Forest 4.0 in Venice Architecture Biennale
Nature and architecture must work together as interconnected systems – this would help combat climate change and other ecological challenges of today, according to researchers from the Faculty of Arts at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Faculty of Arts, who are curating an international,…
We are kicking off a new webinar series “Smart Solutions for Forests”!
Forests are at the heart of climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and sustainable resource use. In Lithuania, as elsewhere, the forestry sector faces complex challenges: adapting to climate change, halting biodiversity loss, and finding innovative ways to manage resources responsibly. We…
Forest 4.0 Strengthens Connections with European Digital Innovation Hubs
On July 14–18, representatives from Agrifood Lithuania’s Forest 4.0 and GFarm for Life projects joined colleagues from the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists for the EDIH4IAE networking mission, which focused strongly on international collaboration and digitalisation. This mission had a…
Forest 4.0 on site in Clusters Meet Regions in Cluj-Napoca!
During Clusters Meet Regions in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on July 1–2, the Forest 4.0 project was represented by cluster leaders Anna Rosenqvist (Interior Cluster Sweden) and Kristina Šermukšnytė-Alešiūnienė (AgriFood Lithuania Cluster), who both actively participated in the conference program and…
Success of the Second Edition of EKOAgrITech
The second edition of the EKOAgrITech expo-forum was an even greater success than the first – and we were proud to have Forest 4.0 represented throughout the event. Opened by the Minister of Agriculture of Lithuania, the forum created an invaluable space to speak directly with stakeholders and…
Forest 4.0 team delivers multiple presentations at eLTER in Tampere
Forest 4.0 was participated at the 1st eLTER Science Conference, held in Tampere, Finland, from 23 to 27 June 2025. The event brought together researchers, stakeholders, and institutions across Europe to advance common understanding of ecosystems through a pan-European network of sites and…
Forest 4.0 at the Lithuanian Cluster Network Annual Meeting
In many countries, clusters play a key role in promoting economic growth, innovation, and employment. By bringing together businesses, research institutions, and other stakeholders, clusters become magnets for new technologies, skilled professionals, and investment in research and development. This…
Hunting for New Contacts and Fresh Ideas at Elmia Wood 2025
The Forest 4.0 team has just returned from Bratteborg, where the Elmia Wood conference took place from June 5–7, 2025. Elmia Wood is the leading international business arena for innovative and sustainable forestry - a world-class demo fair held entirely in the forest. It offers a unique opportunity…
Forest 4.0 joins a Memorandum of Cooperation of the Lithuanian Bioeconomy HUB
On 5 June 2025, during the first strategic session focused on “Strengths, Weaknesses, Challenges, and Opportunities of the Lithuanian Bioeconomy System, and Its Probable and Desirable Visions for 2040”, a Memorandum of Cooperation of the Lithuanian Bioeconomy HUB was signed. The memorandum was…
Forest 4.0 × LABT: Rethinking Forests, Technology, and Sustainability Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
In May 19-23, Gabrielė Kasputytė, researcher at the Forest 4.0, took part in the interdisciplinary innovation event “The Laboratory for [Living] Tree [as] Architecture (LABT) Creathon 2025” in Saint-Etienne, France, where she participated as both a mentor and keynote speaker. LABT is a…