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Hi Ana,</div>
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I can join between 10-11pm tomorrow.</div>
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<b>From: </b>Pixeurope-sc <pixeurope-sc-bounces@lists.icfo.es> on behalf of Ana Aguarod Franco via Pixeurope-sc <pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 08:59<br>
<b>To: </b>pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es <pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [Pixeurope-sc] PIXEurope: monthly meeting 28th January<br>
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Dear all, </div>
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Upon a few discussions with SC members, we have decided to <u>hold an informal SC online meeting tomorrow for those of you who are free to attend.</u> </div>
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Since our in-person meeting is approaching (18-19 February), we won't follow the usual structure with a review of all work packages. Instead, we will follow a more flexible approach with more time for questions and informal discussion. </div>
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We apologise for the short notice confirming the meeting and the late agenda. </div>
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Please let us know if you would like to include any additional items to the list below: </div>
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Finalising plans for SC meeting in person 18-19 February</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
General Assembly 20 May: aim, scope and agenda</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
PIXEurope event 21 May: update of latest developments</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Chips JU in-person review meeting (Brussels, September 2026)</li></ul>
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Status check for deliverables (including D5.1, which is due by end of January)</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
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Planning of the PIXEurope-part of the "Chips from the North event" 23-24 March in Finland</div>
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Marina & Ana</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> 26 January 2026 11:05 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Valerio Pruneri <Valerio.Pruneri@icfo.eu>; Aalto Timo <timo.aalto@vtt.fi>; Ana Aguarod Franco <Ana.Aguarod@icfo.eu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es <pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [Pixeurope-sc] PIXEurope: monthly meeting 28th January</span>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Dear all,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Unfortunately, I cannot make it this week.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Looking forward to seeing you in Barcelona!</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Best,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Wouter</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>From:</b> Pixeurope-sc <pixeurope-sc-bounces@lists.icfo.es>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Valerio Pruneri via Pixeurope-sc<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, 25 January 2026 15:31<br>
<b>To:</b> Aalto Timo <timo.aalto@vtt.fi>; Ana Aguarod Franco <Ana.Aguarod@icfo.eu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Pixeurope-sc] PIXEurope: monthly meeting 28th January</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thanks Timo</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">From my side we can keep.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">However, as you suggest, I agree to maintain if presence is guarantee from others.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Meanwhile, everyone can share info via email. Also on topics you mention (1<sup>st</sup> and 3<sup>nd</sup> of your points are yours
</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">😊</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">As for 2<sup>nd</sup> point, I suggest that each WP leaders focus on the following during the SC meeting:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Status of the WP progress wrt planning</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Critical aspects related to WP activities and related potential delays</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Interaction with other WPs</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Contribution to PDKs and Open Access from the WP</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I do not have any preference whether to use slides or not for each WP session (update).</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Best,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Valerio</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>From:</b> Pixeurope-sc <</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><u><a href="mailto:pixeurope-sc-bounces@lists.icfo.es" data-outlook-id="9d76474e-94cf-4345-872d-06b9ac19777b" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">pixeurope-sc-bounces@lists.icfo.es</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Aalto Timo via Pixeurope-sc<br>
<b>Sent:</b> 24 January 2026 11:10 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Ana Aguarod Franco <</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><u><a href="mailto:Ana.Aguarod@icfo.eu" data-outlook-id="2a8a54bf-c339-46fd-b616-fed84049255f" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Ana.Aguarod@icfo.eu</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">>;
'pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es' <</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><u><a href="mailto:pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es" data-outlook-id="9271f214-bbe0-40a6-a9e9-18d30d7ee055" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Pixeurope-sc] PIXEurope: monthly meeting 28th January</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Dear All,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">I don't think that the online meeting on 28 January is strictly necessary, but it still could be useful for three things:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Status check for deliverables (including D5.1, which is due by end of January)</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Planning of the face-to-face meeting at ICFO, e.g. clarifying what to present by WP leaders</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation">Planning of the PIXEurope-part of the "Chips from the North event" 23-24 March in Finland</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">All of these can be alternatively handled by email if you prefer that.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Best regards,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Timo</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>From:</b> Pixeurope-sc <</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><u><a href="mailto:pixeurope-sc-bounces@lists.icfo.es" data-outlook-id="004ec895-a4b7-4ba9-a495-34a767d597d7" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">pixeurope-sc-bounces@lists.icfo.es</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ana Aguarod Franco via Pixeurope-sc<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 22, 2026 9:00 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es' <</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><u><a href="mailto:pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es" data-outlook-id="c4f5c025-dc38-40d4-935a-6e340eed7ae7" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">pixeurope-sc@lists.icfo.es</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Dear SC, </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">I am writing regarding our next monthly meeting, currently scheduled for
<b>Wednesday, 28 January at 10:00 a.m.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">As there is an in-person meeting scheduled for 18-19 February, we were wondering whether you consider both meetings are necessary or if you would like to cancel the online meeting. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">From ICFO’s side, the main updates we would share are related to the ongoing and submitted Deliverables.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Finally, we would also like to take this opportunity to remind you to
<u>fill the attendance form</u> if you're attending the in-person SC meeting, so we can go ahead with lunch and dinner reservations (</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: blue;"><u><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.office.com/e/CQb3vrxaE9__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!UXWY3_YsFR-GmpGf8f6Q1FdosmZ9nC1yT17EOJ03odKz4H17oxEKkPebK_6IgK8CIyDcBR6Vxc6CqC-1-lIHmCd0Tw$" title="https://forms.office.com/e/CQb3vrxaE9" originalsrc="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.office.com/e/CQb3vrxaE9__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!UXWY3_YsFR-GmpGf8f6Q1FdosmZ9nC1yT17EOJ03odKz4H17oxEKkPebK_6IgK8CIyDcBR6Vxc6CqC-1-lIHmCd0Tw$" data-outlook-id="aca009af-12db-416c-809f-8771134fcd65" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Steering
Committee Meeting in person – Fill out form</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">). You can also find the draft agenda attached. Please note that we remain open to any comments or suggestions regarding the agenda. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Thank you very much, and we look forward to your feedback.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Best regards,<br>
Ana</span></p>
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