Public Lecture by the President of the CERN Council Prof. Costas Fountas

Name: Public Lecture by the President of the CERN Council Prof. Costas Fountas
Start: 2026-10-20T06:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-20T07:00:00.000Z
Location: VU Fizikos fakultetas

On 20 October at 9:00, Prof. Costas Fountas will give a public lecture "State of the Art Technology at CERN and its Role in the EU Industry".

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Abstract

What does it take to develop technologies that do not yet exist? At CERN, answering fundamental questions about the Universe requires pushing the limits of engineering, computing and technological innovation. Professor Costas Fountas, President of the CERN Council, will explore how these challenges drive technological breakthroughs, create new opportunities and contribute to the future of European industry.

About the speaker

Professor Costas Fountas is a distinguished experimental physicist who has contributed to major international particle physics experiments at CERN and beyond, advancing our understanding of the fundamental structure of matter. Beyond his scientific achievements, he has played an important role in shaping European science, serving as Vice-President of the CERN Council from 2022 and as its President since 2025.