European Digital Programme Launch Event
Leading the Digital Decade – will take place on June 1st and 2nd.
The two-day online event will focus on Europe's digital transformation by 2030.
What should Europe's digital future look like? What are the digital transformation goals for 2030? How can we ensure we achieve these objectives?
These are the main questions that the Leading the Digital Decade intends to respond.
The last 18 months have radically transformed Europe and the world. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the world has "digitized" faster than ever before. Digital is what has been keeping society running. There is also a growing gap between those who have the means to switch to digital and enjoy its benefits and those who do not.
At this crossroads, Europe must define its path into the future.
Co-organized by the European Commission and the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event will focus on defining this path for Europe and will take place virtually on June 1st and 2nd 2021.
Day 1
The starting point of the first day's debate is the Digital Compass 2030: Europe's path to the digital decade. Their vision is clear: everyone in Europe can and should benefit from digital.
To make this a reality, it will be necessary to improve digital skills and infrastructure, and optimize the use of technology by individuals, businesses, and public administrations.
Day 2
The second day will be dedicated to the launch of the Digital Europe Program, the EU's first financial instrument specifically supporting European digital projects. The Digital Europe Programme will accelerate economic recovery and shape Europe's digital transformation, benefiting citizens and businesses.
The Digital Europe Programme will provide funding for projects in five areas:
- Supercomputing
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Skills advanced digital
- Use of digital technologies in the economy and society
Register for the event and join the conversation with #DigitalEU2030
We also recommend visiting the website PERIN (Portugal in Europe Research and Innovation Network) to learn more about the Digital Europe Programme.
