DIGI-ME

SBD kick-off Session
2026-08-28
SBD kick-off session for the new cohort. The DIGI-ME team will be presenting about the DIGI-ME project and our offerings.
More information will be available soon!

Night of the Arts
2026-08-13
This is Vaasa’s largest cultural event. DIGI-ME is planning on hosting a series of short workshops on personalisation at this event.
Registration for the Night of the Arts, which will be celebrated on 13 August 2026, is now open. The program for the region’s largest cultural event is created together with the residents of Vaasa, and both large and small art projects are warmly welcome to participate. The deadline for registrations is 31.5.2026.
For more information visit the following link: https://www.vaasa.fi/en/see-and-experience/culture-in-vaasa-and-vaasa-region/night-of-the-arts/

Wasa Future Festival
2026-08-10 09:00 - 2026-08-15 18:00 (Europe/Rome)
Wasa Future Festival is a Nordic-focused event bringing together ministers, ambassadors, business leaders, public decision-makers, and experts to discuss future-oriented initiatives, innovation, and collaboration. The festival features keynote discussions, technology demonstrations, exhibitions, and networking opportunities across a range of sectors shaping the future of the Nordic region.
NEW NORDIC

in the world – pragmatic & positive future

FOCUS AND TARGETS: World Leading Technology, R&D with much higher impact, education with output in passion and competence, new health strategy, productivity more important than profitability, competitiveness and focus on Worldmarket.

For more information: https://wasafuturefestival.fi/en/frontpage/

University of Vaasa Summer School: International Entrepreneurship course (Blended Intensive Programme)
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-14 18:00
Multidisciplinary Summer School by domain experts
The Summer School on Entrepreneuship and Venturing combines lectures, discussion sessions and workshops with practical activities lead by domain experts. The guest speakers of the programme include renowned academics as well as company representatives. Our instructors are experts in their fields and teach with enthusiasm and contemporary relevance. As it is a multidisciplinary course that invites students from different universities, you will get to work together with students from different fields and backgrounds.
The Summer School takes place in Vaasa, also known as the energy hub of the Nordic countries. Vaasa is the educational, cultural and tourist centre of Western Finland, located by the sea near the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage area. Our unique maritime campus is a short walk away from Vaasa city centre. Each week of the Summer School, we will organise extra-curricular activities in the beautiful seaside city and its surroundings.

Who is the Summer School for?
The Summer School is for students in higher education institutions who are interested to build a global start-up or seeking to work at an established company with intrapreneurial competences sparking innovations that have the potential to address global market needs. We welcome students from different academic disciplines and levels. The programme is in English, so you need to have fluent English language skills to participate.
The Summer School is free of charge for degree students from the University of Vaasa, other higher education units located in Vaasa, degree students at partner universities of the University of Vaasa and of network partners in HERMES and GBSN. The first week of the Summer School is organised as an Erasmus+ blended intensive programme and is thus available only for a selected number of institutions. Weeks two and three are broader in scope and open for students from all partner institutions. Only partner institutions of the University of Vaasa are able to nominate students for the International Summer School on Entrepreneurship and Venturing.
Please note that only the first week is organised as a blended intensive programme (BIP) with Erasmus+ support.
Participants must be of the age of 18 or older. Please note that the University of Vaasa is not able to support with travel arrangements or visas, so make sure that you have sufficient time for these arrangements. Kindly note that the University of Vaasa doesn’t provide you with housing during the Summer School. If you come from a partner university abroad, please contact your local institution about the possibility to receive financial support to organise your stay at Vaasa.

Courses and Schedules
The University of Vaasa Summer School consists of three courses: International Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS), Ideation and Venture Creation (3 ECTS) and Start-up Scouting and Valuation (2 ECTS). Some courses may include pre-learning activities

For more information visit the following link: https://www.uwasa.fi/en/summer-school

People behind Tech
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00
People behind Tech – Episode 01 Hiring in AI companies | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

What does it actually take to build a team in an AI company? Not the LinkedIn version, the real one. The signals that matter, the things a CV doesn’t show, and how AI teams actually get built from the inside.

Join us for the first session of People behind Tech, a webinar series by DIGI-ME built to bridge the gap between the AI ecosystem and academia. Across six quarterly sessions, our team will open the door on what it really means to work in AI and digital technology today, through the people who actually do it.

Episode 01 features Marina Midulla, HR Manager, in conversation on hiring in AI companies. Bring your questions, we’ll leave room for live Q&A.

📅 18 June 2026
🕓 16:00–17:00 CEST
💻 Live on Microsoft Teams

Who it’s for: students, lifelong learners, DETI partners, and anyone curious about the people behind the technology.
About the series
People behind Tech is a DIGI-ME initiative running quarterly from June 2026. Six sessions, six roles, honest conversations about working in AI today.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HADEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
We look forward to having you attend the event!
Discover more: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1bd8a67f-9184-4e35-baa8-b81e3260e5ba@7bd6b782-34ea-416a-9b6e-4de017a399b9

