On 19 February 2026, the FEMS Board held its first meeting of the year —  and the first under the presidency of Prof. Paula Vilarinho

As FEMS approaches its 40th anniversary, this leadership transition provides an opportunity to align on strategic priorities that will guide the Federation in the coming years — building on the remarkable work already achieved.

President Paula Vilarinho outlined key strategic priorities to advance the Board’s shared vision for FEMS:

🔹 Stronger visibility and voice for our Member Societies
🔹 A bold positioning within Europe’s Advanced Materials strategy
🔹 A reinforced Junior Materials Network & Emerging Materials Developers
🔹 Real industry–academia co-innovation
🔹 A stronger, high-impact European Journal of Materials
🔹 A Digital FEMS Knowledge Hub
🔹 An expanded network of Global Ambassadors

These priorities reflect continuity, ambition, and collective responsibility.

FEMS is not only a federation — it is a platform for leadership, collaboration, and impact in materials science across Europe and beyond.

We look forward to working closely with our Member Societies, Boards, Working Groups, early-career researchers, and industry partners to turn this shared vision into measurable progress.