Computer Engineering Excellence Honoured at Spain’s Senate in CCII National Awards
The Spanish General Council of Professional Colleges in Computer Engineering (CCII) hosted the IV National Awards in Computer Engineering on 20 March 2026 at the Senate of Spain.
Turkish Informatics Association Advances Green Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Cyber Security Agenda
In early 2026, the Turkish Informatics Association (TBD) strengthened its engagement across key national and international priorities, ranging from climate action and entrepreneurship to cyber security.
EU Pact for Skills Reaches 10 Million Trained Workers
More than 10 million workers across Europe have taken part in upskilling and reskilling initiatives under the EU’s Pact for Skills since its launch in 2020.
Call for Applications: 2026 Tony Sale Award for Computer Conservation
Applications are now open for the 2026 Tony Sale Award, organised by the Computer Conservation Society, which recognises outstanding achievements in the conservation and restoration of historic computing systems.
APF 2026 Extends Paper Submission Deadlines
The Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2026, of which CEPIS has been a partner for many years, has announced an extension of its paper submission deadlines, offering researchers and practitioners additional time to contribute to the conference marking Ten Years of GDPR – Engineering the Future.
EU Parliament Rejects “Chat Control” – Major Victory for Digital Rights and CEPIS
CEPIS welcomes the recent historic decision by the European Parliament to end the indiscriminate scanning of private digital communications, commonly known as “Chat Control.” With the interim regulation expiring, major tech companies must immediately halt mass surveillance of private messages for EU users.
Everything IT – Digital Thematic Week at the Informatics History Exhibition
The Informatics History Exhibition of John von Neumann Computer Society (NJSZT) successfully hosted its five‑day Digital Theme Week between 23–27 March 2026, welcoming more than 800 students and teachers. The programme showcased modern digital education tools and helped participants strengthen their digital skills and awareness.
CEPIS and CCS Co‑Organise Successful STEM Conference in Nicosia
The conference “Educators and Professional Choices in STEM Sciences” was held with great success on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at the Kousioumi Venue in Nicosia, attracting strong participation from educators, academics, policy‑makers, and industry representatives. Co‑organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and CEPIS, the event was delivered in collaboration with ten public and private universities in Cyprus and held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.
StandICT.eu 2029 Calls for Experts on AI and Key Digital Technologies
StandICT.eu 2029 has opened its second Open Call, inviting ICT standardisation experts from across Europe to submit proposals for funded participation in global Standards Developing Organisations (SDOs). The deadline for applications is 24 April 2026.
Member Society in the Spotlight: AICA
This month, we shine the spotlight on the Italian Informatics and Communications Association (AICA). Explore their main recent activities, including their dynamic participation in Didacta Italia 2026, where AICA showcased its leadership in digital competence development.
