EDIH Adria presented at Digital Assembly 2023 in Stockholm

The 2023 Digital Assembly took place in Stockholm on 15-16 June and this year's event focused on a digital, open and secure Europe.

It brought together stakeholders, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the progress of Europe’s Digital Decade and the joint national and European investments needed to achieve the objectives set out in For success in achieving Digital targets for 2030. 

the First Day The Digital Assembly focused on how Europe can achieve the objectives of the Digital Decade Policy Programme by using tools such as the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) to launch multi-country projects and boost investment and innovation in key strategic areas , including cybersecurity skills, data, multilingual artificial intelligence and the use of secure blockchain technology in the public sector.

This year’s edition also featured sessions and discussions on the Digital Single Market for data in the context of the Data Governance Act and the upcoming Data Act; progress in the development of quantum technologies; cyber resilience; competitiveness of the European cyber and ICT sectors, strengthening secure global digital connectivity; general purpose AI produced in Europe; Financing of the Digital Europe Programme; assistance to SMEs with European Digital Innovation Hubs; digitalisation of the public sector; and the implementation of digital technologies for public services and the European Digital Identity Wallet.

EDIH Adria was represented by the project director, Damir Medved, who was part of the breakout 5 session: Supporting companies in their digital transition. Mr. Medved presented the EDIH Adria hub as well as its technological areas and the sectors it covers, and the key services it offers to users. On breakut session Pavel Tseluyk, CEO of Merge, a Ukrainian digital company that thrives despite challenging circumstances, and Satu Vasamo-Koskinen from the Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland, who presented how the EDIH network works in their country, as well as Hauke Schlueter from EDITH in southern Hessen, Germany, also participated.

EDIH Adria was also represented by Izabel jelenić, the CTO of Infobip, the first Croatian unicorn and EDIH Adria project partner.

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the European economy. They ensure economic growth, job creation and innovation. They contribute to the EU’s resilience by fostering entrepreneurship, increasing diversity and promoting decentralisation. Their structure and size allow for greater flexibility and adaptability, especially in changing circumstances. At the same time, SMEs need support to reach their full potential and thrive on the market. By supporting their digital transformation, policymakers can ensure the long-term competitiveness and resilience of the EU economy. In this context, European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), one-top shops support companies (especially SMEs) on their path to digital maturity.