EURASHE and host Conference of Directors of Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions (Lietuvos Kolegijų Direktorių Konferencija – LKDK) are delighted to invite you to the 36th EURASHE Annual Conference, taking place on 12-13 May 2027 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Every year, EURASHE gathers the Higher Education community to discuss and draft a shared path on relevant topics for the present and the future of education. The 200+ participants are policymakers, academics, university rectors and vice-rectors, students and practitioners from the applied higher education sector in Europe and beyond.

WELCOME TO VILNIUS

The 36th Annual Conference is hosted by LKDK at Vilnius University of Applied Sciences (VIKO). LKDK brings together Lithuania’s professional higher education sector, comprising 13 institutions – seven public and six private – and educating around 28,300 students across seven regions of the country. The institutions combine professionally oriented higher education with applied research, close cooperation with employers and an important role in regional innovation and skills development.

VIKO is located in Lithuania’s vibrant capital, Vilnius. As a leading applied higher education institution in Lithuania and a member of the HEROES European University Alliance, VIKO brings together practice-oriented education, applied research and professional art to prepare students for successful careers and contribute to the wellbeing of society. Through close partnerships with businesses, public institutions and communities, VIKO connects knowledge with real-world needs, fostering innovation and creating lasting value at regional, national and international levels.