So far 11 successful metallization workshops took place at different locations. They were held in Utrecht, The Netherlands (2008), Constance, Germany (2010), Charleroi, Belgium (2011), Constance, Germany (2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017) and Genk, Belgium (2021) and drew around 140 and 200 participants. The ninth edition 2020 was held online, due to Covid travel restrictions in that year. The 11th edition was held 2023 in Neuchâtel, Swiss and although travel restrictions have been lifted, we have created the additional option of online participation.