EDIH Summit 2026: Strengthening the AI Innovation Ecosystem

9 – 10 Jun 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 09:30 - 10:00

Panel Discussion: EDIH as experience centre for AI

Format:In-personLocation:Gold Hall, 0 Floor

The panel explores the evolution of European Digital Innovation Hubs as AI Experience Centres. Drawing on testimonies from three different EDIHs across Europe, the session explores which kind of AI needs hubs are addressing to support AI uptake in small and medium-sized companies and public sector organisations, and how hubs are promoting European AI solutions. During the session, it will be discussed how to scale the good AI solutions to many organisations. Attendees will gain practical insights, best practices, and resources to support their role as trusted gateways for supporting AI adoption across Europe. 

Speakers:  

  • Lothar Hotz, Coordinator, AI EDIH Hamburg (Germany) 

  • Petr Voplakal, Digital Transformation Consultant, EDIH B4I (Czechia)  

  • Slavica Tomovic, Assistant Professor, MontEDIH (Montenegro) 

  • Gaspard Demur, Deputy Head of Unit, DG CNECT, European Commission