19 Mai Join us for two interactive webinars on ‘ADVENCED MATERIALS’

(Free to attend and open to all)

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Advanced materials: Is strategic autonomy achievable for Europe?

WEBINAR 15.06.2026

Can Europe achieve strategic autonomy in advanced materials?

In an era of geopolitical uncertainty and growing demand for critical raw materials, this question has never been more urgent.

We are delighted to share a free webinar bringing together leading experts to tackle it head-on:
Advanced Materials: Is Strategic Autonomy Achievable for Europe?
15 June 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CEST | Online

Drawing on recent work by the Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European
Commission, a distinguished panel will explore what ‘strategic autonomy’ really means for advanced materials, mapping Europe’s vulnerabilities, opportunities, and the path forward through research, innovation, and smarter legislation.

Panelists include:

• Andrew Barry – Chair in Human Geography, UCL
• Nicole Grobert – Professor of Nanomaterials, University of Oxford
• Olli Ikkala – Distinguished Professor, Aalto University & Co-Chair of the SAPEA Working Group
• Rafal Łukasik – Member, Group of Chief Scientific Advisors; Director R&I, Łukasiewicz Centre

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, REGISTER AT THIS LINK:
https://lnkd.in/eCXpUGvA

MORE INFORMATION:
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How can AI unlock innovation in Advanced Materials?

WEBINAR 01.07.2026

From energy and electronics to healthcare and transportation, advanced materials underpin our modern way of life, and artificial intelligence could transform how we develop them.

We are delighted to invite you to a webinar bringing together specialists to explore this question together:
How can AI unlock innovation in Advanced Materials?
1 July 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CEST | Online

Drawing on recent work by the Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European Commission, an outstanding panel will set out the opportunities of AI and digital technologies in transforming innovation in advanced materials. Together, they will discuss what is needed in terms of infrastructure, high-quality data, tandards and governance.

Panelists include:

• Nicola Marzari – Full Professor, EPFL & Cavendish Professor of Physics, University of Cambridge
• Karsten Reuter – Director of the Theory Department, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
• Dimitra Simeonidou – Member, Group of Chief Scientific Advisors; Professor of High-Performance Networks, University of Bristol
• Anke Weidenka – Professor for Sustainable Materials Science, TU Darmstadt & Co-Chair of the SAPEA Working Group on Advanced Materials

Free and open everyone!
TO REGISTER:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hGBGNQ38QgGgUxpGVt5HRQ#/registration

TO GET MORE INFORMATION:
https://scientificadvice.eu/events/how-can-ai-unlockinnovation-in-advanced-materials/

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