We kindly invite you to participate in the first international conference dedicated to citizen science held by Vilnius University, which will gather scientists, researchers, NGO members, library specialists, students, and all those willing to enhance knowledge and share good practices in citizen science. A discussion on how citizen science may better establish itself in the academic environment and become an efficient form of collaboration with the public will be held during the conference. Speakers will share insights on including the citizen science approach in research, social change, and interdisciplinary collaboration models. You will hear about community engagement in various citizen science activities and innovative citizen science initiatives in Europe.