DigComp 3.0 Launches
The European Commission has released DigComp 3.0, the most updated version of the EU’s Digital Competence Framework, marking a significant step toward strengthening digital skills across education, employment, and society.
ICODSIP 2025 Highlights Europe’s Digital Skills Priorities and the Future of IT Professionalism
The second edition of the International Conference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism (ICODSIP) concluded after two days of intensive exchange on the future of digital competences, artificial intelligence, and the evolving landscape of IT professionalism in Europe.
ICODSIP Programme Now Available
The full programme for the second iteration of the International Conference on Digital Competences and IT Professionalism (ICODSIP), organised by CEPIS along with the Spanish Informatics Association (ATI) and the University of Alcalá de Henares on 6–7 November, is now available.
ICODSIP 2025 Submission Deadline Extended to 5 September
The deadline to submit paper proposals and projects for ICODSIP 2025 has been extended to 5 September 2025, giving researchers and professionals additional time to prepare their contributions. The conference welcomes submissions on a wide range of topics, including digital skills, IT professionalism, female tech talent, skills frameworks, and labour market trends.
AICA to Co-Host 2025 Olympiads to Boost Digital Talent and Cooperation
The competition, launched in 2000 and involving over 250,000 students to date, is organised by the Ministry of Education and Merit in collaboration with AICA – Associazione Italiana per l’Informatica e il Calcolo Automatico, a long-standing promoter of digital skills in Italy and a member of CEPIS.
Registration and Call for Submissions for ICODSIP Now Open
The second edition of the International Conference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism (ICODSIP) will be held on 6–7 November 2025, hosted by the Escuela Politécnica Superior of the University of Alcalá (UAH) in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
EU Unveils “Union of Skills” to Boost Tech Talent and Competitiveness
The European Commission has launched the Union of Skills, a flagship initiative within its first 100 days, designed to strengthen the EU’s human capital and global competitiveness—particularly in the technology and innovation sectors. A key focus is attracting and retaining top tech and digital talent.
CEPIS Joins All Digital Weeks 2025 as Strategic Partner
As in the past years, CEPIS is again joining the upcoming All Digital Weeks 2025 campaign as a Strategic Partner. Scheduled to run from 17 March to 4 April 2025, this annual initiative aims to enhance digital skills across Europe, empowering citizens to navigate the digital landscape confidently and responsibly.
EU Study Highlights Challenges for a European Digital Skills Certificate
A new feasibility study by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has highlighted limited readiness among EU Member States for implementing a European Digital Skills Certificate (EDSC). The study underscores the need for significant efforts to establish a certification system, with stakeholders suggesting an enhanced focus on the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp) to better support digital skills certification across Europe.
New Study Highlights Importance of Digital Skills in Job Matching Across Europe
A new working paper by the Institute for the Evaluation of Public Policies examines the growing role of digital skills in the job matching process, revealing how technological competencies impact hiring decisions in Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Using experimental methods, the study evaluates how recruiters assess applicants’ digital abilities and explores how these skills affect employment opportunities across different education levels and job types.
