EU DisinfoLab 2026 Annual Conference
7-8 October, Vilnius, Lithuania
📍 Radisson Blu Lietuva
Manage your registration
How do I register?
No invitation is needed – everyone is welcome to request attendance at #Disinfo2026. If your request is approved, you will be notified via email with details on how to process your participation fee.
While the registration deadline is 22 September, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Due to high demand and limited seating, tickets may run out.
What does it cost?
To maintain the quality and independence of the conference, there’s a nominal registration fee. In an era where many services claim to be “free” often turning users into the “product”, we strive to align with our ideals of independence and authentic freedom of speech. This approach ensures that our conference reflects our values.
The Early Bird registration fee is 150 EUR (excluding VAT) for civil society members, academics, and journalists, and 280 EUR (excluding VAT) for government and corporate attendees. This fee will increase to respectively 180 EUR and 330 EUR from 2 June 2026, and to 230 EUR and 390 EUR for late registrations from 23 September 2026.
Following feedback from previous conferences, we have decided to offer free tickets to speakers from civil society organisations, academia, and the media.
What do I need to know about VAT?
Why am I paying a VAT on the registration fee?
You are paying a Value Added Tax (VAT) on the registration fee because it is required by the laws and regulations of the EU and its Member States. They establish that VAT must be paid on the fees in the country where the meeting is held.
Can the VAT be recovered?
Possibly. Only companies from the European Union and from Armenia, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey can claim back the Lithuanian VAT. To recover the VAT, you must provide the details of your company – name, address, VAT number or Tax ID – for all expense invoices and submit all original documentation to your company for its processing.
Pay attention that the VAT refund on certain expenses like the purchase or lease of a passenger car or transport of passengers by cars are not accepted by the Lithuanian Tax Administration.
VAT can be only partially recovered (50%) on entertainment and representation expenses.
What process should companies follow to recover the VAT?
European Union Companies
EU companies must contact the Tax Administration of their own country for instructions regarding the conditions and process to follow for reclaiming the Lithuanian VAT. There are also minimum VAT amounts that must be met.
For the refund applications for one to three quarters by an EU company the minimum amount is EUR 400. If the refund application relates to a refund period of a calendar year or the remainder of a calendar year, the amount of VAT may not be less than EUR 50. Please note that these amounts refer to ALL the VAT from the expenses incurred FROM ALL ITS EMPLOYEES in Lithuania for this meeting and any other business-related VAT incurred in Lithuania.
Non-European Union Companies
The Non-EU companies must file VAT refund claim no later than June 30th after expiry of the calendar year in which VAT was charged.
The application is made on Form FR0445, issued by the Lithuanian tax authorities. It must be completed in either Lithuanian or English and in Euro.
The form and supporting documentation must be brought or sent to:
Vilniaus apskrities valstybine mokesciu inspekcija Ulonu st. 2
LT-08245 VILNIUS
Lithuania
T: + 370 5 268 7621
F: + 370 5 262 1906
There are also minimum VAT amounts that must be met. The VAT refund must be at least € 400, This does not apply if the refund period is a calendar year or the end of a calendar year. For these refund periods the amount to be refunded must be at least € 50. Please note that these amounts refer to ALL the VAT from the expenses incurred FROM ALL ITS EMPLOYEES in Lithuania for this meeting and any other business-related VAT incurred in Lithuania.
Note that the application must include a statement (certificate) issued by a competent authority of a foreign state confirming that the foreign taxable person is registered as a VAT (or any equivalent tax) payer in that foreign state.
Will I receive an invoice?
After you purchase your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with a receipt. The invoice will be sent to you in the following weeks to the same email address. (Make sure to check the spam folder of your mailbox.)
Will I get a badge?
Your individual badge will be sent by email prior to the conference, allowing you to print it in colour before the event.
The EU DisinfoLab’s official photographers will capture moments during the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, you will be able to select a red lanyard for your badge at the registration desk on-site.
How do I manage or cancel my participation?
If you are unable to attend the conference, please cancel your participation (see Terms and Conditions), and we will then notify participants on the waiting list. We keep track of no-shows – if you were granted access but didn’t attend, and did not notify us, your future registrations might be put on hold.
Can journalists cover the conference?
Yes, absolutely – we’d love to see media coverage of #Disinfo2026. If you’re working for a media outlet or freelancing on a mission, you’re very welcome to get involved. If you’re in a position to do so, we kindly encourage you to register as a participant to support the event. Media accreditation will open in August, but please note that places are limited, so we can’t guarantee all requests will be approved.
Find your way there
Where will the event take place?
This year’s conference takes place in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The address of the venue is:
Radisson Blu Lietuva
Konstitucijos pr. 20
Vilnius
09308 Vilniaus m. sav.
Lithuania
When does the conference start?
The main conference programme will begin on the morning of 7 October, with plenary sessions and parallel tracks running until late afternoon on 8 October.
Pre-conference workshops will take place on 6 October, starting from 14:00, with a limited number of seats. They are open to registered participants, but require a separate registration. More information will be shared soon.
On the evening of 6 October, we will host our traditional informal pre-conference gathering.
To close the conference, our now-legendary #Disinfo karaoke will take place on the late evening of 8 October and, for the first time, will be open to all participants.
Who can access the event?
Access to the conference venue will only be granted to people with an official #Disinfo2026 badge.
Where can I stay?
Would you like to book your accommodation in Vilnius and stay close to the community? We have secured some rooms at a discounted rate in the conference venue, RadissonBlu Lietuva.
Keep in mind that this is a limited offer, available on a first-come first-served basis.
Can you help with visa requests?
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to assist with individual or group Visa requests or processes.
How do I get there?
The closest airport is Vilnius International Airport, 9km away from the conference venue.
Bolt and Uber are available in Lithuania, and there are also buses leaving from both the airport and the train station.
Feel the community spirit
Is the conference in person only?
#Disinfo2026 is an in-person conference. We are excited to enjoy the networking time real-life events offer!
Can I attend virtually?
This conference is a physical event. No live streaming option will be provided, and the sessions will not be recorded.
How can I connect with other participants?
Registered participants will have access to a networking tool, where you can:
- Explore the programme and build your own agenda
- Find all the practical info in one convenient place
- Connect with other participants and message them directly
Will there be networking opportunities?
In addition to the sessions in different formats, #Disinfo2026 will offer great opportunities to network with your peers.
We’re kicking things off with a casual pre-conference gathering the evening before the first day – way to break the ice and start connecting. During the conference, you’ll also have plenty of chances to exchange ideas over coffee breaks and lunches, and other informal moments throughout the event, to make the most of your time at #Disinfo2026.
Can I take photos?
Our official photographers will capture moments during the event, and we’ll share some of them on our website and social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please pick a red lanyard for your badge at the registration desk on-site.
We kindly ask all participants to respect the choices of fellow attendees who prefer not to be photographed. Please ensure that any photos you share on social media or online do not show people wearing red lanyards.
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