The meeting opened with a project introduction by Project Coordinator Angeliki Zacharaki (Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, CERTH), followed by an overview of the technical components from Technical Coordinator Sotiris Messinis (ICCS – NTUA). These insights set the foundation for constructive discussions on the project’s direction and upcoming milestones.

The Advisory Board plays a crucial role in guiding CIRCMAN5.0, ensuring that the project not only delivers tangible results but also drives innovation and fosters cohesion across the consortium. The feedback and recommendations provided during this first meeting will help shape the project’s next steps and reinforce its commitment to impactful outcomes.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Advisory Board members – Maria José Nuñez Ariño (AIDIMME Instituto Tecnológico, Spain), Holger Berg (Wuppertal Institut, Germany), John Soldatos  (Netcompany-Intrasoft, Greece; University of Glasgow) und Septimiu Cosmin Nechifor (Siemens Energy (Romania) – for their active engagement and valuable contributions.