Vilnius Conference Support Porgramme aims to increase the recognition of Vilnius as a conference city and a center of competence in various fields worldwide. The programme is intended for everyone who plans and organizes multiple scientific or business conferences, congresses, forums, seminars, and other international events of a similar nature, in which participation is exclusively for professional reasons. Applications are accepted throughout the year at least 30 days in advance before the start of the event.
Only expenses directly related to the organization of international conferences shall be compensated:
The amount of the compensation depends on the number of points assigned during the evaluation of the Application. Points shall be given to the following 6 main criteria:
The maximum amount of the main compensation for the conference is up to EUR 30,000.
Evidence of funds use shall be submitted within 20 working days after the end of the event electronically. Documents to be submitted:
The final compensation amount shall be determined within 14 working days after submission of the evidence of the funds’ use.
The compensation shall be paid after the event, after submitting necessary supporting documents for the use of the funds and determining the final compensation amount.
The compensation shall be transferred to a bank account within 30 working days after the date of receipt of the invoice or another suitable accounting document.
Step 1 Application Submittion. The application is submitted electronically at least 30 days before the event.
Step 2 Application Evaluation. The evaluation process of the application takes up to 14 days.
Step 3 Information Notice. The applicant is informed on the status and preliminary amount of compensation by e-mail.
Step 4 Event Implementation.
Step 5 Event Report. The report and other supporting documents should be submitted within 20 days after the event.
Step 6 Report Evaluation. The event report is evaluated within 14 days.
Step 7 Compensation Granting. The applicant will be informed by e-mail of the final compensation granting.
Step 8 Compensation Payment. The compensation shall be paid within 30 working days after the date of receipt of the invoice or another suitable accounting document.