Second Work Package 9 (WP9) meeting

On 27 October 2026, PACE partners came together for the second Work Package 9 (WP9) meeting, coordinated by ENA Development Consultants. The meeting focused on strengthening the project's communication and dissemination activities, advancing stakeholder engagement and identifying opportunities for collaboration with other European initiatives.

WP9 plays an important role in connecting PACE's activities and results with relevant audiences across the bio-based value chain. During the meeting, partners reviewed the work package's priorities, discussed their contributions to communication and dissemination activities, and explored ways to increase the project's visibility and outreach.

Strengthening engagement

The meeting focused on strengthening the project's visibility, advancing its multi-actor engagement strategy and preparing for the first stakeholder workshop. Partners also reviewed upcoming communication activities and opportunities for collaboration with other European initiatives

The meeting highlighted the importance of consortium-wide collaboration in reaching relevant stakeholders, sharing project developments and supporting knowledge exchange across the bio-based value chain.

Moving forward

Looking ahead, WP9 will continue to support project-wide communication, stakeholder involvement and collaboration activities. Upcoming priorities include the publication of the first PACE newsletter, further development of the stakeholder engagement strategy and preparations for the first stakeholder workshop.

Through the active involvement of its consortium partners, PACE aims to strengthen its connections with relevant stakeholders and raise awareness of its efforts to transform potato processing sidestreams into valuable bio-based chemicals, contributing to more circular and sustainable European value chains.