The EDIH Network regional conference, supported by the European Commission, took place on June 5, 2025, at ZEN.COM Expo Centrum Wystawienniczo-Kongresowe Województwa Podkarpackiego.
The participants from EDIH Clotex-HUB at the conference were project coordinator Oksana Zakharkevych and project manager Yuliia Koshevko.
This regional conference provided an opportunity to bring together EDIH network members located in countries and regions near Rzeszów. The conference focused on artificial intelligence-based innovation and digital transformation for a specific sector.
The conference, held as part of EU Industry Days 2025, presented the latest developments and innovative solutions in artificial intelligence across sectors such as agri-food, construction, cybersecurity, digital health, and smart communications.
The conference featured interactive workshops, panel discussions, and expert presentations from industry and innovation leaders:
Session 1 – Key players in the European AI innovation ecosystem;
Session 2 – EDIH network networking – achievements and vision for EDIH 2.0.
Clotex-HUB's participation in the EDIH Network regional conference was an important step in developing the hub and integrating it into the European digital innovation ecosystem.
By participating in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and sessions with industry leaders, the Clotex-HUB team gained a deeper understanding of the dynamics of change in digital innovation and identified guidelines for the hub's future activities. Of particular value were the sessions dedicated to key players in the European innovation ecosystem, as well as networking among hubs, during which the achievements of the current EDIH model and the prospects for its development in the EDIH2.0 format were discussed.
Participation in this event not only strengthened Clotex-HUB's network connections but also opened up new opportunities for creating partnerships, participating in international projects, attracting funding, and exchanging experiences. The information obtained allows us to update the strategic vision for the hub's development, particularly in terms of digitalising the textile industry, supporting SMEs, and developing innovative AI solutions. Thus, the conference provided an impetus for internal growth and the formation of new initiatives that will contribute to the technological transformation of the region and Ukraine's integration into the pan-European digital space.