Dates: March 19–20, 2026
Location: Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Host & Organiser: Inga Gaižauskaitė, WG2 “Methodological Challenges” Leader, Researcher at Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania
We are pleased to announce the upcoming WG2 Meeting and Joint Working Group Workshop in Kaunas. This two-day event has a dual purpose: the first day will focus on advancing WG2 deliverables, particularly the development of the Methodological Toolkit, with members engaging in co-creative sessions to build on the initial framework. The second day will bring together representatives from all four Working Groups for a collaborative workshop aimed at strengthening inter-WG links and fostering joint outputs.
Day 1 | March 19 — WG2 Meeting: Tackling Methodological Challenges
Online participation link: Day 1 | Microsoft Teams
| Time | Session | Lead |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Welcome & Introduction | Inga Gaižauskaitė |
| 10:00 – 11:00ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ | Session 1: Mapping research methods on digitalization of political organizations and inclusion — First results | Antonella Seddone |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break | |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Session 2: Advancing development of the Ethics Guidebook (D2.2) | Michalis Christodoulou |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break | |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Session 3: Co-creation of the Methodological Toolkit (D2.1) | Jasmin Fitzpatrick |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break | |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Session 4: Overview & planning of next steps | Inga Gaižauskaitė |
Day 2 | March 20 — Joint Working Group Workshop
Online participation link: Day 2 | Microsoft Teams
Core Group members and representatives from all WGs will convene for collaborative sessions designed to identify synergies and develop joint outputs across the Action’s research agenda.
