Welcoming Remarks Co-ChairsSébastian Ziegler, Chairman, IoT ForumBrian Bech Nielsen, Rector, Prof. Aarhus UniversityKarsten Dehler, Commercial Director, It-Forum, Denmark

Acting on the core aspects of UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); to curtail inequality issues, diminish environmental degradation and provide a secure and resilient livelihood, remains a complex challenge for civil society and United Nations member states.While the SDGs inherited a wide array of pending targets from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), member states are increasingly using the SDGs as a comprehensive and adaptable f...

ABOUT After the successful launch of the first edition of the workshop on “Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Cities & Communities Convergence” at IoT Week 2017 in Geneva, and the two-day follow-up in Bilbao in 2018, we are now inviting you to join the next level of convergence to support cities and communities at IoT Week 2019 in Aarhus, Denmark – organised jointly by an alliance of international insti...

The rising awareness of climate change has caused the popularization of sustainability and the realization that we need to do things not only differently, but better.As focus shifts to finding solutions to climate issues, technological advancements and innovation present a promising way forward. The Internet of Things, for example, which Boston Consulting Group estimates will boom into an $267 bil...

Personal data protection is a fundamental right. However, many companies routinely collect a growing number of personal data on EU residents and trade them as a commodity. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been adopted to better protect personal data and data subjects’ rights. The strong penalties of the GDPR now constitute a strong incentive and catalyst for making data processing comply with the regulation.Several solutions are merging from the research to support ...

The COVID19 crisis has significantly pushed for the digital transformation of our society and economy. Beyond the visible face of digital transformation, deep technological revolutions are happening. Network virtualization, digital twins, far edge computing, artificial intelligence, and distributed ledger technologies are just a few examples. This session brings together representatives of several organizations and fora active in the ICT research domain to share their views on the most import...

This session will then discuss the future research roadmap on Internet of Things, edge computing and Cloud foreseen in the upcoming European research program. It will more specifically discuss and explore the options to strengthen international cooperation in the Internet of Things and networking technologies research domains, including through international research infrastructure perspective. This session organized by Slices SC project will also count with the participation of experts fr...

Technology, research, and digital interaction have proven essential to meet the challenges of a pandemic world. In many senses, change is here to stay. In this opening session, participants will elaborate on how emerging technologies have reshaped our life and what we must expect from the future. One of the lessons of the COVID crisis is the importance of international cooperation to tackle global issues and the necessity to accelerate the com...

NGIoT is participating in the global ‘Digital Around the World’ event on 20th October with a session presenting the final results of the NGIoT H2020 CSA, in respect to the IoT European landscape, the market perspectives for Europe in times of the digital age, considerations for data protection, as well as Europe’s future direction, as depicted in the ‘NGIoT Roadmap’ for IoT Research Innovation ...

Fundamental research in the EU and the US on new concepts for distributed computing and swarm intelligence  The objective of the session is to explore the ground for potential collaboration of EU and US academia on fundamental, pre-competitive research on new concepts for distributed computing in the context of edge computing at device level and decentralised intelligence  which is mutually beneficial:   

The session is a part of a Workshop on eHealth, Assisted Living  and Medical Data Protection, Compliance, Interoperability and Reusability

The session is a part of a Workshop on eHealth, Assisted Living  and Medical Data Protection, Compliance, Interoperability and Reusability.

Session in English interpreted into Italian / Sessione in inglese con la traduzione in italiano

Session in English interpreted into Italian / Sessione in inglese con la traduzione in italiano

Session in English interpreted into Italian / Sessione in inglese con la traduzione in italiano

The Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are heavily interwoven within every-day present life and tomorrow will impact even more. Predicting the next global tendency but need in society is key to IoT development.In a new Post-COVID era, IoT is accelerating and facilitating new trends such as home working, new mobility challenges and the digitalization of the economy. It also becomes more necessary for redesigning the new global supply chain, foster the collaboration and generate ne...

Water is essential for life, but how much do you know about it? Would you like to have your say about the future of water management? Join our interactive co-creation workshop and make your voice heard! Through a series of thematic presentations, punctuated by interactive and collaborative co-creation exercises using online digital tools, not only will you learn about the challenges and opportunities related to smart wat...

This session will delve deeper into the interactions between privacy and research. It will focus on analysing how research can provide tools and solutions to ensure that privacy and data protection compliance are respected and, similarly, how privacy and data protection compliance can benefit and boost research. 

Session to introduce practitioners to GDPR certification, what is it why would you get it, how to get it? 

This rich introduction to the Privacy and Democracy track represents a compelling journey into the heart of democratic values and individual privacy rights, featuring high-level speakers from the Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation and the European Centre for Certification and Privacy. 

Introduction The concept of privacy can be found in many cultures. It has roots that extend far back in history across various cultural, political, and social traditions. This concept has especially reached legal milestones through the recognition and solidification of privacy and data protection as a fundamental human right in contemporary legal systems. With this engaging session, a...

Location: Scuola Grande di San RoccoIntroduction Privacy and democracy are pillars of modern society, both of which shape the contours of individual freedoms, social values, and governance structures. This session will focus on perspectives regarding privacy and democracy, by giving the floor to several authorities and high-level spea...

Introduction This session will wrap up the track on privacy and democracy, by reflecting on the key insights, trends, and challenges discussed over the course of the sessions on privacy and democracy.  Key questions and objectives What is the main takeaway on privacy and de...

Introduction This Welcome Reception invites you to discover the Privacy MelodIA: An original musical composition on data protection, performed in an outstanding setting and surrounded by the largest collection of Tintoretto’s paintings. 

The International Cooperation track serves as platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration, where we get to explore innovative solutions and build meaningful partnerships beyond borders and across various disciplines. This session offers an introductory discussion that brings together an esteemed panel of high-level speakers and experts, such as the Italian Minister of Justice, US Federal Trade Commissioner, Pr...

Introduction While several mechanisms exist to support international data transfers, certification is characterized by a higher level of trustability. Contrary to SCCs, for instance, a certification relies on effective third-party audit and validation by qualified experts. It ensures that data is effectively adequately handled without having to cross borders. This session will discuss...

Introduction This session will present views on the risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, by giving the floor to senior experts and authorities from the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), European Parliament, Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libe...

Introduction This deep dive-in session will present, step by step, the data protection certification journey in practice, with senior experts explaining the procedure to certify data processing activities with the European Data Protection Seal (Europrivacy) under Art. 42 GDPR. They will illustrate the detailed process of moving from compliance to certification, as well as the benefits...

Introduction This session is designed to reflect on the key insights that have been discussed in the collective exploration of artificial intelligence. To conclude, speakers will talk about the most crucial learnings, trends, and actionable steps, in addition to valuable reflections to inform future endeavors in the realm of AI.  

Join professionals and experts from esteemed institutions united in the commitment to upholding the highest standards of data integrity and privacy in the medical field. This Track sets the stage for enlightening discussions, insightful presentations, and collaborative exchanges aimed at fostering compliance excellence in healthcare data management.  

Introduction Following last year's discussion, this session will discuss and explore the possibility to support convergence and interoperability in the field of data protection certification between three major international data protection normative frameworks: Convention 108+ of the Council of Europe, the EU GDPR, and the Global CBPR Forum. It will also explore and discuss different...

Taylors Three Rock - Traditional Irish PubWhat can be more Irish than an evening spent in a cosy traditional Irish pub! Nestled at the food of the Dublin Mountains, Taylors Three Rock is a fantastic venue for an informal conference party. Delegates will then be entertained by world champion Irish Dancers and famous Dublin traditional Irish musicians. This show is full of audience participation, delegates will be sing...