The week hosted 10 sessions build around DG CONNECT initiatives, keeping the core topic of platforms at the centre whilst dipping into other relevant actions as well. It attracted more than 3300 online attendants, interested in what online platforms have had a profound impact on both the economy and European society

The topic on its own is quite complex, requiring its fullest attention due to the large importance it has in our daily lives. 

However, joined by partners from the Commission, institutions, private sector, and academia we are 1 step closer into getting a broader understanding what the status quo is, and what is being done policy-wise to adress it.

Not only will this help EU policymakers to better develop comprehensive policies that address existing challenges, but the feedback received during the week provided good insights into what topics could be tackled in the future.

Recordings

Day I, 9 Oct: Platforms Ecosystem Overview; Cyber Security & HR Strategies

• 11:00-12:00 Introductory session – Overview of the digital ecosystem of online platforms
• 14:00-16:00 Cybersecurity skills: a pressing human resources challenge
   

Day II, 10 Oct: Digital Wallet; Language Technologies

• 10:00-12:00 The EU Digital Identity Wallet: What You Need to Know for Secure Online Transactions
• 14:00-16:00 Language Technologies - Beyond Digital Products

Day III, 11 Oct: Algorithmic Transparency; Disinformation

• 10:00-12:00 Shining A Light on Algorithmic Systems That Affect Our Daily Lives
• 14:00-16:00 The Impact of Disinformation on Online Platforms and Their Users

Day IV, 12 Oct: DSA, DMA

• 10:00-12:00 DSA Catch-up
• 14:00-16:00 DMA Catch-up

Day V, 13 Oct: Data Platforms; Closing + Emerging AI Platforms

• 10:00-12:00 Data Platforms and Data Spaces
• 12:00-14:00 Closing; Emerging AI Platforms