SMARTMED Annual Meeting 2026 in Kozani, Greece: Project progress, innovation and circular economy at the forefront

The SMARTMED consortium met in Kozani, Greece, for its 2026 Annual Meeting, hosted by the University of Western Macedonia. Partners reviewed the project’s progress, coordinated upcoming activities and visited DIADYMA’s circular economy facilities, reinforcing their commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a smarter and greener Mediterranean.

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09/08/2026

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The SMARTMED consortium gathered in Kozani, Greece, on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, for the project’s Annual Meeting, hosted by the University of Western Macedonia. The event brought together project partners from across Europe to review the progress achieved during the past year, coordinate upcoming activities and strengthen collaboration towards delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for the Mediterranean region.

Reviewing SMARTMED progress and technical achievements

The Annual Meeting provided an important opportunity for partners to assess the implementation of the project’s work plan and discuss the achievements reached across all technical activities.

Throughout the meeting, consortium members presented the latest developments, research results and pilot activities, while exchanging experiences on implementation challenges, lessons learned and opportunities for further cooperation. The discussions reinforced the project’s commitment to scientific excellence, innovation and impactful research.

Work Package coordination and planning the next Project phase

Dedicated sessions focused on the progress of each SMARTMED Work Package, ensuring effective coordination of the project’s next implementation phase.

Partners discussed:

progress of technical activities and project deliverables;
upcoming pilot actions and validation activities;
communication, dissemination and exploitation strategies;
stakeholder engagement and collaboration opportunities;
planning of upcoming milestones and project objectives.

Interactive workshops and strategic discussions strengthened collaboration among the consortium partners and ensured a shared vision for achieving SMARTMED’s long-term goals.

Technical visit to DIADYMA: Best practices in circular economy

As part of the Annual Meeting, the consortium visited the facilities of DIADYMA S.A. (ΔΙΑΔΥΜΑ), one of Greece’s leading organisations in integrated solid waste management and circular economy solutions.

During the guided technical visit, partners explored DIADYMA’s advanced waste management infrastructure and received detailed presentations on:

innovative waste treatment technologies;
recycling and resource recovery processes;
sustainable resource management practices;
circular economy implementation at regional level.

The visit provided valuable insights into real-world environmental innovation and demonstrated practical solutions that closely align with SMARTMED’s vision of promoting smarter, greener and more sustainable development across the Mediterranean.

Looking ahead

The meeting concluded with the definition of the project’s next implementation steps, reaffirming the consortium’s commitment to delivering high-quality research, innovative technologies and tangible results that support Europe’s transition towards a smarter, greener and more sustainable Mediterranean region.

The SMARTMED consortium extends its sincere appreciation to all partners for their valuable contributions, active participation and collaborative spirit throughout the meeting. Their continued commitment remains essential to the successful implementation of the project and the achievement of its ambitious objectives.

We look forward to the next phase of SMARTMED and the exciting milestones that lie ahead.