INPACE Hub

The 5th Germany-Japan Beyond 5G/6G Research Workshop
2025-01-21 - 2025-01-22 | Tokohu University, Japan, 2-1-1 Katahira, Sendai, Japan
Co-organized by NICT and the 6G Platform Germany
GOAL
Research and development projects on Beyond 5G/6G are quite active in Germany and Japan.
To strengthen global collaborations and promote joint activities from fundamental technologies to demonstrations, a research workshop on Beyond 5G/6G is going to be held between Germany and Japan. Any participants who are interested in Beyond 5G/6G research activities are welcome to join.
DATE
Jan. 21-22, 2025
VENUE
Sendai, Japan (Sakura hall, Tohoku university at Katahira campus)
Address: 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577 Japan
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EU-Japan Collaboration on Common Data Spaces
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
Date: January 29, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 CET
Venue: Online

A webinar organised by INPACE Thematic Working Group on Data Technologies.

This webinar – organised by INPACE Thematic Working Group on Data Technologies – and endorsed by the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC) – will offer a valuable opportunity for knowledge sharing and fostering synergies between initiatives operating on the data spaces landscape in various geographical regions.
After a brief introduction by INPACE Hub, the DSSC will take the floor to present its work and offerings supporting the realisation of the Common European Data Spaces. The session will then highlight Japan’s approach to implementing Data Spaces by showcasing the manufacturing data space case. Finally, attendees will be able to participate in a Q&A session, where commonalities and differences are expected to be discussed.

Speakers:

Dr. Antonis Ramfos
Director, Innovation & Business Development, Athens Technology Center
Savvas Rogotis
Data Ecosystem Senior Project Manager, Big Data Value Association
Thomas Hahn
Chief Expert Software, Siemens AG
Gianfranco Cecconi
Chief Solutions Officer, International Data Spaces Association | Executive Director, Data Spaces Support Center

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Bridging Data Integration and AI for Industrial Decision Support: Real-Time Applications in Oil and Gas Drilling
2025-01-31 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Online
A webinar organised by INPACE Thematic Working Group on Digitalization of Industry, Infrastructures, and Services.

This webinar focuses on the transformative role of Decision Support Systems (DSS) in bridging data integration and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address complex challenges in industrial applications, specifically in the oil and gas drilling sector.
Leveraging real-time data, the DSS integrates Multi-Objective Optimization (MOO), Machine Learning (ML), and expert systems to enable predictive maintenance, real-time parameter optimization, and energy auditing.
Participants will gain insights into how advanced analytics and AI-driven tools streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and mitigate risks in well drilling processes. Case studies will showcase practical applications, highlighting the system’s potential to redefine industry benchmarks and foster sustainable operations.

There will be time to discuss with the speaker after the presentation.
This webinar will be presented by Prof. Dr. Senthilmurugan Subbiah, a full professor at IIT Guwahati, India, and a world-renowned expert in automation in the process industries, membrane processes, and water technology.

This webinar will be presented by Prof. Francisco Gamiz, a European INPACE expert involved in the working groups on Advanced Computing and Functionalities, who participates in roadmapping activities in this field.
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The potential and challenges of two-dimensional materials for More-than-Moore applications (February 4, 2025)
2025-02-04 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Online
A webinar organised by INPACE Thematic Working Group on Advanced Computing.

Graphene and other two-dimensional materials (2DM) have garnered significant attention in science and engineering due to their potential applications in electronics, photonics, and sensing. Despite over 15 years of extensive research and proven laboratory-scale performance, industrial adoption of 2DM-based technologies remains limited. The primary reasons include the dominance of mature silicon technology and the current technological challenges associated with 2DMs, such as defect management, dielectric deposition, doping, etching, and electrical contacts.

The integration of 2DMs with silicon CMOS at the back-end-of-line (BEOL) or front-end-of-line (FEOL) presents an opportunity to expand silicon’s capabilities while addressing 2DMs’ maturity issues. This co-integration enables applications beyond traditional silicon, particularly in optoelectronics, sensors, and flexible electronics. Current research highlights projects such as graphene-based biosensors for point-of-care diagnostics, integrated photonics, gas sensors, and advanced flexible transparent electrodes.

