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!
Agenda
Schedule | Event |
| 12:00 - 18:00 | Registration |
| 12:00 - 14:00 | Welcome lunch |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | EDIH Network Summit 2024 welcome |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Opening speech Keynote speech - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (video message) Fire side keynote - Roberto Viola, Director General of DG CONNECT, European Commission |
| EDIH Network Awards finalists presentation - Human centered AI | |
| 14:45 - 15:30 | Session 1 - Keynotes
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| EDIH Network Awards finalists presentation - Green Digitalisation | |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Networking coffee break |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | EDIH Network Awards finalists presentation - Digital Skills and Collaboration |
| 16:15 - 17:15 | Session 2 - Panel discussion: How the EDIH Network should respond to the AI opportunity?
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| 17:15 - 17:55 | Session 3 - EDIH Network Summit 2024 - Awards ceremony |
| 17:55 - 18:00 | Wrap up and introduction to next day's agenda |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Networking reception |
Streaming: All Day 1 sessions will be streamed.
Schedule | Event | |||
| 08:00 - 16:00 | Registration | |||
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Welcome coffee | |||
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Welcome address and presentation of the next EDIHs call | |||
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Session 4 - The AI Act explained Presentation of Artificial Intelligence Act (45') | Session 5 - Networking the Networks Panel discussion on how to cooperate between EDIHs and other initiatives at EU level | Session 6 - EDIH success by the numbers Workshop on data-driven intelligence about the EDIH Network and its clients | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Networking coffee break | |||
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Session 7 - Meet the Associated Countries - Panel discussion on new EDIHs joining the EDIH Network Panel discussion on Associated Countries joining the EDIH Network | Session 8 - Tailoring services to the needs of companies Panel discussion on how to effectively reach out, engage, and tailor services to the needs of companies | Session 9 - Addressing public sector organisations needs Workshop on how to better tailor services to meet the specific needs of public sector organisations | The Digital Markets Act Presentation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) (45')
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| 12:30 - 14:00 | Networking lunch | |||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Session 10 - Access to Finance: tools and real cases Panel discussion on how to find financing solutions for companies | Session 11 - Integrating AI into EDIHs Workshop on how to make the EDIHs AI friendly | Session 12 - Digital Maturity Assessment Tool (DMAT) How do firms digitalise? | |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Networking coffee break | |||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | EDIH Network Summit 2024 - Closing | |||
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Networking reception | |||
The Ukraine EDIH Network session will take place at 9:30 - 10:30
Streaming: Day 2 Welcome address and presentation of the next EDIHs call, Session 4 - The AI Act explained, Session 7 - Associated Countries, Session 10- Funding opportunities for EDIHs customers and EDIH Network Summit 2024 - Closing will be streamed.
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
Director General of DG CNECT (Directorate General of Communication, Networks, Content and Technology) at the European Commission.
Lucilla Sioli
Director of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry, DG CNECT, European Commission.
Vasco Pedro
Co-Founder & CEO, Unbabel.
Artūrs Vasiļevskis
Chairman of the Board, Tilde.
Bianca Muntean
Honorary Consul of Estonia, is co-founder and cluster manager Transilvania IT.
Alessandra Poggiani
Director General, Cineca.
Thomas Faber
Manager Digital Economy, NL Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Malgorzata Nikowska
Head of Unit for Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Policy Coordination, DG CNECT, European Commission.
Justina Anglickytė
Industry 4.0 project team lead, GreenTech Hub Coordinator, Innovation Agency Lithuania.
Antoine-Alexandre André
Legal and Policy Officer working for the AI Office (European Commission)
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
Deputy Head of Unit “AI Innovation and Policy Coordination” at EU AI Office.
Robert Fischbach
Research Associate and Operational Manager of EDIH South Westphalia
Giovanna Galasso
Partner at Intellera Consulting and CoordinaTEF Coordinator
Jordy Goorman
Business Development Manager Innovation at FME (Trade association Metalectro) – EDIH BOOST, NL.
Pirita Ihamäki
International Business Manager Robocoast EDIH/Prizztech Ltd.
Stina Jonsson
Senior Project Manager at RISE, Research institutes of Sweden.
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)
Krisztina Markovics
Project Manager, AI EDIH Hungary.
Lidia Mocanu
Strategy Director @ EDIH – Digital Innovation Zone.
Enkelejda Muçaj
Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Republic of Albania.
Nikolaos Nikolakis
Postdoctoral Researcher at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation (LMS) at the University of Patras, Greece.
Yves Paindaveine
Ir. EE, Ir. CSE, senior expert, AI Innovation and Policy Coordination unit of the AI Office, European Commission.
Tautvydas Pipiras
Project Manager at Lithuanian Innovation Centre / EDIH4IAE.LT Advisor.
Catalina Plinschi
State Secretary for Digitalization at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.
Stefano Sbarbati
Senior Project Manager at Steinbeis Europa Zentrum.
Dimitri Schuurman
University Business Developer & Visiting Professor
Solja Sulkunen
Project Manager at Finnish AI Region EDIH.
Vassilis Tsanidis
Senior Innovation Procurement Advisor, European Innovation Council/Business Acceleration Services, (EISMEA).
Martin Ulbrich
Economist, European Commission's AI Policy Team.
Alberto Valenzano
Team Leader at the European Commission, DG GROW.
Ger van den Kerkhof
Manager DIGITALIS
David Vidal
Project Director of the Digital Transformation Accelerator (DTA).
Mantas Vilys
Executive Director at Lithuanian Innovation Centre, EDIH4IAE.LT Coordinator.
Awards Competition
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
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:
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Classic room, single use - 215€ per night/room.
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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*