Žinių Ekonomikos Forumas | Knowledge Economy Forum

Knowledge economy forum seeks to achieve that the most favourable conditions for the development of knowledge-based economy should be created in Lithuania. Lithuanian economy may become a full-fledged participant in the world market only by developing knowledge-based economy the basis of which is creating and introducing science-intensive technologies and innovations. Knowledge economy forum brings together politicians and representatives from universities, the NGO sector, and qualified business people in high – technology industries. The members of the Association are legal entities – universities, scientific research institutions, students’ organisations, business organisations and active, progressively thinking persons – heads of successfully operating undertakings of the country, scientists and politicians. Knowledge Economy Forum seeks to achieve that the system of education, research and higher education, innovation system and intellectual property should be improved taking into consideration challenges posed by knowledge economy. Forum aims to disseminate the ideas of knowledge economy, promote an environment favorable to the development of knowledge economy, defend the interests of business and science and promote business, academic and government structures for cooperation in the implementation of knowledge economy development strategy, creating a transparent and open business environment to encourage free competition.