34th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-06-26 00:00 (Europe/Malta) | Universita Poltecnica, Ancona, Italy
The 34th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED’26) returns to Ancona, Italy, two decades after its last edition hosted by the Università Politecnica delle Marche.
About the Conference
The conference will commence with an engaging programme of Tutorials and Workshops on June 23, followed by the technical conference from June 24-26. The conference will primarily focus on emerging challenges and opportunities in automatic control and cyber-physical systems solutions, with particular attention to small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups.
The “Marche model”
Set along the stunning Adriatic coast, Ancona is more than a historic destination; it stands as a dynamic hub for automation, control systems, and cutting-edge research in maritime technology, cyber-physical systems, and innovative start-ups. The city embodies the renowned “Marche model” of collaborative innovation, where academic institutions, research bodies, and small and medium enterprises work closely together, fostering a distinctive environment for advancement in technology and applied sciences.
Register now.

Discover Funding Opportunities for Your Business
2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:30 | online
Join us for a practical webinar exploring EU and national funding opportunities available to Maltese businesses.

Discover how schemes such as ‘Invest’, ‘SME Enhance’, ‘Skills Development’, ‘Digitalise Your SME’ and ‘Business Development’ can support your next business move – with practical insights, real-life examples and guidance on maximising available aid.

Register here https://tinyurl.com/2z8zb43f

In collaboration with PwC Malta, Gold Sponsor of The Malta Chamber.

Beyond the Prompt: Next Gen Law, Risk and the Challenge of Change
2026-06-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Trident Conference Hall, Notabile Gardens, No. 4, Level 3,, Birkirkara, Malta
Beyond the Prompt: Next Gen Law, Risk and the Challenge of Change lands on Friday 26 June 2026 at Trident Park, and we’re pulling no punches. Live cyber breach simulation. TikTok in the room. A no-holds-barred debate on whether AI is coming for your job. A live vibe coding demo that will show you how to build a working legal application from scratch – zero coding required. And a session on AI governance that will make you question whether you actually know what your team is doing right now.
More international speakers and full panel details drop over the coming days. In the meantime – we’re already over half full and spaces are going fast.

Digital Skills EU Days: Join us for the Awards Ceremony and launch of the Digital Skills Academies
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-01 17:00 | SQUARE Brussels Meeting Center., Brussels, Belgium
The Digital Skills EU Days 2026 will take place in Brussels from 29 June to 1 July with a series of working meetings and events focusing on advancing digital skills across Europe and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
On 30 June, we invite you to join the public programme, featuring the European Digital Skills Awards 2026 ceremony and the launch of the Quantum, GenAI and Virtual Worlds Skills Academies. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, will open the public event with a keynote speech and present the awards.
The European Digital Skills Awards 2026 ceremony will reveal the five winners across the categories: Digital Upskilling @ Work, Digital Skills for Education, Inclusion in the Digital World, Women in ICT Careers and Cybersecurity Skills. From 220 applications to 25 finalists, the ceremony will spotlight impactful initiatives from across Europe.
Following the awards, a high-level panel session with Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General, DG CONNECT, European Commission, will bring together experts for a discussion on the vision for the Digital Skills Academies, which aim to bridge critical talent gaps in key technological areas such as Quantum, AI, Virtual Worlds, Cybersecurity and High Performance Computing (HPC).
In addition to the public programme, the Digital Skills EU Days will host two key annual working meetings bringing together major digital skills stakeholders and projects from across Europe: the National Coalitions for Digital Skills and Jobs will exchange good practices and contribute to discussions on the Digital Decade, while the Digital Europe Programme will convene DEP projects to discuss strategic priorities and ongoing actions.
Digital Skills EU Days Public Programme
European Digital Skills Awards 2026 ceremony and the launch of the Digital Skills Academies
SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre
Agenda

14:00 – 14:45 Registration and coffee
14:45 – 15:00 Welcome
15:00 – 15:10 Keynote speech by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy
15:10 – 16:30 European Digital Skills Awards 2026 Ceremony
16:30 – 17:15 High-level panel discussion: Digital Skills Academies
17:15 – 18:30 Networking cocktail reception

Register here to join the on-site event.

