The WATSON project held its kick-off meeting at University College Dublin (UCD) on March 13th-14th, 2023. This inaugural event brought together about 70 participants from 45 project partners across 20 countries, as well as the EC Project Officer, setting the stage for the collaborative journey ahead.
This gathering provided an excellent opportunity for partners to meet in person, facilitating effective collaboration and ensuring all members had the necessary information and guidelines to start their contributions.
WATSON kick-off meeting – Day 1
On the first day, project leaders introduced their organisations and team members, providing a comprehensive overview of the project’s scope. The day concluded with detailed presentations of the first four Work Packages (WP1-WP4), outlining the tasks, objectives and expected outcomes.
WATSON kick-off meeting – Day 2
The second day featured presentations on Work Packages WP5 and WP6. Discussions focused on planning project activities to ensure progress towards achieving WATSON’s goals. All partners engaged in strategic planning sessions, fostering a collaborative environment for the project’s success.
WATSON kick-off meeting was a resounding success, laying a solid foundation for our project. With clear objectives, detailed planning and a strong sense of collaboration, WATSON is well positioned to achieve its goals of enhancing transparency and reducing food fraud in the supply chain.
Stay tuned for more updates on our progress!
