Apply AI Summit
2026-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Malta) | 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, Malta
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.
