Malta Digital Innovation Authority

Education Strategy for Malta
2023-03-13 00:00 - 17:00 UTC | Santa Venera, Triq Il - Ferrovija, Santa Venera, SVR9019, Malta
ICT skills are amongst the most essential skills for new jobs, digitally enabled industries outperform their traditional competitors; by 2020 90% of all jobs will be expected to require some form of digital skills. Encouraging the younger generation to realise that the right digital skills are amongst the most important core skills for employability is a crucial step in addressing the broad challenge of additional skilled resources for 21st century jobs. As an integral part of the broad consultation process on the Framework for an Education Strategy for Malta, the eSkills Malta Foundation organised a stakeholder consultation meeting on Tuesday 29th April 2014. Participants had the opportunity to contribute to the National 2014-2024 Education Strategy for Malta and in the work of the eSkills Foundation in fostering the professional ICT skills for the Digital Economy. The presentations delivered at the event are available below. Background and Overview of the Education Strategy Framework​ ​ – Dr Francis Fabri, Director R&D Department, MEDE IT Sector Human Resource Capacity ​ – Lawrence Zammit, MISCO International The view from the IT Industry ​- Keith Fearne, Malta Chamber IT Business Section​ Digital Malta Main Strategic Themes – Emanuel Darmanin, Head, Strategy and Planning Department, MITA IT Industry Specifics – Matthew Gatt, eSkills Malta Foundation

Digital Education in Schools
2023-03-13 09:00 UTC | Santa Venera, Triq Il - Ferrovija, Santa Venera, SVR9019, Malta
eSkills Malta Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry for Education and Employment organised a half-day event on Digital education in schools on Friday 15th March at the MITA Data Centre, Santa Venera. Everyone now accepts that people from all walks of life will increasingly need digital skills and knowledge. This is because digital technology will be used not only by children or employees at the workplace, but practically everybody, including women at home. Digital technology will be used by people at every level of an organisation or society to increase their quality of life, by students to get better education and by teachers to transmit more effective lessons. Individuals who are not digital savvy will suffer in one way or another; they may even become outdated and lose their job. To thrive in the workplace of the future, people will need to have the right digital education. Whether at school, at university or on the job, the digital transformation that is under way is making IT skills more important every day. It is therefore crucial that students receive the right education. All governments and educational institutions around the world are transforming education and learning by way of content, the way it is delivered and the tools being used both by students and teachers. In Malta, the Ministry of Education started this journey some time ago, but outside educational circles, and sometimes also within it, few people and organisations know what digital education is being given to students at primary and secondary level. Their educational path is a very important one as these formative years will transform students up to adult life. List of presentations: The Career Exposure Experience by Lorraine Grech Aquilina ICT C3 by James Catania Information Technology by Daniela Zerafa STEM by Desiree Scicluna Digital Literacy by Omar Seguna Computing Opportunities Everywhere by Josmar Borg
Carm Cachia

Gaetano Bugeja

Desiree Scicluna Bugeja

James Catania

Daniela Zerafa

Omar Seguna

Lorraine Grech Aquilina

Malta Robotics Olympiad 2018
2023-03-13 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Santa Venera, Triq Il - Ferrovija, Santa Venera, SVR9019, Malta
The Malta Robotics Olympiad (MRO) is the largest robotics and technology event in Malta. In 2018 we will be celebrating the 7th edition of this annual event which is organised by the Ministry for Education and Employment under the Management of the MRO Committee made up from: James Catania (chairman), Keith Galea, Keith Aquilina, Josmar Borg , Karen Micallef, & Eric Montfort. A non-profit event, which has grown organically every year, and 2018 will see the continuation of this fantastic,high-standard event that took place at MFCC Ta’ Qali in 2017. The main objectives of this event are to bring the students and public closer to technology in education, to experience investments in a hands-on manner and display the best the island has to offer in technology and robotics as well as being a STEM popularisation event at its core. This event is only possible with the financial support of our sponsors. Without you, this event would not be possible and we thank you from beforehand for taking theme to consider the MRO as part of your organisations’ mark marketing & CSR plan.
MRO 18 IN A NUTSHELL
Whilst MRO17 was a huge success with an unprecedented 13,000 visitors , however, there is always room for improvement. Following feedback from visitors and exhibitors, the MRO will be spread over 3 days from Friday till Sunday. This year the MRO will be kept more concise and oﬀer more targeted events, the MRO SUMO CHALLENGE which is the largest robotics competition in Malta will still take centre stage. However the addition of the DIYBOTS national competition as well as the primary robotics challenges will bring a much needed hands-on robotics approach to competing in the MRO. For the ﬁrst time, the exhibitors will be allowed to sell during the event. This is only being allowed since most of the exhibitors at the MRO are too small to have a store-front hence we wouldn’t like to take the opportunity away from them to make full use of the MRO under very strict conditions. Visit mromalta.com for more information THE MRO WILL STILL BE A FREE ENTRANCE EVENT.

