Next week (from May 12 till May 16), VILNIUS TECH university will host "TechWave," a festival open to all students of all higher education institutions and Vilnius residents, for five days straight. Participants can expect a variety of activities and game tournaments, a meeting with a famous comedian, all-night fun, and performances by renowned artists. The event organizers promise it will be a fantastic prelude to summer.
 

"We, as students, organized this event thinking about what we ourselves would like. Each day will be different, but all of them will be full of action and good vibes.
 

It's worth coming because it's not just about fun, this festival is an opportunity to be together, relax from lectures, and just have a good time. There are many entertainment options, so each participant will find something interesting at this event," says Danielė Papečkytė, one of the event organizers.
 

An Old Tradition Reimagined
 

"TechWave" is an old tradition revived by the new VILNIUS TECH Student Representation after a decade, previously called "Gediminas Days". This generation of the representation decided to give it a more modern concept, offer more activities, and give it a new name.
 

"When considering the name, we wanted it to reflect the spirit of our university, but also be modern, engaging, and recognizable to everyone, so we came up with "TechWave."
 

Wave symbolizes the beginning of summer – that moment when students finish the course and welcome summer, freedom, and new experiences. The English name was chosen because we aim to involve international students, strengthen community diversity, and create an event where everyone feels at home," says D. Papečkytė.
 

The VILNIUS TECH Student Representation assures that students from other universities and colleges are especially welcome at the festival.
 

"We aim to promote collaboration between different higher education institutions and want to create a broader student community. We believe that such events bring people closer, encourage new acquaintances, and improve the experience," says a representative of the Student Representation.
 

Five Days of Fun
 

The festival will kick off on Monday (May 12th) with an opening ceremony in the courtyard of VILNIUS TECH. In the Student Village, it will be possible to learn about the fields of study offered by the faculties, discover various university clubs, and participate in various activities.
 

This Monday evening will also feature a conversation "Not About Grades" with the famous comedian Evaldas Jasaitis. The Student Representation assures that there will be talk about choices, discoveries, and all the things that somehow disappear amid the rush and deadlines. No pressure and no test after the event!
 

On Tuesday (May 13th), there will be a car orienteering event, which is not a competition, but a night adventure! Tasks, clues, and adventures around the city without a map or GPS – only your team and puzzles to solve along the way. Therefore, this competition is a good opportunity to test yourself and experience fun adventures at night.
 

On Wednesday (May 14th), there will be a great opportunity to move not only for sports enthusiasts but also for dodgeball lovers who simply want to have a good time – there will be exciting competitions, and the winners will be awarded prizes.

Those who like to compete without getting up from their chairs will be able to compete for prizes in the CS2 game tournament.
 

Thursday (May 15th) will be one of the biggest events of VILNIUS TECH University – "Night to unite," which will feature various activities, meetings and discussions, sports and computer games competitions, and a disco.
 

Like any good event, it will end with a powerful concert, so on Friday evening (May 16th), the groups "Black Biceps," "jautì," and the performer Orestas will ignite the fun with their music, making your body dance on its own. Fans of soft and gentle music will be able to sway gently to the songs of the group "Mėlyna."
 

"TechWave is not just an event – it's the result of our year-long work and what unites us all. It is a space where we, as students, can showcase our creativity, energy, and passion. Therefore, we want people who come to feel not only the atmosphere of the event but also our dedication to what we do," says D. Papečkytė.
 

You can follow the event program on the official "TechWave" Instagram page. Registration is required for some events.