Summary

Step into the world of artificial intelligence and join us on an exciting journey of discovery! Whether you’re someone who knows their way around technology or just beginning to explore the digital landscape, this adventure is for you. Everyone is welcome, and everyone will find something inspiring to take away!

During the youth exchange, you’ll dive into non-formal, engaging activities that make complex ideas about digitalization easy to understand and fun to explore. Expect hands-on workshops where you’ll experiment with emerging technologies, create your very own digital products, and learn by doing. Alongside your peers, you’ll take part in conversations, debates, and reflection sessions that will challenge the way you think about technology and its role in our lives.

Throughout the journey, you’ll discover a wide variety of AI tools – from language learning models that can help you pick up new skills to photo and video editing software that unlocks your creativity. But it doesn’t stop at the practical side. You’ll also have the chance to reflect on bigger questions: How can we use AI responsibly? What does ethical use of technology look like? And how safe is the digital world we live in today?

This is more than just a learning opportunity, it’s a chance to connect with others. You’ll meet amazing people from all across Europe, work together in international teams, take on new challenges, and share unique experiences that go beyond the sessions themselves. Through teamwork, laughter, and meaningful conversations, you’ll create memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

By the end of this adventure, you won’t just have new knowledge and skills – you’ll also walk away with a fresh perspective on the digital world, a sense of belonging, and plenty of unforgettable moments. If you’re ready to learn, connect, and have fun along the way, don’t miss out!

What to Expect

Networking

You will meet a lot of participants from different countries.

Non-formal Education

All our methods are non-formal: That means you will learn by playing and trying.

No boring lectures.

Intercultural Dialogue

You will learn about different cultures from partner countries. And taste their food!

Participant Profile

  • Residents or citizens from any of these countries: Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovakia, Czechia, Serbia

  • Optimal age range: 16-22 years old

  • Available to attend the whole duration of the program and participate in all the sessions

  • Highly motivated to discover cutting-edge technology and the efficient, responsible, use of AI-based tools

  • Open-minded and willing to help

  • Expresses a willingness to disseminate the youth exchange and share their experience to other groups of young people

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

Activity Schedule

  • Days 1–2: Getting to know your peers!

    The activity will begin with light-hearted games and collaborative challenges that will help you make new friends. These icebreakers will aid you in connecting with lovely people and, by the end of these days, you won’t only feel like you’re part of a group, but a united team!

  • Day 2-7: Digital Exploration

    Together with your new teams, you will use AI technologies in order to become an expert of the digital realm! The sessions will allow you to explore your creativity and research abilities, and you will make your visions come to life with the latest digital tools! You will also learn more about the ethical aspects of such tools and how to responsibly make the most of them in your day-to-day life.

  • Day 8: Technology for the Future

    In the last day we will come together and reflect on the overall learning journey, celebrating new friendships, personal growth and coming up with ways in which you can bring Plugged In in your own community. You will also receive your YouthPass certificate as recognition of your learning outcomes.

Team

You will be supported by a friendly, experienced, team from different countries.
Their role is to help create a fun, supportive environment where you can feel safe, connect with others, and learn together throughout the activity.

Povilas Alaburda

Event Coordinator

Yaroslava Horielova

Volunteer

Location and Venue

BabeckynÄ— is a warm and welcoming getaway in the heart of Bartninkai, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Lithuanian countryside. Here, you can relax alongside your peers or keep active on thanks to the sports fields for basketball and volleyball.

Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms, housing 4-6 individuals, with room assignments based on international diversity and separated by gender.

Each participant will be served three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Participants’ dietary preferences should be provided during the application process to ensure meals are prepared accordingly.

Travel Plan

Portugal

Meeting Point: Lisbon

Plane to Vilnius

Car to Bartninkai

Czechia

Meeting Points: Brno/Prague

FlixBus to MarijampolÄ—

Private Bus to Bartninkai

Hungary

Meeting Point: Budapest

FlixBus to MarijampolÄ—

Private Bus to Bartninkai

Slovakia

Meeting Points: Zilina and Kosice

FlixBus to MarijampolÄ—

Private Bus to Bartninkai

Serbia

Meeting Point: Belgrade

FlixBus to MarijampolÄ—

Private Bus to Bartninkai

Lithuania

Meeting Point: MarijampolÄ—

Private Bus to Bartninkai

  • Travel days will be 10th and 19th of November.

  • The main travel tickets will be purchased and arranged by our organization. These include bus, train and flight tickets and exclude local and urban transportation.

  • For flights, we are funding only the most basic option, which includes one small backpack to be carried under the seat. You will be free to add priority or cargo luggage to your reservation, but at your own cost.

  • Each country will have a maximum of two meeting points, where participants will gather to begin their journey. Participants should arrange their own travel to the meetings points.

  • In some cases it might be needed for participants to travel 1-2 day earlier or return one day later, namely if there are no viable flight connections in the same day.

  • Once the participant selection is finished and everyone is confirmed, the event coordinators will arrange with the national group leaders to finalize the travel itinerary for each group.

  • All important info regarding travel and other topics will be available on a dedicated Discord channel of the activity, but also via e-mail.

  • Above you can find a preliminary plan for each national group. These might change depending on the availability of connections and prices.

Useful information

  • Participation costs: There are no participation costs. Travel, accommodation, and food are co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. However, participants who are selected will need to pay a 50€ deposit to confirm their participation. This is to avoid last-minute cancelations and to cover possible damages caused by the participants on the accommodation. The money is sent back after the activity.

  • Health & Insurance: We are not able to provide insurance for participants, so we kindly ask everyone to arrange their own coverage to ensure a safe and worry-free experience. Additionally, please make sure to bring your European Health Insurance Card, which can be used in case hospital care is needed.

  • What to bring: Identification card or passport, towel, pocket money to buy personal items (we recommend to bring cash since there might not be an ATM near the venue), laptop (if possible), national food or a typical vest for the gastro and cultural nights, speaker, board games, comfortable and enough clothes for the days of the activity and for outdoor activities as well.

  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels.

  • Note: We made some changes to our application portal. Even if you already created an account, you might need to click “Sign up now”, validate your email, and create a password. All your previous data will be synchronized through your email address.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Jaunimo Reikalu Agentūra. Neither the European Union nor the funding authority can be held responsible for them.

How to Take Part?

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Deadline to apply: 10.10.2025