Physical Meeting in Viborg

The AILEEN consortium met in Viborg, Denmark, to assess project progress and plan future activities. The three-day seminar, from 17th to 19th September, hosted by Mercantec, featured in-depth discussions on work packages, including achievements, upcoming deliverables and opportunities for improvement.

As the project has reached 16th months, partners engaged in multiple brainstorming sessions to discuss to shift from the preparation phase into the real implementation phase. The outcomes of the sessions lead to the development of new ideas for training materials and identify best practices in advanced manufacturing, as well as solutions to establish a common communication strategy and nomination of new COVEs.

Beyond discussions and collaborative problem-solving, the consortium also had the opportunity to tour Mercantec's facilities and gain insights into their daily operations. Wednesday evening included a social dinner, fostering stronger relationships among participants — networking remains a key priority for the consortium.

Partners concluded the meeting with a focus on project management and coordination, ensuring a smooth transition into the next phase. The next transnational project meeting will be hosted by IPH in Hannover; Germany, in the spring.