Online-Workshop: Cross-Border Matchmaking & Partner Search for Digital Europe

This focused two-hour session will bring together cybersecurity stakeholders from across Europe to connect, collaborate, and build consortia for the upcoming call DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08 under the Digital Europe Cybersecurity Work Programme. 

After a brief welcome session, participants will join breakout rooms based on their selected topics of interest. There will be one breakout room for each call topic opening in June 2025. In each room, pre-selected participants will pitch their organization or project idea. Each session will be moderated by a representative from one of the participating National Cybersecurity Centres (NCCs).

Event Agenda

13:00 – 13:30 | Welcome & Introduction

13:30 – 14:30 | Breakout Rooms: Pitching & Matchmaking

14:30 – 15:00 | Final Wrap-Up & Q&A

Breakout Sessions (one per call topic):
 

• Topic 1: “Transition to Post-Quantum Public Key Infrastructures”
• Topic 2: “Coordinated Preparedness Testing and Other Preparedness Actions”
• Topic 3: “Reinforcing Hospitals and Healthcare Providers” 

Detailed descriptions of each call topic can also be found in the Digital Europe Cybersecurity Programme.

Options for Participation: 

You have the opportunity to participate in this event in one of the following roles:

Presenter: Briefly pitch your organisation, consortium or proposal idea (3-4 minutes maximum). Limited spots available.

Listener: Attend the sessions and connect with others without pitching.

Pitching:
 

• Participants who wish to pitch must submit their slides by end of day on 17th June to [email protected]. Please use one of the provided slide templates, and ensure you select the appropriate version based on the nature of your pitch.
• All submitted proposals will be reviewed by the organisers, who reserve the right to limit or decline submissions. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by end of day on 18th June.

Depending on the number of pitch submissions, any Breakout Session may be merged or cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.