The RESPOND project officially launched with a successful Kick-off Meeting at the University of Bologna from May 22 to 24, 2024.

The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including the project’s Consortium members, Advisory Board, and the general public, who attended both in-person and online.

The meeting began with a public session on May 22, during which the Consortium Coordinator, Professor Alice Mattoni, introduced RESPOND, outlining the project’s key objectives and expected outcomes.

The presentation set the stage for the work to follow, sparking interest and dialogue among attendees.

On May 23 and 24, closed working sessions allowed the Consortium members and Advisory Board to focus on the project’s core activities.

Detailed discussions were held on Work Packages (WPs) 1, 2, and 12, while WPs 3 through 11 were introduced.

Parallel sessions facilitated the coordination between teams working on WPs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and those handling WPs 8, 9, and 10, setting a collaborative foundation for future work.

This productive Kick-off Meeting marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the RESPOND project, which aims to address key societal challenges through interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

For more information, please contact info@eu-respond.eu