Next Generation Internet

DIGITAL ENTERPRISE SHOW
2023-06-13 00:00 - 2023-06-15 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) | Bruxelles
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NGI Sargasso Open Call Infowebinar
2023-06-06 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Bruxelles
NGI Sargasso offers a unique funding opportunity to emerging tech-centered projects promoting transatlantic cooperation between EU-US-CA

The Open Call Infowebinar & Matchmaking Session

As part of its commitment to fostering the development of emerging tech-centred projects across transatlantic borders, NGI Sargasso is set to host an Open Call Infowebinar and Matchmaking Session. This event offers a unique platform to gain insights into a promising funding opportunity for EU-US-CA collaboration.

The event will commence online on Tuesday, June 6 at 4 pm CEST. Participants are requested to save the date, and secure their attendance as soon as possible due to limited availability.

Lasting for 1 hour and 30 minutes, this informative session has been meticulously organized into two segments:

The first part is designed to provide an overview of the program, featuring details on the offered benefits, application process, and selection criteria. This will equip potential applicants with essential knowledge that could be vital for their successful applications.

The second segment is a dedicated matchmaking session, designed to foster transatlantic partnerships by connecting like-minded innovators. This presents a rare opportunity to identify and collaborate with potential partners to increase the probability of success.

The NGI Sargasso Open Calls

NGI Sargasso is proud to support top transatlantic teams working on Next Generation Internet Technologies. Backed by the European Commission, the initiative is set to distribute €4.8 million through Open Calls over the next three years, funding more than 90 projects. Each project could receive up to €100,000€ in addition to a comprehensive array of supportive services including capacity building, coaching, and access to an extensive global network of contacts.

Teams comprising universities, research centers, SMEs, startups, NGOs, and foundations are all welcome to apply. Each team must include at least one member from across the Atlantic (EU-USA or EU-CA). And for those still seeking their transatlantic partner, NGI Sargasso offers a unique brokerage service to assist in finding the perfect fit.

Join our Brokerage Service!

NGI Search - Open Expo Europe in Madrid
2023-05-18 09:00 - 21:00 UTC | La Nave 5 Calle Cifuentes, 28021 Madrid Spain, La Nave 5 Calle Cifuentes, 28021 Madrid Spain, Madrid, Madrid, 28021, Spain
The NGI Search project will be showcased at OpenExpoEurope event on May 18th in Madrid, with a booth shared by OW2 and Bitergia presenting together the cascade funding project second open call, as well as OW2 open source Good Governance Initiative. Feel free to join us there.

Open Expo Europe in Madrid
2023-05-18 09:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Brussels) | La Nave 5 Calle Cifuentes, La Nave 5 Calle Cifuentes
NGI Search will be showcased at Open Expo Europe on May 18th in Madrid on the OW2 booth.

The NGI Search project supported by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe programme is a cascade funding project designed to support the development of digital innovation in the domain of searching and discovering data on the internet. The first beneficiaries from the Open Call 1 will be presented at Open Expo Europe. Open Call 2 will be open to possible new candidates.

In addition to NGI Search, OW2 will also co-present with Bitergia team the open source Good Governance Initiative from OSPO Alliance .

Dors-Cluc Conference in Zagreb
2023-05-12 12:45 - 13:15 (Europe/Brussels) | Zagreb, Croatia
Attention all tech enthusiasts!

A new and exciting addition has been announced for DORS/CLUC 2023 that you will want to take advantage of.

On May 12, 2023, from 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm, Nina Doklestić (@ninadok) will be taking the main stage to introduce the NGI Search project.

NGI Search is a project funded by the EU as part of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) community. This project explores new ways of searching the internet and improving search algorithms. As part of this project, the NGI community seeks beneficiaries for their 2nd Open Call.

During her talk, Nina will explain the technology, goals, and European dimension behind the NGI community and NGI Search project. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the budget distributed among NGI Search beneficiaries and contributors and the benefits of joining the NGI Search and NGI community.

This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for anyone interested in the latest advancements in search technology and the future of the internet. Whether you’re a developer, a researcher, or simply curious about the NGI community and NGI Search project, this talk is to be noticed.

So be sure to mark your calendars and join Nina Doklestić in the main hall at DORS/CLUC 2023, for an informative and engaging talk about the NGI Search project.

