17 November – Mediterranean Digital Economy
Mediterranean Digital and Innovation Forum
A powerful growth engine
With a session on the Mediterranean’s transition to a digital economy and another on entrepreneurship, this forum will explore how we can improve the Mediterranean’s business environment and facilitate access to finance and business support services to boost digitally enabled entrepreneurship.
What we offer
A space to identify adaptation needs to be considered at all levels in the value chain, to ensure flexibility and a better business environment for digital enterprises of all sizes, including MSMEs, start-ups and social enterprises.
Key words
Innovation, digital entrepreneurship, MSMEs, startups, youth, sustainability, investment, funding, technology, value chain, business support services
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2nd Mediterranean Space Forum
Space economy to the Mediterranean economy
The focus will be on showcasing how space assets can contribute and impact Mediterranean society and
ts economy. The main vertical sectors, such as energy, tourism, cultural heritage agriculture, water and
infrastructures will be addressed.
What we offer
The forum will bring together the public and private sectors, science and research actors and space agencies from the Mediterranean and European countries, as well as members of International Space Organisations. It will present opportunities to pursue innovative ideas, addressing user needs in the context of the new digital age.
Key words
Innovation systems, space investments, digital revolution, emerging technologies, financing, gender
quality, satellite data, space debris, sustainability
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Barcelona: Capture More Talent, Start-ups and Digital Business
Barcelona’s DNA: Start-ups
Eyeing opportunities in the Mediterranean? Join this session for first-hand knowledge on Barcelona’s role as a business and investment hub, and learn how Barcelona can become the region’s capital for entrepreneurship and digital business.
What we offer
Direct contact with the prime movers of the infrastructure sector across various spheres, such as government, policymakers, industry leaders, academia and future investors, to explore new potential areas for financial assistance, as well as access to finance to the infrastructure players.
Key words
Investment hubs, trade, free economy, rule of law, infraestructure system, talent pool, entrepreneurship, start-ups, digital revolution
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Digital economy and sharing economy Hot Seat Talk
Platforms for collaboration
New economic models, like the gig or collaborative economy, heavily rely on digitalisation. This session
will look into the way Mediterranean countries can integrate this model into the region’s business culture.
What we offer
An overview of sharing economy in the Mediterranean and pointers to better position the region as a favourable destination for foreign global companies.
Key words
Gig employment models, platform providers, national transformation plans, regulations, financing, innovation
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Investments in Cybersecurity Hot Seat Talk
Building a digital economy
This session will tackle the needs faced by most Mediterranean countries when it comes to technical
assistance to develop national investment frameworks that help protect and safeguard digital
infrastructure and data from cyber threats and provide a safe and secure online environment to all users.
What we offer
A meeting point for investors, CEOs, MSMEs, market specialists and policy makers, in such way connecting the greatest exponents of the Mediterranean’s agriculture and energy sectors.
Key words
Digital transformation, data volumes, safeguarding, cyberdefence, secure servers, best practices,
regulations, investment frameworks, international finacial institutions, assistance toolboxes, 5G
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The Mediterranean’s mobile industry Hot Seat Talk
Green power to keep us connected
The session will explore the challenges of the Mediterranean’s mobile industry. It will also tackle how sustainable alternatives from energy service companies can offer a major leap forward for mobile operators in the region, in order to keep everyone connected.
What we offer
Experts, stakeholders, innovators and both public and private actors in the sector will define a roadmap to establish a globally competitive Mediterranean communications network.
Key words
Operational solutions, sustainability, power alternatives, ESCOs, digitalisation, 5G
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Blockchain potential in the Mediterranean Hot Seat Talk
Global growth with localized solutions
The session will explore the potential of blockchain for Mediterranean region-based companies. It will tackle the legal and social requirements for growth, as well as present the pioneer businesses that are making breakthrough advancements in the sector.
What we offer
The session will focus on providing key insights related to the evolution of blockchain technologies and drivers behind the surge in its adoption. It will identify how blockchain can help businesses and governments connect with the region.
Key words
Blockchain, peer-to-peer,
DeFi, crypto, traceability,
decentralized networks,
web3, smart contracts, NFTs
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