2027 RAVK7

7th International Scientific Conference 'The Readings of Albertas Vijūkas-Kojalavičius 2027' (RAVK7)
1–2 October 2027, Glitiškės Manor Estate (Liepų Ave. 1, Glitiškės, Vilnius District Municipality, Lithuania)
Conference Theme: The Vilnius Region in European History: People, Lineages and the Dialogue of Cultures

VII tarptautinė mokslinė konferencija „Alberto Vijūko-Kojalavičiaus skaitymai 2027“ (RAVK7)
2027 m. spalio 1–2 d., Glitiškių dvaro sodyba (Liepų al. 1, Glitiškės, Vilniaus rajono savivaldybė)
Tema: „Vilniaus kraštas Europos istorijoje: žmonės, giminės ir kultūrų dialogas“

The Institute of Genealogy, Heraldry and Vexillology, in cooperation with the Vilnius District Municipality and other partners, is pleased to announce the 7th International Scientific Conference ‘The Readings of Albertas Vijūkas-Kojalavičius 2027’ (RAVK7), to be held on 1–2 October 2027 at Glitiškės Manor Estate, Vilnius District Municipality, Lithuania. The Conference is dedicated to Albertas Vijūkas-Kojalavičius (1609–1677) – a seventeenth-century Jesuit, historian, genealogist and heraldist. Over the years, the Conference has evolved into an important academic platform uniting scholars, experts, researchers and practitioners working in the fields of genealogy, heraldry, vexillology, historical memory and noble heritage. An overview of previous Conferences is available at www.ghvi.lt/ravk.

Genealogijos, heraldikos ir veksilologijos institutas kartu su Vilniaus rajono savivaldybe ir kitais partneriais 2027 m. spalio 1–2 d. organizuoja VII tarptautinę mokslinę konferenciją „Alberto Vijūko-Kojalavičiaus skaitymai 2027“ (toliau – Konferencija / RAVK7), kuri skirta XVII a. jėzuitui, istorikui, heraldikos ir genealogijos tyrinėtojui Albertui Vijūkui-Kojalavičiui (1609–1677). Ši Konferencija tapo svarbia akademine platforma, vienijančia mokslininkus, ekspertus, tyrėjus ir praktikus, analizuojančius genealogijos, heraldikos, veksilologijos, istorinės atminties ir kilmingųjų klausimus. Ankstesnių Konferencijų apžvalga prieinama čia: www.ghvi.lt/ravk.

Invitation
We invite researchers, scholars and experts in genealogy, heraldry, vexillology, historical memory and noble heritage from around the world to join this academic dialogue in Lithuania. This Conference offers an opportunity not only to present your latest research but also to establish international connections, share experiences, and discover new perspectives in exploring the heritage of the nobility and its significance for contemporary society.

Conference Languages
Lithuanian, English, Polish, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Organisational Information
Presentation duration: 20 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion.
Submission of abstracts: in English, to be sent to info@ghvi.lt by 1 July 2027.
The abstract should not exceed 400 words. Please include a brief biographical note (up to 100 words) with each submission.
Selection and confirmation of presentations: by 15 July 2027.
Submission of full papers: Final papers (maximum 20 pages, Microsoft Word format, Times New Roman 12 pt) should be sent to info@ghvi.lt in the chosen Conference language by 1 September 2027.
Publication: Selected and peer-reviewed papers will be published in the journal Genealogija, heraldika ir veksilologija (Genealogy, Heraldry and Vexillology) in both print and electronic formats.

Presentation of Publications, Projects and Activities
At the organisers' discretion, opportunities may be provided during the conference to present the publications, educational initiatives, creative works and activities of artists, heraldic designers, schools, organisations and other contributors related to genealogy, heraldry, vexillology, noble heritage, cultural heritage and historical memory.
Individuals, schools and organisations wishing to present or exhibit their works, publications, creative projects, or activities during the Conference are required to contact the organisers in advance by e-mail at info@ghvi.lt and to provide brief information about the author, institution or organisation, as well as the content of the proposed presentation or exhibition.
The decision regarding the possibility, scope, form, location and duration of the presentation or exhibition of works and activities shall be made by the organisers, taking into account the conference programme, the possibilities of the venue, artistic quality and thematic relevance to the aims and content of the conference.