MecaNano Pitching Event + Round Table on Machine Learning Applications (WG1–WG3)
Friday 12 December 2025 -
10:00
Monday 8 December 2025
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Thursday 11 December 2025
Friday 12 December 2025
10:00
Welcome & Objectives
Welcome & Objectives
10:00 - 10:15
A short introduction to the event, outlining the goals of the pitching session and the expected outcomes for participants across WG1–WG3.
10:15
Pitching session
Pitching session
10:15 - 11:30
<h3>Pitching Session</h3> <p> The pitching session is the core of the event. Each contributor has <strong>5 minutes</strong> to present a specific <em>problem, dataset, or methodological question</em> related to machine learning. The goal is a concise, problem-driven input to seed the expert-guided round table. </p> <h4>Guidelines for contributors</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Time limit:</strong> 5 minutes (strict).</li> <li><strong>Focus:</strong> present the challenge and why ML is needed; avoid full result talks.</li> <li><strong>Slides:</strong> optional, max <strong>1–2</strong> slides to show context/data.</li> <li><strong>Be explicit:</strong> state the question you want experts to answer (e.g., model choice, data readiness, validation strategy).</li> <li><strong>Data note:</strong> briefly indicate data size, format, labeling status, and constraints (privacy, IP, access).</li> <li><strong>Outcome target:</strong> what would “success” look like in the next 3–6 months?</li> <li><strong>Logistics:</strong> if using slides, upload via Indico before the session (PDF preferred).</li> </ul> <h4>Expected outcome</h4> <ul> <li>A curated set of well-defined research questions from WG1–WG3.</li> <li>Actionable guidance from ML experts to be addressed in the round table.</li> <li>Identification of potential collaborations and follow-up actions.</li> </ul>
11:30
Coffee break
Coffee break
11:30 - 11:45
11:45
Round table discussion
Round table discussion
11:45 - 12:45
Interactive discussion guided by ML experts. Focus on addressing the problems raised in the pitches, exchanging best practices, and identifying possible collaborations.
12:45
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
12:45 - 13:45
13:45
Round table discussion – Part II
Round table discussion – Part II
13:45 - 14:45
Interactive discussion guided by ML experts. Focus on addressing the problems raised in the pitches, exchanging best practices, and identifying possible collaborations.
14:45
Wrap-up & outlook
Wrap-up & outlook
14:45 - 15:00
Final summary of the event outcomes, highlighting recommendations, possible follow-up actions, and perspectives for the network.