The Tirana Expo Centre is organizing the second edition of the "Energy and Construction" International Trade Fair from October 23-25, 2015 in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Industry. The fair aims to promote the local energy and construction industries, enhance regional cooperation, and bring together businesses and professionals in these sectors. It will feature company exhibitions, a conference on industry challenges and developments, and dedicated spaces for business meetings and negotiations. The first edition in 2014 attracted over 6,200 visitors and saw 90% of participating companies interested in future events.
The document discusses creative industries as an important part of the economy that provide many jobs and contribute significantly to GDP. Creative industries are characterized by small businesses and entrepreneurship, stimulate innovation in other sectors, and are shaped by activities that exploit intellectual property. The document calls for establishing a policy dialogue and concrete actions to better support innovation, access to finance, and clustering in the creative industries sector.
Berlin - Workshop Amsterdam - 3 October 2014ECIAonline
Berlin has experienced strong growth in its creative and technology industries since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The city is now home to over 34,000 companies and 255,000 jobs in sectors like IT, media, design, and biotechnology. The Senate Department for Economics aims to further support innovation and growth through its Projekt Zukunft cluster initiative. Projekt Zukunft connects industry stakeholders, provides funding and resources, and develops strategies to optimize conditions for the technology and creative sectors. Examples of support programs include coaching for startups, funding for international trade fairs, and competitions to foster new applications. Projekt Zukunft works to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and address challenges like integrating the diverse
La collaborazione tra regioni europee gioca un ruolo chiave nel facilitare l'accesso delle imprese alle catene del valore, che ormai travalicano i confini nazionali. La Commissione Europea supporta attivamente questo processo attraverso strumenti operativi e finanziari mirati. I vari interventi presentano un quadro degli strumenti comunitari e regionali per la modernizzazione delle imprese, con un focus su Industria 4.0.
Regional Platform: "Industrial services in mechanical engineering" (Region St...TR3S PROJECT
The document summarizes information about industrial services in the mechanical engineering industry in the Stuttgart region of Germany. It provides statistics on the region's economy, demographics, and importance of industry. It then discusses the characteristics and historical development of the mechanical engineering cluster in the region. Finally, it describes the regional platform for industrial services, which aims to support small and medium enterprises in the mechanical engineering industry through information sharing, networking, and research projects related to developing service businesses.
The European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA) is an industry-led association representing private partners in a public-private partnership with the European Commission called Factories of the Future. EFFRA has over 160 members across Europe working to establish research priorities and coordinate over 200 projects funded by the Factories of the Future partnership under Horizon 2020, focusing on developing technologies like cyber-physical systems, zero-defect manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration to transform European manufacturing. EFFRA is developing a strategic roadmap called Factories of the Future 2020 to guide these research priorities and ensure they allow European industry to address challenges from trends like the fourth industrial revolution.
Expo Canitec 2011, General PresentationExpo Canitec
The document summarizes an annual telecommunications exhibition called EXPO CANITEC that takes place in Puebla, Mexico. It discusses that the event brings together visitors from over 20 countries to see advances in telecommunications technology and participate in conferences. Puebla is highlighted as an important city for the automotive and telecommunications industries in Mexico. Past events have seen increasing numbers of exhibitors and visitors as well as participation from Mexico's president and discussions with congressional representatives about supporting industry growth.
The document discusses creative industries as an important part of the economy that provide many jobs and contribute significantly to GDP. Creative industries are characterized by small businesses and entrepreneurship, stimulate innovation in other sectors, and are shaped by activities that exploit intellectual property. The document calls for establishing a policy dialogue and concrete actions to better support innovation, access to finance, and clustering in the creative industries sector.
Berlin - Workshop Amsterdam - 3 October 2014ECIAonline
Berlin has experienced strong growth in its creative and technology industries since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The city is now home to over 34,000 companies and 255,000 jobs in sectors like IT, media, design, and biotechnology. The Senate Department for Economics aims to further support innovation and growth through its Projekt Zukunft cluster initiative. Projekt Zukunft connects industry stakeholders, provides funding and resources, and develops strategies to optimize conditions for the technology and creative sectors. Examples of support programs include coaching for startups, funding for international trade fairs, and competitions to foster new applications. Projekt Zukunft works to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and address challenges like integrating the diverse
La collaborazione tra regioni europee gioca un ruolo chiave nel facilitare l'accesso delle imprese alle catene del valore, che ormai travalicano i confini nazionali. La Commissione Europea supporta attivamente questo processo attraverso strumenti operativi e finanziari mirati. I vari interventi presentano un quadro degli strumenti comunitari e regionali per la modernizzazione delle imprese, con un focus su Industria 4.0.
Regional Platform: "Industrial services in mechanical engineering" (Region St...TR3S PROJECT
The document summarizes information about industrial services in the mechanical engineering industry in the Stuttgart region of Germany. It provides statistics on the region's economy, demographics, and importance of industry. It then discusses the characteristics and historical development of the mechanical engineering cluster in the region. Finally, it describes the regional platform for industrial services, which aims to support small and medium enterprises in the mechanical engineering industry through information sharing, networking, and research projects related to developing service businesses.
