The 1st School for Practical Insights in ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ (SPIÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ), to be held from 21st to 23rd January 2026 at IQS in Barcelona, is a EuChemS-recognised scientific training event focused on real-world applications and the practical aspects of ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ. The programme is designed to address routine and emerging challenges encountered in ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ laboratories across Europe, combining lectures and hands-on sessions that cover a wide range of disciplines and experimental contexts. This inaugural edition aims to foster the development of practical ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ skills among early-career researchers and to strengthen a dynamic community dedicated to applied ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ methodology and problem-solving.