The Paper Development Workshop
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12
TFSC – The Paper Development Workshop: June 12, 2026
Pre-workshop event: June 11.
About the workshop
The workshop aims to support scholars in developing their research ideas and manuscripts, with the goal of preparing them for submission to Technological Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC). In alignment with the mission of TFSC, the workshop welcomes submissions on any topic that addresses technology and its impact on society. Contributions are invited at all levels of analysis and using any empirical method. The workshop will feature a combination of plenary sessions and breakout discussions.
Call for papers
The submission period for this workshop has now closed. Thank you for your interest.
Papers of up to 10 pages are required for submission and should include the following sections: title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, and discussion. All submissions will be reviewed by the organizing team, and authors will be notified of the decision shortly after the submission deadline. Please note that all papers presented at the workshop and subsequently submitted to TFSC for consideration must adhere to the journal’s policies and undergo the standard peer review process.
You can download and print the workshop brochure from here
Deadline for paper submissions: 24 April 2026
Notification of Acceptance: In 4 May 2026
Deadline for Registration: We kindly ask participants to complete their registration by 15 May; however, the final deadline is 22 May 2026.
Registration fee: Free of charge for those whose paper has been accepted to the workshop
Venue: University of Vaasa, Wolffintie 32, 65200 Vaasa, Finland
Email: tfsc2026@uwasa.fi

Pre‑Workshop Company Visit to Wärtsilä Finland Oy – June 11, 2026

As part of the pre‑workshop programme, we invite participants to join a company visit to Wärtsilä Finland Oy on June 11, 2026, beginning at 16:00. This visit offers a valuable opportunity to connect academic insights with real‑world industrial practice and to gain a deeper understanding of the regional business environment. Participants will have the chance to explore how cutting‑edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and long‑term innovation strategies are applied in a global business context. Transportation to the visit will be arranged for all participants.
”Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance.”

For more information visit the following link: https://sites.uwasa.fi/tfsc/key-info/

Summer School 2026 in Research Approaches in Sustainability Management and Reporting
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12
Summer School “Research Approaches in Sustainability Management and Reporting” is an advanced program designed as a research-oriented training experience, with a strong focus on research methodology applied to sustainability. Its goal is to provide participants with solid and advanced methodological skills to analyze sustainability challenges in a rigorous and structured way. In a context where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are becoming increasingly central to organizational strategies and European policies, the program provides tools to design, conduct, and critically evaluate research in sustainability management and reporting. The main focus is on research methods applicable to sustainability and reporting, equipping participants with the tools to explore these disciplines in depth, develop rigorous research designs, and carry out independent and applied research projects. Particular emphasis is placed on both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as empirical and data-driven analysis. The Summer School is co-funded by the European DIGI-ME project (change: previously “funded”), which supports the development of digital skills for sustainable innovation, with a specific focus on their application in research and data analysis.
📢 The call for applications is now open: https://digime-project.eu/educational-offer/call-for-application/master-program-long-life-learning/
The program is delivered in a blended format, combining:
an online component (June 1–5, 2026)
an in-person session at the University of Pavia (June 8–12, 2026)
for a total of approximately 40 hours of teaching activities. Participants can earn 6 ECTS credits.
🔗 Website: https://sites.google.com/universitadipavia.it/summer-school-2026/home
⏰ Application deadline: May 10, 2026
A key feature of the program is its strong international academic dimension, fostering exchange across different research traditions and methodological approaches through collaboration with European partner universities.

LM WEEK 2026
2026-05-26 14:30 - 16:30
✨ Looking for your next academic and professional opportunity?
Join us during the LM Week and discover the Master in International Business and Entrepreneurship (MIBE): an opportunity to explore innovative topics, meet professors, experience cutting-edge technologies, and learn how to shape your international career path 🌍
📅 26 May
📍 KiroLab – Via S. Felice al Monastero 5, Pavia
🕝 14:30 – 16:30
What to expect?
🔹 Welcome session with Prof. Maria Chiara Demartini
🔹 Immersive Virtual Reality experience with VR headsets led by Michele Oppioli and Benedetta Pipino
🔹 Workshop: “The strategic value of data in the era of digital transformation” with Valerio Veglio
🔹 Introduction to the DIGI-ME path and the Triple Diploma with Valentina Beretta
🔹 One-to-one meetings with MIBE professors
💻 We suggest participants bring a laptop to fully participate in the activities.
Discover our top pick of topics and speakers. Something for everyone. Something for you.
🎓 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, discover, and envision your future with MIBE.
👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dN59j8AH

Career Day 2026
2026-05-07 09:00 - 18:00
We’re excited to share the agenda for the upcoming MIBE Career Day!
🗓️ Agenda
• Company presentations and mock interviews
• DIGI-ME Workshop and aperitivo
✅ Registration
• Please confirm your participation by indicating the companies you would like to have mock interviews with and the sessions you will attend.
👉 link in bio
Please note that you can also use the registration form to submit any questions, and mock interview schedules will be shared a few days before the event
📌 DIGI-ME Workshop
• Please complete this survey before the session.
👉 Complete the survey: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage%3Ddesign%26token%3D0eee6393c3d14b21ae44fec4ea16060c%26id%3DQSyCoN-bv0uGzFG7gSwNSA4TSJ-d2wVGtp5iToHTxCRUN0tETjFaQkcxNTA5TDI5MEdIWVBZWEdXOC4u%26topview%3DPreview&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1777480655463829&usg=AOvVaw3K45BY9nMKOlL71cxerup5
Looking forward to seeing you there!
