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European Digital Innovation Hubs Network

EDIH Network Summit 2024

EDIH Network Summit 2024

EDIH Network Summit 2024 | 26 and 27 November 
The EGG, Brussels

This second edition of the EDIH Network Summit will bring together key stakeholders from the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network, including representatives from various thematic working groups, national authorities, and expert groups.

The summit aims to provide first-rate information on key topics such as AI challenges as well as to facilitate in-depth discussions on practical topics through good practices for digital transformation and innovative solutions across multiple areas including agrifood, construction, cybersecurity, digital health, and smart connectivity. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and share best practices. Additionally, the EDIH Network Awards Ceremony will recognise the most outstanding success stories of the network. 

Join us at the EDIH Network Summit 2024 and contribute to shape the future of digital transformation in Europe!

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Agenda

Networking and Matchmaking

During the EDIH Network Summit 2024, there will be many opportunities for networking. In order to facilitate connections between attendees, matchmaking spaces will be available. Upon confirmation of attendance, you will be granted access to the matchmaking platform to book your individual meetings. 

Meet the speakers

Roberto Viola

Roberto Viola

Director General of DG CNECT (Directorate General of Communication, Networks, Content and Technology) at the European Commission.

Lucilla Sioli

Lucilla Sioli

Director of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry, DG CNECT, European Commission.

Bianca Muntean

Bianca Muntean

Honorary Consul of Estonia, is co-founder and cluster manager Transilvania IT.

Thomas Faber

Thomas Faber

Manager Digital Economy, NL Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Malgorzata Nikowska

Malgorzata Nikowska

Head of Unit for Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Policy Coordination, DG CNECT, European Commission.

Justina Anglickytė

Justina Anglickytė

Industry 4.0 project team lead, GreenTech Hub Coordinator, Innovation Agency Lithuania.

Giulia Carsaniga

Giulia Carsaniga

Policy/Project Officer, AI Innovation and Policy Coordination, AI Office, European Commission 

Petra Dalunde

Coordinating Senior Project Manager CitCom.ai TEF
Coordinator of Test and Evaluation of AI at RISE

Gaspard Demur

Gaspard Demur

Deputy Head of Unit “AI Innovation and Policy Coordination” at EU AI Office.

Jordy Goorman

Business Development Manager Innovation at FME (Trade association Metalectro) – EDIH BOOST, NL.

Pirita Ihamäki

Pirita Ihamäki

International Business Manager Robocoast EDIH/Prizztech Ltd.

Olha Krevska

Director of the Directorate for European and NATO integration and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

Andrea Lösch

Senior Researcher at DFKI (German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence) – EDIH Saarland.

Kirke Maar

Manager of AI & Robotics Estonia (AIRE EDIH)

Lidia Mocanu

Strategy Director @ EDIH – Digital Innovation Zone.

Enkelejda Muçaj

Enkelejda Muçaj

Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy,  Republic of Albania. 

Yves Paindaveine

Ir. EE, Ir. CSE, senior expert, AI Innovation and Policy Coordination unit of the AI Office, European Commission.

Tautvydas Pipiras

Tautvydas Pipiras

Project Manager at Lithuanian Innovation Centre / EDIH4IAE.LT Advisor.

Catalina Plinschi

Catalina Plinschi

State Secretary for Digitalization at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.

Vassilis Tsanidis

Senior Innovation Procurement Advisor, European Innovation Council/Business Acceleration Services, (EISMEA). 

Mantas Vilys

Executive Director at Lithuanian Innovation Centre, EDIH4IAE.LT Coordinator. 

Awards Competition 

EDIH Network Awards

Celebrating digital excellence

The EDIH Network Awards are designed to showcase and celebrate EDIHs that have successfully provided innovative services to SMEs and Public Sector Organisations (PSOs) to support them through their digital transformation. Beyond recognising the accomplishments of individual EDIHs, the awards aim to encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practices within the network.

The categories

Have a look at the four categories:

Green digitalisation

Awards services that align with the Green Deal objectives, focusing on sustainability and environmental protection.  

Finalists to be announced soon

Human-centred AI

Awards services that use AI to enhance performance and privacy of the organisations and empower the staff.

Finalists to be announced soon

Digital skills

Awards services that equip customers with necessary digital skills for quality jobs, driving social and economic impact.

Finalists to be announced soon

Collaboration with other EDIHs or European intiatives

Awards services requiring the joint efforts between EDIHs and other European initiatives. 

Finalists to be announced soon

People's Choice Award

Vote for the best Success Stories among the finalists! 

People's Choice Award

People's Choice Award

Discover the finalists and vote for the best Success Story!

Coming soon

Useful information

Venue Details

The EGG Brussels

Rue Bara 175, 1070 Brussels

Accommodation

The organisers have negotiated preferential rates at the Pullman Brussels Centre Midi (Pl.Victor Horta 1, 1060 Brussels) - 4*. Please fill in the booking form and send it by email at H7431-SB3@accor.com before 11 November 2024.

Room rates including breakfast and Wi-Fi access:

  • Classic room, single use - 215€ per night/room.

  • Classic room, double use - 241€ per night/room.

The city tax of 4.24€ per night & per room is not included in the price.

Cancellation policy: free of charge until 7 days before check-in day. After this date, no shows and late cancellation will be charged the full stay.

Payment policy: a credit card will be required at the time of the booking. Payments will be either charged on the credit card 7 days prior to arrival unless wired by bank transfer and proof of payment is provided in advance.

Alternatively, you can consider the following properties within walking distance from the conference venue (no discounted rates apply):

Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi (Pl. Marcel Broodthaers 3, 1060 Brussels) - 4*

Novotel Brussels Centre Midi Station (Av. Fonsny 5/7, 1060 Brussels) - 4*

ibis Brussels Centre Gare Midi (Rue d'Angleterre 2/20, 1060 Brussels) - 3*