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SUMMARY:Europe's Digital Summits
DESCRIPTION:From 12 to 14 November 2025\, Brussels will host three of Europe’s flagship digital transformation events: the Advanced Digital Skills Summit\, the Women in Digital Summit\, and the European Digital Skills Awards Ceremony 2025. Together\, these events will explore how Europe can close the digital gender and skills gaps\, celebrate successful initiatives\, and strengthen leadership in advanced digital technologies. \nWhat to expect\nDiscover the latest insights on Europe’s digital future\, including the Advanced Digital Skills State-of-Play report and the Women in Digital Index. Join policymakers\, educators\, researchers\, and industry leaders for keynotes and panels exploring advanced digital education\, leadership pathways for women in tech\, and the skills Europe needs in areas such as AI\, cybersecurity\, and next-generation networks. \n \nAlongside the discussions\, dedicated networking sessions will offer space to exchange ideas and foster new collaborations. \nDon’t miss out\, register here! \nAbout the European Digital Skills Awards\nThe European Digital Skills Awards (EDSA) are a flagship initiative of the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform\, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the National Coalitions for Digital Skills and Jobs across Europe. The Awards shine a spotlight on outstanding projects and organisations that empower people with the digital competences needed to thrive in today’s society and economy. \nApplications for the 2025 edition are now closed\, with 195 submissions received. Building on the success of the past two editions\, this year’s strong participation highlights the growing momentum and creativity driving digital skills initiatives across Europe. \nMark your calendars: the finalists will be revealed in October during an online ceremony\, with registrations opening soon. The winners will be announced in November at the Awards ceremony in Brussels. \nTo stay informed\, follow our updates and subscribe to the Digital Skills and Jobs Digest.
URL:https://digitalskills.mdia.gov.mt/events/europes-digital-summits/
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SUMMARY:Slush
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the world’s most renowned startup and technology gatherings in Helsinki! \nSlush is organising a gathering for startups\, in Helsinki on 19 and 20 November 2025. It’s a platform designed to help founders build transformative companies—and to connect them with investors\, media\, and ecosystem builders in a highly curated environment. \nWhat to expect? \nParticipants: over 6\,000 startups\, around 3\,500 investors and 1\,700+ partners and ecosystem builders. \nMatchmaking & Meetings: advanced matchmaking tool facilitates 20\,000+ one-on-one meetings over two days\, meaning more than 800 meetings per hour. There will be more than 600 side events. Interested? Explore here. \nProgramming: keynotes\, mentoring sessions\, speaker deep-dives\, pitching opportunities\, and curated interactions on the main stages \nAtmosphere & Focus: founder-first mindset with “relevance over scale\,” offering a more intimate\, impactful experience than typical mega conferences\nIndustry agnostic—startups from 50+ sectors attend\, including SaaS\, healthtech\, AI\, gaming\, deeptech\, fintech\, and more. \nA broader “Slush Week” in the city includes numerous partner-driven and community side events. \nExplore more by clicking here.
URL:https://digitalskills.mdia.gov.mt/events/slush/
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SUMMARY:DIGI-ME Ecosystem: innovazione digitale per le imprese del futuro
DESCRIPTION:The scope and speed of digital transformation pose a crucial challenge for businesses: identifying managers capable of interpreting innovation\, transforming it into effective strategies and translating it into concrete growth. The current mismatch in the labour market is holding back investment\, reducing productivity and weakening the competitiveness of Italian and European companies. \nTo bridge this gap\, DIGI-ME was created\, a European project that trains the new generation of digital innovation leaders and promotes the transfer of skills to businesses and markets through a dedicated ecosystem. The initiative connects academic excellence with the real needs of businesses\, offering practical and collaborative courses on management\, digital innovation and entrepreneurship. \nUniversities\, research centres\, innovative SMEs\, technology parks and investors: the DIGI-ME ecosystem brings these players together in a network that integrates training\, use cases and direct collaboration with businesses. \nOn 20 November\, Kilometro Rosso (Bergamo) will host the launch event for the DIGI-ME Ecosystem: an opportunity to discover the advantages and opportunities of joining\, through testimonials\, practical examples and networking opportunities. \nAgenda\n13:30 – 14:00: Registration \n14:15 – 14:30: Welcome and introduction to DIGI-ME [speaker:  Roberto Marelli – KMR]\n14:30 – 15:00: The digital skills gap [speaker: Nicola Redi – Obloo Ventures]\n15:00 – 17:30: The DIGI-ME ecosystem and its advantages [Consortium speakers: Nicola Redi and Arianna Tibuzzi – Obloo Ventures; Marco Olivotto – LEF. External guests: Roberto Pugliese (MIB); Michele Coletti (GEM); TBC (RINA)]\n\nRecruitment pathways\nChallenges and use cases\nDigital upskilling\nCo-creation of content\nNetworking and visibility\n\n17:30 – 18:00: How to become part of our ecosystem [speaker: Chiara Bertazzoni – KMR]\nFollowed by a networking aperitif \nParticipate and bring your company to the centre of the digital transformation! \nThe event will be in Italian.
URL:https://digitalskills.mdia.gov.mt/events/digi-me-ecosystem-innovazione-digitale-per-le-imprese-del-futuro/
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