We are launching the IAM-I Acceleration Webinar Series — a new series shedding light on the key puzzle pieces of the interconnected ecosystem set out in our Vision 2040: how Europe’s advanced materials innovation moves faster, from discovery to industrial reality. 

In the first episode of the series, co-organized with the European Commission, we will focus on understanding how self-driving labs can accelerate the path from discovery to industrial reality is more relevant than ever. 

Confirmed speakers:

  • Carsten Schierenbeck — Head of Unit, Industrial Transformation (RTD.E.3), Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission 
  • Tejs Vegge — Professor, Technical University of Denmark
  • Alán Aspuru-Guzik — Professor, University of Toronto 
  • Alex Hammer — CEO & Co-Founder, Dunia Innovations 

The session will close with a live Q&A, open to our full community of researchers, industry, and policymakers across the advanced materials ecosystem. 

📅 Mark your calendar for 9 September 2026, 15:00–16:30 CEST.

👉 Register now to secure your place.