brand, a target audience and clear objectives. Lesson 2 introduces VR, AR and XR in tourism and explains how to choose a technology that serves the story rather than the other way round. Lesson 3 is a step-by-step guide to creating a simple VR experience on a budget using 360° photography, AI and free or low-cost tools. Lesson 4 explores creative uses of QR codes to link physical places with video, audio and story content. The lessons are aimed at small and medium-sized tourism businesses, tourism educators and students, guides and destination organisations. No prior technical knowledge is needed, and the lessons can be followed in sequence or individually. On 3 September, VILNIUS TECH presented the lessons and the results of the UPLIFT workshop programme at a launch event in the Faux Real virtual production studio at LinkMenų fabrikas. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

On October 20, the VILNIUS TECH Faculty of Business Management will organise the 29th Young Scientists’ Conference “Science – Future of Lithuania. Economics and Management”, bringing together young researchers, members of the academic community and professionals from various fields.   Conference Programme The conference will consist of two parts: 12:20–13:50 Plenary session held in person in the first-floor lobby of the VILNIUS TECH S1 building. 16:30–18:30 Master's students’ presentations held online in separate study programme sessions.   Plenary Session Speakers The plenary session will cover topics related to project management, strategy implementation and the use of data in decision-making. The following speakers will deliver presentations: Mantas Kapočius (UAB “DIPA”) will deliver a presentation titled “Efektyvus projektų valdymas DI priemonėmis”. Ingrida Pocevičiūtė (Environmental Projects Management Agency) will present “Nuo strategijos iki rezultato: APVA patirtis”. Chris Krul (Bloomberg L.P., United Kingdom) will deliver a presentation titled “Reading the World Through Data: How Information Shapes Financial Decisions”.   Master's Students’ Research Presentations During the second part of the conference, Master's students will present their research and findings online. All participants who deliver presentations will receive certificates of participation. The best presentations, developed into scientific articles, may be published in the scientific journal “Science – Future of Lithuania”, subject to peer review. Links to join the online conference sessions will be published closer to the event date.   Chair of the Scientific and Organising Committee Assoc. Prof. P. Šūmakaris Tel.: +370 5 274 4885 Email: paulius.sumakaris@vilniustech.lt Secretary of the Scientific and Organising Committee M. Vitkauskaitė-Duoblienė Tel.: +370 5 274 4889 Email: marina.vitkauskaite-duobliene@vilniustech.lt More