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Novel Enabling Technologies for a Sustainable Future: workshop on bio-inspired materials | Braga (Portugal)
2024-11-14 16:00 - 2024-11-15 14:00 UTC
Mark your calendars ! The next workshop on Bio-inspired materials will take place in Braga (Portugal) on 14-15 November 2024 with the specific objective of jointly defining potential use-cases in a specific application sector.
REGISTER HERE
More details on the workshop – including the agenda snapshot and the technologies that will be covered – here
This workshop represents a unique opportunity for technology providers, adopters and end-user associations to co-define use cases of enabling emerging technologies in a sustainable and responsive way.
Join us for this dynamic event!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Logistics
Q: When and where will the workshop take place?
A: The workshop will take place on 14-15 November 2024 at INL, Avenida Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal. More information on the location is available here: https://www.events.inl.int/visitors-info
Q: What is the structure of the workshop over the two days?
A: The workshop will last one afternoon and one morning:
Day 1 (14th November 2024):

16:00-16:15: Participant registration and welcome
16:15-16:45: Keynote speech on “InsectNeuroNano” by Dr. Bruno Romeira (INL)
16:45-17:45: Overview of FORGING and presentation of results
18:00-19:00: Networking cocktail

Day 2 (15th November 2024):

09:00-12:30: Co-creation activities in working groups to co-define potential use cases
12:30-13:00: Presentation of use cases and conclusions
13:00-14:00: Lunch break (end of the workshop)

Q: Will travel and accommodation expenses be reimbursed?
A: Yes, participants will be reimbursed for their travel and accommodation expenses. Detailed information on the Terms of Reference for the reimbursement will be provided after registration.
Q: How can one participate in the workshop?
A: Please follow these steps to enroll in the workshop:

Fill in the registration form through this link.
Wait for an email confirming your attendance.
Book your travel and accommodation, and save receipts for reimbursement.
Join the workshop, engage with fellow participants, and have fun!

Content
Q: What is the main purpose of the FORGING Workshop?
A: The workshop aims to develop collaborative use cases for novel bio-inspired technologies and smart materials that can contribute to sustainable future solutions.
Q: What are the key topics that will be discussed during the workshop?
A: Industry 5.0 is the core focus of the workshop, highlighting how technologies can serve human and societal needs. The following technologies will be discussed:

Artificial Photosynthesis
Engineered Bacteria
Self-Healing Materials
Radiative Cooling
Bioengineered Food Crops and Plants
Organ-on-Chip
Xenobot

Q: Who is giving the keynote speech, and what is the topic?
A: Dr. Bruno Romeira from INL will deliver a keynote speech on InsectNeuroNano during the first day of the workshop.
Participation Information
Q: How will participants engage during the workshop?
A: Participants will work in groups to develop potential use cases for the technologies discussed. These use cases will be shared with all participants, and later, pathways will be developed to streamline the uptake of these technologies by industries.
Q: Do I need specific knowledge or expertise in all the technologies being considered?
A: No, you do not need to be an expert in all the technologies. The workshop encourages collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds. While familiarity with bio-inspired technologies and smart materials is helpful, the co-creation activities will enable participants to engage, learn, and contribute alongside peers with varying levels of expertise.
Q: What are the benefits of participating in the workshop?
A:

Exclusive insights: you will receive the latest results from the FORGING project and insights on responsible and sustainable emerging technologies.
Co-creation opportunity: you will help develop innovative use cases for sustainable technologies.
Networking: the workshop provides a platform to connect with European experts and practitioners in innovation and technology.

Q: What comes next after the co-creation workshops?
A: We will select one of the use cases developed at the workshop and work with the technology owner of that use case together with relevant stakeholders to develop a technology deployment pathway for that use case. With these technological pathways we will be positioning technologies at their maturity levels, outlining the further developments required for their absorption (e.g., R&D, industry policy, regulatory frameworks, complementary innovations) and broader impact in society. This will help maturing and reflecting over the decision factors affecting the visibility of the technology for others and impact offered by its adoption. Once the pathways are developed, we will showcase them in relevant events, webinars & brokerage activities.
Feel free to ask if you have more questions about the workshop contacting us at FORGING@apre.it

Shaping a more responsible future with Tech: webinar on Artificial Intelligence
2024-11-19 10:30 - 12:00
Don’t miss this upcoming series of webinars!
The new series of webinars on “Shaping a more responsible future with Tech” will soon start. The first webinar will be on Artificial Intelligence and will take place on 19 November 2024, from 10:30 to 12:00 (CET). The webinar will focus on the relevance of human-centric technologies and the societal impact of AI innovations. The agenda is available here.
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.
Join us for this interactive online event!