The European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA) is an industry-led association representing private partners in a public-private partnership with the European Commission called Factories of the Future. EFFRA has over 160 members across Europe working to establish research priorities and coordinate over 200 projects funded by the Factories of the Future partnership under Horizon 2020, focusing on developing technologies like cyber-physical systems, zero-defect manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration to transform European manufacturing. EFFRA is developing a strategic roadmap called Factories of the Future 2020 to guide these research priorities and ensure they allow European industry to address challenges from trends like the fourth industrial revolution.
Expo Canitec 2011, General PresentationExpo Canitec
The document summarizes an annual telecommunications exhibition called EXPO CANITEC that takes place in Puebla, Mexico. It discusses that the event brings together visitors from over 20 countries to see advances in telecommunications technology and participate in conferences. Puebla is highlighted as an important city for the automotive and telecommunications industries in Mexico. Past events have seen increasing numbers of exhibitors and visitors as well as participation from Mexico's president and discussions with congressional representatives about supporting industry growth.
Maurizio Gattiglio | The Factories of the Future Private Public Partenship (P...I4MS_eu
The document discusses the Factories of the Future public-private partnership (FoF PPP) in Europe and its role in supporting industrial innovation. It notes that manufacturing is important for Europe's economy and jobs. The FoF PPP has supported over 151 projects involving over 1000 organizations to address challenges through demonstration projects. It focuses on increasing involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and discusses tools to help SMEs innovate and be competitive, such as access to knowledge networks and new technologies. The FoF projects have yielded results like patents and demonstrators. Information and communication technologies (ICT) play a key role in FoF research priorities and helping manufacturing SMEs innovate.
DS Consulting GmbH is a specialist consultancy that advises governments on attracting international investment for renewable energy projects. It brings clients together with technology partners and investors seeking opportunities. With over 20 years of experience in Germany and the UK, DS Consulting has an extensive network and guarantees success in facilitating new energy asset creation through strategy consulting, business development, and funding.
DIGITISING EUROPEAN INDUSTRY: THE ROLE OF DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBSI4MS_eu
The document discusses the role of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) in digitizing European industry. It outlines plans to establish a pan-European network of DIHs to broadly disseminate digital innovations, strengthen competitiveness through partnerships and platforms, and ensure regulations adapt to industry digitization. The network will prepare Europeans for the digital age through training and new work environments. DIHs will provide one-stop-shop services and expertise to help companies digitally transform through experiments, skills development, and access to advanced technologies and financing. The EU plans to invest €100 million annually to support over 100 existing and planned DIHs across Europe and strengthen their coordination.
Gabriela Pirvu, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
The document discusses Romania's cluster policy initiatives and achievements. It outlines several projects funded by the Ministry of Economy from 2008-2010 and 2011-2012 to develop regional technological poles and clusters and strengthen competitiveness. It also discusses ongoing projects to boost eco-innovation through cross-cluster partnerships. A new cluster policy will focus on coordinating policies to support SMEs and implement smart specialization strategies through clusters in fields like tourism, ICT, and biotechnology.
Forum_The Urban Planning in Africa_2014Daniel Mesfun
The document summarizes an upcoming Urban Planning in Africa Forum event being held on April 9, 2014 in Hannover, Germany as part of the Metropolitan Solutions showcase. The forum will allow African countries to present urban development projects to attract investors, planners, and engineers, and learn best practices for managing growing cities from international experts. It will also enable professionals and organizations from Germany and Africa to network and explore potential partnerships around municipal infrastructure projects in Africa. The event is being organized by ingFinder, a global network for architects and engineers, to facilitate collaboration between countries on sustainable and future-oriented development in Africa.
Digital Innovation Hubs: What Are the Achievements so Far and What Remains to...I4MS_eu
This document discusses digital innovation hubs and open calls in the Smart Anything Everywhere (SAE) initiative. It outlines four key areas (cyber-physical systems, low-energy computing, microelectronics, organic electronics) and shows project timelines and upcoming open calls. It invites engagement with the Smart4Europe coordination action and describes how stakeholders can get involved through an upcoming online membership scheme. The presentation encourages organizations to provide contact information to receive further information via email.
I4MS AND SAE: OVERVIEW OF UPCOMING OPEN CALLS AND SERVICESI4MS_eu
Alexandra Tasigiorgou, Technologies and Systems for Digitising Industry Unit, European Commission
Mayte Carracedo, FundingBox, ES
Rainer Guenzler, Hahn-Schickard, DE
Oana Radu, Competitive Electronics Industry Unit, European Commission
Francesca Flamigni, Project Officer, Components and Systems, European Commiss...I4MS_eu
I4MS is a European Commission initiative with 4 phases running from 2013-2022 to foster digital industrial innovation. Phase 3 from 2016-2017 aims to nurture the I4MS ecosystem by concentrating on EU added value, linking with regional innovation hubs, and carrying out innovative experiments. It will establish a network of Competence Centers to support pan-European experiments across the manufacturing value chain using digital technologies. The goal is a critical mass of experiments to increase the competitiveness and market share of EU companies.