International collaborations at the University of Granada are driving innovations in biosensors, gas detection, and photonics. These efforts aim to enable high-performance, cost-effective, and scalable solutions for diverse industries. While challenges remain, the promise of 2DMs in enabling “More-than-Moore” applications underscores their transformative potential in next-generation technologies.
This webinar will be presented by Prof. Francisco Gamiz, a European INPACE expert involved in the working groups on Advanced Computing and Functionalities, who participates in roadmapping activities in this field.
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Mobile World Congress 2025
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-06
MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, returns for its 19th edition at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from March 3-6, 2025. The event brings together innovators, visionaries, and leaders from the mobile ecosystem and diverse industry sectors, including startups, investors, SMEs, and multinationals, alongside global policymakers driving the digital economy.
Under the umbrella event theme of Converge. Connect. Create., this year’s event and conference programme will spotlight technological and digital change across the themes of Our Digital DNA, Game Changers, Enterprise Reinvited, Connect X, 5G Inside and AI+. Participants will engage in dynamic summits and discussions, including the GSMA Ministerial Programme, which focuses on transformative policies and practices for the industry.
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AI challenges in Higher Education Institutions
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize higher education, it brings not only opportunities but also significant challenges. This webinar will explore how institutions around the world are navigating these challenges, with a special focus on cybersecurity risks and solutions.
We’ll hear from experts across three regions—India, South Korea, and Europe—who will share unique insights into the specific hurdles and innovative approaches being taken in their respective regions. From AI-driven security threats to evolving government regulations and institutional strategies, this session will highlight the global nature of the issue and the need for cross-border collaboration.
Join us for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping teaching and research in higher educational institutions, and discover how universities and policy-makers are working to meet these challenges across Europe and the Indo- Pacific.

Agenda
Total Duration: 90 minutes

1. Introduction and Welcome (10 minutes)
Karolina Gyurovszka

Brief introduction of the moderator and the session’s purpose
Brief introduction of INPACE and Digital Partnerships
Brief explanation of why we chose this topic
Quick introduction of each speaker

2. The Challenges of AI in higher education in Japan (20 minutes)
Paul Raine (15 mins)

The use of AI for language learning
The cultural specifics of Japan and AI

3. The Challenges of AI in higher education in Singapore (15 minutes)
Michael Klemm (15 minutes)

The challenges and opprotunities of using AI in Singapore
Employability, education technology and entrepreneurship

4. Challenges of using AI in research in India (15 minutes)
Dr. Ramesh Sharma (15 mins)

The AIs impact on teaching, learning and assessment
Key challenges faced by educational and research institutions
Emerging solutions from India

5. Cybersecurity AI challenges in Higher Education Institutions in Europe (15 minutes)
Prof. Nineta Polemi (15 mins)

AI usage across European universities and its impact on cybersecurity
Best practices for AI-driven cybersecurity in educational settings

6. Panel Discussion: Addressing Global AI and Cybersecurity Challenges in Research and Education (15 minutes)
Moderator facilitates a panel discussion with all three speakers.

Key comparison of challenges and solutions across India, South Korea, and Europe.
How can Digital Partnerships help improve the challenges the AI brings to higher educational institutions?
The role of government policies, academic institutions, and the private sector.

7. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)

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EU-JAPAN DIGITAL WEEK 2025
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-07 | Tokyo, Japan
The EU-Japan Digital Week will bring together stakeholders from the EU and Japan to focus on key priority areas for both regions: 6G, Data Spaces, Smart Connectivity and Computing and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI), among others. A policy workshop will also be organised in close consultation with the Delegation of the European Union to Japan to ensure that it reflects the shared priority of both regions and aligns with the strategic objectives of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership.
With insightful workshops dedicated to Smart Connectivity and Computing, 6G Development, Policy, Trusted Data Exchanges, Data Spaces, and Trustworthy AI Applications, the event aims to foster dialogue between policymakers, industry leaders, and experts.
By bringing together key stakeholders and facilitating discussions on these critical themes, the EU-Japan Digital Week aims to deepen EU-Japan collaboration and contribute to a more connected, innovative, and sustainable digital future.
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NIMS AI-Con 2025: Transforming India's Future through AI-based Innovation
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-03 | Nims University, Rajastan, India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological revolution; it is a transformative force reshaping industry, societies, and the way we interact with knowledge, work, information, culture, and language. As AI continues to evolve, its impact extends beyond national borders, making it a global concern that demands international cooperation and dialogue. Addressing the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and civic implications of AI requires collaboration among researchers, businesses, and civil society to ensure ethical, responsible, and innovative advancements.

In this spirit, Marik Institute of Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Nims University Rajasthan, in partnership with the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics, and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU), proudly presents NIMS AI-Con 2025.

A global platform for thought leaders to engage in discussions about AI’s future and its role in shaping society. The Conference brings together experts from diverse fields, including AI researchers, industry professionals, creative minds, and civil society leaders, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration to drive ethical and sustainable AI development.
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Webinar "Challenging issues in energy harvesting"
2025-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
The upcoming webinar “Challenging issues in energy harvesting” by Hiroyuki Akinaga is organised by INPACE Thematic Working Group on Advanced Functionalities and will take place on April 04, 2025 – 09:00 to 10:00 CET Online.
Abstract
Energy harvesting not only presents us with academic challenges in basic and fundamental research, but is also a technological platform that requires collaboration across a wide range of research layers, from materials, devices, and circuit design to system design for social implementation. The energy dissipated around us has many different pathways, so the scope of energy harvesting-related technologies is extremely broad. This is why energy harvesting requires collaboration and integration among stakeholders from various fields.
In his contribution, as examples of international collaboration, Hiroyuki Akinaga will introduce two activities related to energy harvesting, International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Hiroyuki Akinaga believes that by revitalising these activities, we can envision a future in which energy-harvesting devices become an essential part of the infrastructure of our lives as semiconductor devices.
Hiroyuki Akinaga
(Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, in 1987, 1989, and 1992, respectively. Currently, he is the Principal Research Manager, Device Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). He is co-leader of the Beyond CMOS Working Group (WG) at International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS), Japanese leader of the research field of energy harvesting at More-than-Moore WG, and a strategic committee member at WG of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (ESHS). He has been serving as a convenor at International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC113 (Nanotechnology for electrotechnical products and systems), WG7 (Reliability) and WG13 (Wafer-Scale System Integration). He is a fellow of Japan Society of Applied Physics. His current interests include nanoelectronics and open innovation platform.

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SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22
Expanding the Coverage of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain!
While Southeast Asia is rising up fast as a world-class electronics manufacturing hub with end-to-end R&D capabilities – SEMICON Southeast Asia has become an important exposition for the electronics industry in Southeast Asia.
The show connects the decision makers from the industry, demonstrates the most advanced products and brings in the most up-to-date market and technology trends. Bringing solutions to industry challenges that can best be addressed at the event!

The EU-India Trade and Technology Council: Turning Potential into Progress
2025-05-28 11:30 - 17:00 UTC | Online
As the European Union (EU) and India prepare for a summit later this year, their strategic partnership is gaining renewed momentum amid shifting global dynamics. From digital transformation and resilient supply chains to climate action and multilateral engagement, both sides are working to strengthen ties through structured dialogue, institutional mechanisms, and forward-looking initiatives that reflect their shared interests and global ambitions.
Against this backdrop, the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi Office are launching a series of policy briefs and webinars focused on critical issues shaping the EU-India relationship.
This inaugural session will feature a presentation and discussion of the forthcoming brief “Unlocking Potential: The EU-India Trade and Technology Council”, jointly authored by Prof. Rajat Kathuria (Shiv Nadar University) and Dr. Amaia Sanchez (Institut Montaigne). The conversation – including reflections by Dr. Stephan Hesselmann (German Embassy, New Delhi) in his role as discussant – will assess the trajectory of the TTC, identify key opportunities and constraints, and reflect on how strategic dialogue can be transformed into more tangible outcomes.
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INSTAR Webinar | Shaping the Future of 6G with South Korea and Japan
2025-06-02 | Online
We’re excited to share with you to the upcoming INSTAR webinar on:

