Have Your Say: Consultation on EU KIDS Act Now Open
The European Commission has opened a consultation on the proposed “EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy” (EU KIDS Act), a new legislative initiative aimed at improving children’s online safety. The consultation is open to citizens, educators, parents, and industry stakeholders, and is open for submissions until 3 December 2026.
25 Years of Promoting Digital Inclusion: ICDL Examination Centre Marks Anniversary with Conference
The ICDL Examination Centre for Persons with Disabilities at the John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics of Óbuda University celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dedicated conference held on 13 October 2026. In addition to showcasing the centre’s achievements over the past quarter century, the event highlighted the importance of digital inclusion, accessible education, and the future of ICT training for persons with disabilities.
Save the Date: GI’s Trustworthy Tuesday on 24 November
The German Informatics Society as part of the Ecosystem Formally Verifiable IT (EvIT) has launched a webinar series called “Trustworthy Tuesday”. In the next session on November 24th, Nils Brand will give his presentation “trustworthy Software Defined X: when research efforts and industry needs converge”.
KNVI to Host AI-Focused Event on the Future of Information Professionalism
The KNVI Event “AI, wat denk jij zelf?” (“AI, what do you think?”) will take place on 5 November 2026 in Rotterdam, bringing together information and IT professionals to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on expertise, decision-making and professional responsibility.
Explore the Digital-LSP and Join the Pact for Skills
Organisations and stakeholders committed to strengthening Europe’s digital skills landscape are invited to explore the DIGITAL-LSP (Large-Scale Partnership), the Pact for Skills initiative dedicated to equipping the European workforce with the digital competences needed for the modern economy.
EU Council Backs Simplification of Digital Reporting and Data Protection Rules
On 21 October 2026, the Council of the European Union agreed its negotiating position on proposed changes to EU data protection, privacy and cybersecurity legislation aimed at reducing administrative burdens while maintaining existing safeguards for citizens’ rights.
GI Publishes White Paper on AI in Research Data Management
The German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., GI) has published a new white paper examining the use of artificial intelligence in research data management (RDM). The paper highlights key opportunities and risks and presents six recommendations for the responsible use of AI in this increasingly important field.
Nomination Deadline Extended for the 2026 IT Professionalism Europe Awards
The deadline for submissions has now been extended to 16 October 2026, providing individuals, organisations, academic institutions and professional networks with an extra two weeks to nominate deserving candidates from across Europe.
CCII Advances CPD through UPRO
Spain’s Consejo General de Ingeniería Informática (CCII) has completed its training activities within UPRO, the digital skills programme coordinated by Unión Profesional and supported by Red.es through EU NextGenerationEU funding. Participation reached more than 5% of the registered members of CCII’s constituent professional bodies.
Cybersecurity Skills and Awareness Still Top Priority for Enterprises
A new Eurobarometer survey highlighted by ENISA during the European Cybersecurity Month, which kicked off earlier this week, reveals that cyber threats remain a daily reality in the workplace. Over the six months preceding the survey, 74% of employees reported receiving suspicious emails, messages, links, or other potentially malicious communications.
