12 November 2026 | Online
The EU-CONCERT COST Action (CA24103) held its Online General Plenary Meeting on 12 November 2026, bringing together more than 130 members from across the network to celebrate the achievements of its first year, review ongoing activities and discuss priorities for the year ahead.
The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to reflect on the progress made since the launch of the Action, share updates on ongoing activities and deliverables, and strengthen collaboration across the network.
Participants received updates from the different Working Groups (WGs), including the progress of the WG1, WG2 and WG4 Taskforces, which are actively contributing to the implementation of the Action’s scientific, networking and capacity-building objectives. The discussions highlighted the commitment of members to building a strong interdisciplinary community and fostering collaboration across research areas and institutions.
First-year achievements and opportunities
The first year of EU-CONCERT has been marked by significant progress, with several activities and initiatives successfully implemented to promote scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange and capacity building across the network.
Among the key achievements and activities:
- 1 General Plenary Meeting, bringing together members of the network to exchange updates and coordinate activities.
- 1 EU-CONCERT scientific workshop held in Prague, Czech Republic, fostering scientific discussions and networking opportunities.
- 17 Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) funded, supporting research exchanges, knowledge transfer and the development of scientific collaborations between participating institutions.
- 3 Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) Grants awarded, providing additional opportunities for early-career researchers and innovators to engage in scientific activities and expand their professional networks.
- 3 peer-reviewed scientific publications, including the WG1 paper “Atomistic Modeling for Electrochemical Reactions: From the State of the Art to a Strategic Roadmap for Future Research within EU-CONCERT”, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge within the Action’s research field.
- A webinar series, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange and interaction with experts from different research areas.
- 2 outreach activities, including participation in European Researchers’ Night (ERN) and the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, helping to promote scientific research and increase public engagement.
- Communication and dissemination materials, including a dedicated video game, promotional flyers and regular newsletters, supporting the visibility of the Action and engagement with different target audiences.
These achievements reflect the collective efforts of the EU-CONCERT community and represent an important contribution to the Action’s mission of promoting scientific mobility, knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of the next generation of researchers.
Looking ahead: Priorities for the second year
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss upcoming activities and priorities for the second year of EU-CONCERT. These include further strengthening the Working Groups and their Taskforces, expanding networking opportunities, and continuing to promote scientific exchanges through STSMs, conference grants, 1 workshop, 2 training schools (WG1 & WG2) and other collaborative initiatives.
Particular emphasis will be placed on maintaining the active involvement of members, supporting early-career researchers and innovators, and maximising the scientific and networking opportunities offered by the Action.
The participation of more than 130 members on this Plenary Meeting demonstrated the enthusiasm and commitment of the EU-CONCERT community to achieving the Action’s objectives.
We would like to warmly thank everyone who joined the meeting and all members contributing to the Working Groups, Taskforces and ongoing activities. Your engagement, dedication and collaboration are essential to the success of EU-CONCERT!
Together, we are building a stronger European network to advance scientific collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange!
