Meet the Finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards 2026

In a dynamic landscape of digital skills initiatives across Europe, this year’s European Digital Skills Awards (EDSA) call received 220 applications, reflecting the growing momentum behind efforts to enhance digital competencies.

The EDSA 2026 recognise excellence in training, upskilling, and reskilling efforts that support Europe’s digital transformation and competitiveness, in line with the Digital Decade targets. The five EDSA awards categories reflect the diversity of digital skills needs and initiatives shaping Europe’s digital future: Digital Upskilling @ Work, Digital Skills for Education, Inclusion in the Digital World, Women in ICT Careers and Cybersecurity Skills.

It is now time to discover the 25 finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards!

On 27 May, join the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform for the official announcement of the 2026 finalists in each award category, celebrating outstanding initiatives shaping Europe’s digital skills landscape. The session will also feature a high-level discussion on the role of advanced digital skills in achieving the Digital Decade targets and advancing the Union of Skills initiative. 

Agenda

• 10:00 - 10:05 Opening remarks
• 10:05 - 10:15 Keynote speech by Vitis Faure Tilgaard (DG CONNECT)
• 10:15 - 10:25 Introduction to the European Digital Skills Awards 2026 and Jury Members
• 10:25 - 10:55 Official Announcement of the European Digital Skills Awards 2026's Finalists
• 10:55 - 11:00 Closing remarks

Who will be the 25 finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards? Register to find out!

Next up: The five winners will be revealed at the public Digital Skills EU Days on 30 June in Brussels.