Category: Events

In cooperation with the City of Rijeka, Association Without Borders He invites you to a lecture What benefits do entrepreneurs gain by joining energy communities?

The lecture will be held on 3 December 2024 at 14:00 in RiHub at Ivana Grohovca 1a in Rijeka.

The topics to be covered are the following:

1. DISCOVER project – status, methodology and tools available.
2. What are energy communities and why are they important to entrepreneurs?
3. Legislation – state of play, how can energy communities be triggered, what changes will occur in early 2026 and what are the repercussions?
4. Technology – why is it important to collect data and what kind of demands does it place on potential members of the community?
5. Finance – how do energy communities work operationally, what are the benefits for citizens, businesses and public administration if they connect to the EC?
6. The example of the North Adriatic Energy Community – experiences and first results.

After the lecture, it is time to answer the participants' questions.

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The lecture is part of the DISCOVER project funded by the LIFE programme of the European Commission, which provides support in the process of establishing energy communities.

The lecturers are members of the project team – Davorka Medved, Damir Juričić and Damir Medved.

The Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds invites you to the annual conference "Days of Regional Development and EU Funds" in Šibenik on 5 and 6 December 2024..

The conference is intended for representatives of state administration, local and regional self-government units, regional and local development agencies and beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries of EU funds as well as stakeholders of regional and local development.

This year's conference focuses on the opportunities provided by EU funds.

They will discuss the connection of Croatia through EU funds and the possibility of continued investment in regional development, i.e. how to better improve infrastructure, encourage new employment and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy. The program will cover all current affairs from regional development policies, and will also talk about future cooperation of regional and local stakeholders, exchange of experiences and examples of good practice, financing opportunities as well as the exchange of ideas and initiatives that can shape future projects throughout Croatia.

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On 22 November 2024, we held the 7th edition of the traditional Torpedo Days event in the Torpedo Production Park under a joint organisation with the Centre Europe Direct Rijeka and the project EDIH Adria. This year's theme, “Digital evolution: AI solutions for business success,” attracted participants from the world of entrepreneurship, technology and the public sector.

The Mayor of Rijeka, Marko, addressed the audience at the opening. Filipović and Director of the Rijeka Development Agency Porin, Nenad Antolović. Mayor Filipović stressed the importance of Torpedo Days in positioning Rijeka as a city of innovation, emphasizing the city's commitment to projects that foster digital transformation and economic development. The event also presented the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the key legislative framework of the European Union for the responsible use of AI technologies discussed by Ana. Jerkovic, Head of Europe Direct Rijeka.

The program was marked by an inspiring speech by Peter Dučić from the company Infobip, on the topic ‘AI in business: how digital evolution drives success" . Dučić provided an overview of the latest trends in the implementation of AI solutions and shared examples of successful projects that show how artificial intelligence enables innovation and increases the competitiveness of companies. He stressed that today there are increasingly visible trends with which brands as a whole are so-called ‘customer journey“ leave it to digital tools, so today, in the world, customers are enabled to communicate with the brand, purchase products and give feedback on the process through, for example, the WhatsApp application.

The event continued with the presentation of concrete test results ’test before invest“ activities on traffic optimisation in the area of the City of Opatija, the Municipality of Matulji and the City of Cres. Saša Vojvodić and Neven Grubišić presented examples of how AI can improve transport solutions and contribute to the sustainable development of local communities.

Panel discussion on the topic “How AI shapes the future of business” gathered leading experts, Petra Dučić (Infobip), Damira Medveda (EDIH Adria), Tomislava Lukić (Croator) and Daniel Antonic (City of Rijeka). The discussion was moderated by Nenad Antolović, while the introduction was given by Damir Medved. Panellists discussed the challenges and opportunities brought by AI, with an emphasis on the importance of education and adaptation of entrepreneurs to new technologies. A particular interest of the panels is the fact that the questions for the panellists were designed with the help of ChatGPT, which further demonstrated the potential of AI in practical application.

Finally, the participants had the opportunity to participate in the interactive the AI Quiz, which further delighted the audience with its innovativeness. The meeting was concluded at the afterparty, which provided an opportunity to network and exchange experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.

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The 7th edition of Torpedo Days once again showed the importance of cooperation between the private sector, academia and public institutions in shaping the digital future of Rijeka and the wider region. It is especially emphasized that Rijeka, through projects such as the Sinergan Incubator, which soon opens its doors, is committed to creating space for the development of IT, creative and smart-city industries. Synergana will support entrepreneurs, students and creative innovators, thus confirming the city's position as a hub for innovation and digital advancement.

It is our great pleasure to announce the seventh edition of the traditional event Torpedo Days, organised by the Rijeka Development Agency Porin, Europe Direct Centre Rijeka the Project EDIH Adria, 22 November from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. in space the Torpedo Production Park (Milutina Barača 60, 51000 Rijeka).

This year's event is dedicated to the theme “Digital evolution: AI solutions for business success" It brings together experts, entrepreneurs and representatives of the local community to explore together new opportunities for AI applications in the business world.

The event will include inspiring lectures, panel discussions with leading experts, practical examples of successful initiatives, and an interactive AI quiz. As always, Torpedo Days offers the opportunity to network and exchange ideas among participants at a lunch party.

Registration is mandatory via online forms, and the number of seats is limited, so please register on time, No later than November 19th.

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We look forward to your arrival at this special edition of Torpedo Days, with the opportunity to share knowledge about AI and its potential for business success!