Monday, June 2, 2025
08:00–10:30 CET | 15:00–17:30 JST/KST
Online (Microsoft Teams) – Meeting link TBC

Under the theme “Shaping the Future of 6G: Alignment with South Korea and Japan on Standardisation and Innovation”, this event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and international experts for a rich exchange on 6G harmonisation efforts.

This 2.5-hour webinar will explore key areas such as:

Integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial (space) networks
Security in future networks
Inclusive computing in 6G architecture and beyond

Speakers from:
TTA (Korea), JBCE (Japan), 6G SNS OPS, INSTAR 6G European Task Force, ETSI, and many more…

Don’t miss the interactive roundtable on best practices in 6G standardisation and an update on EU-Asia collaborative initiatives such as 6G-ARROW, 6G-MIRAI, and HARMONY.

Whether you’re deeply involved in 6G development or simply curious about the future of global connectivity—this is your chance to contribute and stay ahead.

Stay tuned for registration details soon!

More information on the INSTAR Project:
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EUCNC 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-06 | Poznan, Poland
The 2025 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC (European Conference on Networks and Communications), supported by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland, one of the very first in its area. The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and the European Association on Antennas and Propagation (EurAAP), and focuses on all aspects of telecommunications ranging from 5G deployment and mobile IoT to 6G exploration and future communications systems and networks, including experimentation and testbeds, and applications and services. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years more than 1000 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world, to present and discuss the latest results, and an exhibition with more than 50 exhibitors, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes.
Website of the event here

#AI Horizon25
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Davos Congress Center, Talstrasse 49a, 7270, Swaziland
AI-driven Research, Innovation, and Talents | “Where innovation meets societal and personal purpose”
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) as a very significant opportunity – if used in a responsible way – in her speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in early January 2024. We invite a boutique style group of minds* active in AI and internet research again to this inspiring place in the Swiss alps. On 24. and 25. June 2025 participants will exchange on science specific AI challenges based on the European approach to AI and existing national policy papers. We will contribute beyond-the-state-of-art to the further development of solution oriented policies and of research topics for the next EU framework program FP10, as this conference is part of the Next Generation Internet Researchers initiatives of EU Horizon Europe enrichers.ngi.eu and ngi.eu and is following the NGI Forum in Brussels of 19./20. June 25.
At this pivotal moment in technological evolution, #AI Horizon25 offers inspiring elaborating on recent developments in tech and governance, also linked with the US Presidency, key notes and four guided co-creation workshops where thoughts in cutting-edge fields will be collected.
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INPACE Ask Us Anything Session
2025-06-30 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Online
We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming INPACE Ask Us Anything online session, a space designed for open dialogue, shared insights, and meaningful connections.
This 1-hour online event is your chance to:

Get a clear and concise overview of the INPACE initiative, its mission, and the impact we are striving to achieve.
Ask questions directly to the INPACE team
Connect and engage with stakeholders across the ecosystem
Discover the opportunities for collaboration with INPACE

Whether you’re already involved or simply curious about how you can be part of this growing community, this session is your gateway to get informed, inspired, and involved.
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Expo Osaka 2025
2025-07-02 14:30 - 18:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Multipurpose Room Ground Floor, Portugal Pavilion, Osaka, Japan
Workshop: Advancing Collaboration in the Digital Sector | Download the PDF

