Antje Keppler hands over as ERIC Forum Chair

For two consecutive terms, starting in January 2023, Euro-BioImaging Bio-Hub Director Antje Keppler has served as Chair of the ERIC Forum, a group that brings together 30 European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs) to strengthen coordination and enhance collaboration. On November 13, a new ERIC Forum Chair, Bonnie Dr. Wolff-Boenisch (CESSDA ERIC) and Vice-Chair, Eija Juurola (ACTRIS), were elected by their peers in Brussels, during the ERIC Forum Annual Meeting 2025, marking the transition to new leadership.

 "Serving as Chair of the ERIC Forum has been a deeply rewarding experience — both professionally and personally," says Antje Keppler. "Over the past years, I have had the privilege to work closely with colleagues across all scientific domains, Member States, and the European Commission, and this has given me a profound appreciation of how diverse yet cohesive the ERIC community has become. Each ERIC operates in a distinct field, shaped by different scientific cultures, governance models, and user communities. Yet together, we embody a uniquely European approach to research — one that values collaboration, openness, and long-term service to science and society.” 

To learn more about Antje’s experience as ERIC Forum Chair, read the full article on the ERIC Forum website ​​

Hats off to Antje for her dedication and leadership and warm congratulations to the newly elected ERIC Forum Chairs!