On Friday, April 11, 2025, CRETE VALLEY marked a significant milestone by launching its first Transdisciplinary Advisory Board (TAB) meeting.
Bringing together a distinguished group of experts from across disciplines—including Social Sciences and Humanities, ICT, Data Science, the Energy Sector, and Policymaking — to support and advise the consortium throughout the project’s implementation. The TAB was established to ensure the CRETE VALLEY project, which itself bridges several disciplines, benefits from a wide range of perspectives, enabling solutions that are both scientifically rigorous and socially relevant.
The meeting began with a warm welcome from the coordination team and an introduction of the TAB members to the CRETE VALLEY consortium. Elissaios Sarmas (ICCS), the project manager, delivered an insightful presentation covering the project’s vision, goals, methodologies, and the technological landscape.
A key highlight of the presentation was the introduction of the four Community Energy Labs (CELs) that make up the Crete Renewable Energy Valley Lab (REV-Lab), along with the innovative Energy Model being developed for each lab.
Each work package leader then shared brief updates, outlining progress, activities, and key achievements so far. This set the stage for a dynamic and engaging discussion, as TAB members posed thoughtful questions and offered valuable early feedback.
The session closed on an optimistic note, with a shared commitment to nurturing the collaborative spirit ignited during the meeting. The TAB will continue to serve as a cornerstone for strategic advice, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and meaningful impact throughout the life of the project.
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