The Optical Fiber Communication Conference will take place at the San Diego Conference Centre in San Diego, California between 5-9 March. The OFC draws attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, make connections and move the industry forward. Discover some of the Horizon 2020projects managed by HaDEA in the field of optical communications. TWILIGHT: …
How many people did you train in digital skills last year? If you have an answer to this question, you are one of the thousands of experts and trainers that are currently helping Europeans acquire the necessary digital skills for everyday life and work. From basic skills, such as using a computer or a tablet, to …
Media literacy is the ability to access, analyse, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication. Media and digital literacy develop critical thinking and equip youth and those around them with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to protect themselves and to take advantage of the opportunities the internet offers, minimising the risks. Moreover, it …
The Mobile World Congress is an annual trade show dedicated primarily to the mobile communications industry. It took place from 27 February to 2 March 2023 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The congress consisted of parallel conferences, workshops, tutorials, and exhibitions on the show floor. Discover some of the Horizon 2020 projects managed by HaDEA …
The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Apple clarifying its concerns over App Store rules for music streaming providers. This procedural step follows the Commission’s Statement of Objections which outlined the Commission’s preliminary view that Apple abused its dominant position by: (i) imposing its own in-app purchase payment technology on music streaming app developers …
This category recognises initiatives at national, regional or local level that promote an entrepreneurial mindset especially among young people and women. The 2022 winner is the Project from Poland Entrepreneurial Kids by the Municipality of Lublin. Entrepreneurial Kids is an economic education programme that supports creativity and stimulates entrepreneurial skills among children aged 6-10. The aim of the …
Did you know that 37.5% of total waste generated in the EU comes from construction and demolition? And that that amount is predicted to increase by 70% compared to current levels by 2050? It is difficult to measure what the construction industry ecosystem is doing to address this problem and capture the value of these …
The conference offered a platform for bioeconomy stakeholders to discuss the findings of the European Commission’s EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report, adopted in June 2022, and highlighted the role of EU bioeconomy policy to enhance policy coherence and system thinking. Speakers and participants supported the findings of the Bioeconomy Progress Report, particularly the need to close …
The European Innovation Council stands with Ukrainian companies, entrepreneurs and citizens with several initiatives. Since the start of the war in Ukraine one year ago on 24 February 2022, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has strongly cooperated with its parent Directorate Generals to put in place concrete actions in support to Ukrainian companies, entrepreneurs and …
In the context of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2023, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and EIT Culture & Creativity made a joint statement of commitment to support cultural and creative sectors and industries. This collaboration will have the goal of improving lives, transforming communities, generating jobs, and increasing competitiveness as Europe’s innovation powerhouse. In signing the Memorandum of Understanding, Pia Sandvik, …