On 21st and 22nd October 2025, Tomas Bata University in Zlín hosted a governance meeting of the PIONEER Alliance, attended by more than 50 representatives from all partner institutions. From Iscte, the meeting had the presence of Vice-rector Helena Carreiras, prof. Catarina Ferreira da Silva and Dr. Pedro Antão.

During the two-day programme, meetings of several key bodies of the alliance took place – the Governing Board, Advisory Board, Steering Committee, and Project Management Team.

Discussions focused mainly on the future direction of the alliance, strategic goals, and the implementation of individual project tasks. As part of the programme, representatives of partner universities also visited the various faculties and components of UTB, where they discussed potential joint projects and opportunities for further collaboration in research, education, and innovation.

The meeting in Zlín helped to strengthen cooperation, encourage the exchange of experiences, and take further steps toward fulfilling the shared vision of the Alliance.