Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of ICT Working Group.
ICT
The main objective of the ICT Work Group is to act as a platform to discuss and share information on ICTrelated initiatives and funding opportunities in relation to the European Commission’s policy priority “A Europe fit for the digital age”. Especially highlighting the regional dimension of the ICT-field, the WG aims to create opportunities for interregional cooperation in the field of ICT by linking with other areas and sectors such as smart cities, energy, transport, health or culture.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Transport WG meeting: AI in Transport, implementing the European AI Strategy
On 19 November (15:00–16:00), the Transport Working Group will organise a meeting dedicated to AI in Transport, implementing the European AI Strategy, with a welcome coffee starting at 14:30.
ICT WG Meeting: Regional Authorities and Living-in.EU
This interactive brainstorming session invites all members and particularly those who have signed the Living-in.EU declaration or are engaged in digital transformation efforts, to come together and
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
ICT WG Meeting: Networking of European Digital Innovation Hubs and Phase 2 calls
EU support for the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) is poised to enter a new phase with the forthcoming publication of the 2025–2027 Work Programme under the Digital Europe Programme. As part
Low Carbon Cluster and Policy WG meeting: Exploring the future European Competitiveness Fund
On 4 November (14:30 – 16:30), the three Working Groups under the Low Carbon Cluster (Energy and Climate Change WG, Transport WG, Smart Cities WG) and the Policy WG will co-organise a meeting
ERRIN’s Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members
ERRIN is organising its 'Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members', taking place in person in Brussels on 21 October 2025 from 9:30 to 12:30, followed by a networking lunch.
WG Related Events
ERRIN Autumn General Meeting 2025
ERRIN’s 2025 Autumn General Meeting will take place on 10 December from 16:00 CET, followed by a networking reception with keynotes. The event will be kindly hosted by Scotland Europa (Scotland House, Rdpt Robert Schuman 6, 1040 Brussels, Belgium).
ICT WG Meeting: Regional Authorities and Living-in.EU
This brainstorming meeting, open to all ERRIN members and particularly signatories of Living-in.EU and those engaged in digital transformation, aims to position regional interests within the evolving EU policy landscape. It will serve as a platform to reflect on the future of the Living-in.EU movement, explore ERRIN’s role in supporting sustainable digital transformation at local and regional levels and assess how regional authorities can continue contributing meaningfully beyond 2026.
UnILiON brokerage event CL4 (WP2026)
Brokerage event to provide information about the CL4 2026 calls in all destinations and facilitate partner search. The aim of these events is to provide a platform bringing together researchers, as well as public and private sector participants, to share ideas, knowledge and expertise, and to identify suitable partners for future consortia under the relevant Horizon Europe CL4 calls with 2026 deadlines.
Transport WG meeting: AI in Transport, implementing the European AI Strategy
On 19 November, the Transport Working Group will organise a meeting dedicated to AI in Transport, implementing the European AI Strategy, with a welcome coffee starting at 14:30. This Transport Working Group meeting will focus on the recently adopted European AI Strategy for Transport, part of the AI and Data Package launched by the European Commission on 7 October 2025.
Digital technologies in sustainable cultural tourism
CulturalCorners is organising a webinar on 'Digital technologies in sustainable cultural tourism' in the context of the webinar series with the Sustainable Cultural Tourism Practices. It will step into the future of tourism with VR, AR, and AI-powered tools that make experiences more innovative, inclusive and accessible.
ICT WG Meeting: Networking of European Digital Innovation Hubs and Phase 2 calls
The EU’s support for European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) is entering a new phase with the upcoming 2025–2027 Digital Europe Work Programme, which will include two targeted calls to both reinforce the EDIH network and advance its focus on AI technologies. This Working Group meeting will review the achievements of the 2021–2023 period and explore how EDIHs can align with future EU priorities and opportunities.
WG Documents
ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the…
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
European Digital Innovation Hubs in Digital Europe Programme
The draft working document for European Digital Hubs in the Digital Europe Programme.
WG Related Content
ERRIN at a meeting with international organisations and networks on digital for cultural heritage
On 25 September 2025, Andreea Leru (North-East Romania Regional Development Agency) represented ERRIN at a meeting with international organisations and networks to discuss digital transformation in cultural heritage. The meeting highlighted key challenges, including skills gaps, standardisation needs and AI-related data issues affecting platforms such as Europeana.
