FizTeCh 2026: Ideas Beyond Disciplines

Can a complex scientific study be explained in just three minutes so that its essence is understood not only by experts in the field, but by everyone? 

On 27 October, 14 young FTMC doctoral students will take on this challenge in the final of “FizTeCh 2026” conference. They will present their research in a concise, clear and engaging way to an audience representing a range of scientific disciplines. 

Date: 27 October 2026 

Venue: FTMC, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, Auditorium A101 

Official language: English 

Science beyond disciplinary boundaries 

“FizTeCh” is an annual FTMC conference dedicated to doctoral students, early-career researchers and science communication. It brings together the whole FTMC community and its guests to share research, discoveries and ideas. 

In 2026, “FizTeCh” returns with a renewed format. This year, the focus is not only on scientific results, but also on the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, accessible and engaging way. 

“FizTeCh 2026” will take place in two stages. First, FTMC doctoral students will present their annual research progress during open attestation sessions. The highest-rated candidates will then advance to the final. 

Important dates 

  1. Doctoral attestation sessions – by 16 October. 
  2. Poster session registration – by 20 October (FizTeCh 2026 Poster Registration).
  3. Science communication workshop for finalists – 22 October. 
  4. “FizTeCh 2026” final – 27 October. 

Why take part? 

Discover. Explore the latest research conducted by early-career researchers and learn about technologies being developed at FTMC. 

Connect. Meet researchers and students from different scientific disciplines and discover potential collaborators. 

Develop. Strengthen your ability to communicate research clearly, confidently and persuasively. 

Support. Listen to the finalists and vote for the presentation that makes the strongest impression. 

Win. Compete for cash prizes, professional development funding and special awards.

Programme 

09:00 

Event Opening 

09:10 – 09:30 

Keynote Speaker 

09:30 – 11:30 

Best Oral Presentations 

11:30 – 12:30 

Poster Session I and Coffee  

12:30 – 13:30 

Lunch Break 

13:30 – 14:30 

Poster Session II and Coffee 

14:30 – 14:45 

Break 

14:45 – 15:00 

Awards Ceremony 

15:00 

Networking Reception 

Information on this page will be updated. 

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