Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EuroNanoForum 2023 (Nanotechnology and advanced materials for a sustainable and safe Europe)
Período documentado: 2023-01-01 hasta 2023-08-31
The EuroNanoForum is a conference held every other year since 2003 in the country currently holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union. This conference provides a forum for representatives from academia, industry and policy to engage in comprehensive discussions.
In 2023, the EuroNanoForum was held in Sweden, from the 11th to the 13th of June. The ambition was to provide a high-level, international conference and networking arena on nanotechnology and advanced materials. Indeed, the event had speakers and panelists of the highest level in an international context and attendance, enthusiasm and engagement throughout the conferences was great.
EuroNanoForum 2023 was a strategic conference focused on identifying policy options and priorities, and on planning future actions regarding European activities on nanotechnology and advanced materials. Innovation, sustainability, circular economy and academic-industry collaboration were in strategic focus.
Under the conference title “Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Europe” central themes defining session topics were:
• Green Energy – European sustainable energy harvesting, storage, and use
• Semiconductors and new materials for future chips
• Safe and Sustainable by Design
• Graphene & 2D Materials
• Quantum Technologies – Europe’s major role
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for a sustainable and resilient Europe
• European Infrastructures – From fundamental science to industrial applications
In 2023, the EuroNanoForum was held in Sweden, from the 11th to the 13th of June. The ambition was to provide a high-level, international conference and networking arena on nanotechnology and advanced materials. Indeed, the event had speakers and panelists of the highest level in an international context and attendance, enthusiasm and engagement throughout the conferences was great.
EuroNanoForum 2023 was a strategic conference focused on identifying policy options and priorities, and on planning future actions regarding European activities on nanotechnology and advanced materials. Innovation, sustainability, circular economy and academic-industry collaboration were in strategic focus.
Under the conference title “Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Europe” central themes defining session topics were:
• Green Energy – European sustainable energy harvesting, storage, and use
• Semiconductors and new materials for future chips
• Safe and Sustainable by Design
• Graphene & 2D Materials
• Quantum Technologies – Europe’s major role
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for a sustainable and resilient Europe
• European Infrastructures – From fundamental science to industrial applications
The EuroNanoForum 2023 was a lively and engaging event where academia, industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders discussed Nanotechnology and advanced materials for a sustainable Europe both in real life in Lund and digitally.
Key Themes expressed:
Urgency and Comprehensive Planning: The conference emphasized the dual urgency of immediate action in climate mitigation and the importance of long-term, well-structured strategies for sustainable progress.
European Leadership: Europe emerged as a proactive frontrunner in sustainable innovation, exemplified by the Green Deal and Horizon Europe investments. European initiatives showcased policy formulation, industry practices, and research ventures.
Transformative Impact of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials: The pervasive influence of nanotechnology and advanced materials was a recurring motif. These technologies demonstrated their potential to solve global issues, spanning aerospace advancements to quantum computing breakthroughs.
Collaborative Strategies: Sessions unveiled collaborative strategies as the backbone of future advanced materials innovation. The interplay between academia-industry partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and long-term commitments emerged as key enablers, helped by public funding and international cooperation.
Global Concerns: Discussions traversed regulatory frameworks, energy efficiency, technology sovereignty, and global competition. These concerns underscored the need for international collaboration and balance between competition and cooperation.
Key Themes expressed:
Urgency and Comprehensive Planning: The conference emphasized the dual urgency of immediate action in climate mitigation and the importance of long-term, well-structured strategies for sustainable progress.
European Leadership: Europe emerged as a proactive frontrunner in sustainable innovation, exemplified by the Green Deal and Horizon Europe investments. European initiatives showcased policy formulation, industry practices, and research ventures.
Transformative Impact of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials: The pervasive influence of nanotechnology and advanced materials was a recurring motif. These technologies demonstrated their potential to solve global issues, spanning aerospace advancements to quantum computing breakthroughs.
Collaborative Strategies: Sessions unveiled collaborative strategies as the backbone of future advanced materials innovation. The interplay between academia-industry partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and long-term commitments emerged as key enablers, helped by public funding and international cooperation.
Global Concerns: Discussions traversed regulatory frameworks, energy efficiency, technology sovereignty, and global competition. These concerns underscored the need for international collaboration and balance between competition and cooperation.
After welcoming addresses by the Swedish Minister for Education Mats Persson and general director of the Swedish Innovation Agency (Vinnova) Darja Isaksson as well as by the leadership of Lund and Chalmers Universities, the event commenced with a high-level panel debate discussing "Materials for a Sustainable Future". The first plenary hosted a panel discussion featuring distinguished speakers Joanna Drake, Deputy Director General of DG RTD at the European Commission, Sara Mazur, Director for Strategic Research at Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval, and Heike Riel, IBM Fellow and Department Head Science & Technology at IBM Research Europe. This session illuminated the complex intersections of advanced materials, sustainability, policy, industry, and research. The discourse encompassed climate urgency, strategic investments, open-source collaboration, and the pivotal role of advanced materials in quantum computing.
In the second plenary session Linnea Selegård of SAAB Dynamics, Anna Jöborn, CEO of MISTRA, and Peter Dröll, representing the European Commission, DG RTD, engaged in conversations about academia-industry collaborations. Their insights underscored the enduring significance of long-term commitments, circularity, and the coordinated plan for advanced materials. Dröll's contribution was particularly noteworthy for emphasizing the global and inclusive approach of the coordinated plan, envisioning its potential to address challenges and foster innovation on a broader scale.
In the conference's third plenary session Landon Mertz shed light on international competitive dynamics and Western innovation. Notably, Marina Zanchi, Director of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), presented the tangible outcomes of collaborative projects, reinforcing the central theme of the conference. Jari Kinaret provided insights into academy-industry cooperation, through initiatives like the Graphene Flagship, emphasizing the importance of innovation, outreach, and sustained project continuity. Across these plenary sessions, the recurring threads of collaboration, innovation, and strategic foresight resonated strongly, highlighting the conference's commitment to addressing global challenges and propelling sustainable solutions.
In the second plenary session Linnea Selegård of SAAB Dynamics, Anna Jöborn, CEO of MISTRA, and Peter Dröll, representing the European Commission, DG RTD, engaged in conversations about academia-industry collaborations. Their insights underscored the enduring significance of long-term commitments, circularity, and the coordinated plan for advanced materials. Dröll's contribution was particularly noteworthy for emphasizing the global and inclusive approach of the coordinated plan, envisioning its potential to address challenges and foster innovation on a broader scale.
In the conference's third plenary session Landon Mertz shed light on international competitive dynamics and Western innovation. Notably, Marina Zanchi, Director of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), presented the tangible outcomes of collaborative projects, reinforcing the central theme of the conference. Jari Kinaret provided insights into academy-industry cooperation, through initiatives like the Graphene Flagship, emphasizing the importance of innovation, outreach, and sustained project continuity. Across these plenary sessions, the recurring threads of collaboration, innovation, and strategic foresight resonated strongly, highlighting the conference's commitment to addressing global challenges and propelling sustainable solutions.