May 12, 2023

From 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm

Get your tickets NOW by clicking here

About the DORS/CLUC 2023 event:

This annual conference brings together some of the brightest minds in technology for a week of insightful talks, networking opportunities, and exciting exhibits.

The conference will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. With a wide range of topics being covered, attendees can expect to learn everything from the latest advancements in machine learning to the future of blockchain technology.

This year’s keynote speakers are some of the most respected names in the industry, but the conference is not just about listening to expert speakers; attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and interactive sessions. There will be opportunities to learn about the latest tools and technologies from leading companies in the tech industry and meet and network with fellow tech enthusiasts.

Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional or just starting in the industry, DORS/CLUC 2023 is the place to be. With so much on offer, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

So mark your calendars and start packing your bags for an unforgettable week in Zagreb!

Webinar on Open Source Software Supply Chain Management
2023-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Bruxelles
Webinar on Open Source Software Supply Chain Management with Shane Coughlan

NGI Zero wants to invite you to the webinar on Open Source Software Supply Chain Management with Shane Martin Coughlan, who will give a talk about ISO standards and certification. The talk will be about 45 minutes followed by a Q&A. This episode is part of the webinar series The Ins and Outs of Open Software Supply Chain Management hosted on Thursdays in April and May.

Join the webinar on the BigBlueButton platform with the following link: https://bbb.protagio.nl/b/ron-qed-tog-gey. You can register for the webinar by sending an e-mail to webinars@nlnet.nl, but it’s not necessary. More details are available here: https://nlnet.nl/events/20230511/WebinarSoftwareSupplyChain-ep4/index.html

About Shane Martin Coughlan

Shane Martin Coughlan works at the Linux Foundation. He is general manager of the OpenChain Project, a global community of organizations collaborating to create trust in the open source supply chain and which maintains the OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020, the International Standard for open source license compliance. He’s also a General Assembly member of OpenForum Europe,

Dors-Cluc Conference in Zagreb
2023-05-11 00:00 - 2023-05-12 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) | Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Unska ul. 3, Zagreb, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
NGI Search will be showcased at Dors-Cluc on May 11-12 in Zagreb. Take this opportunity to meet with FundingBox Nina Doklestić, FundingBox project manager and Aarhus University researcher Mirko Presser, both involved in the ongoing second Open Call.

The NGI Search project supported by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe programme is a cascade funding project designed to support the development of digital innovation in the domain of searching and discovering data on the internet.

The Future of Digital Identity: Exploring Policy and Technical Innovations in Europe and Africa
2023-04-27 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 328 Park Way, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The EU’s Next Generation Internet initiative is hosting a workshop at the Transform Africa Summit focusing on digital identity policy and technical developments.

The European Commission is organising a workshop at the Transform Africa Summit on 27 April 2023 form 15:30-17:00 (GMT+2) in the context of the Next Generation Internet initiative.

The workshop will present policy and technical developments in relation to digital identity, privacy and data protection in Europe, as well as African perspectives on digital identity. Participants will share knowledge and experience, identifying the steps needed to facilitate further cooperation in this area between the European Union and Africa.

Digital identity and privacy is a key focus of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative as we enter the Digital Decade. It is also a fast-expanding area across Africa, as the role of online identification systems become essential in a range of areas from finance, to migration, to social protection and more.

The workshop will feature speakers from both the EU and Africa, including:

Gemma Carolillo, Acting Head of Unit in DG CONNECT for Next Generation Internet

Irene Hernandez, CEO of Gataca, a cybersecurity company building decentralised digital identity technology

Maya Madrid, policy officer for eGovernment and trust in DG CONNECT

Markus Sabadello, founder of Danube Tech and expert on decentralised digital identity technologies

Mawaki Chango, founder and CEO of DigiLexis consulting and researcher in the ICT field

Mariin Ratnik, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia

The event is being organised within the framework of the “Promotion and Development of the Open Internet in Africa” project, which is funded by the European Union.

A comprehensive report titled “The Open Internet as cornerstone of digitalisation” was produced as part of the project, highlighting the role of the Open Internet as a driver of innovation, enabling human-centric sustainable development and digital empowerment in Africa in line with UN SDGs and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Transform Africa Summit

The Transform Africa Summit is the leading event for digital and tech in Africa. Organised by Smart Africa, it brings together over 5,000 delegates from more than 100 countries to discuss the digital transformation of the continent.

