Workshop: Training for and with Big Science Organizations

The workshop “Training for and with Big Science Organizations” will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (4:00 to 8:00 pm Lithuanian time) at the Carmen de la Victoria, University of Granada. Participants can join either on-site or online.

This event will bring together representatives from F4E, CERN, ENEA and CDTI, along with several European universities, to discuss training, governance, and career opportunities within the ecosystem of Big Science Organizations (BSOs).

Topics will include:
• Emerging knowledge and skill needs in BSOs
• Legal and economic frameworks of large scientific infrastructures
• Science diplomacy and industry collaboration
• Training pathways and career opportunities for students and professionals

Program overview:

3:00 pm – Opening session (4: 00 pm Lithuanian time)

Welcome address: Blanca Biel, University of Granada

3:15 pm – Keynote (4:15 pm Lithuanian time)

Knowledge and skills for BSOs: emerging needs and opportunities
Leonardo Biagioni, F4E – Fusion for Energy

4:00 pm – Session: Establishing a Big Science Masterclass Program (5:00 pm Lithuanian time)
• BSOs and Value Creation: an Economic and Managerial Perspective – Silvia Bruzzi, University of Genova
• BSOs and their Legal Framework – Paolo Acunzo, ENEA
• Science Diplomacy and BSOs – Simone Arnaldi, University of Trieste
• BSOs and SMEs – Belén del Cerro, CDTI

5:30 pm – Roundtable: Training Needs and Career Opportunities (6:30 pm Lithuanian time)
Moderator: Blanca Biel, University of Granada
Panelists:
• Pablo Canca, University of Granada
• José Luis Dessy, Industry Office – AI Granada
• Alba Fernández-Barral, CTAO
• Nani García, IFMIF-DONES
• Theodota Lagouri, CERN
• Alessandro Lampasi, DTT

7:00 pm – Closing session (8:00 pm Lithuanian time)
Closing remarks: Paolo Acunzo (ENEA), Simone Arnaldi (University of Trieste), Blanca Biel (University of Granada)

Venue: Carmen de la Victoria, Cta. del Chapiz 9, 18010 Granada, Spain

Hybrid format: on-site and online participation

Registration: here

Contact: bigscien.masterclass@ugr.es