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SpinIT project is all about empowering communities and driving change in the Danube Region. Our workshops about Local Action Plans are happening in Varaždin at the Faculty of Organization and Informatics. 🏫✨ Makerthon gather local stakeholders that outlines specific actions to address identified challenges and oportunities in the area. We are inspired to make impactful changes in the region. 🚀 #SpinIT #InterregDanube #ICTCollaboration #ICT #Industry40 #ICTCrossSectoralCollaboration

"Your digital legacy matters." This was the thought that sparked Itterno's journey. Today, as DTU X-Tech announces our Grand Award win, I remember the day we first discussed how complicated it is for families to handle their loved ones' digital accounts after they pass. This 100,000 kr prize isn't just validation - it's fuel for our mission to revolutionize how families handle digital legacies during their time of grief. Every user interview, every line of code, and every challenge we've faced has strengthened our resolve to make digital legacy management more human, more thoughtful. Every year, millions of families face the overwhelming task of managing their loved ones' digital lives after they pass. Today's recognition from DTU isn't just about our team's achievement - it's about acknowledging this crucial challenge that affects everyone in our digital age. To every family who has shared their story with us: your experiences drive our innovation. To our mentors and advisors: your guidance shapes our path. To our future users: we're building this for you. The future of digital legacy management starts now. 💫 #DeathTech #DigitalLegacy #DTU #StartupLife

Are the biggest conferences the most instructive? Not always. Tuesday reminded me once again of the value of small events. As part of their Digital Weeks, Landkreis Leer and Niedersachsen.ai organized an event worth experiencing: "#AI in Software #Technology and Beyond" by Prof. Dr. Niels Streekmann from the University of Emden/Leer. The talk was not just informative but truly engaging. The highlight, however, was the presentation by SeesDisease a local startup founded by two young innovators, Lorenz Rutkevich and his brother David Rutkevich, only 17 and 20 years old. They’re developing AI models that automate microscopy analyses, paving the way for faster, more precise diagnoses—something unique in Germany. My takeaway: Small local events can be not only entertaining but also incredibly eye-opening, showcasing raw innovative power without the overbranding often seen on big stages. What about you? Local startup events or large conferences? Which one has more innovative power? Ps. Thanks Jan Pleis for the invitation!

Anyone who has tried to make a New Year's resolution that will encourage sustainable change knows it is hard; according to the studies, only 19% are able to achieve this. We use the power of fresh start events like birthdays and NY to plan our dream lives and embed good habits. What if there is a piece of neuroscience and coaching practice to help us? One of the best books related to CHANGE, "How to Change," written by Katy Milkman, explains why and how NY resolutions work: "Fresh starts increase your "motivation to change because they give you a clean state of the impression of one; relegate failures more clearly to the past boost optimism to the future." But how to make NY resolutions work for your goals? On December 13th, W.tech Cyprus is pleased to hold a workshop led by Inna Haas, Organizational Psychologist, PhD, University of Nicosia Lecturer, Life and Executive Coach, and Master in EQ, for women in tech to help them achieve their goals and make the most of their NY resolutions. Join us upon reservation (link in comments), as spaces are limited.

[Focus on a European project 🇪🇺] ProbonoH2020: build green and sustainable neighbourhood by using the power of technology and social engagement! 💡 As part of this project, IRT SystemX coordinates the development of a digital decision support system for buildings in energy positive and net zero carbon neighbourhoods, supporting a global #DigitalTwin approach. Our goal is to guide and support the integration of the various digital solutions developed by Probono's partners (from scenario management systems to IOT-powered #AI models) so as to meet the needs of Probono's experimentation sites, from Dublin to Madrid. IRT SystemX leverages the potential of Systems Engineering with solutions such as the Model Identity Card.   🤝 A positive project carried on with Akkodis, INLECOM, eBOS, Aarhus University, ITA · Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón, vltn, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, among others!   🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezT6NkXm   🇪🇺 The Probono project is funded by the European Union within the framework of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme (grant agreement n° 101037075).