This year, the theme is Connect, Transform and Innovate. Events will focus on regulation and policy, digital infrastructure financing, capacity building and skills development, digital continental trade and more.

NGI SEARCH OPEN CALL #2 SECOND WEBINAR
2023-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online event
In the framework of the Open Research Webinar next episode on April 25, NGI-Search will introduces its Open Call #2.

In this webinar, you will discover the scope and list of topics for this second Open Call.Join us and discover how, when and where to apply in order to receive up to €150,000 along with business and technical support during up to 12 months.Ready to become an NGI Searcher? Attend this webinar presented by Mirko Presser, Aurora González Vidal, Nina Doklestić.

Webinar series on Open Source Software Supply Chain
2023-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Bruxelles
Join NGI Zero for a webinar series on Open Source Software Supply Chain.Topics that will be explored are the software bill of materials, legal consequences, tooling, and the cyber resilience act. The experts sharing their knowledge will be Armijn Hemel on the Software Bill of Materials (April 6), Philipe Ombredanne on tooling (April 13) and Shane Martin Coughlan discusses legal consequences (April 27). The webinars are in English at 13.00 – 14.30 CEST and will be hosted on BigBlueButton. For more info and how to register HERE

Masters of Digital 2023
2023-03-08 - 2023-03-09 | Brussels, Belgium
As our continent continues to grapple with the aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine has put even more strain on the world economy and European unity. Meanwhile, the searing heat of summer 2022 has shown us the consequences of inaction on the climate. Digital technologies can play a central role in tackling these many interlinked crises. The next two years leading up to the European elections in 2024 will be a critical time to make Europe’s economy more innovative while harnessing digital’s potential to drive down emissions. It is also crucial to leverage the power of technology in bolstering our digital resilience against hybrid threats, together with likeminded partners. The time to act is now.
More info: mastersofdigital.org

FOSDEM 2023
2023-02-04 - 2023-02-05 | ULB Campus du Solbosch Av. F. D. Roosevelt 50 1050 Bruxelles Belgium, Campus du Solbosch Av. F. D. Roosevelt 50, Bruxelles, 1050, Belgium
FOSDEM is a free event for software developers to meet, share ideas and collaborate.
Every year, thousands of developers of free and open source software from all over the world gather at the event in Brussels.
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High-Level Expert Webinar: Digital Commons and Digital Sovereignty
2023-01-31 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online event
Digital Commons are among the core assets to pursue Europe’s Digital Sovereignty. Several initiatives and calls for actions are gaining traction, striving to bring real benefits to individuals and organisations by ensuring open, inclusive and decentralised access to digital resources in line with the core principles and action of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Initiative. However, in order to ensure that such approaches can grow and become viable alternatives over the current concentration of Internet resources, it is crucial to pull resources. Therefore, policymakers, regulators, public authorities and all other relevant players in the internet arena must converge to define collaboration policies and targeted institutional and financial plans to guarantee interoperability and community governance.

The main objectives of the webinar:

Discuss priorities for Europe to support an open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet.
Explore the latest evolution of Digital Commons initiatives and relevant European policy-driven efforts.
Discuss the role of the Next Generation Internet initiative as a way to foster Digital Commons and European Digital Sovereignty.
Increase collaboration among all European players at work on Digital Commons.

The webinar will be moderated by Dr Monique Calisti, CEO Martel Innovate, Director NGI Outreach Office.

Agenda

14h:30 – 14h:35
Welcome and introduction – Dr Monique Calisti, CEO Martel Innovate, Director NGI Outreach Office

14h:35 – 14h:50
The European Digital Priorities Next Generation Internet (NGI) contribution to Digital Commons – Gemma Carolillo, Deputy Head of Next Generation Internet Unit

14h:50 – 15h:10
Key note – Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs of Estonia

15h:10 – 16h:25
Expert panel discussion

Paul Keller, Director of Open Future
Kasia Odrozek, Director of Mozilla Foundation
Melanie Dulong de Rosnay, Director of CNRS Center for Internet and Society
Laureen Van Breen, Director of WikiRate

16h:25 – 16h30
Wrap-up and next appointments – Dr Monique Calisti, CEO Martel Innovate, Director NGI Outreach Office

REGISTER HERE
Registration is free.

