We are looking for interested experts, researchers, and stakeholders from the Ukrainian and international Research and Innovation (R&I) ecosystem who have a deep understanding of the current R&I system and have a strong interest in strategically shaping the long-term future (2035+) of Ukraine’s R&I landscape.
The deadline for expressing interest and registering is June 19th, 2026.
Event Details at a Glance
• Event: Foresight Workshop: The Futures of the R&I System in Ukraine 2035+
• Date: 22nd – 23rd July, 2026
• Location: Solaris National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Krakow, Poland
• Time:
o Day 1: 13:00 – 17:00 CEST (focused on environmental scanning & trend mapping session)
o Day 2: 09:00 – 13:00 CEST (focused on translation of a scenario to concrete milestones)
• Bonus: Includes a guided tour of the state-of-the-art Solaris National Synchrotron Radiation Centre.
Registration & Selection Process
Because this is a hands-on, highly collaborative working session, participation is by official invitation only. Interested participants must express their interest by registering here:
👉 Registration Link (Open until June 19th)
Official invitations will be sent out at the end of June.
Travel Support & Important Info for Ukrainian Participants
• Travel Reimbursement: Travel costs will be reimbursed for up to 20 selected participants (including accommodation for one night and a half daily allowance for arrival and departure days).
• Travel Permissions: For participants traveling from Ukraine, the official invitation letter received at the end of June can be used to apply for the necessary permissions to travel abroad for the event.
For any questions regarding the event or registration, people can reach out directly to Henriette Kirch (henriette.kirch@dlr.de) or Magdalena Deinert (Magdalena.deinert@dlr.de).
