Plug-In 2027 International Conference and Lithuanian Car of the Year 2027 Opening

Free admission: new cars, talks and meetings. On October 27 at VILNIUS TECH, the Lithuanian Car of the Year 2027 competition opens alongside the Plug-In conference. See the latest models, meet manufacturers and jury members, and explore automotive news.
09:00–09:30 | Car of the Year 2027 vehicle display and conversations with manufacturers and jury members.09:30–10:15 | 30 years of Car of the Year: what has changed? Valdas Valiukevičius. What this year's entrants reveal about the market. Paulius Sviklas.10:15–10:45 | Continental: topic and speaker to be confirmed.10:45–11:15 | Transport electrification: first steps and the future. Andrius Šeršniovas, Ignitis ON.11:15–11:30 | Break.11:30–12:00 | Battery passports: will we finally know what we buy? Greta Serackienė, VILNIUS TECH.12:00–12:30 | Beyond electricity: which direction will cars take? Julien Fernandez, Renault Group powertrain projects manager.12:30–13:15 | Lunch break and vehicle display.13:15–14:00 | Chinese cars in Lithuania: threat, opportunity or a new reality? Gytis Mickus, Autobrava CEO; Augustina Černiauskaitė, BYD brand and customer experience manager, Inchcape Lietuva.14:00–14:30 | EVs after warranty: what fails and what does it cost? Vitalijus Kabelis, Vilnius automotive and business school.14:30–15:00 | Hydrogen cars: high expectations, modest results. Dr Benas Gabrielis Urbonavičius, Kaunas University of Technology.15:00–15:15 | Break.15:15–15:45 | From Lithuanian circuits to Formula 1: becoming an F1 steward. Kipras Aleknavičius.15:45–16:15 | An EV on rally stages: lessons from the FIA Eco Rally Cup. Vitoldas Milius and Aidas Bubinas.