Vilnius Innovation Forum 2017 “Innovation Drift” is a two-day event designed to create a discussion platform on global innovation and R&D trends, best practices and impact for economic and social development. The Forum stimulates debates on important regional and global issues in order to solve major challenges, increase economic growth and quality of life. The topics that will be discussed: future robotics and space technologies, smart cities, business and technology threats, future society, etc. Moreover, together with plenary sessions, the Forum will become a business matchmaking and exhibition place, showcasing the most innovative companies in the region.