The second General Assembly of the STEEL-ALIVE consortium took place on 21–22 April 2026 in Turin, Italy, kindly hosted by CRF and IFEVS. The meeting brought together all project partners in person, providing an important opportunity to review the progress achieved during the first six months of the project and to coordinate the next stages of work.
Over the course of the two-day meeting, consortium members discussed the status of the different work packages, assessed ongoing technical activities and aligned future actions to ensure the successful implementation of the project objectives. Particular attention was given to activities that have recently entered a more advanced phase and are already building upon the initial outcomes generated within WP2, focused on the design and development of the project components.
The discussions highlighted the collaborative spirit within the consortium, with partners actively exchanging knowledge. Progress updates from the less-technical work packages were also presented, allowing the consortium to maintain a comprehensive overview of the project’s development and interconnections between activities. CIDAUT, as project coordinator, reminded partners of the upcoming administrative milestones, reporting obligations and communication activities required throughout the project duration.
Beyond the formal agenda, the meeting also included a social dinner in Turin’s historic city centre. This informal gathering offered consortium members the opportunity to strengthen relationships, continue discussions and foster collaboration among partners from different organisations.
As part of the programme, participants were also invited to visit the facilities of CRF and IFEVS, gaining first-hand insight into their research infrastructure, capabilities and ongoing activities relevant to the STEEL-ALIVE project.
On balance, the General Assembly concluded successfully, with partners reaffirming their commitment to the project objectives. The consortium is expected to meet again in approximately six months’ time at the BWI facilities in Ghent, Belgium.