Expo Osaka 2025, Kansai, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” focuses on Saving, Empowering, and Connecting Lives. As a “People’s Living Lab,” it invites global collaboration to cocreate future solutions through shared knowledge and technology. The Expo runs from April 13 to October 13, 2025, at Yumeshima, Osaka.
Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai aims to drive sustainable growth in Japan following the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. A World Expo unites global innovations and ideas to solve shared human challenges. This Expo will focus on achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Japan’s “Society 5.0” vision — a human-centered, tech-driven future society.
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PORTUGAL’S PAVILION
Portugal’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, themed “Oceans: Blue Dialogue,” will showcase the future of the seas, highlighting the country’s deep maritime heritage and leadership in ocean sustainability.
The Pavilion, designed by Kengo Kuma using recycled sea materials, represents a €21 million investment and involves over 150 Portuguese entities. It aims to strengthen Portugal’s global visibility, boost trade—especially with Japan—and attract more international engagement, including student exchanges.
The concept behind Portugal’s Pavilion is “A World in One Country” which, in essence, means the representation of Portugal’s multi-cultural spirit. Visitors can experience the traditional “Calçada Portuguesa”, the typical Portuguese pavement, while encouraging innovative foreign companies to invest in Portugal and contributing to the success of Portuguese companies abroad.
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INPACE PROJECT
The INPACE project, received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme and from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). INPACE project aims to build a sustainable Indo-Pacific-European Hub for digital collaboration. As part of this effort, a workshop titled “Advancing Collaboration in the Digital Sector” will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Portugal’s Pavilion during Expo Osaka 2025.
The workshop will focus on three key areas: Next-Generation Connectivity (5G & 6G), Cybersecurity & Digital Trust, and Cloud-Edge-IoT for Smart Industries. Topics include 6G standardisation, 5G deployment, EU cybersecurity frameworks (Cybersecurity Act, DORA), public-private partnerships, and EU-Japan collaborative initiatives with funding opportunities.

Registrations by: June 11th
First 25 registrations get a free entrance pass for the whole day for our event and Expo Osaka.
REGISTRATION

AGENDA

SPEAKERS

Lee Woolgar
Senior Digital Policy Officer Science, Innovation and Digital Section, Delegation of the European Union to Japan

Bernardo Amaral
Director – Expo, Events and Protocol Management, AICEP
Sara Medina
Member of the Board, SPI
Alessandro Bassi
Senior Programme Manager, Eurescom
Masahiro Bessho
Department Chair of INIAD (Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design), Toyo University
Rob Van Kranenburg
Senior Policy and Communication Expert Martel Innovate, Founder of the think-tank Internet of Things Council
Christopher Price
Advanced Technology Director, Ericsson Japan
Hideaki Takahashi
Standardization & Industry Engagements; Strategy & Technology, Nokia

Judit Erika Magyar
Country Representative, EURAXESS Japan

The workshop will conclude with a cocktail networking event, offering participants the opportunity to engage in informal discussions while exploring Portugal’s Pavilion, themed “Oceans: Blue Dialogue”. This closing session will celebrate Portugal’s innovation, culture, and commitment to ocean sustainability, providing a unique setting to strengthen international partnerships. Set within the multicultural theme “A World in One Country,” Portugal’s Pavilion offers a vibrant platform for promoting global cooperation and advancing EU-Japan digital partnerships.

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Webinar "INPACE Hub and support for partnerships between European and Korean organisations to participate in Horizon Europe calls"
2025-07-08 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
INPACE Hub and support for partnerships between European and Korean organisations to participate in Horizon Europe calls

Organiser: INPACE project consortium
Co-organisers: KOREA EU RESEARCH CENTRE (KERC) and Korean NCP for Cluster 4
Objectives

Present INPACE facilities to support EU-Korea partnerships for Horizon Europe in Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, Space);
Connect Korean organisations with European partners actively seeking collaborators for upcoming Cluster 4 calls;
Help European organisations find relevant partners among Korean organisations;
Guide participants on next steps (e.g., using INPACE’s support services, joining partner searches).