Next Generation Internet - Info Session on Pilots and Internet Commons policy
2023-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online event
Info Session on Open Source funding under the Next Generation Internet initiative
The European Commission is organising an online webinar on the Horizon Europe call for Next Generation Internet topics on 26 January 2023, 14:00-16:00 CET.
The Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative, launched by the European Commission in 2018, aims to shape the future internet as an interoperable platform ecosystem that embodies the values that Europe holds dear: openness, inclusivity, transparency, privacy, cooperation, and protection of data.
Since its operation the programme funded around 800 open source projects covering all aspects of the internet stack.
Under the Horizon Europe 2022-2023 Work Programme the NGI initiative calls for proposals distributed in 4 topics:

Next Generation Internet Fund (HUMAN-01-11) (Research and Innovation Action)
Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (HUMAN-01-12) (Innovation Actions)
Next Generation Internet International Collaboration – USA (HUMAN-01-13) (Research and Innovation Action)
Next Generation Internet Commons Policy (HUMAN-01-14) (Coordination and support action)

The call for proposals is open since 8 December 2022 and will close on the 29 March 2023 at 5:00 pm.
These topics have been already presented during the Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Info Day on 14 December 2022. We encourage you to watch the recording (20 minutes) prior to get the best from the Info Session.
The present Info Session will focus on the call for the two topics for proposals on NGI pilots and the Policy Support Action.
This event relates to the NGI Work Programme 2023 and particularly targets parties interested in using/implementing open source solutions developed/supported by NGI funding in a particular domain (for the pilots) and parties knowledgeable in open source policy (for the policy support action)
It will be offer the opportunity for participants to pitch and network with others potential partners.
If you wish to attend, please register here by 25 January 2022 end of business if you want to pitch or if you want to receive a calendar invitation. Otherwise, the link will be published 1-2 days prior to the event. For participants willing to pitch, please prepare 1-3 slides for a 3-minute presentation and upload it via the registration form.
To network efficiently, we recommend that participants register in advance in the “Partner search announcements” section under each topic on the Funding and Tenders portal.
References

Contact email

georges.lobo@ec.europa.eu
jean-Luc.dorel@ec.europa.eu

Details

Agenda

Tentative Agenda

Next Generation Internet short intro
Topic presentations
Q&A
Pitching Exercise

To follow the webinar please click HERE
You don’t need to register.

NGI Search Second Webinar
2023-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online event
Webinar: How to Apply to the current NGI Search Open Call
Let’s build together the Next Generation of Internet Search and Discovery tools!
Check how, when and where to apply in order to receive up to €150,000 along with business and technical support during 12 months.
Ready to become an NGI Searcher? Attend this webinar.
Agenda:

Welcome message and NGI Search introduction
What is the first Open Call scope?
What are the NGI Search value-added services?
What are the rules to apply?
Q&A

JOIN THE WEB CONFERENCE

DAPSI FINAL EVENT AT APIDAYS CONFERENCE IN PARIS
2022-12-14 14:50 - 17:45 (Europe/Brussels) | Apidays Paris & Online, Cité des sciences et de l’industrie, 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, PARIS, Paris, 75019, France
After three years of this exciting data portability adventure, the NGI DAPSI project is about to come to an end. Therefore, we are very excited to announce the DAPSI FINAL EVENT that will take place on December 14th, 2022, from 2:50 PM to 5:35 PM CET, in Paris at the Apidays Conference!

If you’re interested in learning about the newest contributions to the challenges of data portability, sovereignty, transparency, compatibility and interoperability, then this event is for you.
Join us and find out:

What is the NGI DAPSI project about
The main achievements of the project made over the past three years
What is the future of Data and Services portability
New opportunities in the area of Data portability

These and many more major points will be addressed during the event.
Don’t miss it!
Registration
Secure your ticket by registering here.

Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 4
2022-12-12 - 2022-12-14 | Online
This event aims to inform potential applicants about the funding opportunities of the 2023 calls of Horizon Europe Cluster 4 ‘Digital, Industry and Space’ Work Programme 2023-2024.
Speakers from the European Commission will go into depth on the call topics, the evaluation and the award process. Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions on what’s new and learn how to draft successful proposals.
Under the pillar II of Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 focuses on digital, industry and space and aims to deliver on the following 6 Destinations matching the Strategic Plan:

Climate neutral, circular and digitised production
Increased autonomy in key strategic value chains for resilient industry
World leading data and computing technologies
Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal
Open strategic autonomy in developing, deploying and using global space-based infrastructures, services, applications and data
A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies.

