Malta Digital Innovation Authority

AI and the World of Work
2023-11-16 08:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00 (Europe/Malta) | Online Event
On 16 and 17 November 2023, the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission is organising the second edition of the annual flagship event in Brussels, the European Employment & Social Rights Forum.
The Forum is a unique meeting point for opinion and decision makers to discuss current issues around European employment and social affairs.
What’s on the programme?
The theme of this year’s Forum is the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of work.
Rapid technological transformation and new digital technologies bring forth new work opportunities. They create new jobs for people, widen access to education, boost productivity, and improve our efficiency. Yet, these advancements also underscore growing inequality and a lack of transparency across the world. How do we ensure fairness, inclusivity and transparency as we navigate the new world of work?
EU and national policy-makers, Ministers, representatives from the EU institutions and businesses, social partners, civil society, and academics are invited to assess the current challenges and opportunities brought about by artificial intelligence to the world of work.
Be part of the dialogue on a safe and inclusive transition into AI at work at the European Employment & Social Rights Forum.

Digital Transformation Conference 2024
2023-11-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Xara Lodge, Sqaq Tac-Cawla, Triq It-Tigrija,, Rabat, RBT5320, Malta
This full-day conference will shed light on the challenges and potential solutions facing businesses as they strive to make their organisations less paper-based and more digital. Many companies find it difficult to know where to start, others have digitised parts of the organisation but do not have an overall plan and are not taking full advantage of the benefits.
Malta’s leading authority on Artificial Intelligence will talk about how AI should be a central element of the digitisation strategy, and will give real examples of how it is already working in Maltese companies.
International speakers representing various tech companies related to digitalisation will offer their views on potential pitfalls and concrete solutions.

2023-11-17 10:00 - 14:00 | DeLaSalle College, St Edward St,, Birgu, 9021, Malta
#MALTAPI is back! For the 5th year running we will again be offering Malta’s only community-led tech hackathon: an event for all ages and skill levels to engage with coding, robotics and digital making. Join us to make, hack, code , tinker and play with microcontrollers, single board computers, electronics and making cool things!
SPECIAL NEWS: We are delighted that coinciding with this 5th anniversary we will be one of the few Jams around the world presenting the brand new Raspberry Pi 5 single board computer. Come experience the new Pi5!

EY Klimathon
2023-11-18 09:00 - 15:00 | EY Connect Learning Centre,, Achille Ferris Str,, Msida, Malta
The EY Klimathon is a half-day event targeted towards full-time tertiary education students to promote and encourage a sustainability-oriented mindset. The aim of the challenge is the creation of a sustainability solution idea revolving around emerging technology and open data in a specific industry. The idea will then be presented during the event in a team of 2-3 people.
The challenge doesn’t require any form of implementation (including coding, prototypes, etc…). However, you are free to use any tool or technique you prefer to demonstrate your approach and how you would address the problem in a practical way.

The Austrian Economic Chambers' Coding Day 2023
2023-11-21 08:00 - 17:00
Hack your way into your future! This year, the Austrian Economic Chambers (WKÖ) Coding Day is taking place on 21 November to promote digital skills in all age groups and economic sectors. With a variety of distinguished guests and representatives from business, education, and politics. The Coding Day is organised as part of the European Year of Skills and it emphasizes the importance of 21st-century skills that employees need in a strong future economy. The Coding Day provides insights into the existing potential of many companies and aims to counteract the shortage of almost 30,000 skilled workers in the IT industry.
Discover more about the program and join the Coding Day 2023.
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Safer Internet Forum 2023
2023-11-23 00:00 | Online Event
The Safer Internet Forum (SIF) is a key annual international conference in Europe where policymakers, researchers, law enforcement bodies, youth, parents and caregivers, teachers, NGOs, industry representatives, experts and other relevant actors come together to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, risks and solutions related to child online safety and making the internet a better place.
This year’s edition will take place in a hybrid format on Thursday, 23 November 2023 with a theme of Empowering YOUth with skills for the Digital Decade.
Within the framework of the European Year of Skills and other policy provisions such as the European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) and the increasing impact of the Digital Services Act (DSA) to make sure that all users, and especially children, young people and vulnerable users, are included and safe online, Safer Internet Forum 2023 will specifically focus on pillars two and three of the BIK+ strategy, exploring digital empowerment and active participation/respect as it relates to children and young people.
The Forum will seek to discuss and showcase initiatives related to the development of digital skills for children, parents and teachers, while also paying particular attention to the needs of vulnerable users. The event is being organised in a youth-led manner, with young people playing an active role in the planning, preparation and delivery of the Forum.
Participants in the Safer Internet Forum will also hear from young influencers who will share their personal experiences of what they have done to address relevant challenges and overcome adversity in the fast-moving online space, while helping to promote skills development among their peers. An interactive session, led by BIK Youth panellists, will provide insights into what being a teen online in 2023 is really like.
Registration is now open (online registration only).
Find out more information about SIF on the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) portal at betterinternetforkids.eu/sif.

