Background
Advancing towards the Cloud, Edge, and IoT Continuum: Insights and Impacts” is an online event organised by UNLOCK-CEI as part of the EUCloudEdgeIoT (EUCEI) initiative. EUCEI is a collaborative effort aimed at fostering advancements in cloud, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within the European Union. This initiative is coordinated by UNLOCK-CEI and Open Continuum projects, respectively focused on the demand and supply sides of the computing continuum. The initiative brings together experts, industry leaders, and researchers to drive innovation and explore the potential of these emerging fields.
Description
This event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the ongoing efforts of the EUCEI initiative. Attendees will have the chance to delve into the preliminary results and impacts generated by UNLOCK-CEI and the various task forces within the EUCEI initiative. By attending, participants can gather firsthand knowledge about the advancements being made in the cloud-edge-IoT continuum. This knowledge will contribute to shaping the future of these technologies and their impact on various sectors.
Who should attent?
The event welcomes a diverse range of participants, including industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts. Individuals and organisations invested in the cloud, edge computing, and IoT sectors will find value in attending. This event provides a platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and gaining insights from experts and leaders in the field.
Agenda
Opening Keynote: Advancing Towards the Cloud, Edge, and IoT Continuum, Rolf Riemenschneider, European Commission
2. An overview of UNLOCK-CEI project and the EUCloudEdgeIoT initiative, Golboo Pourabdollahian, IDC
3. Demand-Side Market Trends and Outcomes, John Gole, IDC
4. Industry requirements: a focus on Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Agriculture and Transportation, Inessa Seifert, VDI-VDE IT
5. Bridging demand and supply: Collaborative Frameworks and Use Case Ecosystem, Jose Enrique Alvarez, Bluspecs
6. Panel discussion with industry experts and research use case owners:
• Geert Audenaert, Whitesky
• Francesco Bellesini, eMotion
• Rosalia Davi, SSE Airtricity
• Francisco Javier Martinez Borreguero, Telefonica
• Antonio Kung, Trialog
• Natalie Samovich, AIOTI
• Albert Seubers, Martel Innovate
Moderator: Maria Giuffrida, Trust-IT
7. Impact and success stories: Inspiring Achievements in the Cloud-Edge-IoT Continuum
• Alissa Zaccaria and Davide Pasanisi, Intellimech with Claudio Scaini, SCAMM
• Francesco Bellesini, eMotion (NEMO project)
• Rosalia Davi, SSE Airtricity (ICOS project)
Moderator: Claudio de Majo, Trust-IT
8. Closing Remarks: Shaping the Future of Cloud, Edge, and IoT, Golboo Pourabdollahian, IDC
