DIS4SME Final Event

DIS4SME Final Event

Supporting SMEs digital transformation with location data interoperability skills

We are pleased to invite you to the Final Event of the European project DIS4SME, which will take place in a hybrid format on 26 November 2025, from 14:00 to 17:30 (CET).

The event will focus on how to address knowledge and skills gaps related to technologies and European policies in the field of location data interoperability, with a particular emphasis on supporting innovation and digital transformation in European SMEs.

Participants will explore the training resources developed by DIS4SME and discuss how spatial data enabled solutions can improve business processes, enhance decision-making, and increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises. This event will bring together policy makers, experts, and professionals in digital transformation, spatial data interoperability, and advanced digital skills.

Agenda

13:30 – 14:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee

14:00 – 14:20 | Opening & Policy Context

  • Milva Carbonaro – GISIG Association
  • Shamil Parmar – Project Officer at HaDEA

14:20 – 14:40 | Presentation of DIS4SME project results

  • Giacomo Martirano – Epsilon Italia
  • Roderic Molina – GISIG Association

14:40 – 15:30 | Session 1: Digital Skills & EU Policy Dimension

  • Nadja Kernchen – Policy Officer at DG Connect
  • Caterina Bortolaso – DIGITAL SME Alliance
  • Tomáš Halaška – CASSINI Policy Coordinator in DG DEFIS
  • Brendan Rowan – BluSpecs/ LEADSx2030

15:30 – 15:45 | Networking Break

15:45 – 16:45 | Session 2: Panel Discussion – SMEs & Skills Transfer

Showcasing SME best practices and insights from industry representatives on location data interoperability. Moderator: Danny Vandenbroucke – KU Leuven

  • Dirk Frigne – Mercator
  • Rombout Verwimp – Geo Solutions
  • Giacomo Martirano – Epsilon Italia
  • Frank Pichel – Open Geospatial Consortium
  • Antti Jakobsson – Location Innovation Hub

16:45 – 17:00 | Wrap-up & conclusions by project team

  • Giacomo Martirano – Epsilon Italia
  • Milva Carbonaro – GISIG Association

Hybrid event

You can join the event either in person or remotely.

To confirm your participation, please register.