We are looking forward to our first retreat!
Here you can find the program of the event.
Day 1 | Monday, November 17th, 2025
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 – 10:00 | Bus transfer from Graz to Vienna | For participants from University of Graz and TU Graz. Meeting point/pickup location: Heinrichstraße 28, 8010 Graz |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Arrival and registration Portrait photoshoot | Informal networking over coffee; CB photo session to take portrait photos of all participants |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Warm-up Mixer | Surprise |
| 11:15 – 11:20 | Welcome | Roland Ludwig; goals of the retreat |
| 11:20 – 11:45 | What is Circular Bioengineering? | Roland Ludwig; Circular Bioengineering vision and mission |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Introduction of the Research Unit | Roland Ludwig, Bernd Nidetzky and Antje Potthast; overview of the research programs and its management |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Research in Program 1 | Antje Potthast and Alexander Bismarck; presentation of the program, introduction of participants and research |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch Break | World Café: building connections and networking; participants video recordings; BOD members ask for expectations |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Introduction of the Training Unit | Antje Potthast and Marko Mihovilovic; overview of the planned educational activities |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Research in Program 3 | Wolfgang Kroutil; presentation of the program, introduction of participants and research |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Coffee Break | Informal exchange and roundtables with the Board of Directors (BOD) about COE structure and management |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Introduction of the Management Unit | Sophie Schober; presentation of the website and internal communication |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Introduction of the Communication and Transfer Unit | Gunda Köllensperger, Bernd Nidetzky and Homa Hemati, (Science Communication Officer); outreach and translational research agenda |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Break and hotel check-in | Time to relax and prepare for the evening |
| 19:30 – 22:00 | Dinner | Gasthaus Rehbrunn, Bergasse 24, 1090 Wien Meet at 19:30 in the restaurant |
Day 2 | Tuesday, November 18, 2025
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Research in Program 2 | Diethard Mattanovich and Matthias Steiger; presentation of the program, introduction of participants and research |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Management Unit | Sophie Schober; guidance on documentation and requirements |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | Sharing thoughts and reflections with Key researchers; participant video recordings |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Research in Program 4 | Karlheinz Erb and Stephan Hann; presentation of the program, introduction of participants and research |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Introduction of the Open Data and Data Management Unit | Chris Oostenbrink and Lena Ortega Menjivar (Data Steward); data policies, data management plans, and planned workshops |
| 13:00 – 14:15 | Lunch Break | World Café: Focus on program interaction and collaboration; discuss with program leaders, initiate cooperations; participant video recordings |
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Outlook on next steps | Future meetings and organizational updates; closing remarks |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | End of retreat | Final goodbyes |
| 15:00 – 17:30 | Bus departure to Graz | Return trip to Graz |