The document discusses how municipalities can target potential investors. It suggests municipalities identify realistic targets such as new markets, technologies, jobs and services. It also recommends municipalities determine industries they are interested in, including traditional industries, related industries that benefit from existing skills and infrastructure, and new industries. The document outlines local factors important to investors, such as available labor, land/property, knowledge, industrial culture and education/training. It provides a case study of how the City of Trnava, Slovakia developed an investment attraction action plan that led to a major automaker locating a new factory in the city, creating thousands of jobs.
The document discusses Barcelona's reinvention of itself through creativity, knowledge, and urban regeneration. It outlines how Barcelona transitioned from a heavily industrial economy to focusing on creative and knowledge sectors. It describes Barcelona's strategic planning efforts like developing cultural pathways, internationalization, and the 22@ project to create an innovative business and technology district. Key enablers of Barcelona's success included political stability, strategic long-term visioning, and investing in infrastructure and quality of life, while challenges included fully transitioning its economy and attracting more investment in R&D.
NETWORK OF EUROPEAN DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS BEYOND 2020I4MS_eu
Moderator: Max Lemke, Head of Unit, Technologies & Systems for Digitising Industry, European Commission, DG CONNECT
Speakers:
Fernando Valdés, Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness, ES
Didier van den Abeele, Ministry of Higher Education and Research, FR
Martin Ruskowski, DFKI, DE
Sam Helmer, Smart Industry, NL
Fopke Klok, ITEA Director, NL
Jan Staniłko,Ministry of Economic Development, PL
Patrick Kennedy, EFFRA, EU
Luigi Perissich, Confindustria Servizi Innovativi e Tecnologici, IT
Gerd Cleynhens,Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
Flanders in Belgium is focused on becoming a smart region through digital connectivity and transitioning to more sustainable practices. It has strong industries like chemicals and life sciences, and is a logistics hub in Europe. Flanders invests heavily in research at top universities and has a highly skilled workforce. It aims to be a leader in areas like smart cities, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and data-driven economic development through world-class digital infrastructure and data platforms.
The document discusses Industry 4.0 and its impacts on production management. Industry 4.0 refers to the increasing digitization and connectivity of manufacturing through technologies like the Internet of Things. This fourth industrial revolution will allow for greater integration of humans, machines, and data across manufacturing supply chains. The document outlines several trends driving Industry 4.0 like advanced sensors, cloud computing, and big data analytics. German industry is well positioned to benefit from Industry 4.0 due to existing strengths in manufacturing, though continued investment and cooperation will be needed to capture opportunities from new digital business models.
International journalism job survey Charts jea 2010 2Martin Hirst
This document provides a survey and analysis of journalism job advertisements from September to October 2010 in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It contains the percentages of job vacancies in different media categories such as newspaper, magazine, radio, television, and online. It also examines the skills and attributes employers require for new hires. The document serves as an appendix to a presentation on the journalism job market and provides national data on vacancies as well as an overview of its contents.
SPANISH STRATEGY TOWARDS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ITS NETWORK OF DIGITAL IN...I4MS_eu
The document outlines Spain's strategy for digital transformation and its network of digital innovation hubs. It discusses challenges facing Spanish industry and establishes objectives to strengthen digital solutions. A key part of the strategy is the "Industria Conectada 4.0" program, which includes lines of action like awareness, training, collaborative platforms, and supporting technology companies and industry's digital transformation. It also details Spain's network of 46 digital innovation hubs located across regions and the role of the Director General in identifying, promoting and financing hubs, as well as coordinating services between them through a working group.
Carmen Boiciuc, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
This document describes the Astrico Nord-Est Textile Cluster in Romania, a partnership of 21 textile companies and 5 other supporting enterprises. The cluster was formed in 2010 to strengthen relationships and pursue innovation and technology transfer between members. In 2011, the cluster established a collaborative marketing and sales system through a shared trading company to provide members services like design, prototyping, and logistics. The goals are developing high-value products, reducing costs, and optimizing production for members. The cluster has over 2,400 employees and annual turnover over 163 million euros.
The document discusses different approaches to developing policies that promote creativity and knowledge in cities, using Munich as a case study. It outlines both an employees-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of creative knowledge workers through surveys, as well as an institutional approach that improves collaboration between organizations. Effective policies require considering both firms and individuals, with a focus on affordable housing, transportation, childcare, and providing flexible workspaces for creative workers. While creativity cannot be fully planned, indirect policy approaches that improve frameworks are important for governance.
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS: WHAT ARE THE ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR AND WHAT REMAINS TO...I4MS_eu
The initiative provides €110 million plus €34 million in 2017 to enable collaboration across value chains through SME experiments of digital innovations at Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs). The goals are to help SMEs improve products/services, processes, and digital skills through brokerage of knowledge and technology. Benefits include financial support and networks for SMEs to adopt new technologies, opportunities for innovative suppliers, and sustainable business models for DIHs. Phase 1 from 2013-2017 involved 7 implementation agreements and 1 coordination support action establishing ecosystems in areas like simulation, lasers, robotics and fixtures. Phase 2 starting in 2015 extends these ecosystems across Europe in technologies like cyber-physical systems, simulation, and robotics. Open calls
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS IN PRACTICE: How to share best practices and further ...I4MS_eu
Moderator: Maurits Butter, TNO, NL
Speakers:
VTT: Riikka Virkkunen, FI
IJS: Ales Ude, SI
AFIL, Marzia Morgantini, IT
CIDIHub, Jorge Galván, ES
ManuHubWG, Stavropoulos Panagiotis, EL
IS4PROD, John Cosgrove, IR
South-East European Exhibition and Conference on Energy Efficiency, Renewable...Via Expo
South East Europe features a great renewable energy potential. The Region has a good solar, wind and geothermal energy prospects. According to experts if the hydropower is utilized only, the countries can meet 100% of their energy needs. Well-developed agriculture and forestry industry is a prerequisite for the increasing of bioenergy implementation.