EU CodeWeek 2016
2023-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Santa Venera, Triq Il - Ferrovija, Santa Venera, SVR9019, Malta
“Europe Code Week is a grassroots initiative which aims to bring coding and digital literacy to everybody in a fun and engaging way”. 15th October – 23rd October “We need to speed up the upgrading of digital skills, including coding. If you want to be successful at your job, in your business and in the production sector you need to have a portfolio of digital skills. EU Code Week provides an opportunity to learn a digital skill that is essential on the job market”. – Günther H.Oettinger, Commissioner responsible for Digital Economy and Society In 2015, 46 countries took part in EU Code Week – all EU member states plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Albania, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. Events took place in Australia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, South Korea, Moldova, Morocco, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United States. There were 83 code week Ambassadors, 7600 coding events with a reach of over 570,000 people from all the 46 countries. EU Code Week aims at celebrating the art of creating with code, motivating people to start learning to code, as well as connecting individuals, groups, organizations and companies who are willing to help more people experience the joy and relevance of coding As part of its strategy for a Digital Single Market, the European Commission supports EU Code Week and other independent initiatives which aim to boost digital skills, including programming, for different target groups. Coding empowers you to do many things you wouldn’t otherwise be able to do such as; hand-crafting your own websites, becoming a career coder or even starting a technology business. Most importantly, you’ll be able to understand the technology shaping your world. Learning coding has many benefits – whether you’re looking for a career in the industry, starting a new hobby or just wanting to understand technology. eSkills Malta Foundation will once again be participating in the EU Code Week. This year the Foundation will be collaborating with both MCAST and the Faculty of ICT – University of Malta by organising a series of sessions on various coding subjects, one of the most popular being ‘Building your first mobile app in 2 hours’. These sessions are aimed for all age groups (with minimal knowledge of computing required) and are free of charge.

European Vocational Skills Week 2023
2023-05-09 00:00 - 2024-05-09 00:00 (Europe/Malta)
Join the European Commission from the 23-27 October for the seventh edition of the European Vocational Skills Week, the annual Week celebrating all the best practices from Vocational Education and Training (VET). In the upcoming 2023 edition digital skills have centerstage, the event will underscore the critical role of vocational education and training (VET) in fostering essential digital skills for individuals of all ages, enabling career growth and personal advancement in the digital era.
Key Events at European level
During the week of 23 October 2023, key events at EU level will be organised by stakeholders, including:

23-24 October: Spanish Presidency Conference on recognition of VET qualifications in Seville, Spain
25-26 October: Meeting of the Directors-General in VET in Spain (event for representatives from the Ministries in charge of VET from 35 countries)
26 October: EQAVET webinar: Creating a quality culture in VET – Trends and developments in quality assurance for VET providers
26 October: OECD webinar “Education at a glance” on VET
27 October: Event organised by European Associations of VET providers

Discover more about the European Vocational Skills Week.
© European Commission

4th Call for proposals under DIGITAL on Advanced Digital Skills
2023-05-11 08:00 - 2023-06-06 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
The 4th Call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) is now published! Discover the new calls under the Work Programme 2023-2024 to support Advanced Digital Skills and apply from May 11.
The new Work Programme 2023-24 recently adopted by the European Commission allocated €909.5 million aiming to reinforce the EU’s critical digital capacities by focusing on key areas such as climate and environment protection technology, data, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills, and deployment for the best use of these technologies.
In particular, in order to fill the significant shortage of sector specialists using advanced digital technologies and ICT specialists, it is necessary to increase the pool of pupils who would be ultimately interested to study STEM and ICT, with a special focus on girls and women who are vastly underrepresented in the digital field. Also, the share of students choosing ICT and notably semiconductors disciplines is too low to satisfy the demand required by the labour market. Read more

Supporting Skills Development through reforms
2023-05-25 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Malta)
The Conference – Supporting Skills Development through ReformsThis conference is organised by the Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) of the European Commission in the context of 2023 being the European Year of SkillsEN•••. It is organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security of Portugal and the Directorate-General for Employment, Social affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL).
Through the Technical Support Instrument, the Commission underpins Member States’ reforms in the area of skills to harness the opportunities of the green and digital transition, while addressing the related challenges. Read more

EY Engage 2023
2023-06-01 08:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Malta)
EY Engage is returning for the 2nd year to connect you to Malta’s top CIOs, CTOs and IT management for a day of delving into the most pressing themes for organisations’ digital agenda, key technology trends and how they aid in business transformation.A space that encourages engagement with experts, technologists, thought leaders and vendors. This year’s full-day conference offers delegates a range of presentations, roundtables and workshops that bring the latest in technical solutions and practices.With five times more roundtables to choose from, an interactive expo, keynote speakers, and plenty of networking opportunities at the Expo.We look forward to welcoming you once again at the Westin on 01 June, 2023!

Data Protection and Cyber Resilience: A Powerful Combination
2023-06-05 08:30 - 2023-06-06 11:30 (Europe/Malta) | The Malta Chamber, 64, Republic Street, Valletta, VLT 1117, Malta
In today’s digital age, every organisation must prioritise data protection and cyber resilience to safeguard sensitive information and ensure business continuity.
This event, featuring Malta’s Data Protection Commissioner, experts from BMIT and The Malta Chamber, will discuss the latest developments in data protection and cyber resilience. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into how to protect their organisations from cyber threats and learn about the importance of these topics.
The event will feature presentations and panel discussions from expert speakers, followed by a Q&A session and it is open to anyone interested in data protection and cyber resilience, including business owners, IT professionals, and individuals concerned about the security of their personal information.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the industry and exchange ideas. Read more

Join Leading Voices in Digital Innovation at Grow Digital 23
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-07 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
Grow Digital 23Tech that matters6 – 7 June 2023 | The Egg, Brussels
Join “Grow Digital 23”, EIT Digital’s flagship conference and networking event on June 6 & 7 in Brussels. Secure your ticket to hear the latest on Generative AI, Space Tech, Industry 5.0 and Cybersecurity from prominent keynote speakers.
You will also have the chance to discover ground-breaking digital solutions and tech companies in the Innovators Village, and have free access to the final pitching sessions and award ceremony of the EIT Digital Challenge, the leading competition for European deep tech scaleups, which takes place alongside the Grow Digital 23 conference. Read more

Present your Business
2023-06-07 14:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Malta)
“Present Your Business” highlights and showcases Europe-led innovation
The series of events offers a platform for digital enablers to team up and scale their businesses
The kick-off event will take place on 3rd of May 2023, online, featuring presentation of multiple technological solutions

Brussels, 24 April (DIGITAL SME).The “Present Your Business” series is a platform designed to highlight the potential of European SMEs and start-ups as innovation’s drivers.
To unlock the potential of innovative companies, this series of events promotes the matching of digital solutions, fostering their competitiveness. The series will create synergies and develop digital solutions thereby nurturing an effective framework on how to adequately boost European digital sovereignty.
The initiative will be the space where innovators can present their digital solutions and partner up with fellow SMEs and start-ups to enable digital transformation of their business model. This event series will give the floor every month to five selected companies, displaying their businesses in ten minutes maximum each.
The European digital market is rapidly evolving, and SMEs are the de facto champions of innovation. Digital transformation of business is a priority of the EU´s Digital Decade. The Digital Decade objective for 2030 concerning technological uptake is for at least 75% of companies to use cloud, AI or Big Data.
Within this objective, the EU wants to ensure that more than 90% of SMEs have at least a basic level of digital intensity. With these goals in mind, “Present Your Business” is an excellent opportunity to showcase the potential of digital SMEs and start-ups and create a collaborative environment among them, unlocking opportunities to foster SMEs’ digital intensity and maximizing Europe´s innovation capacity.
“We are excited to launch the “Present Your Business” events’ series, which will bring together innovative SMEs from across Europe. By creating a platform where SMEs can collaborate, our ambition is to unlock the full potential of the digital solutions available in the European market. ”Present Your Business” will foster opportunities for SMEs and start-ups to partner up and maximise the benefits of the digital solutions available in the European market to drive Europe towards the twin transition” said DIGITAL SME’s Secretary-General Sebastiano Toffaletti.
The first session of “Present Your Business” will take place on 3 May 2023, from 14:30 to 15:30 CEST, following an online format.
Registration is now open for companies wishing to present their businesses, as well as for participants at this link. For any inquiries, please contact Giulia Zampedri (g.zampedri@digitalsme.eu).

