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Join the third edition of ArtTech Forum Lithuania 2025 and discover the rapidly growing industry of merging art with cutting-edge technologies. As the heart of creativity, art is a powerful force that fosters innovation by merging new forms of the digital age tackling contemporary problems – from audience engagement to contemporary business solutions and social innovations. The forum will explore success stories linking artistic research with immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, and interactive formats that change the ways of storytelling, problem-solving and engaging audiences in both the cultural and creative business sectors.
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ArtTech Forum will host presentations by internationally acknowledged leaders in backgrounds of creative innovation and technology development. The program will explore how new technologies are transforming the world of theatre, museums and value-driven art creation. Participants will hear inspiring insights from XR storytellers, interactive art producers, creative strategists who are the actors shaping the future of ArtTech in Europe and around the world.
The forum will include discussions, presentations, hands-on creative workshops and special network events that bring together creators, innovative creative businesses, and cultural institutions. Join us on a journey seeking answers to the questions: in what ways can technological innovation extend the limits of high-quality artistic expression? What is the role of research quality in this process and how can we ensure the preservation of values? How can technology help us create new experiences and engage audiences? Finally, what does ArtEntainment mean and how to step into new ways of thinking?
Michael Barngrover
Managing Director at XR4Europe
Daniel Kwintner
Co-founder and Creative Producer at Supa Ninki
Branch Manager at ShowTex Asia
Toby Coffey
Director & Producer, former Head of Digital Development at the National Theatre and founder of the Immersive Storytelling Studio
Rachel Parent
Executive Director at HUB Montréal
Peter Fisher
CTO and Co-founder of Khora.
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MiglÄ— CaporkÄ—
Head of ArtTech Hub at Innovation Agency Lithuania
Martynas Birškys
Designer, Creative director and founder of DADADA Studio
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Darius Vizbaras
CEO and Founder of KOSMOS THEATRE
Dr. Inga ZakšauskienÄ—
Chief Archivist of Lithuania, initiator and developer of historical research and dissemination projects, author
Dr. Skaidra TrilupaitytÄ—
Art scholar, cultural policy researcher, Senior Researcher at the Lithuanian Culture Research Institute
Žilvinas Vingelis
Theatre director, lecturer at LMTA, doctoral candidate in arts, interdisciplinary artist
November 20 • November 21
ARTTECH BUSINESS CLINIC • NOVEMBER 20-21
During both Forum days, a dedicated “ArtTech Business Clinic” consultation space will be open, hosted by Rubin Shah, co-founder of Satore Studio and creative business strategist. Rubin works with top-tier creative projects around the world – from Sphere (Las Vegas), Beyoncé, Prada to performances at the Venice Biennale, Sónar Festival, and other international stages.
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During the consultations, Rubin can help you:
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Assess funding and partnership opportunities for your project – from first steps to international collaboration models.
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Develop your idea, product, or format – offering insights on creative and immersive strategy, audience experience, and market relevance.
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Build a personalised professional roadmap in the ArtTech field – how to grow, where to position yourself, and how to find your place in this rapidly evolving sector.
RUBIN SHAH
Co-founder of Satore Studio and Creative Business Strategist
Individual Meetings with Experts • NOVEMBER 21
On the Forum day, November 21, we invite you to register for one-on-one meetings with the speakers of ArtTech Forum Lithuania 2025.
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If you would like to discuss your project, explore collaboration opportunities, or receive expert insights, please fill out the registration form and select the speaker you wish to meet – the meeting time will be arranged individually.
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Participation is available only for those holding an ArtTech Forum Lithuania 2025 ticket.
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A great opportunity to build direct connections with leaders shaping the future of art, technology, and innovation!
Workshops
• November 20
Beyond virtual museums and digital twins: Exploring new approaches for creating immersive experiences in the cultural heritage sector
Date: 20 November, Thursday
Time: 12:30
Location: Energy and Technology Museum, Vilnius
Price: FREE
Capacity: 30
Priority: First to register
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How can the cultural heritage sector truly benefit from the affordances of immersive technologies? In immersive environments, we are no longer constrained by the physical limitations of exhibition rooms that determine what can be shown and what remains in the archive. We can forgo the rules of gravity or measures that regulate what can and cannot be touched. In this sense, XR presents an exciting opportunity to go beyond the current “virtual museum” or digital twin formats to rethink curatorial practices and the way that audiences can engage with heritage collections. This workshop invites participants to think about new approaches for creating immersive experiences in the cultural heritage sector which utilise more diverse technological possibilities and overcome existing adoption barriers. During the hands-on session, participants will explore and design alternative immersive storytelling formats.
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The workshop will be conducted in English. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory as spaces are limited.
Workshop Co-Organisers
MENTORS
Gabrielle Aguilar van Gend
Training and Development Specialist at Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision
Philine Kreuzer
Project Lead of TRANSMIXR at Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision
Agenda • November 21
09:00 - 09:55
Doors Open & Welcome Coffee
09:55–10:00
Opening Remarks
10:00–10:40
Toby Coffey (UK)
From Theatre to Museums: Storytelling, the Past, Present and Future
10:40–11:10
Martynas Birškys (Lithuania)
La Basilica Di San Pietro. AI-enhanced Experience.
11:10–11:30
Rachel Parent (Canada)
Digital Creativity: A Key Factor of Montreal’s Growth
11:30–11:45
MiglÄ— CaporkÄ— (Lithuania)
Lithuania’s Cultural and Creative Industries Sector: Potential and Prospects
12:00–15:30
Cultural Assembly's protest "What Kind of State Do We Want?"
Gediminas pr. 53, Vilnius
15:30 - 16:30
Welcome Back Snack & Coffee
16:30–17:10
Discussion
Culture and Technology Amid Growing Threats
Moderator: Darius Vizbaras
Participants: Dr. Inga ZakšauskienÄ—, Dr. Skaidra TrilupaitytÄ—, Žilvinas Vingelis
17:10–17:30
Michael Barngrover (Belgium)
Building Europe’s Virtual Worlds: XR Industry Trends, Funding Landscapes and the EU’s Strategic Vision
17:30–17:45
Peter Fisher (Denmark)
Merging Art and Technology with XR
17:45–18:10
Daniel Kwintner (Japan)
Once Upon a Time… How Storytelling Evolved with Technology
18:10–19:00
Networking
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