ENFIELD Webinar 15 Nov 2024 – “Exploring AI Technologies from Ethics to Trust”

We are happy to invite you to the ENFIELD webinar Friday, on November 15, between 9:30 – 13:15 CET.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the critical landscape of AI ethics and trust. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in our lives, it raises complex ethical questions and challenges related to transparency, accountability, and fairness. This session will explore key ethical principles of using AI, responsible AI development, transparent AI and different aspects of users’ trust in systems based on AI. We shall consider the evolving role of AI ethics as technology advances and understand how research and public perception shape the future of AI.

This webinar is ideal for PhD students, young researchers, professionals, technologists, and decision-makers seeking to harness the benefits of AI responsibly and find ways to build trust with users.

1st informational webinar about the COMFORTage Community Forum (CCF)

We are excited to invite you to the first informational webinar about the COMFORTage Community Forum (CCF).

This webinar will provide an overview of the CCF, its objectives, benefits and how you can get involved in the Forum.

You can find below registration / connection information for the webinar and also information about the CCF in the leaflet, as well as the agenda of the webinar.

Webinar Details:

Date: 8th November
Time: 12.00 CET
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes aprox.

Registration: Please register by 6th November to secure your spot.

Registration Link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/COMFORTageCommunityForum1Webinar

Connection with the webinar:
MS Teams webinar meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjVhYzQ3OGEtM2NjZi00MjA0LWJiNTctNDJhN2NmNzFiZGZi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f80bd3f4-20f1-4138-9e62-65ddda3735ca%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2296854993-71be-4031-b9b4-9002bb66dd5a%22%7d
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Access code: gNXHuS

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at: snbossio@conceptourbanogb.com

We look forward to your participation and hope you will find this webinar both informative and engaging.

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[WEBINAR] Virtual Human Digital Twins: A key tool for new patterns for prediction and prevention

We encourage you to register and participate to the Webinar “Virtual Human Digital Twins: A Key Tool for Prediction and Prevention”, which will take place online the 22nd of October at 14.00 CET.
This webinar is organised by EHTEL (the European Health Telematics Association) in collaboration with COMFORTage project and among others it will be about the key actions supported by the European Commission in the context of the European Virtual Human Twins Initiative, which aims to advance the emergence and adoption of the next generation of virtual human twins solutions in health and care.

You can use the following link to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/86ddfa50-e560-45c3-9481-44b8e6cbf663@c96b8cef-25b4-4f8e-8e11-28fff2720117

EC Project ENFIELD’s 2nd Exchange scheme Open Call deadline extended

EC funded ENFIELD project has allocated 1.1M Euros to provide support to a total of 76 researchers to answer specific ENFIELD challenges through four rounds of exchange open calls. We invite researchers (PhD students, Post-docs and senior researchers) and groups of researchers to propose projects that address specific ENFIELD challenges and contribute to new AI research and applications. These projects will develop fundamental research in the areas of Adaptive, Green, Human-Centric, and Trustworthy AI. These pillars are strategic and of paramount importance to successful AI development, deployment and acceptance in Europe and will further advance the research within verticals of Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, and Space. 

Read more, here.

The COMFORTage project has celebrated its first General Assembly and an Open Day, with conferences and demo sessions based of Cognitive Health!

COMFORTage (Prediction, Monitoring and Personalized Recommendations for Prevention and Relief of Dementia and Frailty) is a Horizon Europe´s project which fosters solutions and collected data for prevention of frailty and dementia.
The Consortium has celebrated a General Assembly from June 11th to 14th, and also an Open Day dedicated to Cognitive Health to harness AI and technological advances for dementia and frailty prediction with demo sessions in Valladolid.
Read more here.

Celebrating the Success of the WiseMe Project Kick-Off Meeting in Madrid!

We are thrilled to share the exciting highlights from the recent Kick-Off Transnational Project Management Meeting for WiseMe, held in the vibrant city of Madrid. Hosted by the esteemed NNebrija Universidad the event brought together partners from across Europe, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey towards revolutionizing digital education.

The meeting was a testament to the active participation and dedication of all partners involved. Engaging in discussions sparked innovative ideas and laid the groundwork for future activities. From exploring strategies to combat fake news to brainstorming innovative digital tools for the classroom, every moment was filled with inspiration and enthusiasm.