8th report on Innovation and Technology Transfer
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2023-11-27 17:00 | Conference Cultural Centre of the University of Patras
The Technology Transfer Innovation Report – Patras lnnovation Quest – PATRAS IQ, held since 2012, has established itself as a meeting point between the research and production sectors and is a long-standing development initiative promoting a set of networking and transfer of know-how and technology actions, the leading event being the annual 3-day exhibition, which this year will take place on 25, 26 and 27 November 2023 at the Conference Cultural Centre of the University of Patras.
The aim of the Report is to create a critical competitive advantage, both in the research community and in the productive sector, by implementing innovative ideas to develop new and optimise existing products and services in the national and global context. It aims to harness knowledge with a view to developing and promoting innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.
What Patras IQ offers
Focusing on developing the collaboration of the research community with the productive sector to transfer innovation and advanced technology, as well as fostering entrepreneurial culture among students, researchers and pupils, Patras IQ has attracted the international interest of the business and investment world.
In
particular, the PATRAS IQ Report offers the opportunity to:
• Communication and networking between researchers, entrepreneurs and investors
• Presentation and dissemination of new technologies and innovative products and services
• Developing partnerships and business opportunities
• Promoting research and innovation in Greece and internationally
Thematic areas
• Engineering/Materials/Construction/Architecture
• Medicine/Biotechnology/Health/Pharmaceuticals
• Primary sector/Bioeconomy/Agronutrition Food
• Smart – Green Transport/Supply Chain
• ICT/Online Applications/Artificial Intelligence/Microtechnology
• Renewables/Energy savings/Environment/Climate/Sustainable Development
• Creative Industry/Culture/Tourism/Sport
• Services/Business administration/Public Administration/SMEs
For more information and registration, please visit https://www.patrasiq.gr/
© Patras lnnovation Quest – PATRAS IQ

National AI Strategy & Vision Realignment Conference
2023-11-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Xara Lodge, Sqaq Tac-Cawla, Triq It-Tigrija,, Rabat, RBT5320, Malta
Join us in celebrating 5 years of digital innovation excellence at the MDIA’s Anniversary Conference! 🌐✨
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or just curious about the digital frontier, this event is for YOU!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired!

Playcon
2023-11-30 08:00 - 2023-12-03 17:00 | MFCC Ta’ Qali, Level 1, Millennium Stand, The National Stadium,, Attard, Malta
PLAYCON, the premier Video Games Expo in Malta, presents a comprehensive platform where industry stakeholders unite to showcase their finest offerings. This event facilitates discussions and interactions to shape the future of video games and esports, all conveniently housed in a single venue.
Malta is resolute in its ambitions to establish itself as a prominent hub for video game development and esports, not only within the Mediterranean region but also across Europe. The video game industry has already surpassed the combined scale of the film and music industries.
PLAYCON offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for both gaming enthusiasts and newcomers to immerse themselves in this thrilling era of video gaming. It unlocks fresh prospects for the economy, empowers the younger generation, and contributes to the growth of the local community.

3th annual Digital Consumer Event
2023-11-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
On 30 November 2023 at 10.00pm – 14.00pm, the European Commission is organising its third online Annual Digital Consumer Event to discuss the problems consumers are currently facing in the digital transition, with broad public participation, academics, consumer and business associations, and authorities.
The opening speech will be delivered by the Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders, followed by the Chair and Coordinators of the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO).
During the event, the signing ceremony of the “Consumer Protection Commitment”, consisting of the “Product Safety Commitment” and the “Consumer Digital Rights Commitment”, from online marketplaces will take place.
In addition, two panels will be organised to exchange views with academics, consumer and business associations and national authorities on:

Addictive design of digital services: Stakeholders have expressed concerns about specific interfaces and functionalities designed to maximise the time and money consumers commit (e.g. unrestricted use of digital means, automatic game, rewards attracting continuous digital consumption, blocking, alerts). How can the EU help address the problems faced by consumers with addictive design?
The vital importance of proof: Are the current rules on the vital importance of proof in the digital sectorsufficient? Are there cases, especially in the context of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, where it would be more effective to shift the burden to the trader?

The event will take place in English without interpretation and will also be available live, so that you can follow without registration.
For the agenda, click here.
For more information, click here.
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Cross-sectoral arena for digital excellence
2023-11-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Stockholm, Sweden
In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing digital prowess, the Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education (HVE) is organising the conference ‘‘Cross-sectoral arena for digital excellence” focusing on skills supply within cyber security. Taking place on 30 November in Jönköping (Sweden) this event is part of the European Year of Skills and brings together public and private sector participants to tackle the escalating demand for cybersecurity expertise.
Agenda:

08.30 – 09:00 Welcoming by Karin Hermansson, Regional Development Director.
09:10 – 09:30 What is happening nationally in validation? Speaker: Svante Sandell and Marcus Karlsson, Authority for the University of Applied Sciences, MYH
09:30 – 10:30 What is the concept behind Swedish industrial validation? Spekaers: Johan Nordberg, Cutting Technology Center in Sweden, SKTC ”This is how adult education in Region Jönköping County works with validation.” and Martin Sievers, Jönköping municipality. ”The gains with validation within the Hanna Hartikainen University of Applied Sciences‘. Moderator Johan Wangström interviews the actors.
10:30 Break
10:45 – 11:05 How can the county’s municipalities cooperate around validation? Speaker: Cathrine Rygaard and Mariette Gustafsson, Validating Östergötland.
11.05 – 11:25 This is how the industry and the University of Applied Sciences work together. Speaker: Bodil Svensson, Träcentrum and Annika Sjunnesson, TUC Sweden.
11:25 – 11:25 Examples of how companies concretely work with strategic competence provision. Speaker: Madeleine Tybert Kothe, Rosti, Josefine Görsberg, Nobia, Björn Carlström, Ezze
11:55 – 12:30 Dialogue between company and moderator and panel discussion.

