Erika Vaiginienė

Associate professor in the Department of Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University

Erika Vaiginienė is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Vilnius University. With a career spanning 23 years in various capacities within the higher education system, she has gained extensive experience as a lecturer, researcher, manager, and evaluator. Erika Vaiginienė's expertise extends to policy advising research projects, with a track record of implementing over 30 such projects since 2008. Notably, she served as the leading methodological advisor for the preparation of "Lithuania 2050", demonstrating her significant contributions to strategic planning initiatives. Active in professional associations, Erika Vaiginienė is a member of the Academy of Management since 2003, the EuroMed Research Business Institute since 2008, and the Foresight Europe Network since 2022. Her commitment to professional development is evident through her certifications as a Research Manager by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and as a Change Management Integrator by the Adizes Institute, USA. Furthermore, Erika Vaiginienė holds several certificates in foresight methodologies, highlighting her dedication to staying abreast of emerging trends and methodologies in her field.

Presentation title: Critical Thinking in the Context of Socio-Technical Revolution: Risks and Opportunities