The document summarizes the opening ceremony of the DigiBiz conference on digital business. The conference aimed to facilitate multidisciplinary discussions between researchers and businesses on evolving business models and the impact of new Internet technologies. The schedule for the three-day conference was outlined and included keynotes on future Internet systems and energy networks. Some initial thoughts on trends like an aging workforce, mobile connectivity, sustainability issues, and the need for personalized services were also presented. The document concluded by introducing the concept of a Personalized Service Area for enabling an energy-positive knowledge economy.

1. DigiBiz '09 Opening Ceremony Building the business of the future!!

5. Day 1 Schedule

6. Day 2 and Day 3 Schedule

9. Some initial thoughts... Building the business of the future!!

13. … three future technology and socio- economic transformations stand out: the ' Future Internet ', the ' alternative paths to ICT components and systems ' and ' ICT for sustainable development’ Source: FP7 ICT WP 2009-2010 Global economic crises occur within social transformation … ICT is an enabler for social transformation Source: Viviane Reding, ICT for a Global Sustainable Future Conference, 22-23 January 2009 Future Internet A new generation of ICT-enabled enterprise systems Sustainable businesses Concurrent global crises Problems linked to ICT Global issues, European focus, business-driven perspective Enterprise Issues Source: Man-Sze Li -IC Focus

14. SOCIETY & BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY