On April 20th–21st, 2026, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) hosted the SGroup “Think Tank Academy” Spring Conference. This event became a vital platform for the Faculty of Informatics (FI) to deepen its integration into the global academic ecosystem, with a particular focus on strategic discussions with Japanese partners regarding science, studies, and technological breakthroughs.
A Strategic Pact for Future Technologies
One of the most significant moments of the conference was the official signing ceremony dedicated to cooperation.
Innovation Through Connection
Silvija Grubaitė, the International Relations Coordinator at the FI, participated in the event and shared her perspective on its impact. “The greatest benefit is the live contact with the international community: new acquaintances, potential cooperation ties, and ideas that can certainly be applied in our activities,” noted S. Grubaitė. She emphasized that such events allow the faculty to better understand the global trajectory of higher education and evaluate its own position within that landscape.
Together with the Vice-Dean for Research, Prof. Daina Gudonienė, the faculty representatives actively engaged in “Think Tank” sessions. These discussions focused on the role of technology in studies, digitalization, and the common challenges universities face today.
Science and Study Synergy in the Age of AI
Further strengthening these ties, on the 20th of April, KTU Vice-Rector for Research Prof. Kęstutis Baltakys, FI Vice-Dean for Research Prof. Daina Gudonienė and KTU Research Project Manager Assoc. Prof. Lina Užienė attended a separate meeting in Vilnius. The discussions focused on advanced research for identifying and analyzing stress-inducing situations faced by drivers. The meeting also explored innovative ways to manage physiological reactions in such scenarios, combining KTU’s informatics expertise with Japanese technological insights.