Navigating the Legal Intersections of Cybersecurity, AI, DORA and Privacy
2023-06-13 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Malta) | Trident Park, Triq l-Imdina, Triq l-Imdina, Birkirkara, Malta
A full-day conference, organized by the Malta Information Technology Law Association (MITLA)
Tuesday 13th June 2023 Trident Park Triq L-Imdina, Birkirkara 08.30 – 17.00
The conference cost for MITLA members is of €50 per person.Corporate members can designate 3 persons as MITLA Members and the cost for the conference is of €50 per person.The conference cost for non-MITLA members is of €100 per person and this includes 1 year of MITLA membership
Register TodayDigital Safeguards is an upcoming event that aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the legal intersections of cybersecurity, AI, DORA, and privacy. This event is designed to help professionals navigate the complex and rapidly evolving legal landscape in the digital realm.
With interactive sessions and networking opportunities, Digital Safeguards is a must-attend event for legal professionals, cybersecurity experts, and technology leaders seeking to navigate the legal complexities of the digital world.

AI Prompting and Blockchain - from beginner to unemployed, to taking over the world
2023-06-14 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Malta) | SOHO Office The Strand, Malta
It is time for blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet and this is going to happen tonight! AI changes our world and whole industries are changing beyond recognition. But don’t worry, you won’t lose your job to it, not just yet. However, you might lose it to someone who can use AI more effectively than you. Come listen to Marc and Zak that share how to effectively utilize AI.With a fusion of expertise and now currently leading the AI frontier at Axon Park, Marc is ready to unpack the philosophy and art of AI prompting. Get ready to chuckle, ponder, and perhaps discover a future where ‘unemployment’ is just a myth for anyone wielding the power of a well-crafted AI prompt.Zak is the Head of Software and an AI Developer currently working for Metaverse Architects who will speak on data availability on blockchain that can be used by AI. Something that everyone can profit from for a better tomorrow.Please contact the organizers if you want to present

Meet EIT Digital - info session for Maltese ecosystem
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Malta)
Meet EIT Digital – info session for Maltese ecosystem. During the one-hour online session, the EIT Digital Team led by Dr Tuan Trinh, Regional Node Director of EIT Digital, will present the main pillars of EIT Digital, including the education, innovation, and business areas, and highlight the opportunities and benefits available to those who participate in EIT Digital activities. Register here bit.ly/3LVTcBO

All the finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards 2023
2023-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
It’s the time to discover all the finalist projects of the 2023 edition of the European Digital Skills Awards!
This year’s edition was very popular and we received 330 applications, the highest number since the creation of the Awards in 2016. Also the quality of the applications has been exceptional: so much that it was a tough task to select only 5 per category – and this is the reason why, in some categories, you will find more than 5 projects.
The pre-selection of the finalist applications was carried out by the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform team, while the 5 jury members of this year’s edition picked the winners. Veronica Stefan, Stefano Kluzer, Alice Bougneres, Keith Quille and Juliane von Reppert-Bismarck had the difficult task of evaluating the finalist applications and choose the best projects in digital skills in Europe for 2023 What is certain is that the picture that came out of this year’s edition of the Awards is that the EU is a lively and busy place when it comes to digital skills!
From teaching basic digital competences to those most in need, from the elderly population to refugees, to the crucial topic of digital upskilling in all professional sectors, including advanced technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity and much more, the 330 projects that sent their candidature for the EDSA2023 are all together doing their best – and successfully – to help Europeans get in “digital shape”.

