DCDYNAMIC Annual General Assembly Meeting 2025: Collaboration and Progress in Manchester
On 11 September 2025, the partners of the DCDYNAMIC consortium gathered in Manchester, UK, for a full-day hybrid Annual General Assembly Meeting. Hosted by the University of Manchester, the meeting brought together face-to-face almost all project partner to review progress, discuss challenges, and strengthen collaboration within the project.
Throughout the day, partners presented updates from their respective work packages, showcasing advances in the research related to high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, the preferred solution for transmitting electricity over long distances and key enabler for floating offshore wind and Europe’s electricity grid. Constructive discussions focused on scientific progress, technical achievements, and next steps towards achieving the project’s ambitious goals.
The meeting also served as a valuable opportunity to reflect on lessons learned during the first year of implementation and to align efforts towards the upcoming poject phases. Exchanges across disciplines highlighted DCDYNAMIC’s strong collaborative spirit and its role in advancing innovation in DC dynamic cable, sustainability and testing methodologies.
The day concluded with a working dinner at a Persian restaurant, where partners continued their discussions in a relaxed setting, fostering dialogue beyond science. This informal exchange strengthened the consortium’s cohesion and reinforced the sense of shared purpose driving DCDYNAMIC forward.
All participants left Manchester with new insights, strengthened partnerships and a clear roadmap for the months ahead.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the meeting, and a special thanks to UNIMAN for their hospitality.