XR Workshop: Communicating the Energy Transition through Virtual Worlds (UPRAISE)
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-01 17:00 | URJC Aranjuez Campus, Spain
On 30 June, join the XR Workshop: Communicating the Energy Transition through Virtual Worlds, organised in the context of the UPRAISE project.
Over two days, students will collaborate in teams to design, produce, and publish a real WebXR site focused on the energy transition. Communications students will develop skills in virtual environments and data storytelling, while engineering and science students will learn how to translate complex knowledge into engaging and accessible narratives.
About this workshop
The workshop is organised by the UPRAISE project (under the Digital Europe Programme) and POWER projects, in collaboration with eComciencia, the Chair of Energy Transition and the Chair of Circular Economy of the URJC. It brings together communication, sustainability, and technology in a single experience—precisely the combination of skills needed to meet current job market demands and support Europe’s ambitions under the Digital Decade and the Green Deal.
This is a 2-day intensive summer course where communication and engineering students collaborate to transform energy transition data into immersive WebXR experiences, combining storytelling, virtual worlds, and sustainability.
Learning outcomes & structure
Participants will work in teams of 4–5 students, guided by expert tutors, following a hands-on, project-based approach. Each team will create a functional WebXR experience, from concept to final presentation.
Upon successful completion of this workshop, learners will understand how to:

Transform complex sustainability data into immersive narratives;
Design and build WebXR environments using platforms such as FrameVR;
Apply data storytelling techniques to enhance public understanding;
Develop interdisciplinary collaboration between communication and STEM profiles.

Programme

Day 1 (30 June 2026)

Opening session and keynote discussion on energy transition, circular economy, and digital communication;
Introduction to immersive communication and XR case studies;
Training in FrameVR and team formation;
Workshop I: Concept design (storyboard, narrative, data selection);
Workshop II: First steps in building virtual environments.

Day 2 (1 July 2026)

Workshop III: Guided production of the virtual space
Workshop IV: Integration of data visualisations and multimedia content
Publication and peer review of projects
Final presentations and closing session

Further information and registration
Find out more about this course via the URJC Summer Courses platform and the official website.
Fees and scholarships: 25 places available, 10 scholarships including accommodation and meals.
Format: on-site, intensive and hands-on workshop.
To join the workshop, register here.

Summer Summit 2026
2026-07-01 12:00 - 17:00 | online
As Europe navigates a rapidly shifting geopolitical and technological landscape, the question of digital sovereignty has become central to its economic and strategic future. On 1 July, DIGITALEUROPE’s Summer Summit will convene policymakers, industry leaders and international partners to explore how Europe can strengthen its technological leadership.
About the Summer Summit
The Summit will convene senior EU policymakers, industry leaders and international partners to discuss how Europe can convert ambition into leadership. Discussions will cut straight to the core: how to design rules on AI, data and critical technologies that enable innovation while strengthening resilience and competitiveness. With key regulatory debates reaching a tipping point, the focus will be on execution: building trusted infrastructure, securing investment and aligning sustainability with technological growth.
Registrations are now open.

EU Code Week online workshop ''The EU's Digital Talent: From Inspiration to Opportunity''
2026-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | online
On 9 July 2026, the EU Code Week online workshop ”EU’s Digital Talent: From Inspiration to Opportunity” will bring together industry and education stakeholders for an interactive discussion. The session will explore practical ways companies can help develop the next generation of digital talent.
Why should you join
Participants will discover opportunities to engage through mentoring, volunteering, knowledge sharing, and local partnerships ahead of Code Week 2026. Through this session, participants will

Explore effective ways to connect industry expertise with schools and local initiatives
Discover practical engagement models, collaboration opportunities, and tools to support CSR activities
Real examples of how businesses can help inspire young people and strengthen digital skills development across Europe.

Register here to attend the online event.

All Digital Summit - Belgrade 2026 - Digital well-being for a competitive Europe
2026-09-22 10:00 - 2026-09-23 13:00 | Ložionica, Beograd, Serbia
Registrations are now open for the All Digital Summit 2026.
From 22 to 23 September 2026 in Belgrade, Europe’s digital community will come together at a pivotal moment.
Digital well-being in a transforming world
Digital transformation is accelerating, driven by AI and emerging technologies. But the real question is no longer just about access or connectivity. It is about ethics, trust, and digital well-being, and how these can shape a digital future that is both human-centred and competitive.
As the European Union strengthens its focus on innovation and competitiveness, the conversation is shifting. Inclusion, education, and digital skills are no longer side topics. They are central to Europe’s growth and sustainability.
The All Digital Summit 2026 is where this shift comes to life. It will connect policymakers, educators, innovators, civil society, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, share practices, and turn knowledge into action.
Early bird tickets are now available, with special rates for All Digital members.
Join the people shaping Europe’s digital future!

