CRACoWi Plenary Meeting in Düsseldorf

14 Feb, 2025
Cracowi plenary dusseldorf

On February 12–13, 2025, the CRACoWi consortium came together in Düsseldorf for a two-day plenary meeting filled with collaboration, progress, and strategic alignment. Hosted by project partner ONEKEY, the event brought together all 14 partners from across Europe to align on shared goals and accelerate the development of tools supporting compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

On the second day, attention turned to the project’s use cases. Partners delved into practical applications, discussed real-world challenges, and explored potential integrations of the CRACoWi Wizard – the digital tool at the heart of the project. These deep-dive sessions enabled participants to understand how the Compliance Wizard will function in diverse industry contexts, offering tailored support for SMEs, manufacturers, distributors, and importers.

What truly stood out during the meeting was the level of engagement and openness among the consortium members. Conversations went beyond status updates – partners shared ideas, proposed improvements, and identified new opportunities for collaboration.

The meeting also included a social dinner, offering a more informal environment for continued networking, discussion, and strategic brainstorming. While more relaxed in tone, the conversations remained focused on how to push the CRACoWi mission forward.

A heartfelt thank-you goes to ONEKEYfor hosting the plenary in Düsseldorf and creating a welcoming space for productive dialogue. As always, special appreciation goes to ITML, the project coordinator, for steering the meeting with clarity and focus, ensuring that every participant stayed aligned with the CRA-focused vision of the project.

With strong momentum coming out of Düsseldorf, the CRACoWi partners are now even better equipped to continue their work on developing a tool that will simplify CRA compliance, particularly for SMEs who often lack internal resources or expertise.

Together, the CRACoWi consortium is building a future where cybersecurity resilience is accessible, practical, and deeply embedded in the digital product lifecycle.

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