On June 11-12, 2026, the ALFIE project reached a major milestone, wrapping up its first official review and 3rd GA meeting with representatives from the European Commission.
The meeting was a dynamic, hybrid event. While our EU reviewers dialed in online, ALFIE partners gathered face-to-face in the city of Athens, Greece, blending collaboration with virtual teamwork.
During the first reporting period, the consortium progressed the development of the AutoML platform and the ETD-Hub, while simultaneously considering ethical concerns of AI development and deployment, user requirements, and communication and dissemination activities. These achievements formed the basis of the review discussions.
Diving into the details: What was discussed?
The review was an opportunity to showcase the work driving the ALFIE project forward. Each Work Package (WP) leader presented a comprehensive progress report, highlighting:
- Milestones achieved: A deep dive into the tangible progress and breakthroughs made in the project so far.
- Navigating challenges: An honest look at the key risks and hurdles we’ve encountered, and, more importantly, how our team is mitigating them.
- The road ahead: Upcoming phases and future work planned to keep the project’s momentum.
Strategic insights from the EU Commission
Our reviewers provided invaluable, forward-thinking guidance. The constructive dialogue centered around key areas, including:
- Engaging different target audiences with the ALFIE project.
- Ethical considerations related to AI development and deployment.
- The sustainability of the project outputs after the project’s completion.
Looking Forward
We want to thank the European Commission reviewers for their thoughtful comments, insights, and encouraging feedback. Their feedback has undoubtedly refined our strategy to maximize the impact of the ALFIE project.
Stay tuned for more updates as we implement this valuable feedback and enter the next exciting phase of ALFIE!