Projects

AI becomes a strategic topic The European Union’s latest initiative to establish AI factories is a significant step towards improving Europe’s artificial intelligence capabilities. These factories are designed as dynamic ecosystems that combine supercomputing power, data resources, and top talent to develop innovative generative AI models. By fostering collaboration between universities, supercomputing centers, industry, and financial players, AI Factories are expected to drive innovation in various sectors, including health, manufacturing, climate, and finance. This strategic move is closely aligned with…

SMERALD in Palermo: The CPD In December 2024, Palermo became the meeting point for the SMERALD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, which brought together 27 participants from 7 different companies and project partners. The event was designed to enhance digital competences in AI, data analytics and open data, and to foster collaboration and innovation across different sectors. What happened in Palermo? The training course was carefully structured to ensure a balance between theory and practice. Participants navigated through sessions covering…

Pre-Meeting: A great start to the CPD journey With the SMERALD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course just weeks away, the project kicked off its preparations with a productive and engaging pre-meeting. Held online on Monday 25 November, the meeting provided an opportunity for participants to network, learn about the project and get a preview of the CPD agenda. Laying the foundations for successDespite busy schedules, several SME employees and project partners joined the meeting, bringing enthusiasm and curiosity to the…

SMERALD is on track. A CPD Course is in the Air As October draws to a close, the SMERALD project is gearing up for an exciting milestone this December in Palermo, Italy. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is set to be a four-day intensive collaboration and learning event for SME employees and project partners. Hosted by our partners at CNR under the guidance of Davide Taibi, this event will provide participants with the competences needed to embrace digital transformation,…