From 5-th to 7-th of March 2014 the South-East European Exhibition & Conference Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Smart Cities will open its doors. Philip Lowe, DG Energy EC, estimated the event as a key European energy hub and an exchange platform for new ideas.
EE & RE, Smart Cities - Exhibition & Conference for South-East Europe, 11 - 1...Via Expo
During the past decade an essential progress in South-East Europe has been observed. However it still faces many challenges related to the resource effciency, high energy intensity, energy independence and security, CO2 emissions. These issues are influenced by the choice of technologies, policy, consumption and production models.
The 11th South-East European Forum and Exhibitions on Energy Effciency, Renewables and Smart Cities will be held from 11 to 13 March 2015, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Taking the key role of the sustainable development into account, the event will facilitate the
technology and knowledge transfer to the Region, as well as the dialogue between all value chain players. The Exhibition is an interaction hub for new product exposure and establishing company alliances to generate joint business projects.
Funding mechanisms and good examples will be among the highlights in the Conference program in which keynote speakers
from European institutions and organizations will take part.
Maurizio Gattiglio | The Factories of the Future Private Public Partenship (P...I4MS_eu
The document discusses the Factories of the Future public-private partnership (FoF PPP) in Europe and its role in supporting industrial innovation. It notes that manufacturing is important for Europe's economy and jobs. The FoF PPP has supported over 151 projects involving over 1000 organizations to address challenges through demonstration projects. It focuses on increasing involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and discusses tools to help SMEs innovate and be competitive, such as access to knowledge networks and new technologies. The FoF projects have yielded results like patents and demonstrators. Information and communication technologies (ICT) play a key role in FoF research priorities and helping manufacturing SMEs innovate.
DS Consulting GmbH is a specialist consultancy that advises governments on attracting international investment for renewable energy projects. It brings clients together with technology partners and investors seeking opportunities. With over 20 years of experience in Germany and the UK, DS Consulting has an extensive network and guarantees success in facilitating new energy asset creation through strategy consulting, business development, and funding.
DIGITISING EUROPEAN INDUSTRY: THE ROLE OF DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBSI4MS_eu
The document discusses the role of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) in digitizing European industry. It outlines plans to establish a pan-European network of DIHs to broadly disseminate digital innovations, strengthen competitiveness through partnerships and platforms, and ensure regulations adapt to industry digitization. The network will prepare Europeans for the digital age through training and new work environments. DIHs will provide one-stop-shop services and expertise to help companies digitally transform through experiments, skills development, and access to advanced technologies and financing. The EU plans to invest €100 million annually to support over 100 existing and planned DIHs across Europe and strengthen their coordination.
Gabriela Pirvu, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
The document discusses Romania's cluster policy initiatives and achievements. It outlines several projects funded by the Ministry of Economy from 2008-2010 and 2011-2012 to develop regional technological poles and clusters and strengthen competitiveness. It also discusses ongoing projects to boost eco-innovation through cross-cluster partnerships. A new cluster policy will focus on coordinating policies to support SMEs and implement smart specialization strategies through clusters in fields like tourism, ICT, and biotechnology.
Forum_The Urban Planning in Africa_2014Daniel Mesfun
The document summarizes an upcoming Urban Planning in Africa Forum event being held on April 9, 2014 in Hannover, Germany as part of the Metropolitan Solutions showcase. The forum will allow African countries to present urban development projects to attract investors, planners, and engineers, and learn best practices for managing growing cities from international experts. It will also enable professionals and organizations from Germany and Africa to network and explore potential partnerships around municipal infrastructure projects in Africa. The event is being organized by ingFinder, a global network for architects and engineers, to facilitate collaboration between countries on sustainable and future-oriented development in Africa.
Digital Innovation Hubs: What Are the Achievements so Far and What Remains to...I4MS_eu
This document discusses digital innovation hubs and open calls in the Smart Anything Everywhere (SAE) initiative. It outlines four key areas (cyber-physical systems, low-energy computing, microelectronics, organic electronics) and shows project timelines and upcoming open calls. It invites engagement with the Smart4Europe coordination action and describes how stakeholders can get involved through an upcoming online membership scheme. The presentation encourages organizations to provide contact information to receive further information via email.
I4MS AND SAE: OVERVIEW OF UPCOMING OPEN CALLS AND SERVICESI4MS_eu
Alexandra Tasigiorgou, Technologies and Systems for Digitising Industry Unit, European Commission
Mayte Carracedo, FundingBox, ES
Rainer Guenzler, Hahn-Schickard, DE
Oana Radu, Competitive Electronics Industry Unit, European Commission
Francesca Flamigni, Project Officer, Components and Systems, European Commiss...I4MS_eu
I4MS is a European Commission initiative with 4 phases running from 2013-2022 to foster digital industrial innovation. Phase 3 from 2016-2017 aims to nurture the I4MS ecosystem by concentrating on EU added value, linking with regional innovation hubs, and carrying out innovative experiments. It will establish a network of Competence Centers to support pan-European experiments across the manufacturing value chain using digital technologies. The goal is a critical mass of experiments to increase the competitiveness and market share of EU companies.
