IASI, June 2026

From June 27th to 29th, the historic and vibrant city of Iași, Romania, hosted a highly significant project meeting, bringing together all international partners for three days of intense collaboration, review, and strategic planning. This event marked a crucial milestone for the consortium, providing a vital platform for participants to evaluate the extensive work completed so far, exchange valuable insights, and share institutional best practices.

The core sessions of the meeting focused on a comprehensive evaluation of the project's current progress. A key highlight was the review of the video materials proposed by each partner. These videos showcased the practical and pedagogical approaches developed within the project framework, sparking dynamic dialogues and constructive feedback. By analyzing these visual outputs together, the partners successfully harmonized their methodologies and laid a solid, well-defined foundation for the upcoming phases of work.

Hands-on Excellence: The Highlight Workshop A standout moment of the three-day event was an exclusive, two-hour workshop led by expert Dog Trainer Roberta Oronzo. Titled “How to Train Diabetes Alert Dogs for Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Detection: A Standardised Approach,” the session captivated everyone in attendance. Participants expressed immense enthusiasm for the highly practical nature of the workshop, which provided concrete, step-by-step techniques for training medical alert dogs under a unified and innovative framework.

Cultural Exchange and Team Building Beyond the rigorous technical and academic sessions, the meeting offered plenty of opportunities for networking and cultural immersion. Partners enjoyed meaningful moments of socialization and took the time to visit the beautiful architectural and historical landmarks of Iași, further strengthening the professional and personal bonds within the consortium.

With the foundations for the next project results firmly established, the Iași meeting concluded on a high note, leaving all partners inspired, aligned, and fully committed to the next steps of this impactful journey.

2025-1-HR01-KA210-VET-000362138 Standardizing Diabetes Alert Dog Training: Advancing Innovation in Vocational Education and Patient Empowerment (SADAT)