Malta Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (LISP)
About the Event
Join us for the highly anticipated launch of EU CodeWeek in Malta, an event dedicated to promoting coding and digital skills. The event will take place from 09:30 to 13:30 at The Link Hall, Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre Triq il-Labour Zejtun and will feature a dynamic agenda filled with insightful discussions and opportunities for networking.
The agenda includes a welcome address by Carm Cachia, Chief Administrator of the eSkills Malta Foundation, followed by a Keynote Address from Hon. Silvio Schembri, Minister for the Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects.
Key sessions include an overview of EU CodeWeek, delivered by Diana Filip, Deputy CEO and Chief Development Officer JA Europe representing the Code4Europe Consortium, and two engaging panel discussions. The first panel, moderated by Dr. Vanessa Camilleri, will explore the future of coding and its impact on students, while the second, led by Ediana Guillaumier, will focus on increasing the number of ICT specialists, especially women, and addressing gender diversity in the tech industry.
Attendees will also have the chance to hear from secondary school students showcasing their coding projects, followed by closing remarks from Carm Cachia. The event will conclude with a networking lunch, providing further opportunities for collaboration and discussion.
This launch is being organised by the eSkills Malta Foundation which is Malta’s National Hub as part of the Code4Europe Consortium. The Code4Europe Consortium is a collaboration of over 40 educational and digital industry organisations from 20 European countries, committed to empowering the next generation of digitally skilled Europeans.
What is the EU CodeWeek?
EU CodeWeek is a grassroots initiative that promotes digital literacy and coding skills across Europe. Launched in 2013 by the European Commission, it aims to demystify coding and highlight its relevance in the modern world by offering millions of people, especially students, opportunities to explore coding, robotics, and other digital skills. Open to all ages and skill levels, EU CodeWeek helps participants not only learn to code but also understand how coding powers technology that shapes our everyday lives.
The importance of EU CodeWeek lies in its focus on bridging the digital skills gap and preparing future generations for a technology-driven world. In today’s digital economy, coding is increasingly becoming a foundational skill just as important as reading and writing. By engaging people early, particularly students, EU CodeWeek fosters problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking, all of which are critical in a wide range of industries. Moreover, it supports the European Commission’s larger agenda of boosting innovation, digital inclusivity, and competitiveness in Europe, ensuring that more citizens are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the digital era. JA Europe are leading the Code4 Europe Consortium Project which will run the EU CodeWeek for the next two years.
