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EDIAQI Project Meeting in Ljubljana

EDIAQI consortium members seated in a modern conference room at the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana during a project meeting. A presenter stands at a podium in front of two large screens displaying slides about sensors and data transfer. Flags of Slovenia and the EU are visible near the podium.

The EDIAQI project team gathered in the beautiful city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, on June 11 to 12, for an in-person project meeting to chart the next phase of the project. We were warmly hosted by the National Institute of Biology of Slovenia, a key EDIAQI project partner, whose modern facilities and welcoming atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for two days of focused collaboration and meaningful exchange.

The meeting began with a unique opportunity to bring EDIAQI’s work into the public eye. Project representatives appeared in an interview on Slovenian national television, highlighting the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and the innovative research driving EDIAQI forward. This media engagement was a reminder of why communication beyond the consortium is crucial—raising awareness ensures the findings of the project actual translate into real-world impact.

Group photo of the EDIAQI consortium members present in Ljubljana, standing and sitting on the stairway of the National Institute of Biology. Around 30 people are smiling and posing for the picture in a bright, modern indoor setting with large windows in the background.

The agenda was packed with intensive discussions reflecting both the achievements and ambitions. From reviewing the progress of the 30 months to carefully planning the final 18 months, the sessions were designed to tackle challenges head-on, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure we meet—and exceed—the EDIAQI project’s goals.

The meeting’s work package sessions provided deep dives into critical areas:

  • WP3 focused on lung dose studies and deliverables updates.
  • WP4 explored pilot deliverables, data analysis, and tools like digital twins and simulation platforms.
  • WP5 highlighted the latest results on toxicological assessments and health-related biomarkers.
  • WP6 advanced the project's efforts to integrate EDIAQI knowledge into school curricula, including training material testing.
  • WP7, detailed the transition from the involvement phase to the exploitation phase.
EDIAQI consortium members participating in a business model canvas exercise during the project meeting at the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana. Six people are gathered around a table discussing and pointing at a large printed canvas, with laptops and markers visible. Slovenian and EU flags stand in the background.

A special session on EDIAQI’s scientific publication strategy outlined plans for who will publish key results and when, ensuring the findings from the project reach the scientific community efficiently. In addition, participants engaged in a business model and public value canvas activity, shaping both the market strategy and the project legacy strategy to ensure EDIAQI’s impact endures beyond the project’s completion.

Meetings like this are fundamental for EDIAQI as they are where interdisciplinary ideas meet face-to-face, challenges are solved together, and strategies are refined with shared purpose. They ensure the EDIAQI team remains united in its commitment to delivering actionable knowledge for healthier indoor environments across Europe and beyond.