Target audience: Korean organisations (companies, universities, RTOs) & European partners
Speakers from INPACE: Nazar Podolchak (SPLP), Giacomo Inches (Martel Innovate), Adam Kapovits (Eurescom), JaeSeung Song (Sejong University).

Speaker from KERC: SONG Yale, National NCP Coordinator
Speaker from NCP for Cluster 4: Gweondo JO, Principal Researcher (ETRI)
We are also expecting presentations from European and Korean organisations interested in cooperating under Horizon Europe Calls in Cluster 4.

The INPACE project organized the International Symposium on Digital Technologies and Policies in Seoul on 21–22 October 2024.
The symposium focused on important topics such as Trusted AI, Chips of the Future, Future Networks, and Cybersecurity. These areas are among the topics of Cluster 4 of the Horizon Europe programme, in which Korea’s participation will be mentioned. European organisations have the opportunity to use this webinar to find partners among Korean organisations for joint projects.

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2025 Hackathon on Interoperability of Digital Public Infrastructure
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-13 | Bengaluru, India
Welcome to the Hackathon on “Interoperability of Digital Public Infrastructure” – an exciting event where creative minds collaborate to solve one of today’s most pressing digital challenges.
Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) refer to open, inclusive, and secure digital platforms such as digital identity, payments, and data exchanges that underpin foundational government and commercial services and can be adapted for global use. DPIs are meant to be interoperable, trusted, and designed for public good, facilitating seamless access and innovation.

The EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) has prioritized cooperation on DPIs, recognizing the potential to create credible, scalable digital foundations in developing countries and enhance interoperability between EU and Indian systems. India’s experience offers tested blueprints for digital identity, e-payments, and secure data sharing, whereas the EU focuses on digital governance, infrastructure, and promoting a human-centric digital economy.

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Data for Public Good-3rd Edition
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-15 | J N Tata Auditorium, IISc, Bengaluru, India
Advancing Inclusive, Ethical and Impactful Data Innovation
Welcome to the third edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good – India’s premier platform dedicated to exploring how data, technology, and governance can work together to create inclusive, secure, and sustainable future.
Organised by the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG) at IISc Bengaluru, this two-day event convenes leaders from government, academia, startups, and civil society to accelerate innovation in public digital infrastructure and data-driven policy.
Under the overarching theme of ‘Data for Public Good’, this symposium will delve into innovative approaches, ethical considerations, and practical applications of data science to address critical global challenges.
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EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | National University of Singapore, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd,, Singapore, 119077, Singapore
The mission of the INPACE project is to support the implementation of the Digital Partnerships between the European Union and Japan, South Korea, Singapore, as well as the Trade and Technology Council with India. In this context, we are organising the 2-day EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference in Singapore, on 28-29 October 2025.
The EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference 2025 will bring together policy makers, researchers, innovators, and business leaders to discuss and advance the cooperation between the European Union and the Indo-Pacific countries in the field of digital technologies and their application.
The EU aims to strengthen the existing digital partnerships, exploit synergies between them, and establish new ones. The signing of the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA) on 7 May 2025 marks a milestone in the cooperation between the EU and the Indo-Pacific countries. It provides legal certainty by codifying high-level norms on data protection and source-code safeguards, while reducing compliance frictions for small and medium-sized enterprises. By aligning European regulatory strengths with Singapore’s position as an agile digital innovator, the partnership demonstrates that high data-protection standards can coexist with open markets and innovation, putting forward a model for future digital trade frameworks and tech alliances.
Core topics of the EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference 2025 include:

Digital policies
Technologies and applications of Artifical Intelligence
Semiconductors
Secure Internet of Things and applications
Digital identities, Digital Product Passport, Trust Anchors in industry
Innovation hubs to foster the application of digital technologies