The document discusses how municipalities can target potential investors. It suggests municipalities identify realistic targets such as new markets, technologies, jobs and services. It also recommends municipalities determine industries they are interested in, including traditional industries, related industries that benefit from existing skills and infrastructure, and new industries. The document outlines local factors important to investors, such as available labor, land/property, knowledge, industrial culture and education/training. It provides a case study of how the City of Trnava, Slovakia developed an investment attraction action plan that led to a major automaker locating a new factory in the city, creating thousands of jobs.
The document discusses Barcelona's reinvention of itself through creativity, knowledge, and urban regeneration. It outlines how Barcelona transitioned from a heavily industrial economy to focusing on creative and knowledge sectors. It describes Barcelona's strategic planning efforts like developing cultural pathways, internationalization, and the 22@ project to create an innovative business and technology district. Key enablers of Barcelona's success included political stability, strategic long-term visioning, and investing in infrastructure and quality of life, while challenges included fully transitioning its economy and attracting more investment in R&D.
NETWORK OF EUROPEAN DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS BEYOND 2020I4MS_eu
Moderator: Max Lemke, Head of Unit, Technologies & Systems for Digitising Industry, European Commission, DG CONNECT
Speakers:
Fernando Valdés, Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness, ES
Didier van den Abeele, Ministry of Higher Education and Research, FR
Martin Ruskowski, DFKI, DE
Sam Helmer, Smart Industry, NL
Fopke Klok, ITEA Director, NL
Jan Staniłko,Ministry of Economic Development, PL
Patrick Kennedy, EFFRA, EU
Luigi Perissich, Confindustria Servizi Innovativi e Tecnologici, IT
Gerd Cleynhens,Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
Flanders in Belgium is focused on becoming a smart region through digital connectivity and transitioning to more sustainable practices. It has strong industries like chemicals and life sciences, and is a logistics hub in Europe. Flanders invests heavily in research at top universities and has a highly skilled workforce. It aims to be a leader in areas like smart cities, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and data-driven economic development through world-class digital infrastructure and data platforms.
The document discusses Industry 4.0 and its impacts on production management. Industry 4.0 refers to the increasing digitization and connectivity of manufacturing through technologies like the Internet of Things. This fourth industrial revolution will allow for greater integration of humans, machines, and data across manufacturing supply chains. The document outlines several trends driving Industry 4.0 like advanced sensors, cloud computing, and big data analytics. German industry is well positioned to benefit from Industry 4.0 due to existing strengths in manufacturing, though continued investment and cooperation will be needed to capture opportunities from new digital business models.
International journalism job survey Charts jea 2010 2Martin Hirst
This document provides a survey and analysis of journalism job advertisements from September to October 2010 in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It contains the percentages of job vacancies in different media categories such as newspaper, magazine, radio, television, and online. It also examines the skills and attributes employers require for new hires. The document serves as an appendix to a presentation on the journalism job market and provides national data on vacancies as well as an overview of its contents.
SPANISH STRATEGY TOWARDS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ITS NETWORK OF DIGITAL IN...I4MS_eu
The document outlines Spain's strategy for digital transformation and its network of digital innovation hubs. It discusses challenges facing Spanish industry and establishes objectives to strengthen digital solutions. A key part of the strategy is the "Industria Conectada 4.0" program, which includes lines of action like awareness, training, collaborative platforms, and supporting technology companies and industry's digital transformation. It also details Spain's network of 46 digital innovation hubs located across regions and the role of the Director General in identifying, promoting and financing hubs, as well as coordinating services between them through a working group.
Carmen Boiciuc, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
This document describes the Astrico Nord-Est Textile Cluster in Romania, a partnership of 21 textile companies and 5 other supporting enterprises. The cluster was formed in 2010 to strengthen relationships and pursue innovation and technology transfer between members. In 2011, the cluster established a collaborative marketing and sales system through a shared trading company to provide members services like design, prototyping, and logistics. The goals are developing high-value products, reducing costs, and optimizing production for members. The cluster has over 2,400 employees and annual turnover over 163 million euros.
The document discusses different approaches to developing policies that promote creativity and knowledge in cities, using Munich as a case study. It outlines both an employees-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of creative knowledge workers through surveys, as well as an institutional approach that improves collaboration between organizations. Effective policies require considering both firms and individuals, with a focus on affordable housing, transportation, childcare, and providing flexible workspaces for creative workers. While creativity cannot be fully planned, indirect policy approaches that improve frameworks are important for governance.
