Programme announced for our international conference BRIDGES

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DIACOMET
April 14, 2026

Registration for the DIACOMET international conference BRIDGES – Building European Resilience for Dialogue and Democracy is now closed. We are pleased to welcome everyone who has chosen to join us in Brussels.

Over the past three years, DIACOMET has developed innovative approaches, tools, and insights to support more inclusive, ethical, and dialogic communication practices. The conference will showcase the main results, including policy recommendations, research findings, and practical tools.

We are honored to share the conference programme with you, which brings together a range of speakers and discussions dedicated to dialogue, democracy, and European resilience.

Important notice for all participants: To pass the security check, you will need to show your ID and be registered on the participant list.

Wednesday | 22 April, 2026

Venue: Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU

Address: Rue de la Science 23, 1040 Bruxelles (4th floor) 

12:00-13:00Registration & Networking Lunch
13:00-13:15Welcome and Introduction:
– Lithuanian Ambassador to the EU
– Kristina Juraitė, DIACOMET
13:15-13:35Keynote Address:
– Jolita Butkevičienė, Innovation in Science and Policymaking (JRC), EC
13:35-14:00DIACOMET Dialogues: Key Contributions & Applications
14:00-14:20Keynote Address:
– Divina Frau-Meigs, UNESCO Chair “Savoir Devenir”, Sorbonne Nouvelle University
14:20-15:05Panel Discussion: Building Democratic Resilience Through Dialogue
– Jolita Butkevičienė, Innovation in Science and Policymaking (JRC), EC
– Divina Frau-Meigs, UNESCO Chair “Savoir Devenir”, Sorbonne Nouvelle University
– Marko Milosavljević, University of Ljubljana
– Aistė Meidutė, Delfi
– Moderator: Auksė Balčytienė, Vytautas Magnus University
15:05-15:30Coffee Break
15:30-17:00Dialogue Lab: Interactive Workshop
17:00-17:10Closing Reflections
17:10-18:00Coffee & Informal Networking