On 15–16 January 2025, the SmartgySUM consortium met in Brussels for a series of strategic meetings aimed at promoting project results, reinforcing dialogue with European stakeholders, and coordinating the final phase of the project. Hosted in part by the Delegación de Extremadura en Bruselas, the meetings provided a platform to exchange perspectives on how research, digitalisation, and innovation can contribute to accelerating Europe’s energy transition. The programme included presentations of scientific results, discussions on implementation challenges, and reflections on doctoral training and mobility within the project. Executive Committee meetings also addressed future actions, dissemination activities, and preparations for the final SmartgySUM event in Badajoz. A dedicated session focused on SmartgySUM’s scientific outcomes, with individual research projects presented alongside a joint discussion on barriers to implementation and lessons learned. Particular attention was given to: - The progress of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) - Mobility and secondment experiences - The overall impact of the project’s training activities The agenda also included exchanges with Members of the European Parliament and discussions with representatives of European institutions. These conversations highlighted the importance of ensuring that academic research and doctoral training actively inform policy development, regulatory frameworks, and real-world energy challenges. Overall, the meeting reaffirmed SmartgySUM’s role in bridging academic research, policy, and implementation, contributing to the development of resilient, digital, and citizen-centred energy systems in Europe.

Final and Additional Activity of Training Program took place in September 24-25, 2025 in Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS), Bonn (Germany). During this final activity, sessions focused in Project Formulation and Accelerator Program were done. There was also presented the SOOC platform for SMARTGYsum Open Online Courses