The General Kick-off Meeting of CRIPI successfully brought together a broad and diverse community of participants, with more than 100 members from over 25 countries joining the event. This strong attendance highlighted the wide international interest and engagement in the CRIPI Action.
During the meeting, the Chair and Vice-Chair of CRIPI, along with the Working Group (WG) Leaders/Co-leaders, introduced themselves and presented their respective roles and visions for the Action. In addition, the Grant Holder, Scientific Communication Coordinator, Resilient Pavement Association (RPA), and Young Researchers and Innovators (YRI) leaders and co-leaders shared their perspectives and outlined planned activities aimed at fostering collaboration, inclusiveness, and capacity building within the network.
The meeting provided an important opportunity for members to gain an overview of the CRIPI structure, objectives, and future directions, and to align on a shared vision for cooperation across disciplines and countries.