The role of regions supporting the digital transformation of SMEs across Europe

Technology is at the core of I4MS, but there are other measures that need to be implemented to facilitate the shift towards digital transformation, such as skills, dissemination of available opportunities and the organization of study visits to learn at first had about the different technologies. 

Since its start in 2013 I4MS ecosystem has evolved greatly, creating a wide network of relevant players from the European manufacturing landscape and its goal is to help tech suppliers and public bodies overcome the challenges faced when trying to accelerate digital take-up by SMEs/mid-caps.

This session will give the opportunity to exchange views and information, gathering information on the needs of regions while learning how other peers are already implementing strategies. 

Join us while we discuss with Orsolya Szaplonczay, Managing Director for  Innoskart Digital Cluster , Bianca Munteanu  Coordinator Transilvania EDIH, and Sandro D’elia Programme Officer DG Connect – Digital Transformation of Industrial Ecosystem on possible solutions that could help support SMEs in becoming digital based. 

Agenda

11:30 Welcome and Introduction (5´) Maria Roca, Senior Manager I4MS4Ts

11:35 Opportunities for regions within I4MS. What can your region gain from I4MS? (10´) Maria Roca, Senior Manager I4MS4Ts

11:45 Lessons Learned from I4MS (15´), Marjorie Grassier (MWCB) & Begoña Sanchez (Technalia), partners of the I4MS4Ts project.

12:00 Interview panel: How to tackle the challenges in the digital transformation process of SMEs? (25´) Moderators: Marjorie Grassler (MWC) & Begoña Sanchez (TEC), partners of the I4MS4Ts project.

• Orsolya Szaplonczay, Managing Director for Innoskart Digital Cluster , 
• Bianca Munteanu Coordinator  Transilvania EDIH 
• Sandro D’elia Programme Officer at DG Connect – Digital Transformation of Industrial Ecosystem

12:25 Methodology of the interactive session (5´) Marjorie Grassler (MWC) & Begoña Sanchez (TEC), partners of the I4MS4Ts project.

12:30 Interactive working groups session,  (20’) Moderators: Marjorie Grassler (MWC) & Begoña Sanchez (TEC), partners of the I4MS4Ts project.

12:50 Final conclusions of WG.  (10’) Final remarks Maria Roca, Senior Manager I4MS4Ts

Speakers

Maria Roca, Senior Manager I4MS4Ts

Orsolya Szaplonczay, Managing Director for Innoskart Digital Cluster , 

Bianca Munteanu Coordinator  Transilvania EDIH 

Sandro D’elia Programme Officer at DG Connect – Digital Transformation of Industrial Ecosystem