GIGAEurope Events
Discover our upcoming events and read about our past conferences
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for an update on upcoming GIGAEurope events.
Meanwhile, take a look at our past events below!
PAST EVENTS
![Finding a Framework for the Future: Making telecoms a strategic industry](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AdobeStock_511930216-400x284.jpeg)
Our fireside discussion examined the paradigm shifts required to move Europe towards the next digital frontier and global competitiveness.
The exchange focused on how to ensure that Europe truly benefits from transformative digital technologies, support private investment and innovation in digital network infrastructure, and tackle the alarmingly low level of digital skills in Europe.
![GIGAEurope’s Vision for the 2024-2029 Mandate](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vision-paper-graphic-400x284.png)
GIGAEurope's Vision for the 2024-2029 Mandate: Unlocking the full socioeconomic potential of the EU’s digital transformation and achieving Europe's climate goals means adopting a user-centric mindset that promotes a digitally engaged culture.
Our vision is to offer developers the best internet service to build, test, and bring their innovations to an active market. Ensuring that no technology passes Europe by.
![GIGAEurope Autumn Reception](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AR-event-graphic-plan-400x284.png)
This was a mid-week recharge among colleagues on the same EU wavelength. It was an opportunity to unplug from our computers and expand our network, while welcoming guests with a beverage of their choice and delicious byte-sized courses,
in our favourite Brussels hot-spot, Atelier29!
![Gigabit Infrastructure Act: A Global Leadership Opportunity for the EU?](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GIA-event-image-400x284.jpg)
The recent package of EU connectivity initiatives, notably the GIA, can give European connectivity policies the makeover that they need and usher in the quality of services that people deserve. This virtual gathering on 20 September explored ways to surmount barriers to Europe's successful digital transition.
![The Future of Connectivity and Our New Internet Ecosystem](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EventVisual-400x284.jpeg)
Our 4 May stakeholder forum reframed existing conversations around Europe’s connectivity infrastructure and facilitated a discussion on what is required to maintain healthy internet ecosystems across diverse economic sectors.
![Highlights of Digital Skills Event: Is a digitised Europe learning what it takes to compete globally?](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Digital-Skills-event-image-400x284.jpg)
During the 27 March EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate Series event, the prevailing view was that reskilling and upskilling to increase one’s level of digital competency is a matter that affects citizens from all socioeconomic classes and will be felt by organisations across sectors and industries.
![Precision Agriculture: What do Farmers Want?](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/event-image-400x284.jpg)
Our 5 December Digital Debate Series event examined how digital technologies can support global efforts to tackle food security issues and ensure the competitiveness of small farms. All agreed that secure, high-speed connectivity in rural communities is key to addressing the dual imperative of ensuring Europe's food security and minimising environmental degradation.
![GIGAEurope Autumn Reception](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_7266-400x284.jpg)
Our 11 October GIGAEurope Autumn Reception was an important opportunity to bring together the connectivity community, policymakers, and private partners as we work towards realising the targets and goals of the EU’s Digital Decade and advancing Europe’s digital transition.
![Green ICT: How Can the Digital Sector Accelerate the Green Transition](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/EA-GE-green-ICT-event-image-400x284.jpg)
During the fourth EURACTIV – GIGAEurope Digital Debate Series event, on 14 June, policy makers and stakeholders shared the latest discourse on what it would take to accelerate Europe’s successful green and digital transition.
All agreed that standardisation, in its many forms, is integral.
![Digital Debate Series: Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises Post-Pandemic](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Supporting-SMEs-Web-Banner-no-text-and-logos-16b9-400x284.png)
During the 1 February EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate Series event, policy makers, civil society organisations, and industry experts discussed how to ensure post-pandemic economic resilience among small and medium enterprises.
![GIGAEurope EU Presidency Event – Navigating the digital ecosystem under the Digital Services Act](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Banner-16b9-Slovenia-400x284.png)
This event took place on 2 December 2021. It was organised with with the support of the Slovenian Government Office for Digital Transformation, featuring a keynote by State Secretary Peter Geršak and a panel discussion with representatives from the European Commission, industry and academia.
![Digital Inclusiveness: How to ensure no European is left behind](https://gigaeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/banner-event-HR-copy-400x284.jpg)
This EURACTIV – GIGAEurope Digital Debate took place on 12 October 2021 and discussed how to reduce the gap when it comes to digital divides. What investments are needed to upgrade existing networks and roll-out gigabit networks to reach every European?