AI Discovery Workshop

Date: 28-29 May
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj-Napoca
Title: Cluj Innovation Days || Skills in the AI Era
Guest lecturer: Radu Orghidan for AI Discovery Workshop

Description of the event:
Cluj Innovation Days || Skills in the AI Era is a two-day event on 28–29 May that explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping society, work, and required skills across Europe. The program includes an AI Discovery Workshop led by Radu Orghidan, as well as keynote speeches and discussions on AI’s societal impact, Europe’s digital infrastructure, and the future of jobs and talent. The event focuses on supporting social SMEs in their digital transformation. Through practical insights, expert dialogue, and networking, participants will learn how AI and data-driven tools can strengthen their organizations, improve services, and foster innovative business models. By connecting social economy organizations, digital SMEs, and enabling institutions, the event promotes knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the development of essential digital and AI skills to help social enterprises adapt and succeed in the AI era.
Funding Available: Thanks to the DIGISET project, co-funded by the EU's Single Market Program, social SMEs (including non-profits, cooperatives, and impact startups) can receive €948 in lump-sum funding to cover transportation and subsistence costs. Apply for funding: https://6a8zl946uh6.typeform.com/to/xOC7zcck?typeform-source=www.collectiveup.be

Preliminary Agenda:
28 May:
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and registration14:00 – 17:00 | AI Discovery Workshop - dedicated workshop for Social SMEsGuest lecturer: Radu Orghidan
29 May:
09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome coffee and registration
10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome Note and Opening Speeches
10:30 – 11:00 | Keynote Speeches
11:30 – 12:30 | AI for Society: Opportunities, Risks and Skills Europe Needs - Panel
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch and Networking
14:00 – 15:15 | AI and the Future of Work: Skills, Jobs and Europe’s Talent Transformation - Panel
15:15 – 15:20 | Transition Break
15:20 – 15:40 | Fireside chat
15:40 – 16:45 | Deep Tech, AI and Future Generations
16:45 – 16:50 | Transition Break
16:50 – 17:15 | Skillab Testathon and Innovation Challenge: Community Event Awards Ceremony

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