Speakers
Description
This Community Hub session will highlight the GÉANT Twinning Programme as a strategic instrument for fostering impactful collaboration between National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) worldwide. Building on last year’s discussion-based format, this 30-45 minute session will be structured in two complementary parts to move beyond information sharing and actively catalyse new initiatives.
The first half will feature a focused Project Spotlight on the currently running Twinning project between CSC /FUNET (Finland) and NREN (Nepal). This practical showcase will outline the project’s objectives, implementation approach, and lessons learned. Emphasis will be placed on tangible outcomes and capacity building, providing participants with a concrete understanding of how Twinning projects are managed and successfully delivered.
The second half adopts a dynamic ‘Rapid-fire Partner Pitch’ format designed to stimulate new collaborations. NRENs seeking Twinning partners will be invited to deliver concise, three-minute pitches introducing their organisation and a concrete collaboration idea. This segment is already gaining momentum, with BdREN (Bangladesh) and RASH (Albania) confirmed to present their partnership interests. Other potential contributors are expected from Latin America and Africa, providing high visibility to interested NRENs and creating immediate momentum for networking.
The session will conclude with a moderated Q&A, enabling participants to explore potential next steps. By combining a real-world showcase with structured pitching, the session aims to empower the global community to initiate their own partnerships for the 2026-2027 cycle.
What will the TNC audience take away from your talk?
Participants will gain practical insight into the GÉANT Twinning Programme through lessons learned from an active, real-world project. They will discover concrete collaboration opportunities presented by NRENs worldwide through rapid-fire pitches. Most importantly, they will leave with new international contacts and a clear understanding of the next steps required to initiate their own Twinning partnership.
| Are you a first time speaker at TNC? | No |
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