ELI ERIC Montenegrin Partner Day 2026

Wednesday 22 Apr 2026, 09:20 → 15:30 Europe/Podgorica

Science and Technology Park of Montenegro

The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI ERIC) will convene with the Montenegrin community to celebrate Montenegro’s recent accession to Observership in ELI ERIC.

The Objective of the event is to acknowledge the existing collaborations and to strengthen the participation of Montenegrin users, students, and industry in ELI.

This event is organized with the valued support of the Government of Montenegro, the University of Montenegro, and the Embassies of Czechia and Hungary.

09:20 → 09:30 Morning sesions moderated by:: TBC

Introduction

09:30 → 10:00 Agenda: Registration and welcome coffee

10:00 → 10:10 Agenda: Welcome by the Technology Park representative

10:10 → 10:20 Agenda: Montenegrin Ministry

Convener: Mr Minister Minister (Ministry)

10:20 → 10:30 Agenda: The University of Montenegro

Convener: Rector Rector (University)

10:30 → 10:45 Agenda: Ambassadors from CZ and HU + EU Delegation

10:45 → 11:15 Agenda: ELI ERIC, a European user facility

Convener: Mr Allen Weeks (ELI ERIC)

11:15 → 11:30 Agenda: ELI ERIC – an opportunity for scientific excellence

Convener: Ms Gordana Medin

11:30 → 12:00 Agenda: Discussion

12:00 → 13:00 Networking lunch break

13:00 → 13:01 Afternoon session: Moderated by Gordana Medin

13:00 → 13:15 Agenda: Value of becoming an ELI ERIC Member

Convener: Mrs Naďa Witzanyová (ELI ERIC)

13:15 → 13:30 Agenda: Project office at ELI - opportunities

Convener: Ms Minja Maric (ELI ERIC)

13:30 → 13:45 Agenda: Interactions with industry - ILO

Convener: Mr Aleš Hála (ELI ERIC)

13:45 → 14:30 Agenda: Scientific opportunities at ELI ERIC and its facilities – overview and current interactions

Convener: Mr Mateusz Rebarz (ELI ERIC)

14:30 → 14:40 Agenda: Flash talk – user experience

14:40 → 14:50 Agenda: Flash talk – user experience

14:50 → 15:10 Agenda: Discussion

15:10 → 15:30 Agenda: End of meeting and coffee