Purpose: To consolidate ReproUnion’s achievements, and to identify priorities for future collaboration
Day 1 – Monday, 17 November 2025
12:00–13:00 | Arrival & Lunch
Informal networking and arrival at the venue.
13:00–13:20 | Welcome & Framing – Jens Sønksen & Anette Steenberg
Opening remarks from the EB Chair and MVA, setting the scene for the two days strategic seminar.
13:20–13:30 | Welcome by Moderator – Kristine Koppelhus
Overview of agenda, check-in, and meeting goals.
13:30–13:45 | Advocacy & funding – Anette Steenberg
13:45–14:05 | Why ReproUnion Strengths & Opportunities – Guest speaker Thomas Kjeldager Ryan (DTI)
On strongholds, academic excellence, research collaboration and authorship networks.
14:05–15:15 | Workshop – Key Strengths & Learnings – Kristine Koppelhus & Thomas Kjeldager Ryan
Output: Agreed list of strengths & prioritized areas for development.
15:15–15:45 | Break
15:45–16:30 | RUBIC – Status and Overview – Niels Jørgensen, Lars Rylander & Aleksander Giwercman
Short updates on recruitment, samples, data management and funding
16:30–17:45 | RUBIC Plenum discussion – The Next Phase – Niels Jørgensen, Lars Rylander & Kristine Koppelhus
Output: Input for short- and long-term priorities, responsibilities and next steps.
17:45–18:00 | Wrap-Up Day 1 and Preparation for day 2 – Jens Sønksen & Kristine Koppelhus
19:00 | Dinner & Networking
Day 2 – Tuesday, 18 November 2025
08:30–08:50 | Reflection on Day 1 – Kristine Koppelhus
08:50–09:15 | Setting the Stage for the Future of ReproUnion – Jens Sønksen, Kristine Koppelhus, Ida Behrendt-Møller, Ann Holm
Including the ReproUnion Innovation Platform and ReproYoung
09:15–09:45 | Research & Innovation in combination for future collaborations
Reflections by guest speaker Niclas Nilsson, LU Innovation
09:45–10:00 | Break
10:00–10:30 | Workshop – Future of ReproUnion (What?) – Jens Sønksen, Kristine Koppelhus
Focus on defining ReproUnion’s future direction and transformation
Output: List of priorities and responsibilities for each scenario.
10:30–11:15 | Workshop – Future of ReproUnion (How?) – Jens Sønksen, Kristine Koppelhus
Build on WHAT to define HOW to transform ReproUnion
Output: List of priorities, actions and responsibilities for each scenario.
11:15–11:45 | Plenary Discussion and Alignment – Jens Sønksen, Kristine Koppelhus
Plenum presentation, discussion and alignment of priorities.
11:45–12:00 | Closing Remarks – Jens Sønksen & Anette Steenberg
Summary of priorities, responsibilities, and next steps.
Check-out by Kristine Koppelhus
12:00–13:00 | Lunch & Departure
Thank You and Good Bye