Events

The MCAA Annual Conference 2027, themed "Research across the globe: connecting talent, unlocking potential," will take place on 14–17 April 2027 in Bucharest, Romania, bringing together the global Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) community and key voices from the European research and innovation landscape.

Have you ever had the opportunity to see a manuscript that is hundreds of years old, or discover how knowledge was preserved and shared long before modern printing?

The MCAA Swiss Chapter invites its members to a special visit to Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books, an internationally renowned specialist in medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, rare books, and historical works.

This exclusive visit will offer an opportunity to discover remarkable examples of bookmaking, art, and the history of knowledge. As the gallery is not generally open for casual public visits, this is a unique experience specially arranged for our members.

And the afternoon doesn't end there! 🎄

After the visit, we will head together to the Basel Christmas Market to enjoy the festive atmosphere, reconnect with fellow MCAA members, and celebrate the end of the year.

The event is open to all MCAA members, regardless of their research discipline or career stage.

Save the date! Registration details and further information will follow.

We look forward to seeing many of you in Basel!

The session will trace the foundations of modern AI, from early machine intelligence to neural networks and large language models. It will also explore how to test generative and multimodal AI outputs against independent, real-world evidence, and discuss the opportunities, risks, and validation challenges of foundation models in medical imaging and healthcare.

Register: https://crimson-clarinet-h8at.squarespace.com/

From MSCA Fellow to leading networks and mentoring future researchers!

Jelena is a Professor in Digital Engineering at Durham University and President of UKACM, Jelena has coordinated two MSCA doctoral training networks and currently hosts four Postdoctoral Fellows. Her research brings together digital twins, simulation and AI to make infrastructure more resilient.

Hear how one fellowship helped kick-start this remarkable journey, and what she has learned along the way!

Join the MCAA Ireland Chapter for a networking and peer-support event taking place on the fringes of the MSCA Presidential Conference in Dublin.

The event will feature a peer-support workshop bringing together early-career researchers and experienced members of the Irish research community. Participants will also learn about the MCAA and its activities, explore funding opportunities in Ireland, and hear first-hand experiences from researchers who have successfully transitioned beyond their MSCA fellowships. The programme will include contributions from MCAA leadership and Chapter representatives, followed by a Q&A session.

Join researchers, innovators, and science diplomacy leaders in Tokyo (or stream live worldwide) on November 4–5, 2026.