Catalysing Impact - Superconductivity for Global Challenges

from Monday 1 December 2025 (09:30) to Tuesday 2 December 2025 (16:00)
CERN (500/1-001)

        : Sessions
    /     : Talks
        : Breaks
1 Dec 2025
2 Dec 2025
AM
09:30
Day 1 (until 10:00)
10:00
Day 1 - Ziad Melhem (until 10:20)
10:00 Welcome and Introduction to CERN - Mike Lamont (CERN)  
10:10 Superconductivity Global Alliance - Ziad Melhem  
10:20
Day 1 (until 11:20)
10:20 Keynote: Superconductors as enabling technologies in discovery science: past, present, and future.  
10:35 Panel Session: Contributions of superconductors to fundamental research, ongoing developments, and future requirements.  
11:20 --- Networking Coffee Break ---
11:50
Day 1 (until 12:50)
11:50 Keynote: Superconductivity in science and technology: recent advances and emerging applications  
12:05 Panel Session: Superconductors in research and industry – achievements, current status, and key challenges.  
09:00
Day 2 (until 09:30)
09:30
Day 2 (until 12:30)
PM
12:50 --- Lunch Break ---
14:20
Day 1 (until 15:20)
14:20 Keynote: Market dynamics and investment in superconductivity; challenges and outlook  
14:35 Panel Session: Perspectives from corporate and institutional investor  
15:20
Day 1 (until 16:20)
15:20 Keynote: Conductor and supply chain constraints: risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation strategies  
15:35 Panel Session: Materials, manufacturing, and workforce development.  
16:20 --- Networking Coffee Break ---
16:50
Day 1 (until 18:05)
16:50 Keynote: EU and national programs: Roadmaps, funding priorities, and risk reduction  
17:00 Keynote: Private Investment: What attracts venture & long-term capital?  
17:10 Panel Session: Perspectives on Funding and Scaling up Investment.  
18:05
Day 1 (until 18:30)
18:30 --- Social Dinner ---
12:30 --- Lunch Break ---
13:30
Day 2 (until 14:00)
13:30 Round Table Conclusions  
13:50 Final Conclusions and Closing  
14:00
Day 2 (until 15:00)