22.10.2024
SynGRID Consortium Gathers in Osijek for Strategic Review and Future Planning
On the 17th of October, SynGRID consortium partners gathered in Osijek, Croatia, at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology (FERIT) for the second General Meeting of the project. The aim of the meeting was to review the project’s progress, address upcoming deliverables, and plan the next phases of work. The meeting was a hybrid event, with all partners from Croatia, Slovenia and Greece actively involved, including representatives from FERIT, University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), Institute for Innovation and Development of University of Ljubljana (IRI UL), The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems Athens (ICCS), and Petrol Slovenia. IRI UL is the project coordinator and the leader of WP1, which is responsible for project management, and WP5, which is responsible for dissemination and communication.
The day began with a warm welcome from the host, Professor Danijel Topić of FERIT, followed by opening remarks from project coordinator Jan Jeriha (IRI), who outlined the objectives of the meeting. Key highlights included a review of the project’s milestones and a detailed plan for upcoming deliverables.
Several work packages were discussed throughout the day, covering project coordination (WP1), regional outcome assessment (WP2), capacity building (WP3), and active dissemination and communication (WP5). The presentations highlighted progress on existing deliverables and the preparation for future reports and proposals, including collaborative research opportunities across the EU.
Additionally, the consortium discussed strategies for stakeholder engagement, ongoing dissemination efforts, and the organization of the first summer school.
The meeting concluded with a series of workshops focused on stakeholder engagement, key messaging, and the development of an exploitation plan to ensure long-term impact from SynGRID’s outcomes.
SynGRID, which began in May 2024 and will continue through April 2027, is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. The project aims to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and integration of smart grid systems across Europe. Through regional cooperation and innovation, it focuses on aligning energy systems with Europe’s ambitious decarbonization goals, while fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and regulatory bodies.