More info: here

IGF 2022
2022-11-28 - 2022-12-02 | Hybrid event | ADDIS ABABA & ONLINE
The 17th annual IGF will be hosted in a hybrid format. The meeting will aim at accommodating the participation of stakeholders present onsite in Addis Ababa or participating online in an equitable manner. This hybrid approach also extends to the session organizing teams (organizers, speakers, moderators and rapporteurs) who will participate online or onsite.
The IGF 2022 Call for Workshop Proposals is now open until 3 June 2022! All stakeholders are invited to submit under the five themes of this year’s meeting on Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future.
For more info: www.intgovforum.org

The Open Source Experience
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-09 | Palais des Congrès – Paris, 2 Pl. de la Prte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France, Paris, Paris, 75017, France
The Open Source Experience is the meeting place for the entire open source software industry, bringing together more than 4,500 professionals over two days! A place for technological exchanges, meetings and business opportunities dedicated to open source and to all the players in the open source sector.
More info: www.opensource-experience.com

High-level multi-stakeholder event on the Future of the Internet
2022-11-02 | Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
The event, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Czech Presidency to the Council of the EU, will bring together representatives from the global multi-stakeholder community to promote the overarching European vision for the Internet and share solutions to implement the principles enshrined in the Declaration on the Future of the Internet (DFI).
The DFI, launched on 28 April 2022 and supported by 60 partners from across the world, sets out the vision and principles of a trusted Internet that is open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, and secure. The efforts to promote this positive agenda for the future of the Internet have become more relevant in the current geopolitical landscape. In this context, it is ever more important that we step up our actions to make the internet a safe and trusted space for everyone, where the fundamental freedoms and human rights we hold true offline are also protected online.
More info: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/events/high-level-multi-stakeholder-event-future-internet

Wolves Summit Vienna
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-21 | Hybrid event | weXelerate, Vienna, Austria, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien, Austria, Wien, Wien, 1020, Austria
The Wolves Summit in Vienna will be connecting the CEE talent, tech, and innovation ecosystem to the global audience. 2 days of high-quality networking, startups, and investor receptions organised in the heart of Europe.
More info: www.wolvessummit.com

DAPSI FINAL EVENT #3
2022-10-18 | Cap Digital + Online, 14 rue Alexandre Parodi, 75010 Paris, Paris, Paris, 75010, France
Dapsi Final Event #3 is Presenting 19 Innovative Data Portability Solutions!
We are very excited to announce the showcase of the DAPSI Round 3 Projects that will take place on October 18th 2022, from 9:30 AM to 5 PM CEST, in Paris at Cap Digital and online!
If you’re interested in catching up with the latest innovative contributions in data portability, then this event is for you.
Join us and find out:

What is DAPSI
19 cutting-edge solutions in the data portability field
How to scale up data portability solutions
New perspectives on data portability

These and many more major points will be addressed during the event.
Don’t miss it!
Registration
Secure your free ticket by registering here.

4th Open Search Symposium #ossym22
2022-10-10 - 2022-10-12 | CERN, Geneva, Switzerland, Espl. des Particules 1, 1211 Meyrin, Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva, 1211, Switzerland
Discuss interdisciplinary aspects of Open Search: technical | ethical | legal | economic | applications
Bringing together the Open Internet Search community in Europe, involving science, computing centres, libraries, politics, legal and ethics experts and society, the Open Search Symposium series provides a forum to discuss and advance the ideas and concepts of Open Internet search in Europe.
More info: www.opensearchfoundation.org/ossym2022

