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Open Source has become mainstream across all sectors of the software industry during the past 10 years. To a large extent, open software re-use has proven economically efficient. The level of maturity of Open Source Hardware (OSH) remains far lower than that of Open Source Software (OSS). However, business ecosystems for OSH are developing fast so that OSH could constitute a cornerstone of the future Internet of Things (IoT) and the future of computing.

This year's event will focus on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Hubs for European industry beyond 2020. The event is co-organised by the European Commission and the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism.

The Conference will provide a unique opportunity to interact with regulators and policy makers and help shape the global blockchain debate.

How can our lives be affected by data? How can research data help citizens in their everyday life? Can decision making be improved by research data? The 14th Plenary of Research Data Alliance (RDA), an EU-funded project, will look into the enormous impact of data on the way we work, we live, we breathe.

This two day EC workshop, covering smart systems across Key Digital Technologies, with an emphasis on bio-electronics, bio-photonics and flexible and wearable electronics, will raise their importance and role in addressing European competitiveness and major societal challenges and link the area with current technology and policy trends.

The European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) is the main event of the European Big Data and Data-Driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Innovation community.

During this year's European Week of Regions and Cities, a workshop on healthy ageing in cities and regions will highlight the achievements of the last years and gather input on the future policies of active and healthy ageing.

During this event, the European Commission will offer information on upcoming plans for EU broadband funding beyond 2020, as well as the "Action Plan for Rural Broadband". The event will include workshops on mapping, gap funding, wholesale operator model and citizen initiatives, as well as opportunities for informal discussion. Registration is open to all members of the BCO Network. The final agenda will be made available to participants directly.

The event will bring together stakeholders to debate and shape the strategic priorities for Horizon Europe, the European Commission's next research and innovation framework programme. Take part and have your say!

The leading annual conference on graphene research organised by the EU’s Graphene Flagship gathers experts from academia and industry to present fundamental research results and to discuss the main topics in the graphene field.