Frequently Asked Questions

‘Open Readings’ is an open platform aimed at students and young researchers who have attained or are currently studying for a BSc, MSc, or Ph.D. degree and who wish to present their current research to like-minded scientists.

Yes, ‘Open Readings’ welcomes anyone who wishes to participate as a listener. Listeners must make sure to fill out the online listener registration form, which can be accessed before the conference. Once the listener arrives at the venue, they are welcome to directly enter the auditorium where the conference is held, no in-person sign up required. Please make sure to arrive on time for the scheduled oral presentations so as to not disturb the speakers.

Yes, both registration and attendance are free of charge.

No, attendance and presentation at the conference is on-site only. The conference will be held in the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (NFTMC), Saulėtekio al. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius. Further information can be found in the Venue section.

Participants are not granted accommodation, however certain accommodation suggestions can be accessed along with further details regarding transportation and getting around at the Arrival and getting around page.

You can find the twelve available topics by scrolling to the end of the main ‘Open Readings’ page.

All registrations should be submitted online through the Open Readings website, under the Registration section. An abstract that meets our requirements, along with basic information about the participant, affiliation and research will be needed to complete the registration. The registration will be open from November 6th, 2023 until January 26th, 2024.

Let us know about your absence as soon as possible. If you are not present during your presentation time, please find an alternate speaker or your abstract will not be published in the abstract book.

The participant has to have completed the conference registration form, which will be evaluated by the conference programme committee. Each participant will be informed about the decision on participation/acceptance. During the conference, research must be presented at the venue as a poster/oral presentation during each participant’s scheduled session. In case the participant is not present during their assigned time slot, their abstract will not be published in the abstract book.

After submitting your registration form you will receive two evaluation emails. The first one will confirm whether or not your abstract meets the provided template. In the case of it not meeting the template, you are granted two weeks to make corrections and resubmit. After a successful template confirmation, your abstract is ready to be evaluated by the Programme Committee. The second email you receive will inform you about the decision on abstract acceptance. No further changes will be allowed to be made after the Programme Committee evaluation, regardless whether the abstract is accepted or rejected.

The participant has to print out and bring their own posters in the size A0 (594 x 841 mm). Please note that the poster has to be in a vertical (portrait) position.

Yes, if accepted by the Programme Committee, a participant may present more than one presentation under their name, however, different research should be presented in each presentation. One may also present a poster presentation in place of another person, however only the one presenting will acquire a Certificate of Participation in their name.

Yes, there will be photographs and footage taken during the conference. It will be used by the organizers for marketing and publicity reasons. You will be able to find all photographs after the conference in the official Facebook page of ‘Open Readings’.