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS: WHAT ARE THE ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR AND WHAT REMAINS TO...I4MS_eu
The initiative provides €110 million plus €34 million in 2017 to enable collaboration across value chains through SME experiments of digital innovations at Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs). The goals are to help SMEs improve products/services, processes, and digital skills through brokerage of knowledge and technology. Benefits include financial support and networks for SMEs to adopt new technologies, opportunities for innovative suppliers, and sustainable business models for DIHs. Phase 1 from 2013-2017 involved 7 implementation agreements and 1 coordination support action establishing ecosystems in areas like simulation, lasers, robotics and fixtures. Phase 2 starting in 2015 extends these ecosystems across Europe in technologies like cyber-physical systems, simulation, and robotics. Open calls
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS IN PRACTICE: How to share best practices and further ...I4MS_eu
Moderator: Maurits Butter, TNO, NL
Speakers:
VTT: Riikka Virkkunen, FI
IJS: Ales Ude, SI
AFIL, Marzia Morgantini, IT
CIDIHub, Jorge Galván, ES
ManuHubWG, Stavropoulos Panagiotis, EL
IS4PROD, John Cosgrove, IR
South-East European Exhibition and Conference on Energy Efficiency, Renewable...Via Expo
South East Europe features a great renewable energy potential. The Region has a good solar, wind and geothermal energy prospects. According to experts if the hydropower is utilized only, the countries can meet 100% of their energy needs. Well-developed agriculture and forestry industry is a prerequisite for the increasing of bioenergy implementation.
From 5-th to 7-th of March 2014 the South-East European Exhibition & Conference Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Smart Cities will open its doors. Philip Lowe, DG Energy EC, estimated the event as a key European energy hub and an exchange platform for new ideas.
EE & RE, Smart Cities - Exhibition & Conference for South-East Europe, 11 - 1...Via Expo
During the past decade an essential progress in South-East Europe has been observed. However it still faces many challenges related to the resource effciency, high energy intensity, energy independence and security, CO2 emissions. These issues are influenced by the choice of technologies, policy, consumption and production models.
The 11th South-East European Forum and Exhibitions on Energy Effciency, Renewables and Smart Cities will be held from 11 to 13 March 2015, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Taking the key role of the sustainable development into account, the event will facilitate the
technology and knowledge transfer to the Region, as well as the dialogue between all value chain players. The Exhibition is an interaction hub for new product exposure and establishing company alliances to generate joint business projects.
Funding mechanisms and good examples will be among the highlights in the Conference program in which keynote speakers
from European institutions and organizations will take part.
8th International Forum and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy in UkraineIgor Kostik
8th International Forum and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy in Ukraine SEF-2016 KYIV gathers the market players of energy efficiency, renewable energy and independent power supply and ready to once again confirm its status as the main business platform of the industry.
8th International Forum and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy in UkraineIgor Kostik
8th International Forum and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy in Ukraine SEF-2016 KYIV gathers the market players of energy efficiency, renewable energy and independent power supply and ready to once again confirm its status as the main business platform of the industry.
Construct Expo - International trade fair for construction technologies, equi...Mihaela Marcu
The 21st edition of CONSTRUCT EXPO, The international trade fair for construction technologies, equipment and materials will take place between 10th and 13th April 2014, at Romexpo Exhibition Centre, Bucharest.
CONSTRUCT EXPO goes beyond standard fairs and stands out as a network of professionals, giving the participants the opportunity to become part of a network of connexions and experiences available to professionals.
New products, new ideas, new services & new businesses - these are the 4 words that better describe CONSTRUCT EXPO 2014, leader on the construction market and also a trend setter for the world of constructors. Innovation, trends, quality materials, contemporary architecture, green technologies and solutions will be in the spotlight, during the 4 days of the fair. The event represents an opportunity to exchange ideas for all those interested in supplying quality products and services.
Fuel Alternative Plc is a Ukrainian consulting company that provides services in renewable energy, clean technologies, and alternative fuels. It organizes conferences and trade shows to connect businesses in this sector. It also publishes trade magazines and research reports about these industries in Ukraine and abroad. The company aims to help foreign companies enter the Ukrainian market and support the growth of clean technologies locally.
European Utility Week - Connecting the energy communityViviane Lorenzetti
European Utility Week is the annual landmark event of the European energy calendar bringing together all significant market forces and stakeholders under one roof. 10.000 smart utility experts will join Barcelona on 15-17 November to be part of the industry's leading event.
TCI 2014 Clusters, FDI Policies & Competitiveness in the Light of RIS3: The B...TCI Network
The document discusses clusters, foreign direct investment (FDI) policies, and competitiveness strategies in the Basque Country. It provides an overview of the Basque Country's cluster program and policies since the 1990s which aimed to address economic decline and upgrade competitiveness. More recently, the Basque Country implemented its Research and Innovation for Smart Specialisation strategy (RIS3) to focus resources and investments on key priorities. The strategy identified priority domains like advanced manufacturing, energy, and high technology. It emphasizes public-private partnerships and cross-cluster cooperation. The role of clusters in FDI policy is also examined, with clusters helping to identify investment opportunities and strengthen value chains.
The South-East European Eco Forum & Exhibition was held from March 5-7, 2014 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event brought together over 150 exhibitors from 22 countries and nearly 5,000 visitors from 40 countries to discuss topics related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, recycling, solar technologies, building automation, elevators and escalators. New topics on smart buildings and liftbalkans were successfully introduced. The exhibition saw growth in the number of exhibitors and visitors for its waste management and recycling topic. Speakers at the accompanying forum discussed the need for public and private sectors to implement innovative environmental technologies and models. The event was well promoted across 27 countries and received positive feedback from attendees and partners.