Join us to shape the future of digital cooperation between Europe and the Indo-Pacific!
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13th FOKUS FUSECO Forum
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | Berlin, Germany
The FOKUS FUSECO Forum will take place in a new format in 2026. Further information will follow shortly.
The FOKUS FUSECO Forum is a conference in Berlin on the topic of 5G evolution through 5G campus networks, 6G RAN, core network evolution, non-terrestrial networks, and data/AI-based networking. The event has been held at the Fraunhofer institute FOKUS since 2010.
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CLARA Days 2025
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-12 | Prague, Czech Republic
As the first scientific conference organized by CLARA partners, the CLARA Symposium 2025 will take place from Tuesday noon until Wednesday afternoon. The main organisers are the International Neurodegenerative Disorders Research Center (INDRC) and the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU), with the support of all CLARA partners.
The CLARA Symposium will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, policymakers, and students. The symposium will present CLARA’s research strategy and long-term vision, foster international collaboration, and open new joint research directions to address global health challenges such as neurodegeneration and dementia. Its ambition is to connect the dots representing the wealth of information we already have about dementia-Alzheimer syndrome, using disruptive technologies and methods.
The symposium will feature keynote lectures by distinguished speakers, including:

Prof. Michal Rosen-Zvi, IBM Research, Israel (remotely)
Dr. Ira Ronit Hebold Haraldsen, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Dr. Adam J Schwarz., GE Healthcare, USA

and many more.
CLARA’s approach and progress will be presented within the contributions from CLARA experts such as Josef Šivic (CIIRC CTU), Jiří Damborský (ICRC, MUNI), Ara Khachaturian and Jean-Marie C. Bouteiller (both INDRC), Ninon Burgos and Ollivier Colliot (both Paris Brain Institute), Vít Vondrák (IT4Innovations, VSB-TUO), and many more.
The CLARA Symposium will conclude with the first high-level quadruple helix roundtable, fostering dialogue across academia, industry, government, and society on responsible AI in healthcare. This session, entitled “AI & Brain Health: Building Trust through Collaboration across Sectors”, will be held on Wednesday, 12 November, afternoon.
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Rethinking Carbon-Neutral Cities through Standards, Space, and People
2025-11-20 10:00 - 23:00 UTC | Online
Carbon-neutral cities cannot be built on uniform blueprints. Each must follow pathways that reflect its unique local context. This talk introduces an enhanced evaluation framework inspired by Kate Raworth’s Doughnut model, adapted for urban sustainability. It also rethinks the 15-minute city by highlighting chronotope (time-space dynamics) and topophilia (emotional bonds with place) as key factors in spatial planning.
Governance approaches — whether public-led, private-led, or through partnerships — should be tailored rather than standardized. Most importantly, future-ready cities require service models that are co-created with citizens and informed by behavioral economics. Such models ensure that climate neutrality is not only achieved on paper but embedded in everyday urban life.
This session will share critical perspectives on how carbon-neutral cities can move from abstract targets to meaningful, citizen-centered innovation.
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Webinar - Drivers and realms of distributed AI computing with More Moore - Nov 25, 2025
2025-11-25 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online
Distributed AI computing is augmenting the human productivity to new horizons and enhancing the natural interfaces between human and computer. More Moore compute, memory technologies, and scale-up/scale-out communication fabric are key ingredients for the scalability of distributed AI computing.
Mustafa Badaroglu is Director of Engineering at Qualcomm for AI chipset/system development with focus on system-technology-co-optimization (STCO), custom memory for data center, mobile, compute, and XR products. Across more than 30 years of industry experience he had various assignments for the design and management of mobile, compute, graphics, and automotive chipsets from concept to volume production, deployment of AI platforms for automotive and smart manufacturing, process technology selection/ramping, analog and digital design automation, and STCO/DTCO. He holds more than one hundred published patents, and (co)-authored over one hundred publications in scientific journals/proceedings. He is a workstream member of American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC), Si2 alliance, DRAM JEDEC, and IEEE IRDS More Moore global chair. He holds PhD in Electrical Engineering and Master in Industrial Management, both from the Catholic University of Leuven.
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Security Challenges Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
2025-12-09 | IT-Centre Building, Innstraße 43, Passau, 94032, Germany
Joint Workshop by the INPACE Co-ordination and Support Action and by the Passau Institute of Digital Security

Host: Centre for IT Security (University of Passau)
Hybrid Format: in-person and online
Venue: IT-Centre Building (ITZ), Room 017, Innstraße 43, 94032 Passau
Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

The workshop will review some pressing and very timely issues and challenges concerning security that should be of concern not only for Europe and European players, but also beyond. Doing so it tries to explore common themes for collaboration between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.

