Last week, Kostas was invited on a panel discussion at the EU IndTech, the flagship European conference on industrial technologies, that took place from June 2–4, 2025, in Kraków, Poland.
The session titled: “Advanced Materials at the Heart of Industrial Competitiveness” in a panel discussion between European Commission and representatives from IAM-I Partnership.

The session explored the strategic importance of Innovative Advanced Materials in strengthening Europe’s industrial resilience, accelerating the green and digital transitions, and driving sustainable economic growth.

Moderated by the IAM-I Secretary General, Eva Schillinger, the session featured expert panelists from across industry, research, and policy:

• Maria Cristina Russo, Director, European Commission DG RTD, Belgium
• Kostas Kostarelos, Catalan Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Spain and University of Manchester, UK
• Thierry Rouge Carrassat, Safran Aerosystems, France
• Gerd Loehden, Evonik, Germany