EDIH Track Overview

The ADRF25 Conference will feature a dedicated track on European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), exploring how they support organizations in adopting digital technologies and driving innovation.

What to Expect

  • Introduction to EDIHs: Learn about the EU initiative and its role in boosting digital transformation.
  • Services & Support: Discover how EDIHs help SMEs and public sector organizations with testing, training, and access to funding.
  • Case Studies: Hear success stories from active hubs across Europe.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with representatives from EDIHs and discuss collaboration opportunities.

Who Should Attend

This track is ideal for:

  • SMEs seeking digital innovation support
  • Public administrations exploring transformation projects
  • Researchers and practitioners in digitalization and data
  • Policymakers interested in the European innovation ecosystem

 

EDIH Overview Agenda

Day 1 : 23 September 2025

TimeSession SpeakersTopic
09:45-11:00Session 1

Opening:  Kristin M. Flornes (NORCE)

Stig Marthinsen (CEO) 
Katre Eljas (Manager (AIRE)  
Johan Kostela (Malardalen University)

Panel (15 minutes)

Moderator: Kristin M.Flornes (NORCE)

Panelists: Stig Marthinsen, Katre Eljas, Johan Kostela, Anne Kjersti Fahlvik

 

EDIH Oceanopolis – Norway
EDIH AIRE – Estonia
EDIH Shiftlabs - Sweden

 

12:00-13:15Session 2

Ricardo Simon Carbajo (CeADAR, UCD)
Aksel Transeth (SINTEF) and Jorn Berg Nordlund (Norsvin) 
Damir Medved (Director)


Panel (15 min)

Moderator: Delia Mitcan (Eindhoven University of Technology)

Panelists: Ricardo Simon Carbajo, Aksel Transeth, Jorn Berg Nordlund and Damir Medved

EDIH CeADAR – Ireland
EDIH Nemonoor – Norway
EDIH Adria – Croatia

 

Day 2 : 24 September 2025

TimeSessionSpeaker(s)Topic
08:45-10:00Session 3


Clara Pezuela  (ITI)

Marieke Smidt (OOST NL)
Gilles Wuyts (IMEC)

Panel (15 mins)

Moderator: Iddo Bante (University of Twente)

Panelist: Ignacio Montiel Sanchez, Clara Pezuel, Gilles Wuyts, Marieke Smidt 


EDIH InnDIH – Spain
EDIH Flanders AI – Belgium

EDIH BOOST Robotics East Netherlands

11:30-12:45Session 4

Sergio Gusmeroli (Politecnico di Milano)
Maurits Butter (TNO)

Panel (15 mins)

Moderator: Delia Mitcan (Eindhoven University of Technology)

Panelist: Sergio Gusmeroli, Maurits Butter

Closing: Delia Mitcan, Iddo Bante, Stian Anfinsen

EDIH Lombardia – Italy
EDIH South Netherlands – Netherlands