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CONNECT University – The State of the Digital Decade 2023 #Leads Involvement

14 November, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Following the publication of the first annual report on the State of the Digital Decade, the European Commission (DG CONNECT) organises an open workshop to discuss in detail the main findings of the report and to reflect on the possible ways to move forward from this wake-up call.

The State of the Digital Decade report is an important input for Member States at a time when they prepare their strategic national roadmaps outlining actions, policies and measures they will take to achieve the digital decade objectives and targets, including planned regulatory measures and investments.

The first annual report on the “State of the Digital Decade” was published on 27th September. It presents a ‘comprehensive’ outlook on EU’s digital transformation and identified areas where progress is still insufficient.

Why this session?

The session aims to inform the audience about the existence of the report, to discuss its main findings and to gather feedback from digital transformation experts (European companies, consultancies and organisations) on suggestions for EU actions and priorities for the future.

Agenda and Speakers

The session will be divided into three parts:

10:00 – 10:20 – PART I: Introducing the State of the Digital Decade 2023

10:00 – 10:10 – Introduction by Ms. Kamila Kloc (Director Digital Decade and Connectivity, DG CONNECT, European Commission)

10:10 – 10:20 – Keynote by Mr. Matías González Martín (Secretary General for Telecommunications, Spanish Ministry for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation)

10:20 – 10:35 – PART II: What are the main takeaways of the State of the Digital Decade Report? Mr. Eric Peters (Acting Head of Unit, Digital Decade Coordination Unit, DG CONNECT, European Commission)

10:35 – 10:40 – short break

10:40 – 11:45 – PART III: Panel discussion – moderated by Ms. Lavinia Bianchi (Communication Officer, Investments in High-Capacity Networks Unit, DG CONNECT, European Commission)

Panellists

  • Ms. Solveigh Hieronimus (Senior Partner, McKinsey)
  • Ms. Sophie Woodville (Digital Policy Officer, Bordeaux Metropolitan Area)
  • Mr. Brendan Rowan (Coordinator of the DEP project LeADS)
  • Mr. Izabel Jelenic  (CTO Infobip)
  • Mr. Alessandro Gropelli (Deputy Director General, ETNO)

11:45 – 12:00 – Conclusion – by Mr. Eric Peters (Acting Head of Unit, Digital Decade Coordination Unit, DG CONNECT, European Commission)


LEADS Involvement

The LEADS project is poised to make a significant presence at the upcoming event, specifically during the panel discussion scheduled from 10:40 to 11:45. The discussion will be expertly moderated by Ms. Lavinia Bianchi, the Communication Officer of the Investments in High-Capacity Networks Unit at DG CONNECT, European Commission. The panel will feature a lineup of distinguished experts, including Mr. Brendan Rowan, who will represent the project as its Coordinator. This future event promises to showcase the project’s importance in the context of high-capacity networks and digital policy, with Mr. Rowan contributing his insights alongside fellow panelists:

  • Ms. Solveigh Hieronimus
    Senior Partner at McKinsey
  • Ms. Sophie Woodville
    Digital Policy Officer for Bordeaux Metropolitan Area
  • Mr. Izabel Jelenic
    CTO of Infobip
  • Mr. Alessandro Gropelli
    Deputy Director General of ETNO

Details

Date:
14 November, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website:
https://app.sli.do/event/9FwJ6CqqsBJJqH3QtZq6w1

Organizer

DG CONNECT

Venue

Online