Novel Enabling Technologies for a Sustainable Future: workshop on Human machine interaction & Digital twins | Brussels (Belgium)
2024-12-11 16:00 - 2024-12-13 14:00
Join us for this unique experience ! The next two workshops from the serie “Novel Enabling Technologies for a Sustainable Future” will take place in Brussels (Belgium), from 11 to 12 December 2024 for Digital twins and from 12 to 13 December 2024 for Human machine interaction. The specific objective of these workshops are to co-design together potential use-cases for responsible emerging technologies in both fields, digital twins and human machine interaction technologies.
REGISTER HERE
More details on the workshop – including the agenda snapshot and the technologies that will be covered – here
Help us shape the future of technology !
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Logistics
Q: When and where will the workshop take place?
A: The FORGING co-creation workshops will take place on 11-13 December 2024 at Comet Louise – Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. More information on the location can be found here: Comet Louise.
The workshop on Digital Twins will be held on the 11 and 12 December, the workshop on Human-Machine Interactions the 12 and 13 December.
Q: What is the structure of the workshop over the two days?
A: Each workshop will last one afternoon and one morning and follow this structure:
Day 1:

16:00-16:15: Participant registration and welcome
16:15-16:45: Keynote speech
16:45-17:45: Overview of FORGING and presentation of results
18:00-19:00: Networking cocktail

Day 2:

09:00-12:30: Co-creation activities in working groups to co-define potential use cases
12:30-13:00: Presentation of use cases and conclusions
13:00-14:00: Lunch break (end of the workshop)

Q: Will travel and accommodation expenses be reimbursed?
A: Yes, participants will be reimbursed for their travel and accommodation expenses. Detailed information on the Terms of Reference for the reimbursement will be provided after registration.
Q: Do I have to attend both workshops?
A: No, you can attend just one workshop or both, depending on your familiarity with the technologies listed.
Q: How can one participate in the workshop?
A: Please follow these steps to enroll in the workshop:

Fill in the registration form through this link.
Wait for an email confirming your attendance.
Book your travel and accommodation, and save receipts for reimbursement.
Join the workshop, engage with fellow participants, and have fun!

Content
Q: What is the main purpose of the FORGING Workshop?
A: The workshop aims to develop collaborative use cases for novel technologies that can contribute to sustainable future solutions.
Q: What are the key topics that will be discussed during the workshop?
A: Industry 5.0 is the core focus of the workshop, highlighting how technologies can serve human and societal needs. For Digital Twins workshop, the following technologies will be discussed:

Building information modelling;
Cognitive digital twins;
Predictive maintenance;
Prognostic and health management;
Decision-making processes.

For Human-Machine Interaction workshop, the following technologies will be discussed:

Digital twins;
Haptic technology;
Natural language processing;
E-skin sensor;
Internet of Things;

Participation Information
Q: How will participants engage during the workshop?
A: Participants will work in groups to develop potential use cases for the technologies discussed. These use cases will be shared with all participants, and later, pathways will be developed to streamline the uptake of these technologies by industries.
Q: Do I need specific knowledge or expertise in all the technologies being considered?
A: No, you do not need to be an expert in all the technologies. The workshop encourages collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds. While familiarity with digital twins or human machine interaction technologies are helpful, the co-creation activities will enable participants to engage, learn, and contribute alongside peers with varying levels of expertise.
Q: What are the benefits of participating in the workshop?
A:

Exclusive insights: you will receive the latest results from the FORGING project and insights on responsible and sustainable emerging technologies.
Co-creation opportunity: you will help develop innovative use cases for sustainable technologies.
Networking: the workshop provides a platform to connect with European experts and practitioners in innovation and technology.

Q: What comes next after the co-creation workshops?
A: We will select one of the use cases developed at the workshop and work with the technology owner of that use case together with relevant stakeholders to develop a technology deployment pathway for that use case. With these technological pathways we will be positioning technologies at their maturity levels, outlining the further developments required for their absorption (e.g., R&D, industry policy, regulatory frameworks, complementary innovations) and broader impact in society. This will help maturing and reflecting over the decision factors affecting the visibility of the technology for others and impact offered by its adoption. Once the pathways are developed, we will showcase them in relevant events, webinars & brokerage activities.
Feel free to ask if you have more questions about the workshop contacting us at FORGING@apre.it

Shaping a more responsible future with Tech: webinar on Cybersecurity
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for another interactive exchange! Following our first webinar on Artificial Intelligence that took place on 19 November 2024, we will have our second module on Cybersecurity.
This webinar is taking place on 17 December 2024, from 10.00 to 11.30 (CET) and is focusing on the human-centric technologies and the societal impact of cybersecurity innovations. The agenda is available here.
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Shaping a more responsible future with Tech: webinar on Bio-inspired materials
2025-01-23 10:30 - 12:00
Don’t miss this opportunity! Building on the momentum of our first webinar on Artificial Intelligence and our second on Cybersecurity, we are excited to have our third module on Bio-inspired materials.
This webinar is taking place on 23 January 2025, from 10.30 to 12.00 (CET) and is focusing on the human-centric technologies and the societal impact of bio-inspired materials innovations. The draft agenda is available here.
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Novel Enabling Technologies for a Sustainable Future: workshop on Energy efficiency | Madrid (Spain)
2025-01-30 16:00 - 2025-01-31 14:00
Take part in this exceptional opportunity! Our last workshop will focus on Energy Efficiency and will take place on 30 to 31 January 2025 in Madrid (Spain). This workshop intends to co-define potential use cases in a specific application sectors for energy efficiency.
REGISTER HERE
More details on the workshop here
Let’s create the technology of the future together!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Logistics
Q: When and where will the workshop take place?
A: The FORGING co-creation workshops will take place on 30-31 January at the Comet Retiro – Calle Alfonso XII n30, 28014 Madrid, Spain.
Q: What is the structure of the workshop over the two days?
A: The workshop will last one afternoon and one morning and follow this structure:
Day 1:

