WG meeting in Vilnius (Lithuania) for WG4.
WG meeting in Vilnius (hosted by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University – VILNIUS TECH). 1 day to be reimbursed by COST. A meeting to continue/finalise the development and implementation of benchmarking, validation and verification of geotechnical and soil related problems.
Joining online
To join the video meeting, click this link: ON-DEM Working Group Meeting (Vilnius) | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Time planning
Day | Time | Item |
|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | 09:00 - 09:20 | Welcome and introductions |
09:20 - 10:00 | ON-DEM Benchmarks and associated activities: Summary and catch up - Daniel Barreto | |
10:00 - 10:30 | Benchmark presentation Granular shear flows bewteen bumpy walls - Dalila Vescovi and Katia Boschi | |
10:30 - 11:00 | Break | |
11:00 - 12:30 | Benchmark presentations, queries, and template completions Coordinated by Daniel Barreto
| |
12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 - 15:30 | Benchmark roadmap completion and report/paper for related work Coordinated by Daniel Barreto | |
15:30 - 16:00 | Break | |
16:00 - 17:30 | ON-DEM Handbook of best practice and guidance - Introduction and first steps. Work on the basis of benchmarks discussed during the day. Coordinated by Daniel Barreto |
Dinner
Date and time: 2026 05 11, 19:00 hr.
Pub name: LOKYS
Location: Stiklių g. 8, Vilnius, 01131 Vilniaus m. sav.
MAP: Jūsų vieta į Lokys – „Google“ žemėlapiai
In a case, you may call Darius: +370 685 35129
Time
All times are shown in local Vilnius time (Lithuania, EEST, UTC+3).
Location
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University – VILNIUS TECH. Address: Saulėtekio al. 11, Vilnius, 10223 Lithuania. University is located about 6 km from city center. 
Venue
Auditorium: S1 (SRC) 602.
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University – VILNIUS TECH. Address: Saulėtekio al. 11, Vilnius, 10223 Lithuania.
Accommodation
The participants are welcome to stay at any different hotel in Vilnius. As a suggestion, it is recommended to stay in the Vilnius city center. Several suggestions:
Congress Hotel
Best Western Hotel
Narutis Hotel
Public transport options from recommended hotels to VILNIUS TECH
Public transport bus lines: Destination/direction: SAULĖTEKIS. Final bus/trolley stop: GEDIMINO TECHNIKOS UNIVERSITETAS.
From:
Congress Hotel – Bus line number 2 (trolley*)
Narutis Hotel – Bus line number 2 (trolley*)
Best Western Hotel – Bus line number 4G (express bus**), 19 and 10 (trolley*)
*vehicle with red colored route number.
**vehicle with green colored route number.
It is also recommended to use the TRAFI App for public transport information in Vilnius.
The following links may be useful:
Vilniushotels.lt
https://www.booking.com/
Reservation of rooms must be made by the participants themselves.
Transport
Travel Information in Vilnius City:
JUDU - Vilniaus transportas Go Vilnius | The Official Website for Tourism & Business
http://stops.lt/vilnius/#vilnius/en
GETTING to VILNIUS TECH (Address: Saulėtekio al. 11, Vilnius, 10223 Lithuania):
BY PLANE: International Vilnius Airport, Address: Rodūnios kelias 10a, Vilnius https://www.vilnius-airport.lt/en/
BY TRAIN: Vilnius Railway Station, Address: Geležinkelio g. 16, Vilnius
Pagrindinis
BY BUS: Vilnius Bus Station, Address: Sodų g. 22, Vilnius http://autobusustotis.lt/en/
BY SHIP: International Sea Ferry, Address: Tarptautinė jūrų perkėla 10, Klaipėda
Book ferry tickets from the UK | Passenger Ferries | DFDS
Ferries to Lithuania (Klaipėda city) are going from Germany, Sweden and Denmark. From Klaipėda you can reach Vilnius by train (from the railway station), by bus (from the bus station) or by car.BY CAR:
Address: VILNIUS TECH, Saulėtekio al. 11, Vilnius, 10223 Lithuania.
In Lithuania you will find good motor highway connections between the main cities. Note that you will need to have your health and car insurances.
Public transport tickets options in Vilnius:
Bank card / Apple Pay / Google Pay – tap onboard (60-min ticket for €1.25. The ticket will be activated automatically).
JUDU / Vilniečio Card (Vilniečio kortelė) – reloadable card for frequent use.
Public transport bus lines: Destination/direction: SAULĖTEKIS. Final bus/trolley stop: GEDIMINO TECHNIKOS UNIVERSITETAS.
RIDE-SHARING APPS: BOLT or eTAKSI
Currency
Euro (EUR)