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  The Lithuanian Embassy in London together with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is organising a conference during the Lithuanian EU Presidency. The event is entitled "Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities" (with a special focus on architects) and will be held at the RIBA on 9 September 2013. The discussions will be followed by the official reception and opening of the Lithuanian architecture exhibition “Parallels”.

The conference will be opened by the Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint; the Lithuanian Minister of Environment and Urban Planning Mr Valentinas Mazuronis and the RIBA President elect Mr Stephen Hodder. The representatives of the European Commission, the Architects Council of Europe, the Architects Registration Board as well as the Construction Industry Council will share their views on how the legislative changes will empower or challenge the movement of architects within the Single Market.

The event will be followed by the Official Reception during which the exhibition of Lithuanian architecture, “Parallels”, will be opened. It will show how easily the aesthetic and ideological development of Lithuanian architecture falls into three eras: era of independence between the two World Wars, era of Soviet occupation and finally, the era after 1990.

Conference “Recognition of professional qualifications in the EU: challenges and opportunities”

Monday, 9 September 2013

2.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Wren room, 66 Portland Place

To confirm your participation: email events@uk.mfa.lt or call 020 7592 2840

Parallels - Lithuanian Architecture: Three Eras, Three Faces

10 September – 11 October 2013

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Florence hall, 66 Portland Place, London

About the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

The Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council focuses on three main goals: Credible, Growing and Open Europe. The country is in charge of more than 1500 meetings in Brussels and Luxemburg and more than 200 high ranking events in Lithuania. It Is expected that there will be 20 000 guests arriving in the country.

In the United Kingdom, the Embassy is organising conferences on the EU Single Market, Banking Union, Translatlantic relations and Energy Security, as well as various cultural events with a focus on architecture, design and jazz.

About the RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and its members. The RIBA provides the standards, training, support and recognition that put its members – in the UK and overseas – at the peak of their profession.

About the BIS

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) is the department for economic growth. The department invests in skills and education to promote trade, boost innovation and help people to start and grow a business. BIS also protects consumers and reduces the impact of regulation.