Accelerating Digital Skills Across Europe: Insights from the EDIH Network
Are you ready to see digital transformation in motion? Join us for an inspiring webinar from the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP) as we spotlight how European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are breaking barriers and boosting digital skills across the continent.
As Europe accelerates toward the Digital Decade goals, the need for advanced digital skills across every region, sector, and institution, has never been more urgent. That’s where the EDIH network, launched by the European Commission through the Digital Europe Programme, steps in. These regional hubs act as powerhouses of digital innovation offering tailored training, test-before-invest facilities, innovation support, and funding advice to propel Europe’s digital economy forward. European Digital Innovation Hubs play a crucial role in this journey by offering hands-on training, expert mentoring, and access to cutting-edge technologies. From AI and cybersecurity to green tech and Industry 4.0, EDIHs empower regions with the skills and support needed to unlock innovation, boost competitiveness, and bridge the digital divide.
Join us on 11 July from 11:00 to 12.30 CEST for a dynamic session featuring insights from the Joint Research Centre and the EC's AI Office. Go behind the scenes of this ambitious EU initiative, explore practical tools like the Digital Maturity Assessment Tool (DMAT), and hear from leading EDIHs driving real impact on the ground—alongside policy and technical experts shaping Europe’s digital future.
Agenda (90 minutes)
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Welcoming remarks and presentation of the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP) – Sabrina Vorbau, Project Manager at European Schoolnet and Coordinator of the DSJP |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | The EDIH Network: Enabling Digital Transformation Across Europe - Malgorzata Nikowska, Head of Unit AI Innovation and Policy Coordination AI Office |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | The Digital Maturity Assessment Tool:A Strategic Resource for EDIHs and SMEs – Daniel Nepelski, Research Associate at the Joint Research Centre, European Commission |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Lightning Talks: EDIHs present successful digital skills initiatives Ramy Ebeid - CeAdar (IE) |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Audience Q&A - Moderated discussion with EDIH speakers |
| 12:30 | Wrap-up |