Web2 vs Web3 - Towards the Next Generation Internet
2022-09-28 | Online event
Web2 vs Web3 – Towards the Next Generation Internet
The internet has been the greatest disruption of our times. In the past 50 years, it has become the essential infrastructure supporting our digital lives, revolutionising businesses, public and private spheres and connecting its users to both digital and physical worlds.
To master its future, Europe needs to take an active role in defining the evolution of the Internet. We will thus explore how the EU is contributing to building the future internet as an “internet of humans”, in line with European rights and principles, and to delivering internet technologies that enable better control of our digital life, respects our privacy, permits better sharing of data, based on users’ preferences, and enables better socio-economic impact based on improved trust.
The course will then dive in on the transition from Web2 to Web3, in particular how we might move from the status quo of Web2, where we have central gatekeepers controlling content, towards a more decentralized web, one in which content will lay more in the hands of individuals.
Subtopics
• The EU vision for the future internet and the technology building blocks behind the “internet of humans”
• Political challenges brought by Web3. Current solutions for those of Web2
• Status quo of Web2, exploration of Web3 and alternative definitions (Web4&5)
• Socio-economic potentials (and threats) of the Web3 and its applications
• Privacy and data protection challenges on Web3
• Tokenization of sustainable agriculture
Speakers
• Gemma CAROLILLO, Acting HoU – Next-Generation Internet – European Commission, DG CONNECT
• Fernando ALMEIDA, Professor Instituto Superior Politécnico Gaya
• Shermin VOSHMGIR, Founder of Blockchain Hub and director of the Research Institute for Crypto Economics at the Vienna University of Economics
• Paola HEUDEBERT, Head of Legal & Public Affairs archipels.io
Background information
This event is part of the CONNECT University Autumn School 2022 on Secure & Sustainable Digital Infrastructures, that aims to address how this decade’s state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions fit over existing ones, fostering a circular economy system, while ensuring a high degree of security.
Check this blogpost for the full programme and more information.

Open Source Driving the European Digital Decade
2022-09-16 | Faculty of Informatics at Masaryk University, Botanická 68A, 602 00 Brno-Královo Pole-Ponava, Czechia, Brno, Czech Republic
Open Source Driving the European Digital Decade | Czech Presidency
Default-to-open policy has provided the necessary legal foundations to adopt and contribute to open source infrastructure across several key European verticals as well as all EU27 Member States. Many of the mission critical IT systems are open source and thus not only provide enterprise grade solutions but simultaneously realise Digital Sovereignty objectives. Similarly, open data has been a topic of discussion for years which could follow the same path as software code when it comes to agile co-innovation. If data is the new oil, more and more attention will be given to the legal constructs related to sharing and business models as well as the underpinning infrastructure needs. To achieve openness’ full potential in terms of economic growth, innovation and digital autonomy the entire spectrum and ecosystem should now be considered.
More info here.

FIWARE Global Summit 2022
2022-09-14 - 2022-09-15 | Gran Canaria, Spain, Canary Islands, Spain
Leading the Digital Transformation
OPEN SOURCE | OPEN STANDARDS | OPEN COMMUNITY
Get ready for two days of world-class innovation, collaboration, and networking.
Our two-days physical Summit is back – and we cannot wait to see you all again!
Play a key role in a truly smart journey to Digital Transformation – be part of this growing global network.
FIWARE connects all who want to change the world, foretell the future and transform markets for the better – based on recognized Open Source technology.

May Contain Hackers 2022
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-26 | Scoutinglandgoed Zeewolde, Scouting Estate Zeewolde, Nulderpad 5, 3896 Zeewolde, Netherlands, Zeewolde, Flevoland, 3896, Netherlands
MCH2022 takes place 22nd to 26th July 2022!
MCH2022 is a nonprofit outdoor hacker camp taking place in Zeewolde, the Netherlands, July 22 to 26 2022. The event is organized for and by volunteers from and around all facets of the worldwide hacker community.
Knowledge sharing, technological advancement, experimentation, connecting with your hacker peers and hacking are some of the core values of this event.
More info: mch2022.org

Webinar: Design Thinking
2022-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) | WEB-STREAMED | TIME CEST
Design Thinking
When: 28 June 2022 from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST
Where: Online
Registration: https://meeting.zoho.eu/meeting/register?sessionId=1241414462
Webinar powered by NGI TETRA and NGI ATLANTIC
When designing complex systems, it is important to reduce risks as soon as possible.
This webinar will introduce you to a pragmatic design thinking approach that allows to formulate and test hypotheses quickly (“fail fast, fail cheap”).
The proposed approach is hands-on, validated on several high-tech cases and avoids the “fluffiness” that is sometimes associated with design thinking methods.
We will consider both the product/service and the business plan as prototypes that must be refined and tested to reduce risks.