The trade fair will focus on decentralized renewable energy solutions, solar energy technologies, energy storage, smart grids, and international partnerships. A variety of conferences and forums will provide specialized programming on topics like photovoltaics and legal conditions for renewable energy projects. The 2011 edition saw over 9,500 visitors and 232 exhibitors, and 96% of visitors found it worthwhile. Enertec 2013 aims to build on this success and its role as a platform for the renewable energy sector in Central Europe.
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2. Tirana Expo Centre in cooperation with the Ministry
of Energy and Industry, organize from 23 until 25
of October 2015 the “Energy and Construction”
Trade Fair, following the First Edition of the “Energy,
Challenge of the future “. In the 21st century Albania,
global warming threat, the growing awareness of
environmental protection, the limited sources of
fossil energy, the need for revival in the construction
industry, the increasing capacity to promote energy
efficiency are some of the main issues in Energy and
Construction Industry.
The resolution of these problems is not achieved
by producing more or limiting investment in local
dimensions, but by spending less energy through
efficient methods and by interacting on a regional level,
to stimulate a sector in crisis such as construction.
The InternationalTrade Fair of Energy and Construction
aims to promote local industry and enhance regional
interactivity by providing in a joint environment the
adduction of challenges and problems, but also
solutions through bilateral meetings, conducting
principal negotiations and stimulating regional
and institutional interaction in accordance with the
expectations of participating companies.
Businesses and professionals in the Energy and
Construction sectors, have all the reasons to be
present in a profiled regional fair, the only one of
its kind that promotes in a completely professional
environment the entire industry chain focusing on two
principal cornerstones: construction and energy.
“Energy and Construction” Trade Fair is an event that
integrates:
-Thepossibilityofexposureforparticipatingcompanies
in a professional and interactive environment
- A dedicated conference focused on informing and
exchanging experiences, opinions and discussions on
the challenges and developments of this sector
- The possibility of interacting and discussing future
projects and agreements in dedicated B2B spaces
- Activities focusing on the visitors of the event
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“Energy, Challenge of the Future” was visited by
6,200 individuals from Albania and beyond
- Representatives of Public Entities
- Representatives of private sector
- Academic Institutions
- Governmental Representatives
- Representatives of visual and
written media
- Individuals interested in the
national energy development
A HISTORICAL VIEW OF “ENERGY, CHALLENGE
OF THE FUTURE”
-The Energy Trade Fair marked a significant
contribution to the presentation and recognition of
Renewable Energy especially by bringing together
new products related to Solar Energy, Wind, Water
and biomass. It was the first event in Albania that
promotedaprofessionalenvironmentthatencourages
B2B relationships with the major stakeholders of
private and public sector in the country.
- Conference “Energy, Challenge of the Future”
structured in two days focused on Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency was an added value toward
informing the individuals (future professionals in the
energy sector) who attended the conference.
- “Energy, Challenge of the Future” had a
comprehensive media coverage with the presence
of promotional materials in the main points of the
capital, with the presence in key television and radio
channels, as well as over 23 articles published in
online and printed press
-90% of national and regional participating
companies reaffirmed the desire and predisposition
to be part of an organization of a similar profile from
Tirana Expo Centre.
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4. The second edition of the “Energy and Construction”
Trade Fair creates and promotes development in the
construction and energy, new technologies, building
materials, energy efficiency and new concepts of
modern architecture.
WE GUARANTEE:
• Offering of an unique opportunity to display products
and services
• Identification of new methods and technologies in
the energy and construction
• Promoting a positive image of National Energy
and Construction Industry, in relation to participating
regional companies
•B2B meetings and enhancing new agreements
between participating entities
• The opportunity to create a cooperative environment
between private sector companies and public
institutions
• New technologies in Construction and Energy Sector,
the opportunity to contribute to long-term growth of
companies, creating opportunities for interaction with
public and regional actors
• Promoting the event through a comprehensive media
strategy, utilizing effective marketing communication
channels
•The presence of visitors of different profiles:
proffessionals of the sector, representatives of public
entities, future professionals of the sector, national and
regional stakeholders, etc.
Trade Fair – building the road to the future
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5. 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY
- Water energy
Design Studios, Legal Studios, Implementation
Companies (Construction, Technology and
Transmission - Transformation), Energy Companies
for Trading
- Wind Energy
Design, Construction and Installation
- Solar Energy
Planning, Construction and Installation
- Energy from Biomass
Companies for the Production and Trading of Biomass
2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Companies in the Sector of Energy Efficiency
3. NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY:
- Hydrocarbon
Company for the Extraction, Processing,
Transportation and Trading
- Gas
Companies of Assessment, Design and Construction
of the Gas Stations Company for the Extraction,
Processing, Transportation and Trading
- Coal
Company for the Extraction, Processing and Trading
4. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Commercial Banks
- International Financial Organizations
- Funds, Foundations for Development and Financing, etc
- Insurance Companies
5. ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
6. CONSULTING SERVICES
7. GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS AND
COMPANIES
PARTICIPATING
COMPANIES PROFILE
- Construction, Design and Furnishing Companies
- Furniture
- Doors and Windows
- Electric Materials
- Metallic Structures and Profiles
- Sanitation Equipments and Tiles
- Timber - Polyester
- Hydraulic Materials
- Conditioning Products
- Finishing Materials
- Construction Materials
- Elevators
- Urban Designing
- Security Accesories
- Facades and clothing
- Coverings and Roof Accesories
- Construction Yard
- Installation Materials
- Industrial Gases
- Building Management Systems
- Smart Home etc
ENERGETIC
INDUSTRY
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
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6. -To promote your company name and what it offers to
the customers in a visible showcase.