Discover more about the conference.

Finnovation Hack 2023 – IA Publishing
2023-12-04 03:00 | D’COQUE, RUE LÉON HENGEN, KIRCHBERG LUXEMBOURG
Finnovation Hack, where finance and technology meets!
Organised by the SnT Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Luxembourg in collaboration with TechSense from The Dots, this event promised to change how you think about innovation. Immerse yourself in a day of inspiration, Teamwork, and the acknowledgement of Undiscovered possibilities, ‘side around 200 young professionals’. You will embark on an exhilarating dayney into the transformative landscape of Generative AI within the financial sector.
Finnovation Hack opens the door to:

Developing inventive solutions with the support of outsourced mentors.
Pressing your idea to influence figures in the industry and raising your skills.
Engaging in competition to sixteen prizes valued at up to EUR 10,000 and establishing potential partnerships with prominent organisations.

Sponsorship Invitation – Enhance your branches’s exposure!

Layer your Dedication to innovation within the dynamic convergence of finance and technology.
Connecting with top-tier talent and industry influencers, Cultivating meaningful dealships and partnerships.
Increase your branches s prominence and recognition among the most brilliant minds in the industry.

More details and registration here. (Registrations are open until 21st of November)

International Conference on Computational Intelligence & IoT ICCIIoT 2023
2023-12-04 09:00 - 2023-12-06 17:30 | Faculty of ICT University of Malta, Malta
International Conference on Computational Intelligence & IoT ICCIIoT 2023
Come join us at the International Conference on Computational Intelligence & IoT ICCIIoT 2023! This exciting event will take place at the Faculty of ICT in Msida, starting on Mon Dec 04, 2023 at 13:30 (India Standard Time). Get ready to explore the fascinating world of computational intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) in a lively and interactive atmosphere.
At ICCIIoT 2023, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals in the field. Discover the latest trends, innovations, and applications of computational intelligence and IoT technologies. From machine learning and data analytics to smart cities and connected devices, this conference covers it all.
With a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and panel discussions, ICCIIoT 2023 offers a platform for exchanging ideas, networking, and fostering collaborations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, this event is designed to inspire and empower you.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. Mark your calendar for ICCIIoT 2023 and be part of the future of computational intelligence and IoT!

GDSC DevFest on Campus 2023
2023-12-06 08:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
An initiative by the Google Developer Student Clubs
eSkills Malta Foundation are glad to support this exciting Event!
Are you a Developer? Then this event is for you!
Have you heard that Google Developer Student Clubs have landed in Malta? Well, it has!
Devfest 2023 on campus will be hosted at the University of Malta!
DevFest is an all-day conference on the 6th of December between 8 AM and 8 PM, hosting a vibrant community of developers from different countries to help you network, learn, and grow!
It’s time to explore different developer tools from Google and connect with different developers with a full day of exciting talks!
What is planned?
Google Developer Experts (GDEs) are select developers worldwide with expertise in Google technologies over the years.
For this edition of Devfest, multiple sessions will be hosted from GDEs who are visiting our campus at the Faculty of ICT in the morning/afternoon of the day
• AI
• Android
• AOSP
• Cloud
• Kotlin
• Google Developer Communities
• Web
and later in the evening, meet James, Simon, Kevin and Joseph, who will share their expertise on:
• AI
• Android
• AOSP
• Web
Alongside these sessions in the agenda, there will be networking segments for you to get the opportunity to mingle amongst other students and developers and exchange information together over some food and drinks!
GDE sessions, Q&A and networking, will occur between 8 AM and 8 PM in the Auditorium of the Faculty of ICT [-1, B, 9]:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ztBVnE2PP7jLjcnPA
Local developer sessions, Q&A and networking, will occur later in the evening between 4 PM and 8 PM in VC101 of the I.T. Services Building:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VkqwvnsPfLgXkTNm7
How do I register?
Registering is easy and free!
Anyone can participate in GDSC and GDG events for present and future dates!
To do so, find the following link useful:
https://gdsc.community.dev/university-of-malta/
And, if you want to RSVP for Devfest, find the following handy:
https://gdsc.community.dev/e/m8wgvm/
What’s next?
Nothing more!
After you’re all registered, all you need to do is show up for any of the interesting talks on the agenda and experience Devfest!

