Tag: Critical Sectors

  • Evening reception at the Embassy of Finland in Oslo

    Evening reception at the Embassy of Finland in Oslo

    November 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CET

    (EVENT) In connection with the North European Cyber Days, the Embassy of Finland in Oslo is organising an evening networking reception for conference organisers and partners. 

    Attendance is by invitation only due to the limited capacity of approximately 40 guests. 

    Building on previous Nordic Collaboration events, this evening reception will provide an opportunity for partners from industry, finance, research, and public sector to further explore some of Europe’s leading initiatives aimed at developing competitive, secure, and “trustworthy” digital technologies.

    The high-level conference, supported by the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO), North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centers (NCCs) of the Nordic and Baltic Regions, will bring together key stakeholders from cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and critical sectors to foster collaboration on innovation, investment, procurement, and export initiatives.

    Following arrivals and registration, the program will include a 45-minute session of presentations, followed by a 60-minute buffet dinner to facilitate networking. 

    Register for the reception using the event registration link and we will contact you with confirmation details. 

    Event Webpage:  North European Cyber Days 2025.

    Registration Link: https://nettskjema.no/a/north-european-cyber-days-2025  

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    Free admission

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  • Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall

    Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall

    November 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CET

    (EVENT) In connection with the North European Cyber Days 2025, the City of Oslo is hosting an evening welcome reception for up to 200 people.

    The event is free and open for all, but conference attendees will be prioritised.

    Register for the reception using the event registration link and we will contact you with confirmation details.

    Event Webpage:  North European Cyber Days 2025.

    Registration Link: https://nettskjema.no/a/north-european-cyber-days-2025  

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  • The Draghi report on EU competitiveness

    The Draghi report on EU competitiveness

    European Commission. “Draghi report.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-competitiveness/draghi-report_en.

    The future of European competitiveness: Report by Mario Draghi

    Mario Draghi – former European Central Bank President and one of Europe’s great economic minds – was tasked by the European Commission to prepare a report of his personal vision on the future of European competitiveness. 

    The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market. It outlines how Europe will no longer be able to rely on many of the factors that have supported growth in the past and lays out a clear diagnosis and provides concrete recommendations to put Europe onto a different trajectory.

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    Background

    Today, Europe stands united in its pursuit of inclusive economic growth, focusing on 

    • sustainable competitiveness
    • economic security
    • open strategic autonomy
    • fair competition

    They all serve as pillars of prosperity. 

    The vision that drives Europe forward is to create conditions where businesses thrive, the environment is protected, and everyone has an equal chance at success.

    Sustainable competitiveness should make sure businesses are productive and environmentally friendly. Economic security ensures that our economy can handle challenges and protect jobs. With open strategic autonomy, Europe is not just open for business; but is shaping a better, fairer world.

    Next steps

    The findings of the Draghi report are contributing to the Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. And in particular, to the development of the new Clean Industrial Deal for competitive industries and quality jobs, which will be presented in the first 100 days of the new Commission mandate.

    Many of its recommendations are reflected in the Commission’s Political Guidelines as well as the mission letters of the President of the European Commission to the members of the College.

    In January 2025, the Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, a new roadmap to restore Europe’s dynamism and boost economic growth. The Compass builds on the analysis of the Draghi report and provides a strategic framework to drive the Commission’ work for the next five years.

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  • EU’s Competitivness Compass

    EU’s Competitivness Compass

    European Commission. “Competitiveness Compass.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-competitiveness/competitiveness-compass_en.

    Our plan to reignite Europe’s economy

    Over the last two decades, Europe’s potential has remained strong, even as other major economies have grown at a faster pace.

    The EU has everything it takes to unlock its full potential and drive faster, more sustainable growth: we boast a talented and educated workforce, capital, savings, the single market, and a unique social model. To restore our competitiveness and unleash growth, we need to tackle the barriers and weaknesses that are holding us back.

    In January 2025, the Commission presented the competitiveness compass, a new roadmap to restore Europe’s dynamism and boost our economic growth.

    https://ec.europa.eu/avservices/play.cfm?ref=I-267829&lg=EN&sublg=none&autoplay=true&tin=10&tout=59

    Three necessities for a more competitive EU

    The compass builds on the analysis of Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness.

