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SUMMARY:Unlocking Funding: The Art of The Pitch
DESCRIPTION:This session\, a collaboration with EquityMatch.co\, is an investment-readiness session designed for early-stage founders\, aspiring entrepreneurs\, and startups looking to strengthen their ability to attract funding and communicate their business vision effectively. The session will provide participants with a practical and strategic understanding of what investors look for when evaluating startup opportunities\, while breaking down the key elements that make a pitch compelling\, credible\, and investment-worthy. \nThe speaker\, Massimiliano Sulpizi will explore the full anatomy of a successful startup pitch starting from clearly defining the problem and presenting a scalable solution\, to demonstrating market opportunity\, traction\, business potential\, and the financial ask. Rather than focusing purely on theory\, the session aims to bridge the gap between innovation and investment through actionable insights\, real-world examples\, and founder-focused guidance. \nWe’ll also have a Q&A\, where you can ask questions and get clarity on anything you’re unsure about\, so you can move forward with confidence.
URL:https://digitalskills.mdia.gov.mt/events/unlocking-funding-the-art-of-the-pitch/
LOCATION:DiHubMT\, Birkirkara\, Malta
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SUMMARY:XR Futures Conference 2026: Education\, Innovation and Industry in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Virtual Innovation Consortium (VIC) project\, this full-day event brings together education\, industry and research to explore how Extended Reality (XR) is shaping the future of skills\, learning and innovation across Europe. \nVIC is an EU-backed initiative tackling the advanced digital skills gap by focusing on Extended Reality (XR)\, including Augmented and Virtual Reality. The project brings together universities\, research institutions\, VET providers\, and industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge training in immersive technologies. \nAbout this event\nThe XR Futures Conference 2026: Education\, Innovation and Industry in Europe takes place on Thursday\, 4 June 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00 CEST at FORUM Factory in Berlin\, Germany. \nFrom XR in education to industry applications and talent development\, the conference will feature: \n\nAcademic and industry insights\nXR-driven learning experiences\nNetworking opportunities with European partners\nInternship and collaboration opportunities\n\nTarget audience\nThe event welcomes everyone\, but especially targets students\, universities\, professionals from the XR industry and researchers. \nWhether you’re building the next generation of immersive technologies or exploring their impact\, this is a space to connect\, exchange and co-create. \n​Agenda\n\n​10:00 – 10:30 – Registration\n​10:30 – 11:30 – Bridging Academia and Industry in XR: From Skills Development to Innovation and VIC Project progress\n​11:30 – 12:30 – Gamification\, Serious Games\, Motivational Design\, Game Design\, etc.\n​12:30 – 13:30  – Lunch break\n​13:30 – 14:30 – Youbiquo VIC. XR trends and challenges for building an European framework\n​14:30 – 15:00 – MindPort GmbH. VR Builder: Open-Source XR Platform to Boost Research and Scale Industrial Projects\n​15:30 – 16:00 – Invelon Technologies\, S.L. Virtual Reality for Businesses\n​16:00 – 17:00 – Networking / coffee. Closing drinks and connections.\n\nFurther details and registrations\nThe event takes place in-person at FORUM Factory. Address: Besselstraße 13-14\, 10969 Berlin\, Germany. \n​Limited sits and capacity up to 100 participants. \nRegister to join the XR Futures Conference by filling in this form. 
URL:https://digitalskills.mdia.gov.mt/events/xr-futures-conference-2026-education-innovation-and-industry-in-europe/
LOCATION:FORUM Factory\, Brussels\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Industrial Innovation: Upgrade Your Skills with XR
DESCRIPTION:On 9 June\, the UPRAISE Webinar – Accelerate Industrial Innovation: Upgrade Your Skills with XR is an online event exploring how Extended Reality (XR) is moving from experimentation to real industrial use. The session will showcase concrete industrial XR applications\, emerging skills needs\, and structured approaches to XR-driven innovation\, with a particular focus on partnerships within the Italian XR ecosystem. \nAgenda\n\n11:00 – 11:05 Welcome & Introduction | EIT Manufacturing (UPRAISE)\n11:05 – 11:15 Keynote: How XR Accelerates Industrial Innovation | Marco Sacco – Research Director\, CNR\n11:15 – 11:35 Building Skills for XR-Driven Manufacturing | Gustavo Marfia – University of Bologna (UNIBO)\n11:35 – 11:45 Driving Industrial Innovation Through XR: From Remote Support to Immersive Operational Workflows | Alessandro Zara – CEO\, EXVIRIENCE\n11:45 – 11:55 XR-Driven Design Thinking Methodology | Alessandro Pollini & Ioannis Chatzigiannakis – Sapienza University of Rome\n11:55 – 12:05 Integrating XR into Education | Thierry Koscielniak – ENSAM\n12:05 – 12:15 Roundtable & Audience Discussion | All speakers\n12:15 Closing & Next Steps\n\nTarget audience\nManufacturing and industrial professionals\, innovation and R&D managers\, design and engineering teams\, XR startups and providers\, educators\, students\, and ecosystem stakeholders. \nSpeakers\nRepresentatives from the University of Bologna (UPRAISE project coordinator)\, CNR – Italian XR Community\, EXVIRIENCE\, Sapienza University of Rome\, ENSAM\, and EIT Manufacturing. \nRegister for the UPRAISE XR Webinar: Accelerate Industrial Innovation: Upgrade Your Skills with XR.
URL:https://digitalskills.mdia.gov.mt/events/accelerate-industrial-innovation-upgrade-your-skills-with-xr/
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