Education:NEXT – Building Synergy and exchanging Knowledge in EdTech
2023-12-06 08:30 - 15:30 | Scruton MCC – 1113 Budapest, Tasöv utca 3-7, Scruton MCC – 1113 Budapest,, Tasöv utca 3-7
Date: 6 December 2023 | 08:30-15:30
Location: Scruton MCC – 1113 Budapest, Tasöv utca 3-7
On 6 December 2023, we will organise an Education Technology “EDUCATION:NEXT – Building Synergy and exchanging Knowledge in EdTech” conference to discuss the business, academic and societal potential of education technology, with international professionals and businesses. The event will contribute to the EdTech Talents and DigitalTech EDIH projects, with the active support of the EdTech ecosystem in Hungary.
EDUCATION:NEXT is a gap-replacing English-language platform that brings together open-minded actors in the education technology and education system, leaders, experts and innovative teachers from public and higher education institutions, leaders of innovative school networks, contributors to knowledge centres and experience centres, and businesses themselves.
In essence, the conference will explore the real role of EdTech in education and the solutions and aspects that can be followed by education technology as an effective and effective tool for pedagogy, avoiding the trap of self-developing.
The event will focus on key topics related to education technology and provide answers to a number of questions:

identify the needs for education technology (EdTech) from the perspective of education and entrepreneurship;
define the innovation and investment and educational aspects of EdTech;
explore the challenges of EdTech developments and introduction into education;
assist with relevant cybersecurity, AI and organisational development considerations for EdTech companies and entities wishing to use EdTech
it provides direction for development based on international and domestic trends and good practices.

Program
08:30 – 09:00
Registration and networking
09:00-09:20 | Ádám Horváth (Education:Next)
Direction – impact of EdTech developments?

How does education technology help prepare for life?
How do you support the achievement of pedagogical goals and teaching methods?
How do you support the development of teaching and learning processes?

09:20-09:50 | Dénes Csiszár Dénes (EIT Digital), Miklós Tóth (MI Coalition), Imre Lenda (ELTE), Balázs Koren (EDUTUS)
Digital technologies for the efficiency of EdTech firms
(AI, cybersecurity, digital business development)
EdTech companies and organisations using EdTech also need to use state-of-the-art digital solutions to operate efficiently and safely. The conversation responds to the role AI, cybersecurity, can and should play in the life of organisations active in EdTech or using EdTech solutions.
09:50-10:10 | Dr Péter Lábody (SZTNH)
IP protection in the Hungarian and European innovation ecosystem
Adequate protection of intellectual property rights is also key for EdTech companies. Considering the right opportunities from the first development steps will help to make good use of EdTech innovation, which is a key factor in the financing of innovation and development.
10:10-10:30 | Koren Balázs (EDUTUS
) DigitalTech EDIH– Aid to EdTech enterprises
Technology advice and skills development services free of charge to EdTech companies and organisations using EdTech technology through DigitalTech EDIH.
10:30-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-11:20 | Péter (HunBAN)
EdTech start-ups in Hungary: Invest or not to invest?
What are the opportunities and challenges for EdTech start-ups in Hungary and the world market when looking for investment?
11:20-11:50 | Janika Leoste (Tallinn University), Dr Felde Imre Óbuda University
The Future of “EdTech Cooperation” – Good Practices for Business and Academic Cooperation in the Sale of Knowledge
How can industry and the Academy best cooperate in EdTech to market knowledge?
11:50-12:20 | Fenyvesi Kristóf (Finnish Institute for Educational Research), Dragana Malidžan Vinkić (EdTech Center Western Balkans), Péter Barna (Telekom)
EdTech initiatives in Hungary and Europe – business – university – market motivation
A large number of EdTech projects have been launched and implemented in Hungary and neighbouring countries, both directly from the EU and from its own resources. The aim of the discussion is to explore the value behind the EdTech initiatives and the impact and possible framework of the initiatives needed to launch them.
12:20-13.30
Lunch break and networking
13:30-15:00
Accessibility to IP scan (Intellectual Asset Diagonalisation) service
The IP Scan service of the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, which is already well known and increasingly popular, free of charge for small and medium-sized enterprises, is now complemented by free industrial property consultancy services.
The IP Scan (Intellectual Property Diagnostic) service is recommended to innovative companies that want to make more effective use of the IP toolkit to achieve greater business success.
DigitalTech EDIH audit and consultation
With regard to EdTech, education technology, it is clear that schoolchildren are in the minds of many. However, EdTech provides solutions not only in school settings, but also beyond, to the extent that it is one of the largest industries.
DigitalTech EDIH supports the domestic SME sector and public organisations by providing free training and advisory services to increase their competitiveness and make them more efficient by using digital solutions.
Find out more about training and how to work together on our stand!