    The Draghi report originally identified three necessities for the EU to boost its competitiveness: 

    1. Closing the innovation gap 
    2. Decarbonising our economy
    3. Reducing dependencies

    The compass sets out an approach to translate these necessities into reality. 

    Discover the full timeline of actions under the compass

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  • European Cluster for Securing Critical Infrastructures (ECSCI)

    European Cluster for Securing Critical Infrastructures (ECSCI)

    March 3, 2022 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (NETWORK)

    ECSCI. “ECSCI”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.ecsci.eu.

    The main objective of the ECSCI cluster is to create synergies and foster emerging disruptive solutions to security issues via cross-projects collaboration and innovation. Research activities will focus on how to protect critical infrastructures and services, highlighting the different approaches between the clustered projects and establishing tight and productive connections with closely related and complementary EU funded projects. To promote the activities of the cluster, ECSCI will organize international conferences, and national or international workshops, involving both policy makers, industry and academic, practitioners, and representatives from the European Commission.  

  • NTNU CCIS and SFI NORCICS Joint Conference 2025

    NTNU CCIS and SFI NORCICS Joint Conference 2025

    November 18 @ 8:00 am – November 19 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (EVENT)

    NTNU. “NTNU CCIS and SFI NORCICS Joint Conference 2025”. Accessed 14.08.2025.

    Two day conference Tuesday November 18th – Wednesday November 19th  

    “Future directions of Cyber Security in the light of Disruptive Technologies”

    We are entering a new era where disruptive technologies are becoming integral to everyday practices. As these innovations reshape our digital landscape, it is essential to ensure they are adopted securely and responsibly.

    Join us for an insightful event that brings together experts from industry, government, and academia to explore the future of cyber security. We will discuss how cyber security can be leveraged to enable and safeguard disruptive technologies, and how this evolution will shape future work within SFI NORCICS and NTNU CCIS.

    Let’s collaborate to define the path forward—where innovation meets resilience.

    More information on the program will come. This year both days will consist of keynote presentations and group discussions. 

    Note that we plan to start late enough in the morning of November 18th for people to travel to Trondheim on that day. 

    Dinner:  

    We also invite you to a joint dinner on the evening of November 18th at Scandic Lerkendal. 
    Aperitifs will be served from 18:30 and dinner at 19:00.  

    Hotel rooms:  

    Hotel rooms will be available at Scandic Lerkdendal, where the conference will take place. Attendees will be responsible to book their own rooms. Please do so through the Scandic website: https://www.scandichotels.com/no. Choose the hotel Scandic Lerkendal and the correct date, and add the booking code BNTN181125. 

    The code is available for the dates 17.11 – 19.11. The deadline to use the code for booking is 01.10.25. 
    A reservation can be changed or cancelled up until 18:00 on 01.10.25. 

    There is no registration fee for the conference, but external attendees will need to cover their own accommodation and travel. 

    Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

    Inquiries can be made to SFI NORCICS administrative coordinator Hanne Mari at hanne.m.s.djupdal@ntnu.no or NTNU CCIS administrative coordinator Anne Skeidsvoll Granli at anne.s.granli@ntnu.no.  

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    NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

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  • Norwegian Centre for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors

    Norwegian Centre for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors

    September 1, 2020 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2028 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (NETWORK) (PROJECT)

    NTNU SFI NORCICS. “NORCICS”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.ntnu.edu/norcics.

    Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI)

    NORCICS’s vision is to contribute to making Norway the most securely digitalized country in the world, by improving the cyber security and resilience of its critical sectors, through supporting research-based innovation.

    Our primary objective is to enhance the capability of private and public sector stakeholders to respond to the current and future cybersecurity risks by developing, validating, and operationalizing innovative socio-technical solutions.

    The following secondary objectives will lead to the achievement of the primary objective above:

    1. To generate new knowledge about interdependencies and dynamics in Critical Sectors; and how Cyber Physical Systems especially in Critical Sectors can be attacked;
    2. To design, develop, and test innovative methods and tools for the detection, prevention, and mitigation of cyberattacks against industrial control systems in Critical Sectors, and to validate these in industrially relevant environments;
    3. To demonstrate and validate the efficiency and effectiveness of interlinked cybersecurity measures for control systems in Critical Sectors for selected industrially relevant environments;
    4. To develop novel methods and tools for the improvement of cybersecurity training and awareness, and means for validation of such methods;
    5. To effectively transfer the knowledge created within NORCICS among its user partners, sectoral and industrial clusters, and relevant stakeholders in Norway.

