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<p>Dear colleagues,</p>
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<p><b>Save the date: 27-29 October</b> for the <b>European
Informatics Leaders Summit (ECSS 2025)</b>, taking place in <b>Rennes,
France.</b></p>
<b>Co-hosted by Informatics Europe (IE) and member institute IRISA</b>,
this year’s Summit is <b>part of IRISA’s 50th anniversary
celebrations</b>, celebrating one of France’s oldest and largest
Informatics labs and its enduring scientific and societal
contributions, which IE proudly supports. ECSS 2025 is sponsored
by Inria, University of Rennes, University of Zurich, and Rennes
Métropole.<br>
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<div class="moz-forward-container"><b>Why attend ECSS 2025?</b><br>
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<li><b>Keynotes</b> by</li>
<ul>
<li><b>Prof. Manuel Wimmer</b> (Johannes Kepler University
Linz, Austria) on <b>Integrating Quantum Technologies into
European Informatics Departments</b>;</li>
<li><b>Prof. Maarten Steinbuch</b> (Eindhoven University of
Technology, The Netherlands) on <b>The Influence of New
Technologies on Society.</b></li>
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<li><b>Engage with peer Informatics leaders</b> from across
Europe on strategic issues in Informatics research, education
and policy.</li>
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<li>Gain insights on <b>how</b> top European Informatics
departments <b>cope with changes;</b></li>
<li><b>Discover </b>IE’s latest initiatives and outcomes, <b>contribute</b>
to ongoing debates, and <b>spark future projects</b> during
the workshops organised by IE Working Groups. This year's
programme includes <b>Green ICT, Open Source Software,
Diversity & Inclusion, and Ethics.</b></li>
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<li><b>Exclusive networking excursion to Mont Saint-Michel,</b>
the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site. A unique setting to
foster lasting connections and spark future collaborations.</li>
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<p>ECSS 2025 is more than a summit, it is a <b>strategic forum
for shaping the future of Informatics in Europe. Combining
academic excellence, visionary dialogues and community
engagement</b>, it offers a unique opportunity to connect,
lead and drive meaningful progress in Informatics research and
education across Europe.</p>
<p><b>A warm reminder: ECSS 2025 will host IE’s Annual General
Assembly (AGA)</b>, where key decisions shaping the
organisation’s direction are made. While only <b>official
representatives of IE members may vote</b>, the AGA welcomes
all ECSS participants. Please <b>ensure your institution is
represented, either by attending yourself or designating a
colleague.</b></p>
<b>Registration is expected to open in June/July.</b> Stay tuned
via our website: <a
href="https://www.informatics-europe.org/ecss/home.html"
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<p>We look forward to meeting you at another impactful edition of
ECSS this October!</p>
Best regards,<br>
Informatics Europe<br>
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