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Today is the day!!!
The PENTION Online Workshop takes place today at 15:00 CEST. We look forward to discussing operational needs, emerging synthetic drug challenges and advanced vapour detection capabilities with project partners and relevant stakeholders. Registered participants will receive the access details according to the approval process managed by the organisers. Last-minute registration here.
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Tomorrow: PENTION Online Workshop
Join us for a one-hour online session on “From operational needs to detection capabilities: the PENTION Project Approach.” The workshop will present operational perspectives, emerging synthetic drug trends and the PENTION detection approach, with a focus on UC2 Precursor Detection and UC3 Vehicle MDMA Detection. There is still time to register at this link. Photo…
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Final Reminder: register for the PENTION Workshop
Final reminder to register for the PENTION Online Workshop. 8 September 202615:00 – 16:00 CESTOnline The workshop will cover: Join the discussion and contribute your perspective.
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One Week to Go: PENTION Online Workshop!
The PENTION Online Workshop will take place on 8 September 2026 at 15:00 CEST. The session will explore how operational needs can be translated into detection capabilities, with a focus on synthetic drug-related threats, precursor detection and concealed MDMA detection scenarios. The workshop is open to relevant stakeholders from law enforcement, customs, security research, detection…
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Coming Soon: the first PENTION Newsletter
The first PENTION newsletter will be published in September. This first issue will introduce the project, present the consortium, share the animated video and highlight the first project activities, including stakeholder engagement and upcoming events. It will be a simple way to stay connected with the PENTION community and follow the development of advanced vapour…
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Two Weeks to Go: register for the PENTION Workshop!
Only two weeks to go until the PENTION Online Workshop. Join us on 8 September 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00 CEST, for a focused online session on operational needs and detection capabilities in the context of synthetic drug-related threats. The workshop will bring together project partners and stakeholders to discuss: Register now.
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Your Perspective Matters: Join the PENTION Workshop
PENTION is not only about technology development. Stakeholder engagement is essential to ensure that the project’s detection approach is aligned with real operational needs, expectations and possible future uptake. During the Online Workshop, participants will be invited to share their perspectives through an interactive session and open discussion. Your feedback can help shape the way…
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Workshop Session Focus: Synthetic Drug Threats and Detection Challenges
The PENTION Online Workshop will include contributions from partners and stakeholders bringing different perspectives on synthetic drug-related threats. One of the sessions will focus on the synthetic drug crime script, addressing law enforcement and administrative needs across the chain, from precursor-related activities to final product scenarios. The workshop will also include a contribution on new…
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Why subscribe to the PENTION Newsletter?
The first PENTION newsletter is coming soon. It will provide a concise overview of the project, introduce the consortium, share the animated video and highlight the first activities carried out during the first project year. The newsletter is designed for stakeholders interested in: Subscribe now to receive the first issue directly in your inbox:
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PENTION Use Cases in Focus: UC2 and UC3
How can advanced vapour detection support operational scenarios? During the PENTION Online Workshop, the project will present its detection approach with a focus on two key use cases: UC2 – Precursor Detectionaddressing precursor detection in courier warehouses and airport checkpoints. UC3 – Vehicle MDMA Detectionaddressing MDMA detection in vehicles at border crossings. These scenarios will…
