CCG/ZGDV Institute

Filipe Meneses, a researcher at the Department of Urban and Mobile Computing, spoke with the 90 Segundos de Ciência program on Antena 1 about the PAC project. Listen and learn more about this project and the contribution of CCG/ZGDV Institute to its development.

Throughout 2024, CCG/ZGDV Institute produced scientific content, including publications, conference papers, and white papers. We created thirty-three scientific publications through our researchers working on projects or collaborating with entities and institutions. Discover all the publications produced this year on our website here: https://bit.ly/3ZN2Ego

Throughout 2024, we produced several opinion pieces covering various topics. We discussed artificial intelligence, connected vehicles, data, emotional design, and more. Review all our opinion articles on our website here: https://bit.ly/3BDPDxE

We want to thank you for all the dedication, commitment, and achievements we’ve shared throughout the year. We wish you a Christmas with peace and a New Year full of new opportunities and accomplishments. 😀

Today, we proudly launched our latest advanced training and specialization service, the Tech Training Hub. This marks a significant milestone for our institution, on a morning enriched by the presence of several prominent national entities and institutions, including João Ribau from ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação , Ricardo Banha, Coordinator of Digital Transition at the PRR - Recuperar Portugal Mission Structure, and Sandra Martins from Ponto Digital. The event also introduced Eva, the Tech Training Hub's virtual assistant, who will play a key role in supporting trainers and trainees in their advanced training sessions. "With this initiative, I am confident that the Tech Training Hub at CCG/ZGDV Institute will not only position Portugal as a leader in digital policy but will also drive competitiveness and innovation within our business ecosystem. By fostering advanced skills development and promoting effective technology transfer, we are building strong bridges between scientific knowledge and real market needs," stated Ricardo J. Machado, Executive Chairman of CCG/ZGDV Institute. Focusing on topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, and augmented and virtual reality, the Tech Training Hub aims to bridge gaps in technical knowledge and equip individuals and organizations to tackle the challenges of the emerging digital economy. Learn more about this new service at tthub.ccg.pt.

[In the Press - Executive Digest] The CCG/ZGDV Institute will launch its new advanced and specialized training service, the Technology and Innovation Training Hub – Tech Training Hub. The launch event will feature prominent figures in the sector, including João Ribau, Business Unit Coordinator at ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação , Ricardo Banha, Digital Transition Coordinator from the Mission Structure – PRR - Recuperar Portugal, and Sandra Martins, Coordinator of the Ponto Digital - Digital Skills and Jobs Platform.

Cybersecurity is an increasingly critical issue for all citizens, especially businesses. In this context, innovation and research are absolutely essential to establish the foundations for reducing external dependency. In this month's opinion article, titled "Cyber Sovereignty: The Urgency of National Digital Capacity Building," Tiago Pedrosa, an affiliate researcher at CCG/ZGDV Institute, highlights several areas where cybersecurity plays a vital role in daily life. Read the opinion piece here: https://lnkd.in/d-isYrFb

CCG/ZGDV Institute will launch its specialized and advanced training service, the Technology and Innovation Training Hub (Tech Training Hub) this Thursday. This high-level training service aims to enhance organizational capacity and foster the promotion, sharing, and transfer of scientific and technological knowledge developed in-house to various sectors, companies, organizations, and human resources. The focus is on delivering highly specialized and advanced training that is strongly oriented toward technology and has a natural connection to innovation, digital transition, and sustainability. Follow all the training offerings on our social media channels and the dedicated Tech Training Hub website.

In the third session of The Mind That Sees, Ricardo J. Machado invited João Martinho Moura to discuss the topic "Information Visualization: A Path Between Data, Instrumentation, Science, and Art." This session shared insights into how information, data, science, and art can harmonize in multiple ways. The seminar series The Mind That Sees is part of the course “Presentation and Visualization of Information” within the Master's program in Information Systems Engineering and Management at the Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho. However, it is also open to the wider student and non-student community interested in various related topics.

Rui Ribeiro, Technical Coordinator of the EPMQ Department, participated yesterday in the BSN Technology and Innovation event, organized by the Rede do Empresário, as part of the panel on Smart Cities: Technology at the Service of Urban Life. This panel discussed current challenges and future expectations for this field. Rui Ribeiro spoke about projects already carried out at the CCG/ZGDV Institute in collaboration with various entities, presenting practical examples and solutions that can be implemented. The panel also featured Vera Guedes (GUEDES CORRENTE), Miguel Guerra (Brighten Consulting), Cláudio Martins (Visualforma - Tecnologias de Informação, SA), Rui Mesquita (Câmara Municipal de Lagoa). It was moderated by Filipe Monteiro (Lead Lab Digital).