DEI4SME HACKATHONS

DEI4SME Hackathon II opening event schedule

HACKATHON II KICK-OFF EVENT
March 14th, 2025 | Online

10:30 – 10:40
Welcome Words from Organisers
  • Dr. Jurgita Butkevičienė – Associate Professor of Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, DEI4SME Project Manager, Lithuania
  • Ms. Franziska Berg – International Project Manager, Berlin Metropolitan Area, IHK-Projektgesellschaft mbH Ostbrandenburg
  • Dr. Gerda Žigienė – Professor of Finance & Sustainability, Sustainability Strategist, LAVA Board Member
10:40 – 11:05
DEI at Work: More Than Just a Checkbox
  • Ms. Ausma Minkauskaitė – Project Coordinator at Lithuania Diversity Charter
11:05 – 11:30
Personal Story: From Limitations to Strengths – Focusing on Abilities Rather Than Constraints
  • Mr. Alessandro Santalucia – Executive Board Member and Entrepreneur With Multiple Abilities
11:30 – 11:55
DEI Insights Across Four European Countries: Key Findings & Concerns
  • Dr. Joana Ramanauskaite – Associate Professor, Kaunas University of Technology

12:00 – 13:00
LUNCH BREAK

13:00 – 16:15
Challenge Part 1 – STUDENTS ONLY