The EGI 2025 conference, one of Europe’s leading forums for scientific computing and data-intensive research, has officially concluded after a successful week of collaboration, insight-sharing, and innovation. Held from 2–6 June 2025 at the historic Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, Spain, the event brought together scientific communities, service providers, European research projects, security experts, community managers, and policymakers from around the globe.
Hosted by the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and the Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP), the conference opened with a welcome from the EGI Council and set the tone for a vibrant exchange of ideas across disciplines.
ANERIS took part in EGI 2025 and got the opportunity to engage with the community and share how the project is addressing the critical issue of ocean biodiversity loss through the development of innovative marine technologies. The project’s presence highlighted the project’s commitment to operational marine biology, citizen science, and open access to scientific tools and data.
Those who stopped by the ANERIS booth could explore the interactive infographics, which communicate the goals, methodologies, and early outcomes of the technologies being developed within the project. These visual tools were well-received and offered a clear, engaging way to understand the project’s scientific approach. They will soon be available in the Media centre on the ANERIS website for those who could not attend the event in person.
ANERIS also joined the dynamic interactive session led by our sister project, iMagine, a European Union-supported initiative coordinated by the EGI Foundation. iMagine is making AI-driven image analysis more accessible to aquatic science researchers, and the session offered a glimpse into the project’s latest achievements. A highlight was a live demonstration of the FlowCam Phytoplankton Identification Tool, which added a hands-on dimension to the conversation around artificial intelligence in science.
The session also emphasised the ongoing collaborations between iMagine and different projects, including ANERIS, reinforcing the shared mission to advance aquatic research through technological innovation and cross-project synergy.
EGI 2025 offered an invaluable opportunity for ANERIS to connect with the wider scientific and technical community, share our progress, and gain feedback that will help shape our next steps. We extend our thanks to the organisers, partners, and all who visited our booth for making the event a resounding success.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue our mission to protect and preserve ocean biodiversity through science, technology, and collaboration.