European Digital Skills Certificate Final Event - Register by 4 December 2023
2023-12-07 10:00 - 13:00
As part of the Digital Education Action Plan, the European Commission has actively explored the development of the European Digital Skills Certificate (EDSC), aiming to streamline the certification and recognition of digital skills across Europe by governments, employers, and stakeholders. Built upon the European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp), this framework enables individuals to self-assess their digital skills, set learning objectives, and remains adaptable to the dynamic digital landscape.
In September 2021, a feasibility study explored potential scenarios for the EDSC. In collaboration with ALL Digital – a pan-European organization representing over 25,000 digital competence centers, the European Commission collected insights through the Digital Competence Certification Community of Practice (CoP) to guide the study’s focus. These insights will contribute to a comprehensive feasibility study, aligning with the needs of the digital competence community.
Now, it’s time to unveil the findings from two key areas of work related to the EDSC: the Feasibility Analysis outlined in Action 9 of the Digital Education Action Plan, and the Member States EDSC Pilot. The European Commission will present the final results during an online event on Thursday, 7 December, 2023, from 10:00 to 13:00. This event is organised in the context of the European Year of Skills and all stakeholders interested in the EDSC are welcome to participate.
To join the webinar, kindly complete the registration form by Monday, 4 December at 17:00 CET. A confirmation email containing the webinar link will be sent out on 5 December.
Check the event agenda to find more information on the various panels.
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Education Initiative on ‘Digital Transformation of Artificial Intelligence’ – Friday, 8 December 2023
2023-12-08 09:30 - 12:30
The European Digital Innovation Hub for Digital Governance GR digiGOV-innoHUB in cooperation with the International University of Greece launches a series of educational programmes entitled:
‘Digital Transformation of Artificial Intelligence’
The activities target both private and public professionals who want to learn about advanced technologies and their application to promote digital transformation in their organisations. The primary objective is to provide knowledge on the latest trends in data analysis, together with practical exercises and the use of selected tools in real scenarios.
The first activity will bring together experts from the European Commission, academia and industry, who will explore recent developments in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and their impact on modern organisations, covering both technical and business perspectives. This section will also include presentations on how Artificial Intelligence can facilitate the digital transformation, using concrete tools in real scenarios. The next activity, which will be announced soon, will focus on traineeships in selected tools, allowing participants to develop skills in designing and implementing data analytics in real scenarios. The series of activities will culminate in a third and final activity, in which teams will be set up to work on real problems and facts and present the conclusions and results of their work in an experience-sharing workshop.
The main points of the initial meeting scheduled for Friday 8 December 2023 are as follows:

Overview of the objectives and initiatives of the GR digiGOV-innoHUB Innovation Hub.
Overview of activities related to data analysis by the Directorates-General and the EU institutions.
Acquainted with the applications of Data Science in both the private and public sectors, which will be presented by the KNIME Open Source Data Analysis Platform Operator.
Case studies and practical real data applications, headed by the DORG group.
At the end of the action, participants will be informed about upcoming sessions focusing on digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

Detailed programme of the 1th Action:
09: 30 – 10: 00 welcome
10: 00 – 10: 15 (15 minutes) Presentation of the objectives of the Education Programme Ioannis Magnishalis, International University of Greece, Scientific Project Manager.
10: 15 – 10: 45 (30 minutes) Presentation of the GRdigiGOV-innoHUB European Innovation Hub Ioannis Kotsis – Giannarakis, European Digital Innovation Hub Coordinator GR digiGOV-innoHUB
10: 45 – 11: 00 (15 minutes) Presentation of the Digital Organisations Research Team (DORG) of the International University of Greece Christos Bermides, International University Research and Teaching Personnel in Engineering Learning with a focus on text processing | DORG Coordinator
11: 00 – 11: 30 (30 minutes) Presentation of the Data Analysis Tools used by the EU Ioannis Magnishalis, Director of Strategy and Informatics Planning | Head of the DIGIT data scientists’ team of the European Commission
11: 30 – 12: 00 (30 minutes) Data Science Applications in the Public and Private Sector with KNIME Masoud Panshiri, Manager of KNIME
Schalk Gerber, KNIME Academic Alliance Department
12: 00 – 12: 30 (30 minutes) Use of the Big Data Test Infrastructure (BDTI) of the European Commission Maria Claudia Bodino, Director of Strategy and Informatics Planning | Data Science | Project Manager EU BDTI
12: 30 – 00: 13 break
13: 00 – 13: 30 (30 minutes) Analysis and Evaluation of the quality of the data provided by the National Register of Public Service Administrative Procedures (mitos). Analyse and evaluate the data quality of the National Register of Public Service Administrative Procedures (mitos) by adopting good practices in the sector and creating a dynamic scoreboard (PowerBI) to analyse and visualise results, identify and record possibilities and proposals to improve the quality of available information.
Eleni Kapantais, Data Scientist
Giorgos Patrikios, Data Scientist
Alexios Michailides, Data Scientist
13: 30 – 14: 00 (30 minutes) Study on the enrichment and analysis of structured information of the National Register of Public Service Administrative Procedures (mitos) using natural language processing techniques and knowledge graphs. Extraction and processing of data information, using the KNIME open source softwareandNeo4j andNLPtechnologies to contribute to mitos by identifying relationships between data that were not apparent until then.
Ioannis Konstantinidis, Data scientist
Alexios Michailides, Data scientist
14: 00 – 14: 30 (30 minutes) Summary and Next Actions Ioannis Magnishalis, International University of Greece, Scientific Project Manager
The activities will be carried out in a hybrid format. Face-to-face surveillance will be hosted at the International University of Greece (address: 14 km of Thessaloniki – N. Moudania, 57001 Thermi, Building 1 – Room Α5).
Participants have the possibility to follow the whole set of training activities or choose an individual activity.
To register for online participation in the 1th activity, you can click on the following link: https://digigov.innohub.gr/digital-transformation-event-online/
To register to follow the 1th activity in person, click on the following link: https://digigov.innohub.gr/digital-transformation-event/
Due to a limited number of posts, the order of priority will be respected.
Implementation framework: Theseries of training programmes is implemented by the DORG team of the International University of Greece as part of the GR digiGOV-innoHUB project.
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Online conference: Towards an effective and fair digital education ecosystem
2023-12-13 08:00 - 2023-12-14 17:00
International conference organised by the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI), 13-14 December 2023.
The global digital transformation continues to shape the educational landscape, offering improved classroom learning methods, streamlined education management systems and innovative delivery models. In the aftermath of the rapid adjustments required by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing evolution of digital education has become even more important. As we move towards 2024, reassessing and strengthening digital learning infrastructure is of utmost importance, including equipping trainers with the necessary tools and skills to manage the strong presence of AI. This online conference will discuss the state of play and findings of the OECD Digital Expo 2023: Towards an effective digital ecosystemas well as another related report: Digital educationinfrastructure and governance in countries: accompanying Digital Education Report 2023.
This year’s OECD Digital Education Conference will emphasise the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital management and educational platforms in education. The fully online conference is designed to foster pervasive discussions among policy makers, education stakeholders, experts and developers. The conference aims to help participants shape their vision in the digital transformation of education, understanding both opportunities and challenges, as well as discussing countries’ digital education policies and orientations – but also the opportunities, guidelines and safeguards of the OECD and EI for fair and effective AI in education.
For more information and registration, click here
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Future Workshop
2023-12-14 01:00 - 19:30 | European Convention Center Luxembourg
In partnership with the LIST (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology) this event will offer an engagement in activities:

Keynote Address by Rohit Talwar: Gain insights from Rohit Talwar, a renowned futurist and global leader in AI.
Panel Discussion – The Future of Communication Infrastructures: Explore the latest trends and innovations in communication technologies.
Demos and booths by LIST: Experience firsthand the cutting-edge technologies and solutions delivered by our partner.
Celebration of MyConnectivich’s Second Anniversary: Join us in marking the inherited day of MyConnectivity over the past two years.

Registration and Program Details.
Future Project Initiatives: The Future Workshop conference serves as the Launchpad for the second phase of the Future Project. Hackathons and dedicated coaching sessions will be organised in the future for students, who will be actively contributing to shedding the vision of a connected Luxembourg. The goal of the organisations is to create five prototypes by June 2024.

25th InfoCom World – Diginvest in Greece: New Horizons!
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Divani Caravel, Greece
On 14 December 2023, the Divani Caravel Hotel will take place in the 25th Infocom World 2023, with a central message ‘Diginvest in Greece: New Horizons!”, with the aim of bringing to the forefront progress and innovation in the field of telecommunications, information technology and more broadly.
This year, the conference, supported by the SEPE, will be at the crossroads of the past, present and future, with 30 years of mobile telephony in Greece and 25 years of the InfoCom World Conference. It will also be dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the most important aspects, the value of its applications and its impact on all vertical markets.
A number of key speakers will present the transformative potential of connectivity and the future of Telecommunications and Informatics, with a particular focus on next generation networks, their applications, cybersecurity and the way forward and 6G.
To harness the potential of next generation networks, significant investments are needed to create an ecosystem of innovative applications and services that can harness the potential of infrastructure. From cutting-edge computers and artificial intelligence to augmented and virtual reality, the development of these applications requires funding but also cooperation between providers, businesses and startups.
Investment in human capital also matters. Diginvest Greece: New Horizons aims to foster cooperation by encouraging the exchange of ideas, know-how and research results. At the same time, cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience remains a key pillar, in any ICT-related debate.
Participation in the conference is free of charge once registered here.
More information on the conference is available on the event’s website: www.infocomworld.gr
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PISTIS Living Lab Event: Exploring Data Connectivity for Data-Driven Companies
2023-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
The PISTIS Living Lab Event: Exploring Data Connectivity for Data-Driven Companies presents an opportunity to delve into the innovative solutions developed by PISTIS for seamless connection to data spaces. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into the cutting-edge technology and strategies employed by PISTIS, providing a unique chance to understand the future landscape of data interaction.
In an era characterized by the exponential growth of data and its profound impact on companies worldwide, the inaugural PISTIS Living Lab event stands as a brand-new platform to unravel the untapped potential held within data spaces. Our primary focus rests upon recognising the transformative power embedded within these expansive digital landscapes and understanding their role in fostering connections within the realm of modern business.
One of the key highlights of the event will be the practical demonstration of use cases employed by SMEs, which will allow participants to witness first-hand how these solutions can function in real-world scenarios. Through these interactive demonstrations, attendees will grasp a deeper understanding of how PISTIS developments aim to facilitate interaction with data spaces, offering a tangible perspective on their functionalities and applications.
You can register through this link.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:05: Welcome & Introduction – Costanza Pestarino, Project Manager, European DIGITAL SME Alliance
14:05 – 14:25: Presentation of PISTIS Project: Mission & Challenges – Sotiris Koussouris, Managing Director, Suite5
14:25 – 14:35: Exploring Urban Innovation: PISTIS Mobility and Urban Planning Hub – Nikolaos Papagiannopoulos, Senior Project Manager, Athens International Airport
14:35 – 14:45: Powering the Future: PISTIS Energy Sector Demonstrator Hub – Pablo Blázquez Martín, Smart Grid Engineer, Cuerva Energia
14:45 – 14:55: Innovation and Transportation: PISTIS Automotive Sector Demonstrator Hub – Alexander Stocker, Project Manager, Virtual Vehicle
14:55 – 15:00: Closing Remarks