16:00-16:15: Participant registration and welcome
16:15-16:45: Keynote speech
16:45-17:45: Overview of FORGING and presentation of results
18:00-19:00: Networking cocktail

Day 2:

09:00-12:30: Co-creation activities in working groups to co-define potential use cases
12:30-13:00: Presentation of use cases and conclusions
13:00-14:00: Lunch break (end of the workshop)

Q: Will travel and accommodation expenses be reimbursed?
A: Yes, participants will be reimbursed for their travel and accommodation expenses. Detailed information on the Terms of Reference for the reimbursement will be provided after registration.
Q: How can one participate in the workshop?
A: Please follow these steps to enroll in the workshop:

Fill in the registration form through this link.
Wait for an email confirming your attendance.
Book your travel and accommodation, and save receipts for reimbursement.
Join the workshop, engage with fellow participants, and have fun!

Content
Q: What is the main purpose of the FORGING Workshop?
A: The workshop aims to develop collaborative use cases for novel technologies that can contribute to sustainable future solutions.
Q: What are the key topics that will be discussed during the workshop?
A: Industry 5.0 is the core focus of the workshop. For Energy efficiency workshop, the following technologies will be discussed:

Model Predictive Control,
Platooning,
Flow batteries,
Lithium-ion batteries,
Algae,
Electrochromic glass

Participation Information
Q: How will participants engage during the workshop?
A: Participants will work in groups to develop potential use cases for the technologies discussed. These use cases will be shared with all participants, and later, pathways will be developed to streamline the uptake of these technologies by industries.
Q: Do I need specific knowledge or expertise in all the technologies being considered?
A: No, you do not need to be an expert in all the technologies. The workshop encourages collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds. While familiarity with digital twins or human machine interaction technologies are helpful, the co-creation activities will enable participants to engage, learn, and contribute alongside peers with varying levels of expertise.
Q: What are the benefits of participating in the workshop?
A:

Exclusive insights: you will receive the latest results from the FORGING project and insights on responsible and sustainable emerging technologies.
Co-creation opportunity: you will help develop innovative use cases for sustainable technologies.
Networking: the workshop provides a platform to connect with European experts and practitioners in innovation and technology.

Q: What comes next after the co-creation workshops?
A: We will select one of the use cases developed at the workshop and work with the technology owner of that use case together with relevant stakeholders to develop a technology deployment pathway for that use case. With these technological pathways we will be positioning technologies at their maturity levels, outlining the further developments required for their absorption (e.g., R&D, industry policy, regulatory frameworks, complementary innovations) and broader impact in society. This will help maturing and reflecting over the decision factors affecting the visibility of the technology for others and impact offered by its adoption. Once the pathways are developed, we will showcase them in relevant events, webinars & brokerage activities.
Feel free to ask if you have more questions about the workshop contacting us at FORGING@apre.it

Shaping a more responsible future with Tech: webinar on Digital Twins
2025-02-06 10:30 - 12:00
Mark your calendars! We are delighted to carry the momentum forward with our fourth webinar of the series “Shaping a more responsible future with Tech”, exploring digital twins innovations.
This webinar is taking place on 6 February 2025, from 10.30 to 12.00 (CET) and is focusing on the human-centric technologies and the societal impact of digital twins innovations. The agenda is available here.
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Shaping a more responsible future with Tech: webinar on Energy Efficiency
2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:00
Be sure to take part in this upcoming webinar of the series “Shaping a more responsible future with Tech”. Our second to last webinar will take place on 20 March 2025, from 10.30 to 12.00 (CET) and is focusing on the human-centric technologies and the societal impact of energy efficiency innovations. The draft agenda is available here.
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Shaping a more responsible future with Tech: webinar on Human Machine Interaction
2025-04-01 10:30 - 12:00
Our last webinar episode will take place on 1st April 2025, from 10.30 to 12.00 (CET) and will be focusing on human machine interaction innovations. Don’t miss it! The draft agenda is available here.
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

FORGING Online Knowledge Sharing event
2025-09-26 10:30 - 12:00
Don’t miss the upcoming online FORGING event on Value-sensitive technology-driven innovation in the Industry 5.0 frame: lessons learnt and recommendations, taking place on 26 September 2025 from 10.30 to 12.00 (CET). It will be the occasion to share our work, key insights and policy recommendations, with an external audience. Not only that, but we will also showcase two of our key assets, the forging expert community and the toolbox. The agenda is available HERE.
REGISTER HERE
