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Bridging Minds, Building Futures: MCAA Central European Event 2025
On 26–27 September, 2025, the University of Warsaw will host the first-ever MCAA Central European Event, a landmark gathering of researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the region.
Co-organised by nine MCAA Chapters (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and the Western Balkans) together with the Policy and Career Development Working Groups, this flagship event will spotlight the power of collaboration in addressing some of Central and Eastern Europe’s most pressing challenges: brain drain and talent retention, science diplomacy, and research funding.
The event promises unique opportunities for networking, cross-border partnerships, and dialogue with key decision-makers. Participants will connect directly with National Contact Points, policymakers, and funding bodies, boosting their professional networks and strengthening their impact on regional and EU-level science policy.
By uniting voices from across Central Europe, the event will showcase the role of the MCAA and MSCA in shaping science diplomacy, supporting talent, and driving innovation. It will also highlight the value of MSCA-funded experiences in building a vibrant, inclusive, and competitive research ecosystem.
With strong outreach, engagement with national institutions, and the participation of key stakeholders, the MCAA Central European Event 2025 will raise the visibility of both the MCAA and the MSCA, reinforcing their relevance and leadership in the region.
This is more than a conference – it is a flagship moment for the MCAA and MSCA, affirming their commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and the future of research in Central and Eastern Europe.
Michael Nones
Chair, MCAA Poland Chapter
Béla Fiser
Chair, MCAA Hungary Chapter