On 26–27 October 2026, HERIFORGE participated as a co-sponsor in the 1st Joint Excellence Hubs Community (EHC) event in Athens, Greece. The event brought together projects and stakeholders from across Europe to strengthen collaboration, exchange knowledge, and explore new opportunities for innovation.

The two-day gathering convened 23 Excellence Hubs projects, alongside representatives from the European Research Executive Agency (REA) and National Contact Points (NCPs) from seven countries.

Representing HERIFORGE, Project Coordinator Michał Kosiedowski delivered a presentation during the Advanced Technologies session and served as a session moderator, supporting discussions on collaboration and innovation across European initiatives.

Through presentations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, participants explored key topics including cross-project collaboration, community engagement, long-term sustainability, and policy development.