Member Society in the Spotlight: Kosovo Informatics Society (SHPIK)
One of the newest members of CEPIS, the Kosovo Informatics Society (SHPIK) has quickly established itself as a dynamic and forward-looking force within Kosovo’s ICT ecosystem. In this spotlight, we highlight some of SHPIK’s key achievements from the past year and the momentum they are building as an active member of the CEPIS community.
Join GI’s Next Webinar on Trustworthy IT on 17/2
The German Informatics Society (GI), as part of the Ecosystem Formally Verifiable IT (EvIT) has launched a new webinar series called “Trustworthy Tuesday”. Once a month, researchers present their work in the field of formal verification. The webinars take place on 14:00 CET.
Hungarian Informatics Day Celebrated on 21 January
The John von Neumann Computer Society (NJSZT), together with the Gábor Dénes Awardees’ Club Association (GDKE), held a commemorative conference in the prestigious ceremonial hall of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest.
Award Ceremony Honours Austria’s Top ICDL Schools
Over 120 participants gathered at the headquarters of the Austrian Computer Society (OCG), to celebrate Austria’s most successful ICDL schools. In cooperation with the OCG, Minister of Education Mag. Christoph Wiederkehr presented awards to schools that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to strengthening digital competence.
CCII Presents the Digital Childhood Report
The Consejo General de Colegios de Ingeniería Informática (CCII), in collaboration with UNICEF Spain, Red.es and the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), has presented the report “Childhood, adolescence and digital well-being: An approach from the perspectives of health, coexistence and social responsibility”. This large-scale research effort gathers the voices of nearly 100,000 children and adolescents from across Spain.
CCS Hosts Successful Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics 2025
The Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI) 2025 concluded successfully in Cyprus, bringing together young programming talents from nine Balkan nations. Organized by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) alongside the Ministry of Education, Sport, and Youth, the event was held at Tasos Mitsopoulos Lyceum in Aradippou, with ceremonies hosted in Larnaka.
Neumann Society introduces the ICDL Artificial Intelligence module in Hungary
The John von Neumann Computer Society (NJSzT) presented the module to interested parties at a large-scale conference held at Óbuda University, with the participation of prominent experts. The conference was titled “Don’t just use it! Understand Artificial Intelligence!”
BHT and HTW Berlin Launch Intersectional Research to Boost Women in Tech
A new joint research project by Berliner Hochschule für Technik and HTW Berlin explores how intersectionality can unlock gender diversity in IT. By examining how factors like gender, origin, age, and career path combine to create unique barriers, the study aims to provide practical tools for making the IT industry more inclusive and equitable.
Cyprus to Host the Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI) 2025
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) is proud to announce that it will be organising the Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI) 2025, which will be hosted in Cyprus from 24–30 October 2025 in Larnaca.
Informatics Association of Turkiye: Shaping the Future of IT in Turkiye – 2025 Highlights
The Informatics Association of Turkiye (IAT) continues to lead innovation and digital transformation across Turkiye with a series of landmark events in 2025. From empowering SMEs to advancing cybersecurity, fostering young innovators, redefining tourism technologies, and setting IT standards, IAT’s agenda demonstrates its commitment to a smarter, safer, and more sustainable digital future.