CEF Digital 2018 at the ICT 2015 Conference in Lisbon, Portugal
Throughout the EU, governments, entrepreneurs, developers and experts have been working to open Europe to the benefits of the digital age. The Digital Agenda for Europe (DEA) seeks to unlock the potential of digital innovation to the benefit of European citizens, businesses and governments. A centre of Europe's long and vibrant history, the Portuguese capital this month played host to the largest gathering of digital experts and professionals in the EU, with the aim of allowing them to Innovate, Connect and Transform Europe. From 20th – 22nd of October, the ICT 2015 Conference showcased the European Commission's new policies and initiatives with regards to R&I in ICT, inviting EU funded projects to showcase their digital innovations.
The CEF Telecom booth offered an opportunity for innovators and stakeholders from universities (some having been involved in Large Scale Pilots), the private sector (including telecommunications companies) and research institutes, to better understand how building blocks help establish cross border connections. CEF and e-SENS are working together to pilot and deploy reusable digital services across Europe.
The CEF building blocks (eID, eInvoicing, eDelivery, eSignature and eTranslation) were presented through demos (such as showcasing eID with the Online Dispute Resolution portal, or seeing eSignature in action); with the CEF Team providing general and technical explanations and engaging in interactive discussions with enthusiasts from the private and public sector.
In addition, electronic identification was discussed at the eIDAS "Knowledge Café". The objective of this networking session was to discuss how to best leverage electronic identification to create and innovate. It was an occasion to share ideas on innovation in technology and identify possible benefits and needs, in particular for businesses. There were lively discussions around topics such as data protection, awareness of the eIDAS regulation in the private sector and the future of electronic identification.
Following such lively debates, the CEF Team looks forward to continued fruitful engagement with stakeholders, which will surely service to greatly facilitate the deployment of the CEF building blocks throughout Europe.