Faculty of ICT Project Exhibition 2023 - Theme CHAT WITH ICT
2023-07-07 16:00 - 2023-07-09 10:00 (Europe/Malta) | Faculty of ICT University of Malta, Malta
The ICT Exhibition at UM 2023 will be showcasing projects relating to various disciplines within the field of ICT from 7 to 9 July 2023.𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟕 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑𝟒𝐩𝐦 Discussion Panel 1 – Impact of ICTSA beyond Student Life𝟓𝐩𝐦 Discussion Panel 2 – Unconventional Career Opportunities in ICT𝟔𝐩𝐦 The Awards Ceremony (Dean’s List Awards, Best FYP Awards, Best ICT projects with social impact Awards, MITA Awards).
𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟖 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 Discussion Panel 3 – Challenges to Nurture the Future ICT Graduates𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 Walkthrough 1 – Deep Learning; Internet of Things; Robotics & Digital Health𝟒𝐩𝐦 Discussion Panel 4 – Chat with FICT𝟓𝐩𝐦 Walkthrough 2 – Blockchain & Fintech; Software Engineering & Web Applications; Audio Speech & Language Technology and Testing & Verification.
𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟗 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 Walkthrough 3 – Data Science & PG Research.

CodeSprint 2023
2023-07-08 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Malta)
Code.SprintMT is a national coding contest organised once yearly for students following studies in Computing Science at Ordinary, Intermediate and Advanced Levels, as well as under/post-graduate students following a course in Computing/IT and already established software developers. The contest is divided into three categories, which are designed for secondary students, post-secondary students, and an Open category.
The main objective of this competition is to gauge participants’ problem-solving, computational and programming skills in an environment different than students are accustomed to; i.e. in schools/institutions or during traditional assessment methods. Besides being an open-book challenge, participants’ work is assessed against a set of criteria based on functionality, effectiveness and creativity.code.sprintMT also aims to strengthen and bridge the gap between education and employment and inherently improve the skill base of the workforce, surely a factor aligned with the sponsor’s corporate scope.
The sponsor aims to enhance the quality of the event and to provide our students with opportunities to further their studies and boost their ICT-related skill set which is so much needed for the current and future job trends and demand.
eSkills Malta Foundation is a main sponsor of the Code.Sprint Event provides awards with cash prizes for the top three code sprinters in different categories and the top performing female contestantAdditionally, eSkills will provide twenty cash vouchers to all finalists that may be redeemed from a tech store. Read more

Future Innovators Summer School
2023-07-10 08:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
It is imperative that the younger generation of society adapt and learn more about Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and Information Technology that is constantly evolving.
As a result, MDIA is organizing a Summer School related to this topic known as the Future Innovators Summer School.
The Summer ProgramThis program will be aimed at teens aged thirteen (13) to fifteen (15) years old, with the goal of assisting young minds in providing creative abilities in artificial intelligence and digital innovation, which are essential for all career pathways in all sectors.
Teens who finish this summer school program will have a greater grasp of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, as well as a steppingstone for them to continue their education at the secondary and perhaps postsecondary and tertiary levels.

ScienceTicTac - Stem Classes for children
2023-07-11 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Malta) | NCW Learning Centre, Pope Pius XII Flats 3/4, Mountbatten Street, Blata l-Bajda, HMR 1579, Malta
National Council of Women are pleased to announce the starting date and times for the STEM course – ScienceTicTac at NCW learning Centre in Blata l – Bajda.Sessions will take place weekly, every Tuesday starting on 11th July 2023 at National Council of Women, Pope Pius XII Flats 3 & 4, Mountbatten Street, Blata l- Bajda, HMR 1579
Starting date: Tuesday 11th July 2023 for 7 sessions accompanied by parent/guardian/relative
Ages 4-7 yrs starting at 2.30pm till 4.00pm and for ages 8-11 yrs starting at 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Sessions are free of charge & light refreshments will be served.
For further information or to secure a place for your child in this exciting course please call on 21248881/ 21246982 or email ncwmalta@camline.net.mt

