The 2019 CeBIL retreat was held at the Hotel Arthur in Copenhagen from the 20th to the 23rd of May. The retreat provided a forum for important discussions that bridged the different projects undertaken by the different stakeholder under the umbrella of the CeBIL award. Professor Timo Minssen was a speaker, moderator and chair during all days. He was instrumental in bringing together the majority of collaborating partners and leading the relevant discussions on current and future collaborations, with an eye to achieving individual and collaborative targets.