    NORCICS has the following work packages (WP):

    1. Research-based innovation roadmap
    2. Foundations
    3. Technologies, applications, and services
    4. Demonstration environments
    5. Dissemination and knowledge transfer
    6. Project management
  • FAME: Federated decentralized trusted dAta Marketplace for Embedded finance

    FAME: Federated decentralized trusted dAta Marketplace for Embedded finance

    January 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2025 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (PROJECT)

    FAME. “FAME.” Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.fame-horizon.eu.

    FAME is a joint effort of world-class experts in data management, data technologies, the data economy, and digital finance, aiming to develop and launch to the global market a unique, trustworthy, energy-efficient, and secure federated data marketplace for Embedded Finance (EmFi).

    ​The FAME project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2023 Research and Innovation Programe under grant agreement nª 101092639. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Horizon Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

    Marketplace

    The FAME Federated Data Marketplace for Embedded Finance is a Data Space, according to the definition of the EU, customized for buying and selling federated data assets in the financial sector.

    Accessible through a unified entry point, the Marketplace allows for secure data access, sharing, trading and analysis through FAME’s analytical tools for both finance and non-finance organizations, tech and non-tech users, and other end-users.

    Why FAME?

    Modern data marketplaces are transforming how data assets are shared, traded, and utilized. Recent European initiatives have made significant strides, particularly in enhancing data monetization, regulatory compliance, and secure data exchange. However, existing centralized marketplaces face challenges that limit broader participation and accessibility. Notable limitations include complex data discovery processes, limited transparency in value-based data monetization, and insufficient integration of trusted, energy-efficient analytics. Addressing these gaps can unlock new data-driven applications in sectors like finance, retail, and smart cities, empowering innovative services that seamlessly integrate financial data. That is where FAME comes in.

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  • Data Space for Smart and Sustainable Communities

    Data Space for Smart and Sustainable Communities

    October 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – September 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    European data space for smart communities (DS4SSCC-DEP). “DS4SSCC”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.ds4sscc.eu/home.

    DS4SSCC–DEP is funded by the European Union Digital Europe Work Programme 2021-2022 under Grant Agreement No. 101123342. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.

    The European Data Space for Smart Communities (DS4SSCC-DEP) initiative is a pivotal deployment following the preparatory action for a Data Space for Sustainable and Smart Cities and Communities (DS4SSCC). 

    Emphasising sustainability aspects and diversity in communities, DS4SSCC developed a multi-stakeholder data governance scheme, created a blueprint for the European DS4SSCC, delivered priority datasets, and developed a roadmap towards a mature DS4SSCC.

    DS4SSCC-DEP’s vision revolves around creating a well-governed federated territorial, place-based data space for smart communities available for developers and infrastructure providers, aligning with the prospects outlined in Europe’s Digital Decade objectives. This approach distinguishes itself from sectoral data spaces by encompassing diverse domains, and underpinning governance across all levels of society.

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    Explore the Data Space Blueprint for Smart Communities

    Open & Agile Smart Cities and Communities (OASC)

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  • ENFIELD: European Lighthouse to Manifest Trustworthy and Green AI

    ENFIELD: European Lighthouse to Manifest Trustworthy and Green AI

    September 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – August 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    NTNU. “ENFIELD”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://enfield-project.eu.

    ENFIELD is set to establish a distinctive European Center of Excellence focused on advancing fundamental research in Green, Adaptive, Human-Centric, and Trustworthy AI and applied research within key sectors like Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Space. 
     
    Promoted by 30 leading research institutions, businesses, and public sector representatives from 18 countries, the project builds a vibrant AI community of the brightest minds from across Europe. 
     
    ENFIELD network will deliver over 75 unique AI solutions, 180 high-impact publications, strategic documents and extensive outreach efforts. 

    Our Mission

    Our goal is to develop AI solutions that address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and space, while promoting sustainability and ethics. 

    The ENFIELD Project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG CNECT. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.  The University of Nottingham’s participation in the Horizon Europe Project ENFIELD is supported by UKRI grant number 10094603. 

    NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

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