Management Board elections 2025 – call for nominations launched!
Every year ERRIN holds elections for the Management Board. Becoming a member of the Board offers a unique opportunity to develop ERRIN further and strategically lead the network’s activities. You can put forward your candidature for this year’s elections until 17 October.
XR tools raising climate awareness in Sweden’s Blekinge
In the context of the RESIST project, in which ERRIN is a partner, innovative solutions are being tested to help regions adapt to climate change. In Blekinge, southern Sweden, rising sea levels, floods, and droughts pose growing challenges for communities and policymakers. To tackle these, Region Blekinge and Blekinge Institute of Technology are working with RESIST to develop climate solutions using extended reality (XR) technologies.
Shape ERRIN's 2026 agenda
ERRIN's Annual Survey for the 2026 agenda has been launched! The responses from this survey will be used by the Working Group and Task Force leaders during the annual strategy workshops in November to shape the activities in 2026. We invite all of ERRIN's members to share their current R&I priorities, topics and preferences for working with ERRIN in 2026. The survey is open until 31 October 2025.
Get involved in ERRIN's work shaping the EU’s long-term budget post-2027
While the Commission’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 sets out an initial framework, many details remain open and will be shaped in the coming negotiations. At this decisive stage, ERRIN is actively advocating for a place-based, ecosystem-driven approach in the future EU R&I funding – through member exchanges, co-created consultation responses, and ongoing dialogue with EU policymakers. This article outlines ERRIN’s ongoing contribution to the debate on the future of R&I funding post-2027 and highlights how members can play an active role in ERRIN's…
ERRIN contributes to Committee of the Regions' consultation on AI Continent Action Plan
ERRIN has published its response to the Committee of the Regions’ consultation on the AI Continent Action Plan, consolidating input from members on the role of local authorities in driving AI uptake. The document highlights regional best practices, calls for federated data models, harmonised legal frameworks and reinforced investment to build a citizen-centred and sustainable AI ecosystem across Europe.
Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
Shape ERRIN's 2026 agenda
ERRIN's Annual Survey for the 2026 agenda has been launched! The responses from this survey will be used by the Working Group and Task Force leaders during the annual strategy workshops in November to shape the activities in 2025. We invite all of ERRIN's members to share their current R&I priorities, topics and preferences for working with ERRIN in 2026. The survey is open until 31 October 2025.
- By Maria Bostrom
Get involved in ERRIN's work shaping the EU’s long-term budget post-2027
While the Commission’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 sets out an initial framework, many details remain open and will be shaped in the coming negotiations. At this decisive stage, ERRIN is actively advocating for a place-based, ecosystem-driven approach in the future EU R&I funding – through member exchanges, co-created consultation responses, and ongoing dialogue with EU policymakers. This article outlines ERRIN’s ongoing contribution to the debate on the future of R&I funding post-2027 and highlights how members can play an active role in ERRIN's work on shaping the next MFF.
- By Kyle Galea
ICT Working Group: Call for New Co-Leader
The ICT Working Group is seeking a new co-leader to join The Free State of Thuringia, Hauts-de-France, Brainport Eindhoven and Helsinki EU Office in shaping the group’s priorities in 2025 and beyond. Candidates should be Brussels-based, experienced in EU digital and ICT policy, and familiar with relevant funding programmes.
- By Kyle Galea
ERRIN contributes to Committee of the Regions' consultation on AI Continent Action Plan
ERRIN has published its response to the Committee of the Regions’ consultation on the AI Continent Action Plan, consolidating input from members on the role of local authorities in driving AI uptake. The document highlights regional best practices, calls for federated data models, harmonised legal frameworks and reinforced investment to build a citizen-centred and sustainable AI ecosystem across Europe.
- By Kyle Galea
Call for regional best practises on the digital transformation of healthcare
The joint Health and ICT Working Group meeting will focus on the digital transformation of healthcare, exploring themes such as AI in health, the European Health Data Space, telehealth and innovative approaches to healthy ageing and prevention. Members are invited to share practices that strengthen regional healthcare resilience, with selected examples to be presented at the in-person meeting in Brussels.
- By Alba Martí
Seeking partners for COST Action: AI-Driven Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy Across Europe
The Institut d'Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili is looking for partners to develop a proposal for the for COST Action: AI-Driven Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy Across Europe.