Green-digital transformation: DIGITAL SME organises a series of workshops on sustainability for key industrial sectors
2023-07-12 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
In this crucial decade for taking action against climate change, it is imperative that all sectors of the EU economy undergo a profound transformation to achieve the ambitious targets set by the EU Green Deal such as climate neutrality by 2050. ICT SMEs play a central role in Europe’s green and digital transformation by developing technologies fostering sustainability across sectors, and strengthening Europe’s position as a source of constant innovation. Following this vision, DIGITAL SME partnered with the European Commission to carry out the “Get Digital: Go Green & Be Resilient” initiative to showcase and facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge sustainable solutions. However, the core challenge to fast-track the twin transition lies in the identification of the most impactful sustainable technologies. This will allow to support stakeholders in successfully adopting and integrating them into operations and business processes.
To help overcome this issue, DIGITAL SME, as part of the European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC) Secretariat, is co-organising a series of six workshops targeting key EU sectors, namely smart cities, transport, energy/power, manufacturing, construction/buildings, and agriculture.
These workshops bring together developers/providers and buyers/users of digital solutions, as well as representatives from sustainable finance, sectorial experts, and policymakers. They are fostering discussions on how to promote the adoption, deployment, and effective use of digital solutions for greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction. The gathered inputs will feed into the Deployment Guidelines of the EGDC Pilot Project, which will complement the EGDC science-based methodology to calculate the net climate impact of real-life digital solutions across sectors. The guidelines will provide tailored recommendations for different stakeholders within each sector by offering comprehensive guidance on how to:
Maximise carbon, resource, and energy savings through the implementation of digital solutionsMinimise the emissions and potential negative impacts on the climate associated with these solutions.Establish metrics and tracking mechanisms to understand the impact of solutionsConsider other sustainability impacts, such as health or social implications, associated with the use of solutionsUltimately, these guidelines will facilitate the green digital transformation of key sectors, benefiting the environment, society, and the economy as a whole. To this extent, the pivotal role of ICT SMEs for industrial ecosystems is unequivocal, given their crucial contribution in addressing impending 21st century challenges (i.e. climate change, energy crisis and supply chain resilience).
The first two workshops were held in April and May, dedicated to the construction/buildings and the transport sector.
Registration is now open for the upcoming workshops focusing on the Agriculture (13 June), on the Energy/Power sector (28 June) and Smart Cities (12 July).
Register today!

Create a Web Profile for Women Pioneers in STEM
2023-09-06 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Malta) | Online Event
Calling all aspiring coders! Step into the exciting world of coding at our Live Coding Workshop for children aged 8-14! In this thrilling and hands-on workshop, you get to be creative and bring your ideas to life as we navigate through the basics of coding languages. Take the world by storm with your very own, live, interactive web page.
Find the ticket in the Eventbrite link above!
For other events please see our FB events tab:https://www.facebook.com/ScienceInTheCityMalta/or website: https://scienceinthecity.org.mt/******************Science in the City is part of European Researchers’ Night, an EU-wide celebration. It is co-funded by the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions of the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme (grant agreement No 101061120). It is recognised by Europe for Festivals and Festivals for Europe (EFFE).The Science in the City consortium is led by the University of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Scientists, in partnership with the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation​, Malta Enterprise, MCAST, Qualia Analytics, Esplora, tech.mt, SEM, PBS, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta Design Cluster, Valletta Cultural Agency, The Environment and Resources Authority, WasteServ, Heritage Malta, More or Less Theatre, the Arts Council Malta, Queen Mary University of London and St. Martin’s Institute, Green Pak, AcquaBioTech, Impetus, MED-WET, the Floriana Local Council and the European Parliament Office in Malta.“Co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or grant agreement No 101061120. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.”