Webinar: Reaching every learner – digital skills in the Union of Skills
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
How can we ensure that everyone – no matter what background – has the digital skills needed for the future?
Register for the digital skills webinar
This webinar explores inclusive approaches and innovative practices for engaging underrepresented learners within the Union of Skills initiative.

Webinar on Data Products for Trusted Data Exchanges
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
For the implementation of data sharing concepts, the notion of a data product is becoming important for trusted data transactions, at national, European or International level. (Data product: standardized data unit packaging data and relevant conditions into a useable form).

Increasing demands for data sharing, purchase and consumption to cover effective AI models’ training have led to the notion of AI-ready data products. Also, the reliance of Digital Product Passports (DPP) on efficient data sharing of 3rd-party data assets assumes datasets that are ready for consumption by other organisations.
In the context of the EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership, cross-regional data sharing imply coordinated efforts, as:

end-users from both regions require control over their data sharing preferences
global industry needs to implement overarching and trusted data sharing solutions
public authorities are called to manage varying data-related regulatory requirements

This INPACE webinar targets audiences from Europe and the Indo-Pacific regions to discuss:

‘Data products in Data Spaces’, Gabriella Laatikainen, VTT / DSSC
‘AI-ready data products’, Daniel Alonso, BDVA
‘DPP-ready data products’, Suna Akbayir, Artech Consulting

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2nd INPACE Ask Us Anything Session
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We’re delighted to welcome you to the second edition of the INPACE Ask Us Anything online session, an open space for dialogue, shared perspectives, and deeper collaboration across the EU-Indo-Pacific digital ecosystem.

This 1-hour event offers you the opportunity to:

Learn more about the INPACE initiative and its role in advancing EU-Indo-Pacific digital cooperation
Ask your questions directly to the INPACE team
Engage with stakeholders from across the ecosystem
Explore emerging opportunities for collaboration and participation within INPACE

This edition is your chance to stay informed, deepen your understanding, and strengthen your involvement in a growing, diverse community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and be part of the conversation shaping the future of digital collaboration.

Register now to secure your place!

SCA/HPCAsia 2026
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-29 | Osaka International Convention Center, 5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0005
The SupercomputingAsia (SCA) is a major annual international HPC event in Asia established in 2018. The conference is co-organized by HPC centers from Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, and has become a key networking and collaboration platform for the regional and global supercomputing community, for both the public and private sectors.
The International Conference on High Performance Computing in Asia-Pacific Region (HPCAsia) is an international conference series for the Asia Pacific region on HPC technologies, that promote exchange of ideas, research results, and case studies related to all issues of high-performance computing.
In Osaka, SCA and HPCAsia cooperate again and jointly host SCA/HPCAsia 2026. The collaborative and collective strength from two of Asia’ s established conferences creates synergy among key HPC researchers, academics, technology specialists and industry leaders from across the region and beyond. Under the title “Everything with HPC – AI, Cloud, QC and the Future Society,” AI, cloud and QC communities along with supercomputing community are invited to get together to create the future.
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AI Impact Summit 2026
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20 | Brahat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
From Vision to Action: India Leading theAI Impact Movement!
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 marks a defining global inflection point — transitioning from dialogue to demonstrable impact. Anchored in the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, it envisions a future where AI advances humanity, fosters inclusive growth, and safeguards our shared planet.
INPACE will host a session titled “Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape: A Cross-Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance.”
🕒 17 February 2026 | 11:30 AM
📍Nalanda Banquet, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan
