The CERN Baltic Conference (CBC) is an annual event hosted by a higher education or research institution from the CERN Baltic Group (CBG). Its aim is to connect and strengthen the scientific community in the Baltic states and other countries involved in CERN-related research.
The fifth edition of the CBC 2025 will be hosted by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Scope and scientific topics
The scope of CBC 2025 includes the presentation of the most recent results of the Baltic scientific community in CERN-related fields of research, as well as dedicated sessions for the discussion of national and regional level scientific policy, higher education and industry engagement topics.
The scientific topics include, but are not limited to:
- Particle physics: experiment
- Particle physics: theory
- Accelerator physics
- Accelerator and particle detector technologies
- Scientific and quantum computing
- Particle physics for medical applications
Objectives
The main objectives of CBC 2025 are to unite the global scientific community and share updates on the latest achievements of its members engaged in CERN-related research.
The aims of the event are:
- To connect and strengthen the scientific community in CERN-related research fields across the Baltic region and beyond.
- To stimulate the development of scientific research and higher education ecosystems in the Baltic states.
- To inform and engage policymakers across the region on the benefits of a strong research community and the requirements for its further growth.
- To involve various stakeholders, including higher education institutions and industry representatives, in shaping the scientific ecosystem in the Baltics.
The spirit of the event is rooted in the core principles of the CERN Baltic Group (CBG): transparency, honesty, sharing, and collaboration.
More information can be found here.