34 people, about a third of the all persons involved in DESTRESS, travelled from various European countries and Korea to Potsdam, Germany, for the first progress meeting in September 2016.

The meeting focused on the tasks already accomplished and the status quo of the project. The work packages leaders as well as the task representatives informed knowledgeably about their progresses and specific activities. Furthermore, potential challenges were identified and suitable solutions discussed. The meeting enabled fruitful discussions and important exchange on cross-cutting issues between the DESTRESS partners. The next meeting will be held in Klaipeda in 2017.