International AI Summit 2026
2026-10-14 08:30 - 17:30 | Royal Dublin Society (RDS),, Dublin, Ireland
On 14 October, the International AI Summit will serve as a high-level platform for discussion, collaboration and strategic dialogue on the opportunities for future application of artificial intelligence in Europe and globally.
About the International AI Summit 2026
As part of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, Ireland will host the International AI Summit, as the official launch of European AI Innovation Month. This flagship event will bring together EU and global leaders, heads of government, CEOs, investors, innovators and academics under the theme Harnessing AI to Revolutionise Europe’s Competitiveness.
In addition to these strategic discussions, the summit will include a series of European-focused sector deep dives that examine the AI opportunities ahead across key areas of the economy and society.
Discover more and register.

Apply AI Summit
2026-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | EGG, Brussels, Belgium
On 17 November, the Apply AI Summit marks the 1-year anniversary of the Apply AI Strategy, concluding the first European AI Innovation Month.
About the Apply AI Summit
This hybrid event will take place at the EGG (Brussels) and online, combining physical and virtual activities via a Virtual Conference Platform. The Summit will showcase how trustworthy, human-centric and innovative AI can boost the competitiveness of sectors such as healthcare, mobility and the public sector. Concrete European use cases from various sectors already relying on homegrown AI models and systems will be highlighted to demonstrate their real socio-economic impact. These discussions will contribute to the implementation of the Apply AI Strategy and turning Europe into an AI Continent.
Participants will take part in activities such as:

Gateway sessions exploring the Apply AI Strategy
Insight trails discussions, deep diving into specific sectors and their adoption of AI
Sessions at the crossroads of sectoral uptake and innovation, complemented by hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, and hackathons
Panels providing new horizons on strategic topics such as Frontier AI and technological sovereignty

Registration will open on 1 September 2026. Check this page for the latest update.

3rd International conference on digital skills, IT professionalism and informatics education
2026-12-03 00:00 - 2026-12-04 00:00 | online
Skill[set] is an international conference dedicated to digital skills, IT professionalism, and informatics education. It brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange insights on how competences related to computing, data, and digital technologies are developing in a rapidly changing world.
As digital transformation continues to shape organisations, research environments, and everyday life, the conference provides a space to explore how professional roles, educational pathways, and societal expectations around digital competence are evolving.
A new format
Building on the previous ICODSIP conference series, Skill[set] continues an established international dialogue on the development of digital competences and IT professionalism.
The 2026 Skill[set] conference is organised by the German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.). While continuing the themes of previous editions, the GI aims to expand the discussion by placing stronger emphasis on informatics competences and the role of educational technologies in competence development and learning.
Call for papers and presentations
Submissions to this conference are invited in two formats: papers and presentations. Both formats address the same thematic tracks:
Track 1: IT professionalism: informatics, data and e-competences
The IT workforce is a key enabler of digital transformation in organisations, research, and society. As technologies, data practices, and software environments evolve rapidly – especially in light of (generative) Artificial Intelligence (AI), the requirements for IT professionals are also changing. Beyond addressing talent shortages, there is a growing need to better understand how professional roles, competence profiles, and qualification pathways develop in increasingly data-intensive, software-driven, and interdisciplinary work contexts.
Track 2: Digital competences and skills
Digital transformation continues to shape work, education, and everyday life worldwide. Its benefits, however, depend not only on access to technologies but also on people’s ability to use them effectively, critically, and responsibly. This requires a broad and evolving understanding of digital competences that goes beyond operational skills and includes the capacities needed to navigate increasingly data-driven, AI-mediated, and digitally connected environments.
Track 3: Informatics and Digital Education
Without a strong educational foundation in informatics education, neither individuals, institutions, nor societies can truly understand, meaningfully shape, or thoughtfully question digital transformation. Beyond preparing future IT professionals, it contributes to the development of foundational competencies. This includes not only technical understanding, but also the ability to work with data, computational approaches, digital tools, and emerging AI systems in responsible, reflective, and context-sensitive ways.
