AI-driven technologies, robotics, and digital twins are reshaping industries, governance, and human rights. Are we ready to live with AI in Web 4.0? This international conference brings together global experts to explore how AI is transforming our digital and social environments.
On March 13, 2025, at Vilnius University (Aula Parva), the conference “Living with AI in Web 4.0” will examine AI’s evolving role in consumer markets, education, venture capital, law, governance, and ethics. The event will feature a keynote presentation by Prof. Dr. Souichirou Kozuka (Gakushuin University) and distinguished international speakers discussing AI’s impact across various sectors.
Why This Conference Matters
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future—it is already shaping our interactions, economies, and legal systems. This conference will provide a platform to discuss both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in Web 4.0, focusing on:
- AI’s impact on consumer markets and business models
- AI in education and learning
- AI in legal decision-making, the public sector, and courts
- Ethical dilemmas of AI autonomy and agency
- The future of AI regulation and investment trends
Conference Agenda
09:00 – 09:20 | Welcome Greetings
Speakers: Prof. Valdas Jaskūnas (Pro-Rector for Studies, Vilnius University), Assoc. Prof. Dr Haroldas Šinkūnas (Dean, Vilnius University), Dr Mindaugas Civilka (Partner, TGS Baltic)
09:20 – 10:05 | Panel 1: Living with AI
Moderator: Dr Paul Jurcys (Vilnius University)
Speakers: Elena Vegelyte (Associate GC, Vinted), Dr. Mantas Lukauskas (Hostinger), Valto Loikkanen (Prifina), Giedrė Žukauskienė (Head of FinCrime, Revolut)
10:05 – 10:50 | Panel 2: Venture Capital & AI
Moderator: Stephanie Simon (Practical VC)
Speakers: Amit Goldman, EMBA (DigitalDX Ventures), Donatas Keras (Practica Capital), Jouko Ahvenainen (Entrepreneur, Investor, GrowVC)
10:50 – 11:05 | Tea Break
11:05 – 11:50 | Panel 3: AI in Education
Moderator: Dinas Geisleris (CEO, Learnsharp)
Speakers: Gabija Skučaitė (EdTech Entrepreneur), Danielius Stasiulis (CEO, Bitdegree), Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann (Copenhagen University), Dr Agne Liubertaitė-Amišejė (COO Vilnius Private Gymnasium)
11:50 – 13:15 | Lunch Break
13:15 – 13:30 | Keynote Presentation
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Souichirou Kozuka (Gakushuin University)
13:30 – 14:15 | Panel 4: AI & Regulation
Moderator: Dr Mindaugas Civilka (Partner, TGS Baltic)
Speakers: Prof. Kelvin Low (Hong Kong University), Doct. Cand. Deimantė Rimkutė (Vilnius University), Dr. Ogawa (Japan)
14:15 – 15:00 | Panel 5: AI in the Public Sector & Courts
Moderator: Doct. Cand. Goda Strikaitė-Latušinskaja (Vilnius University)
Speakers: Vytautas Šilinskas (former Minister of Social Affairs), Dr Monika Žalnieriūtė (Institute of Law, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences), Prof. Dr Souichirou Kozuka (Gakushuin University)
15:00 – 15:15 | Tea Break
15:15 – 16:00 | Panel 6: Ethics of Agentic AI
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr Vilius Dranseika (Vilnius University)
Speakers: Dr Brian D. Earp (National University of Singapore), Dr Christina Voinea (University of Oxford), Dr Hazem Zohny (University of Oxford)
16:00 – 16:15 | Q&A Session
16:15 – 16:30 | Closing Presentation
Speaker: Prof. Dr Souichirou Kozuka (Gakushuin University)
The international conference will be conducted in English. For registration and details, visit: Eventbrite