From 28th September to 2nd October 2026, we will hold our final workshop at La Cristalera in Miraflores de la Sierra (Madrid) bringing the consortium together to celebrate the achievements of the project and discuss future research directions.
The workshop will be divided into two parts.
The first two days (28th to 29th September 2026) will be dedicated to our young researchers. These sessions will be organized and led by young researchers, providing an opportunity to present their work, share project results, strengthen professional networks, and further develop both scientific and transferable skills.
The second part of the workshop (30th September – 2nd October 2026) will focus on the scientific achievements of OPERA, with particular emphasis on interface research, operando techniques, and knowledge exchange. In addition to presenting the project’s main outcomes, we aim to engage leading external researchers working in related areas. By creating an open forum for discussion, we hope to exchange ideas, learn about the latest advances in the field, and broaden the impact of OPERA. This interaction will also help identify complementary expertise and potential opportunities for future collaborations and synergies.
The final workshop will therefore serve not only as the closing event of the project, but also as a starting point for future research initiatives. How can the results be further exploited? What are the next scientific challenges? Which open questions deserve further investigation? By bringing together the OPERA consortium and invited experts, we aim to stimulate new collaborations and research directions that will continue to advance the field beyond the lifetime of the project.
All participants will be accommodated at La Cristalera Residence to be close to the event location.
For Thursday evening we plan a visit to Segovia, a historic UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its Roman aqueduct, medieval architecture, and beautiful old town. If you don’t want to join this activity, please let us know.
Date and Location
28.09.2026 – 02.10.2026
La Cristalera
Carretera M-611, km 10, 28792 Miraflores de la Sierra, Madrid, Spain
Organizers
Conference Chair: Celia Polop (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
Scientific Committee: Qiong Cai (University of Surrey), Peter Siffalovic (Slovak Academy of Sciences)
Organizing Committee: Peter Kunnas (Austrian Academy of Sciences), Stephan Junker (Eurogrant)
Agenda
To be announced
Traveling to the Workshop
Flight to Barajas Airport.
From the airport there will be an OPERA bus at 6 PM on Sunday, 27th September 2026 to the location.
For people arriving Tuesday’s (29th September 2026), there will also be an OPERA bus going from the airport to the event location at 6 PM.
On Friday (2nd October 2026), there will be a shuttle back to the airport after the event closes.