Date: 4-5 of November, 2010

Venue: Lithuanian Academy of Science, Vilnius

Organizer: Linhuanian Academy of Science

Participants: 200

The conference sustains the pre-war tradition (1935–1940) of regularly convening intellectuals of the Baltic Sea region to discuss common issues. The tradition was revived by the 7th Baltic Conference on Intellectual Co-operation in Riga (1999). The conferences pursue the one main aim: to promote co-operation among the Baltic countries in better comprehending of our common history, mutual culture, economical and political situations to give an impetus for joining efforts in tackling our current tasks.

Scope
The 12th Baltic Conference on Intellectual Co-operation seeks to concentrate on the topic of science and society interaction. Among the subjects to be discussed the following are welcome:

• scientific ideas and historical development of Baltic states;
• science and social well-being;
• national measures in addressing science: aims, strategy, instruments;
• bridging the gap between science and society: who shall be involved;
• 21th century challenges: ethical dilemmas and problems raised and solved by science;
• acceptance of science and of counterknowledge – why irrationalism wins;
• representation of science to society: case studies and best practices.