SPEAKER

CEO at European Startup Network
Jan Bormans, Ph.D., MBA, has been active in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship for more than 20 years. Jan was strategy advisor at the IMEC nanotechnology research centre (that developed one of the first open innovation business models worldwide) and valorisation manager of the Flanders DC/Vlerick Business School knowledge centre. He has been actively involved in various start-up initiatives such as start it @KBC and startups.be since 2010. Jan has also co-founded Kunigi, an interdisciplinary innovation agency. From 2019 on, Jan is the CEO of the European Startup Network. Jan’s LinkedIn profile

Fed4FIRE+ @ IoT Week 2022
2022-06-23 14:45 - 16:15 (Europe/Brussels) | Croke Park Conference Centre, Croke Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, Ireland, County Dublin, Ireland
IoT Week is a one-of-a-kind 4 day conference where leaders from the worlds of business, tech and science shed light on the future of technology and its impact on business and life. This year’s edition will take place in Dublin, from 20th to 23rd June 2022.
In the context of IoT Week 2022, Fed4FIRE+ will contribute to the debate by bringing attention to the added value of federated research infrastructures when it comes to the validation of next-generation IoT and Internet technologies.
“EXPERIMENTING NEXT GENERATION INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES: SUCCESS STORIES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES” WORKSHOP | 23RD JUNE 2022
Our daily life has become more and more digital, from the way we commute to work to how we watch a movie in the evening: a “digital society” that uses a wide range of Next Generation Internet applications. Ensuring safe and trustworthy technologies is a real challenge for research, which must deal with rapidly evolving requirements and heterogeneous features in a highly competitive environment.
To tackle this challenge, testbeds’ federations play a crucial role in supporting experimenters and researchers, granting interoperable top-quality testing facilities to validate innovative solutions in a real-world environment. On the 23rd of June, the “Experimenting Next Generation Internet Technologies: success stories, challenges and opportunities” workshop will bring together experts from the research community and testbeds’ owners to share their success stories and discuss the challenges of supporting experimentation in federated research infrastructure in Europe and beyond.
DRAFT AGENDA
1:45 pm | Welcome and introduction

Peter Van Daele, imec – Ghent University, IDLab

1:55 pm | Setting the scene

Serge Fdida, Sorbonne University

2:05 pm | Panel session: Hands-on experiences of federated testbeds

Brecht Vermeulen, imec – Ghent University, IDLab
Cédric Crettaz, Mandat International – IoT Lab testbed
Diarmuid Collins, CONNECT in Trinity College Dublin – IRIS testbed
Carolina Fortuna/Grega Morano, Jožef Stefan Institute – Log-a TEC testbed

3:05 pm | Wrap-up and conclusion

Peter Van Daele, imec – Ghent University, IDLab

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Digital Assembly 2022
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-22 | Hybrid event | TOULOUSE, France & ONLINE
Digital Assembly 2022: A closer look into the digital future
The Digital Assembly 2022 is co-organised by the European Commission and the French Presidency. It will focus in particular on issues related to EU sovereignty and autonomy.
In an increasingly uncertain world, Europe is facing profound questions about how it should position itself to secure its values, address societal challenges effectively, and ensure prosperity and opportunity for our citizens. Technology has proven it can keep our societies and economies going in the most difficult of circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst holding the promise of major breakthroughs in areas such as personalised health care, smart energy and mobility and precision agriculture, which help tackling climate change. However, increasing reliance on technology has also underscored Europe’s dependencies on other regions for raw materials, energy, and crucial components.

Europe produces less than 10% of the world’s semiconductors. It is heavily dependent on third-country suppliers to the point that production in important sectors such as automotive had to be suspended because of shortages. In areas such as cloud, AI or virtual reality, Europe is being out-invested and European companies hold low market shares. How can we best build up a thriving ecosystem in Europe for advanced technologies that can help reduce our vulnerabilities?
It has been estimated that the ICT sector is emitting about 3% of global CO2 emissions, and the trends point to an increasing environmental footprint. At the same time, technology can help reduce emissions by 15-20% in sectors such as energy, transport or agriculture. How can we maximise the positive effects of ICT and reduce its environmental downsides? What incentives work best?
Whilst the war Ukraine is bringing great suffering to its population and has changed the world order for many years to come, it also raises the question as to how the country’s infrastructure can be repaired and rebuilt. How can Europe help Ukraine to unlock its great digital potential?
The metaverse is a concept that is mesmerising to many digital experts and is attracting significant private and public funding. What is the metaverse, and why should it matter? Does Europe need to prepare a strategy to shape the metaverse and play a leading role in its design and operation? If so, what issues should it particularly focus on?

These are some of the key questions that the Digital Assembly 2022 conference will dig into and try to answer.
This two-day event, co-organised by the European Commission and the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will be held on 21 and 22 June 2022, online and in Toulouse.