Exploring Intelligence – A Bootcamp on Us and Tech
2023-09-11 08:30 - 2023-09-15 13:00 (Europe/Malta) | University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta
Summer Camp AI: ‘Exploring Intelligence – A Bootcamp on Us and Tech’
The Summer Camp AI is a bootcamp focusing on the innovative technology of Artificial Intelligence for children from Year 7 to Year 9 during the scholastic year 2023/4 organized by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (“MDIA”) and the Faculty of Information & Communication Technology, University of Malta (”UM”) which will take place during a whole week in September starting on Monday 11 September 2023 until Friday 15 September 2023.
The theme of this Summer Camp AI is ‘Exploring Intelligence – A Bootcamp on Us and Tech’ and it shall take place at the Faculty of Information & Communication Technology at UM.
During this Summer Camp AI, sixty (60) children will be given the opportunity to increase their knowledge on artificial intelligence and reflect more deeply on technology while at the same time receive training to build complex mobile apps. This bootcamp will contain both theoretical and practical sessions and will enhance the “Curiosity at play, whilst Creating An app everyday’.
The fee to participate in this Summer Camp AI is of twenty-five Euros (€25) per child for the whole week.
Summer Camp AI Schedule:
Monday 11th September 2023 8:30am – 13:00pm
Tuesday 12th September 2023 8:30am – 13:00pm
Wednesday 13th September 2023 8:30am – 13:00pm
Thursday 14th September 2023 8:30am – 13:00pm
Friday 15th September 2023 8:30am – 13:00pm
Friday 15th September 2023 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Ceremony)
Location: UM, Faculty of Information & Communication Technology
Kindly click here for the registration form

Techxpo Malta
2023-09-19 08:00 - 2023-09-21 17:00 (Europe/Malta) | MFCC Ta’ Qali, Level 1, Millennium Stand, The National Stadium,, Attard, Malta
Malta will be hosting MED9 Meeting of Ministers responsible for the Digital Economy on 20th September 2023 at MFCC.
Economy Ministers and representatives of Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, will come together to exchange insights, ideas, and cutting-edge research findings in the dynamic fields of Artificial Intelligence.
This meeting will serve as a forum for the Mediterranean Member States to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and pioneer innovations in the field of AI.

Global Women Leaders
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Malta)
This Masterclass hosted by Angele Galea is a platform for women in leadership roles across diverse industries to showcase and share their stories, challenges, and key achievements in their respected fields. This facilitated discussion will speak on what it means to play a leadership role, as a woman, in our society.
Diving into the issues women leaders often face, as it pertains to gender bias and double standards, and how the idea of being a leader can play many roles within our communities and day to day lives.
Our goal, along with the women on this panel, is to generate new and accessible resources providing attainable frameworks for women, as well as the youth in Malta, that will enhance their confidence to be more engaged participants within their community and continue to help build a stronger, more valued, foundation for women in the workforce.
Find the tickets in the Eventbrite above!
For other events please see our Facebook events tab: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceInTheCityMalta/eventsor website: https://scienceinthecity.org.mt/********************************************************Science in the City is part of European Researchers’ Night, an EU-wide celebration. It is co-funded by the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions of the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme (grant agreement No 101061120). It is recognised by Europe for Festivals and Festivals for Europe (EFFE).
The Science in the City consortium is led by the University of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Scientists, in partnership with the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation​, Malta Enterprise, MCAST, Qualia Analytics, Esplora, tech.mt, SEM, PBS, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta Design Cluster, Valletta Cultural Agency, The Environment and Resources Authority, WasteServ, Heritage Malta, More or Less Theatre, the Arts Council Malta, Queen Mary University of London and St. Martin’s Institute, Green Pak, AcquaBioTech, Impetus, MED-WET, the Floriana Local Council and the European Parliament Office in Malta.
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EU CodeWeek 2023
2023-10-07 08:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00 (Europe/Malta)
Every year, EU Code Week celebrates and promotes the importance of digital literacy and coding skills among people of all ages and backgrounds. Anyone is welcome to organise or join an activity. Activities are ongoing throughout the year, but two weeks are set aside that are specifically designated as Code Week – this year, 7-22 October.
Thanks to the Code Week community of volunteers around the world, Code Week has proved a success and organised many activities that allow people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about coding and digital skills and connect with others who share their interests.
Ongoing events and resourcesOne of the most exciting Code Week events is the Hackathon, which takes place in several countries across Europe. The theme of this year’s Hackathon is ‘Code to problem-solve and give life to your dreams’. This is an excellent opportunity for people to showcase their coding skills, work collaboratively with others, and have fun in the process. Meetings with country ambassadors have started, towards holding hackathons in the coming months.
Another Code Week-related event is the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ‘Unlocking the Power of AI in Education’, which runs from 13 March until 19 April. The Code Week MOOC provides pre-primary, primary, and secondary school teachers with practical ideas, tools, and resources to help them bring coding and computational thinking into the classroom and prepare students for the digital world.
A series of podcasts is a new Code Week addition. These will touch on a wide variety of topics, including the metaverse, cybersecurity, and how to engage young people in coding. These are planned to start in April. They will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in coding and digital skills, and will provide a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas.
Get involved in Code Week!Code Week 2023 itself will feature the grassroots activities that are organised to bring coding into classrooms and elsewhere. Anyone is welcome to organise or join an activity: pick a topic and a target audience and add your activity to the event map.
The Code Week team has also prepared some materials to help organise Code Week activities, and to promote the initiative among communities. For more information about the Code Week project, Code Week 2023 and the related Hackathon, MOOC, podcasts and many other events that will bring people together to celebrate and learn about coding and digital skills, visit the EU Code Week website. You can also explore the Code Week blog.