As part of the Permanent Conference (StäKo) of the Berlin Public Libraries Consortium (VÖBB) 📚, we conducted an intensive future workshop focusing on enhancing the consortium's crisis resilience. Under the motto "StäKo 2027: Mastering Challenges Together", participants engaged in a semi-fictional scenario simulation designed to confront them with realistic and future-oriented challenges 🚀 The workshop aimed to prepare the StäKo for significant financial cuts and the growing cultural struggle posed by extremist parties. Special attention was given to identifying vulnerabilities and blind spots, as well as developing concrete action options for the years ahead. The simulation yielded valuable insights that will strengthen VÖBB's resilience and establish proactive strategies. 🔍 A key outcome of the workshop was the consensus on addressing challenges preventively before they escalate into acute issues. This will require a systematic approach to implementing the identified measures. Participants were notably engaged in the scenario, fostering open and respectful communication that illuminated diverse perspectives and addressed crucial issues. Through this thorough exploration of potential crisis scenarios 🌐, StäKo's resilience has been further bolstered. The workshop underscored VÖBB's progress in better preparing for future challenges and adopting a proactive approach. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their dedication and valuable contributions, which aim to make Berlin's library landscape more resilient and sustainable for the future. #StäKo2027 #BerlinLibraries #VÖBB #CrisisResilience #FutureWorkshop #CommunityEngagement #ProactiveStrategies #SustainableLibraries #LibraryInnovation #PublicLibraries

Glad to see that our paper on #OpenScholarship and #Bibliodiversity has been published! This paper brings together five unique perspectives on the critical connection between open scholarship and bibliodiversity—exploring how diverse publishing models, platforms, and infrastructures enrich the scholarly communication ecosystem. Key themes include: ✅ Promoting a variety of scholarly voices. ✅ Building inclusive and accessible infrastructures. ✅ Fostering a global, equitable research landscape. I really enjoyed collaborating with Maureen P. Walsh, Nataliia Kaliuzhna, Dr Nokuthula Mchunu, Katherine Witzig, and Tony Alves on this article. A special thanks to the National Information Standards Organization for providing us with the opportunity to share our perspectives during the #NISOPlus24 conference. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dhc3aZdp

Last July, the Fab City Foundation, in collaboration with Ibero IDIT Puebla and the Fab Foundation, hosted the third annual Fab City Challenge, this year in Mexico. This inspiring event brought together over 40 innovators from 25+ countries to tackle 7 unique challenges across 6 regions of Mexico. 🇲🇽 For 10 days, participants worked alongside local hosts and communities to explore, ideate, prototype, test, and refine solutions to some of Mexico’s most pressing challenges, such as water scarcity and biodiversity loss. 🌱 This short film captures the essence of those 10 days—highlighting the experiences of international participants, local collaborators, and communities. It showcases the powerful impact of the Fab City Challenge: from empowering local communities and learning sustainable local practices to celebrating cultural diversity and engaging in global collaboration. 🌐 Filmed collaboratively with local filmmakers from each region, this documentary offers a distributed perspective on the challenges and solutions explored during the event. 🌎 Join us on this incredible journey to witness how innovation, culture, and collaboration come together to create lasting change. Watch the documentary here: https://lnkd.in/gnSkdt_e

🌟 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀: #𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗛𝗣𝗜𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🌟 Get ready for another round of innovation, collaboration, and boundary-pushing ideas! 🚀 The next edition of HackHPI is officially on the horizon, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the dates: 🗓️ 𝟮𝟭.-𝟮𝟮.𝟬𝟯.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📍 Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam Save the date and stay tuned for more updates. Let’s build the future together! 🌍 #Hackathon #Innovation #HackHPI25

🎙️"I am glad that in a short period, the participants tried to analyse not only the reliability of the technological solution, but also to reveal the user's path and needs," says Irma Bagdoniene, project expert at the 🟠Tech-Park Kaunas, and also representative of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region program's 3I Solutions for PS project in Lithuania. - The participants demonstrated determination and openness to learning, which is exactly the approach needed to solve public sector problems." 🧑💻#TechParkKaunas "The Hack the Future: 24h Brain Activity for Public Sector Solutions" Hackathon brought together technology enthusiasts from Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, and Poland to create innovative solutions for the public sector. 🪐More than ten teams joined forces to improve public service delivery - to reduce traffic congestion at peak times in the city, to help provide more efficient advice on forest maintenance, organise city fairs, or monitor hydro-meteorological changes in nature.  🎙️"The public sector faces technological challenges in its daily work, and this hackathon brought together innovators, students, and startup communities to address them. International teams successfully developed innovative products for the city and society. The innovative solutions were well appreciated by the jury experts," says Paulius Nezabitauskas, Director of Tech-Park Kaunas.  Find out the insights from Milda Gaulienė (Nando) and Ricardas Valanciauskas (meteo.lt (Lietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnyba)) and their mentors' and challenge providers perspective in Versloidejos.lt story ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dm-HaCpN #hackathon #publicservice #kaunas