
International Conference
Academia Stands for Green Deal
Conference programme
Mines Nancy, Campus Artem
92 Sergent Blandan St., Nancy, France
September 3, 2025
12:00 - 14:00 Registrations, Welcome Lunch and Introduction
- Alexandre Nominé, Chairman, Associate Professor, the University of Lorraine
The “Who’s Looking for Partners?” matchmaking board will invite participants to post their contact information and project pitches. Continuously updated throughout the event, it’s designed to foster meaningful connections, with plenty of opportunities to meet and discuss over coffee.
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14:00 - 15:30 Panel Discussion
From Lab to Law: How Science Can Influence Green Deal Policy
How can research shape real change? This panel explores how scientific results and academic expertise can contribute to policy development for the Green Deal. Speakers will share concrete cases where academic work has influenced regulation, standardization, or innovation frameworks, and discuss what’s still missing to better connect researchers and policymakers.
Moderator: Anupam Sengupta, ATTRACT Fellow, Luxembourg National Research Fund, Professor of Physics & Sustainability Ambassador, University of Luxembourg, Member of the Scientific Council, Institute for Advanced Studies, Luxembourg
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15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
Participants are invited to contribute to the collaborative board that will feed into a post-conference policy brief. Add your insights, ideas, and recommendations to help shape meaningful outcomes.
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16:00 - 17:30 Panel Discussion
Funding That Matters: Designing High-Impact Projects for a Greener Future
What makes a project more than just a publication generator? This session focuses on creating impactful proposals that go beyond academia. Participants will discuss how to build interdisciplinary teams, involve industry or public actors meaningfully, and align with EU funding priorities. The panel aims to provide concrete insights to design more strategic and useful collaborations.
Moderator: Karin Kaar, Project Manager, Mining and Mineral Technology, TalTech, Estonia
Speakers: to be announced later
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20:00 - 23:00 VIP Dinner
Entry upon VIP invitations.
September 4, 2025
08:30 - 09:00 Registrations and Morning Coffee
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09:00 - 10:30 Panel Discussion
Green Skills in Action: From Student Projects to Solving Concrete Problems
This panel features inspiring stories from students and young researchers who took part in hands-on sustainability projects — whether through internships, research work, or competitions. With guidance from mentors and educators, these projects show how students can turn knowledge into action and impact. A motivating and practical session to bridge learning and doing.
Moderator: Alexandra Noirault, CEO WEEEMET, France
Speakers: to be announced later
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10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break
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11:00 - 12:30 Panel Discussion
AI for the Green Deal: Real Applications, Real Careers
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we approach sustainability, but how can it be applied meaningfully? This panel explores real-world uses of AI for the Green Deal, with a spotlight on materials science and related fields. From smart recycling to resource efficiency to green manufacturing, speakers will share both practical insights and personal career paths.
Moderator: Alexandre Nomine, Associate Professor, the University of Lorraine, Researcher at Jean Lamour Institute,
France and Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Speakers: to be announced later_________________________
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break
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14:00 - 16:00 Mission Green Deal: Collaborative Simulation Game
This interactive session is a simulation game where participants collaboratively tackle a fictional sustainability challenge tied
to the EU Green Deal goals. Mixed teams of students (mostly), researchers, and industry professionals will work together in assigned roles to develop a solution.Facilitators:
- Panagiotis Isigonis, Lead R&T Scientist, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
- Rajarshi Rakesh Sahai, MD - RJB Renewable Holdings, Venture Partner - Mobility VC, the Netherlands
- Veiko Karu, Associate Professor, Estonian Business School, Estonia
- Leon Stille, Managing Director, New Energy Institute, the Netherlands
- Sonja Nurmi, EU Coordinator -BATCircle2.0, Aalto University, Finland
- Tatiana Banderova, Projects Coordinator, the University of Lorraine, France
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16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break
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16:30 - 17:30 Mission Green Deal: Collaborative Simulation Game
Each team delivers a brief pitch or poster presentation of their solution, and a winning solution will be voted by the
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18:00 - 21:00 Winners Award and Celebration Cocktail
19:00 - 21:00 Metals and Minerals in the Energy Transition” - Interactive Exhibition
Join us for a guided tour through an engaging, hands-on exhibition exploring the role of materials and metals in the green and digital transitions.
Highlights include:
- Interactive Information Stands
- Real samples of materials and critical metals
- Gamified stations: escape game & Pick-a-Metal card game
- Artistic interpretations of sustainability themes — with participating artists on site
Moderators:
- Olga Chernoburova, Project Manager, LabEx RESSOURCES 21, University of Lorraine
- Michel Cathelineau, Research Director at CNRS, GeoRessources Laboratory, University of Lorraine
- Blandine Servigne, Instructional Designer, Mines Nancy
September 5, 2025 (optional)
09:00 - 09:30 Morning coffee
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09:30 - 10:30 Guided visit to the Jean Lamour Institute
Check out the agendas from our previous conferences in 2022 - 2024 for a glimpse of the enriching content and insightful sessions featured.
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