EU Commission Unveils New AI Tools on Online Platform for Researchers and Industry
The European Commission has launched a suite of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools and features on its AI-on-Demand platform, aimed at accelerating AI adoption across research institutions, businesses, and public sector organisations in Europe.
European Commission’s New Funding Calls to Focus on Digital Skills
The European Commission has launched four new calls under the Digital Europe Programme, committing €140 million to accelerate the deployment of key digital technologies, with a strong emphasis on developing advanced digital skills across the EU. The calls are open until 2 September 2025.
Final SMACITE Workshop in Spain Tackles Smart Cities Skills Gap
The final national workshop of the “SMACITE – Boosting the technical and non-technical skills and competences of Smart Cities technicians and engineers” project, of which CEPIS is an associated partner, took place in Madrid on 18 February.
Proceedings of ICODSIP Now Freely Available
The Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism (ICODSIP) have been made freely accessible via Zenodo, the open-access repository developed by CERN under the European OpenAIRE program.
Call for Papers: 1st International Conference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism
The organising committee is pleased to announce the call for papers for the 1st International Conference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism, set to take place on November 14-15, 2024, in Alcala de Henares, Spain.
Digital4Sustainability Project Launches Key Survey to Advance Twin Transition in Europe
The Digital4Sustainability project, of which CEPIS is an Associated Partner, has launched a comprehensive questionnaire aimed at accelerating the digital and sustainable transition across European industry. The Digital4Sustainability consortium is dedicated to leveraging Europe’s digital capabilities to foster sustainability.
CEPIS Survey on Ethical dimensions of AI
The CEPIS Information Society Expert Group has prepared a survey to identify priority areas regarding the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI). The survey also draws from the outputs of the European Parliamentary Research Service report, titled “The ethics of artificial intelligence: Issues and initiatives”.
Second Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe to Focus on Green and Digital Transitions
The European Commission has adopted the second strategic plan for Horizon Europe, outlining three key strategic orientations for research and innovation funding from 2025 to 2027. These orientations focus on the green transition, digital transition, and building a more resilient, competitive, inclusive, and democratic Europe.
EU Launches €176 Million Digital Investment Drive for Data, AI, and Skills
The European Commission has initiated a new round of calls for proposals as part of the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within the EU. These calls are accessible to businesses, public administrations, and other entities from EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and associated nations, with a budget exceeding €176 million.
CEPIS Joins Digital4Sustainability as Associated Partner
DIGITAL SME has launched Digital4Sustainability, an EU co-funded 4 million EUR industry-driven project to boost Europe’s skills for the green & digital transition. Coordinated by DIGITAL SME, the project brings together 29 members of the Digital Large-Scale Partnership under the Pact for Skills from 13 EU countries. CEPIS has joined this consortium as an Associate Partner, bringing our expertise and network to increase the project’s impact in Europe.