Cybersecurity skills: a pressing human resources challenge
2023-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Malta) | Online Event
The security of the European Union cannot be guaranteed without the EU’s most valuable resource: its people. The EU urgently needs professionals with the skills and competences to prevent, detect, deter, and defend the EU against cyberattacks.In 2022, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the EU ranged between 260,000 and 500,000, while the EU’s cybersecurity workforce needs were estimated at 883,000 professionals. In addition, women only amounted to 20% of cybersecurity graduates and to 19% of information and communications technology specialists.
As part of the 2023 European Year of Skills, the Commission adopted a Communication on a Cybersecurity Skills Academy (“the Cyber Skills Academy”) on 18 April 2023. The Cyber Skills Academy is a European policy initiative aiming to bring together existing initiatives on cyber skills and improve their coordination, in view of closing the cybersecurity talent gap and boosting EU’s competitiveness, growth and resilience.

EPALE Community Conference 2023 - Bloom! Skills for the future
2023-10-10 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/Malta) | Online Event
Let’s celebrate the ongoing change, growth and evolution behind lifelong learning and skills acquisition. Allow yourself to undertake such a transforming process, in the context of the European Year of Skills. Bloom! Skills for the future wants to highlight the potential of Adult Learning and Education to empower people to successfully navigate labour market changes, engage citizens in society and democracy, and include everyone in learning.
The 2023 Conference revolves around three themes:
Empower. Workforce with the right skills
Engage. Skills for democratic life
Include. Inclusive skills opportunities

Women in Tech Sofia: Navigating London's Tech Scene with Bloomberg's Women in Technology
2023-10-11 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Malta) | Campus X, Aleksandar Malinov Boulevard 31, 1729 g.k. Mladost 1A
Are you or do you know a recent or upcoming Computer Science graduate with dreams of launching your tech career in London’s vibrant tech scene? Look no further!
Together with Bloomberg, a champion of diversity and innovation, we are thrilled to invite you to an inspirational evening of networking tailored just for you.

Youth Design Jam Netherlands
2023-10-13 00:00 (Europe/Malta)
Would you like to explore with other young people how the digital landscape work?
The Youth Design Jam in the Netherlands is your chance to do just that! The goal is to engage young individuals, parents, educators, and digital experts in understanding the implications of internet use, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and online experiences. Join the event on 13 October and connect with young people, Meta and other tech companies and policy experts.
Programme
In the morning, all participants will be divided into different groups that will work on designed challenge. Each group will come up with a solution for the assigned challenge. Experts will also be present to guide the groups during the process. In the afternoon after lunch, the wrap-up takes place where each group will present their solutions in front of policymakers and experts.
Interested in the event? Find out more and register now.

Diginova Camp
2023-10-14 14:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Malta) | Esplora Interactive Science Centre Kalkara
Introducing the DIGINOVA course for Teens!
Are you a teenager with a passion for technology and innovation? Join us for an incredible journey of discovery, creative thinking, and learning in the world of digital innovation!
Dates: 14th October, 28th October, 11th November and 25th NovemberTime: 14:30 – 17:00Venue: Esplora Interactive Science Centre, KalkaraFee: €35Target age: 13-15 years old
What to Expect:Four interactive sessions led by industry expertsHands-on workshops and activitiesExploring cutting-edge technologiesFostering creativity and problem-solving skillsUnleashing your digital potential
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of the future of technology! Limited spots available, so register now!
Register here