-To establish new partnerships and strengthen existing
ones.
- Meet specifically the priorities and focus of the Ministry
of Energy and Industry in this important sector.
-To promote new products, offers, and services in a
professional environment that provides the opportunity
to directly meet your potential customers.
- Be part of a professional environment that promotes
B2B relationships. Accomplish bilateral meetings with
local and regional companies as well as important actors
in the public sector in dedicated facilities.
-The trade fair Facility complies to the EU Countries
standards, with its unlimited space, special technical
conditions, fire protection system, storage options, free
parking, air conditioning, surveillance cameras, bar /
catering etc.
-TEC provides free transportation from the center of
Tirana in TEC and vice versa.
-Be part of the tradition, educate and inform the market
about the importance of the energy and construction
industry. “Energy and Construction” is not just a trade
fair; it is a brand that represents quality in organization,
fulfillment to the requirements of the participating subjects,
exhibition opportunities in a professional environment etc.
- You are provided with the opportunity to be informed
about new developments and technologies in the
Energy and Construction Sector.
- You can discover new investment opportunities.
- You can strengthen existing relations and create new
businesscontactswithlocalandregionalrepresentatives
of the private sector and public institutions.
- You can find everything you need in construction
and design sector, and uncover the cost reduction
methods through energy efficiency.
- You can create the necessary contacts with the
participating companies and present your projects in
energy and construction to them.
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?WHY
SHOULD YOU VISIT THE
“ENERGY AND CONSTRUCTION”
TRADE FAIR?
WHY
SHOULD YOU
ATTEND
TRADE FAIR
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7. Exhibition Space
Standart Booth
THE PARTICIPATION FEES ARE VARIABLE TOWARDS THE SURFACE AS FOLLOWING:
(The space includes: partitions panels 2.5m high, carpet,
printing name of the company in the entrance of the
booth, table and chairs, electric energy, lightning, plug
and free Wi-Fi)
HOW CAN YOU BE
PART OF THE
TRADE FAIR?
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lowest prices in the market.
Exhibition surface from 12-30m2
- the participation fee is 60 €/m2
VAT included
From 31-50m2
- 10% discount, the participation fee is 54 €/m2
VAT included
From 51-100m2
– 20% discount, the participation fee is 48 €/m2
VAT included
Over 100 m2
- 30% discount, the participation fee is 42 €/m2
VAT included
Fixed fee - 100 € VAT included.
(registration and insurance of the stand)
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8. SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
5 000€ VAT included
• Exhibition area at the trade fair 30 m2
• 3 Lightning Cube Banners
• 3 Promotional Triangle Boxes
• 3 Hanging Posters in interior spaces
• 3 Roll Banners in Entrance
• 2 Flags in the Entrance of the Facility
• Billboard in the front area
• Companies Logo in Event Badges and in VIP
Ceremony Invitations
• Central LED screen presence throughout
the duration of the Event with the frequency
of repetition every 30 minutes
• Stickers on the floor branded with company Logo
Gold
SPONSORSPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
10 000€ VAT included
• Exhibition area at the trade fair 50 m2
• Integration of the sponsor logo in the event spot
that will be aired in television
• 4 Lightning Cube Banners
• 4 Promotional Triangle Boxes
• 4 Hanging Posters in interior spaces
• 4 Roll Banner in Entrance
• 3 Flags in the Entrance of the Facility
• Billboard in the front area
• Companies Logo in Event Badges and in VIP
Ceremony Invitations
• Central LED screen presence throughout
the duration of the Event with the frequency
of repetition every 10 minutes
• Stickers on the floor branded with company Logo
Be everywhere
through Sponsorship
Packages
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9. 3. Share your projects and opinions
towards a professional audience in
the event conference
Time of Reference- 20 minutes
Participation fee - 400 €VAT included
Participant fee
3 500 € VAT included
Where? At the “Tirana Expo Centre” Trade
Fair Center
When? From October 23 until October 25
2015, from 10:00 until 20:00
Who? TIRANA EXPO CENTRE in
cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and
Industry
Why? To offer through a comprehensive
event exposing opportunities, information,
business meetings, awareness of the
importance of the local and regional energy
and construction industry
“Energy and Construction” - Build with
Energy a Better Future!
• The elements of the package:
• Stand area - 36 m2
• Design of the Stand
• Stand construction as in the photo attached
• Stand Branding with the promotional materials
• Hostess Service that includes training regarding the
profile / products / services of the company
4.YOUR PRESENCE IS
ENOUGH, LET US THINK OF
EVERYTHING ELSE
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