Empowering Futures: fostering skills via work-based learning, digital innovation and school-business collaboration
2023-12-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
On 15 December join the WBL PRO 2.0 project’s final event “Empowering Futures: fostering skills via work-based learning, digital innovation and school-business collaboration”. The project focuses on enhancing a digital platform for innovative Work-Based Learning (WBL), prioritizing inclusivity and leveraging digital technologies for pedagogical, administrative, and organizational improvements
Empowering Future
The event is part of the European Year of Skills and focuses on the transformative impact of digital skills, emphasizing their essential role in today’s technologically driven landscape. Bringing employers, vocational educators, and authorities to explore the impact of school-business partnerships and digital tools in advancing the skilling revolution. Platforms like INPRAXI.ONLINE represents a shift towards innovative, technology-driven education, bridging theory and practice to boost workforce readiness and employability. The event aims to shine a light on a future where school-business collaborations and digital skills integration play a key role in the success of the skilling revolution.
Discover more about the event.

Cyber Citizen Initiative workshop
2023-12-15 12:00 - 15:30 | Online Event
On December 15, Aalto University is organizing an online workshop on the ‘Cyber Citizen’ learning hub initiative! Bringing together participants from across Europe, the online workshop aims to facilitate discussions regarding cybersecurity and how citizens can play a role in enhancing societal resilience. The online workshop will also explore how this can be done via the Cyber Citizen learning hub.
In particular, the workshop discussions will aim to answer the following questions:

What are the key cybersecurity threats facing EU citizens?
What skills are most critical for 15 – 64-year-old EU citizens to be able to operate safely in the digital environment?
What kind of training is currently provided to the citizens in different EU member states?
What kind of learning material should the Cyber Citizen learning hub have?
How can we make sure citizens are aware of the Cyber Citizen learning hub?

Workshop agenda
Discover the agenda for the workshop (EET timezone):

12:00 – 12:30 Welcoming words and introduction to the initiative (Marianne Lindroth, CC Project lead)
12:30 – 13:00 Keynote: Niko Candelin, EU- Cyber Citizen Initiative Chief Research Officer, Co-Founder, Netox (Live streamed)
13:00 – 13:25 Discussion and opening remarks for the workshops
13:25 – 13:30 Short break
13:30 – 14:00 Workshop part 1
14:00 – 14:15 Reflection and introduction for the part 2
14:15 – 14:45 Workshop part 2
14:45 – 15:00 Closing remarks and thank you
15:00 – 15:15 Open discussion and Q&A

Practical information
The event organisers recommend using a computer and browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge to attend the event online. © Aalto University
Interested? Register now!

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On Monday 18 December 2023, the Digital Economy Forum 2023: Shaping Green’s Digital Future, the annual SEA conference on the digital economy
2023-12-18 08:30 - 20:30 | Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel, Athens, Greece
The digital economy forum 2023 will present the solutions, proposals and the digital strategy, based on many years of experience of action, know-how and new global data for harnessing digital technology, as a crucial enabler both for the creation of a modern digital Greece and for the emergence of the country as an international innovation hub in digital technology: Shaping Greece’s Digital Future, organised by the Hellenic Association of Computer and Communications Enterprises (SEPE), on Monday 18 December 2023.
The SEPE, through the Annual Institutional Conference on the Digital Economy, and not only, remains faithful to the need for dialogue with all the parties involved, given that digital technology is evolving rapidly, opens new avenues, poses new challenges and multiply social and economic data every day.
The SEPE, as the institutional interlocutor and partner of the State, as well as companies in the IT and telecommunications sector in Greece, have as their central focus, and at the heart of their action, the rapid adoption of digital technology for the well-being of Greek society and the development of the national economy. A National Program confirmed by the presence and position of the Government, the Opposition Officer and all participants in the latest events of the digital economy forum.
The APR annual conference will be held in person on Monday 18 December 2023. At the same time, it will be possible to follow the conference online, via a digital HD Iive streaming platform. The keynote speech at the official dinner will be held by the Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Mr Kostis Hatzidakis, who will represent the President of the Government, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the Head of the Opposition Officer, Stefanos Kassolakis, will open the conference’s work.
The topics of the digital economy forum 2023: Shaping Greece’s Digital Future are:
— E – Perspectives and challenges for Greece
– Green transformation ‘Sustainability’ – the new data they create for businesses
– Infrastructures – FTTH, Data Centers are changing the Greek market
– The next day of digital projects – Small and medium-sized enterprises
– Digital skills, lack of human resources – facing the great challenge of our time –
Cybersecurity – protecting your data and infrastructure
In digital economy forum 2023: Shaping Greece’s Digital Future will bring together leading government officials, officials from the European Institutions, representatives of industry and organisations, global digital market specialists, but also representatives of businesses in the digital technology industry, as well as other sectors of the economy, developing interesting views, not only on the challenges the industry has to face, but also on the opportunities that the country’s digital transformation, both for society and for the economy.
More information on digital economy forum 2023: Shaping Green’s Digital Future, you can search on deforum.sepe.gr.
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AI for problem solving & the Certification Capstone
2024-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 | online
In this webinar, Liliya Rajsombath, IT Specialist Programme Expert, will present a programme that provides the foundational skills in AI and how AI can be used to solve problems.
We will look at how this AI programme – with a learning and certification element, can benefit your students, how to go about it, what is required for successful delivery of educational activities in AI and how validation of learning outcomes best serves learners.
This webinar is organised in the context of the #AllDigitalAcademy Erasmus+ project. ALL DIGITAL’s training hub, where we provide a collection of free online courses and open-access resources. Visit us here: https://platform.alldigitalacademy.eu/.

Digital-LSP stakeholder and matchmaking event
2024-01-24 00:00
What is the event about?
The Digital LSP stakeholder and matchmaking event represents the official launch of the Digital LSP. The event is dedicated to current and potential members and will offer a detailed overview of how the Digital LSP works and how can members contribute and benefit from its activities.
The first session will present the mission and objectives of the Digital LSP, as well as its work plan for 2024. The second session will introduce the experiences of some of the Blue Print Projects within the digital ecosystem:

The Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA project)
The Blueprint for Sectoral Cooperation on Blockchain Skill Development (CHAISE project)
The Cybersecurity Skills Alliance (REWIRE project)

They will present updates in their respective sectors and activities planned in the next period to create synergies with the work of digital LSP and other partners.
After that, the digital LSP event will offer a matchmaking session mainly focused on Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation – Lot 1 and Lot 2 (deadline March 7th, 2024) and on the 5th round of Digital Europe call in Digital Skills (deadline March 21st, 2024), which includes the following topics:

DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-CYBERACADEMY
DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIAL-PROGEDU
DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALISED-EDU

Through the matchmaking platform, you will be able to book bilateral meetings with potential future partners and present their ideas for projects.
You just need to register to the platform, by leaving a short description of your organisation and indicating the calls of your interest. Invitations for bilateral meetings will be open in January. Registered participants will receive an email including guidelines on how to use the platform.
What is the digital-LSP?
As an initiative stemming from the Pact for Skills, the digital-LSP aims to bring together together stakeholders from different type of organisations together to build-up partnerships and collaborations, thus enhancing the uptake of digital skills in all industrial ecosystem, as well strenghtening the provision of advanced skills for ICT professionals.
Digital skills has seen a rapid surge in demand in all industrial sectors transitioning to more agile and automated processes to the adoption of digital technologies. Nevertheless, the supply of high-quality and timely trainings for up- and re-skills today’s and tomorrow’s workers are not keeping the pace with the fast changing tech environment.
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance, together with University of Applied Science of Amsterdam, is steering the implementation of the partnership, so allowing relevant actors in the digital ecosystem to exchange knowledge, best practices and establishing collaborations at both EU and local level.
How to become member of the digital-LSP?
To be officially registered as digital-LSP member, you have first to sign up to the Pact for Skills and indicate the number 905 when asked about Large Scale Partnerships. A comprehensive step by step guide on how to SUBSCRIBE can be found here.
To join the mailing list and have the opportunity to be invited to events dedicated to members, you need to register on the Digital LSP web page.

How AI Will Evolve In 2024
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | online
Join us for an in-depth discussion all about the AI developments the world could expect next year, featuring two leading international voices.
The discussion will delve into the latest developments in AI, examining how these advancements are reshaping legal practices, compliance, ethics, and data protection.
We will:
Discuss the latest advancements in AI and what our experts expect to see in 2024Explore the varying approaches to AI regulation in the US and Europe, exploring how different legal systems are adapting to the challenges posed by AI technologies.Examine the ethical implications of AI in various sectors, emphasising the need for responsible and ethical AI development and deployment.Address the critical issues surrounding privacy law, data protection, and how these are being influenced and challenged by the proliferation of AI technologies.
The discussion will be immediately followed by MITLA’s Annual General Meeting, which will be organised remotely on Zoom.
Attendance to the discussion and the AGM is free to MITLA members. Non-members can buy a ticket which automatically signs them up to be paid members for a year.

The Malta Global Game Jam 2024
2024-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 | MCAST, Malta
Join us for an epic game development experience at the MCAST Auditorium, Paola, Malta! It’s time to unleash your creativity and collaborate with fellow game enthusiasts. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and make new friends in the local game development community.

Digital Twin of the Port of Callao (Peru) developed by SENER
2024-01-29 13:00
We are thrilled to announce the next session in our Digital Twins Conference Cycle, featuring Xavier Pascual, Global Director of Consultancy Services & New Technologies at SENER. Join us on January 29th for a deep dive into the evolution of the Digital Twin for the Multipurpose North Terminal (MNT) at the Port of Callao, Peru.
Xavier Pascual will guide us through the comprehensive journey of developing and implementing a Digital Twin for the MNT. The conference will cover on-site data collection and LOD500 3D model construction, integration of operation and maintenance tools, and operational simulations and management indicators.

Workshop on Open Source key areas for Digital Autonomy
2024-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Conference Center, Albert Borschette, rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels
On 1 February three Directorates-General of the European Commission—Connect, DIGIT, and GROW—are collaborating to host a Brussels workshop on Open Source key areas for Digital Autonomy. The workshop will benefit from the viewpoints of panellists recognized as experts in the workshop topic.
Event’s details
The event is divided into sessions; the first addresses Cybersecurity in today’s Digital Europe. The second one explores the transformation of automotive design towards connected, carbon-neutral transport using Software-defined vehicles (SDV). The third panel analyzes the successful implementation and challenges of open-source projects in European public services. The final session focuses on optimizing Open Source for developing Data Spaces.
Discover more about the programme and register.