Check website for upcoming news: http://wiseme.eu/

KICK OFF MEETING OF THE COMFORTAGE PROJECT IN ATHENS, 16-18/01/2024

The ComfortAge marathon begins!
We initiated the exciting journey of the European ComfortAge project in Athens from January 16 to 18! This four-year initiative aims to develop innovative solutions for the prevention of dementia and fragility, serving as an ambassador for the ‘Silver Deal’ promoted by the European Commission. ComfortAge brings together 39 organizations from 12 EU countries.

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Press release: R&D Women’s Project kicks off in Portugal, Spain and Greece: The goal is to empower rural women with digital skills

R&D Women’s Project, an innovative initiative aimed at bridging the digital skills gap for rural women, has officially commenced its first activity.

The project, led by INNSAMBLE (Spain) in partnership with CONTEXTOS (Portugal) and NewCO SA (Greece), aims to develop a flexible and practical educational methodology using participatory tools.

Recognizing the importance of digital literacy in today’s rapidly evolving job market, the R&D Women’s Project focuses on empowering rural women by providing them with the essential digital skills required to access employment opportunities. Through its research and development efforts, the project aims to create a comprehensive competence framework that identifies the key digital skills necessary for individuals to thrive in the labor market.

The project’s inaugural activity involves conducting an in-depth analysis of the competence framework. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the skills demanded by employers and government employment agencies, the R&D Women’s Project is currently administering a survey. This survey aims to identify the specific digital skills that are crucial for individuals to secure gainful employment and establish themselves in the labor market.

The organizations from Portugal, Spain, and Greece are enthusiastic about the potential impact this initiative will have on rural women’s lives in the three countries. By equipping them with the basic digital skills required to access the labor market, the project aims to empower women, reduce inequality, and foster economic growth in rural communities.

The project’s ongoing work represents a significant step forward in achieving gender equality and promoting inclusive economic development.

For further information and media inquiries, please contact:

Garyfalia Plataniti

RnD Department

NewCo SA

Email: plataniti@newcotech.io

About R&D Women Project: R&D Women is an innovative initiative that aims to develop a flexible and practical educational methodology, based on participatory tools, to provide rural women with the basic digital skills required to access employment opportunities. The project is coordinated by INNSAMBLE (Spain), in partnership with CONTEXTOS (Portugal) and NewCO SA (Greece).

Click here to read the press release.

Triumphant participation of NewCoAE, in the 1st Conference & Exhibition of Creation and Innovation in Western Macedonia

The goal of the Conference was to highlight the innovative business ecosystem of the Region of Western Macedonia and the utilization of research, innovative and effective projects and actions by businesses, researchers, inventors and research centers.

The company NewCoA.E participated in the exhibition and presented its products, services and the spin-off that it implements in collaboration with the University of Western Macedonia industry4energy and deals with issues commercial exploitation of research results in 4 areas:

Blockchain Certificates for energy

The Blockchain Certificates service provides secure and valid certificates in the field of energy, such as energy consumption, energy bills, energy distribution to the consumer.

CO2 monitoring from space

The CO2 Monitoring from space service provides important data for dealing with climate change which will give greater effectiveness to actions of European interest and beyond, by monitoring carbon dioxide emissions.

CO2 Trade Tokenization Exchange

These are digital services aligned with the European Strategy for a zero CO2 footprint by 2050 for transactions directly related to the pollutant market.

Hydrogen Tokenization

The growing market of hydrogen is characterized as the ultimate fuel as it has no negative effects on the environment at all and through the Hydrogen tokenization service the possibility is provided for safe and transparent transactions by leveraging modern technologies.

It was a co-organization of the Region of Western Macedonia, the Regional Development Fund of Western Macedonia, the Regional Research and Innovation Council and the “RIS STRUCTURE” of Western Macedonia, from February 7-9. Among the topics that covered the work were Hydrogen, Energy, Food Technology, Smart Agriculture, Circular economy in the primary sector, etc.

About NewCo SA.:

NewCo A.E. is a member of the Greek Startup Ecosystem, offers modern solutions that cover the digitization needs of private and public organizations, utilizing Blockchain & Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, key technological pillars of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Press Release(PDF in Greek)