The SPICE workshop “Characterization and control of quantum materials with optical vortex beams” took place in Ingelheim (D) 10-12 June 2025. Prof. Mancini served as main organizer & chair. Antonio Mazzarone presented a poster titled “Focusing Delivery Schemes: a Comparative Analysis for Extreme UltraViolet Ultrafast Tabletop Ptychography”.