Application of Artificial Intelligence in Projects
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Paris)
Topic: AI as a tool in different phases of a project, Challenges with AI

Mentor name & profile: Rupert Beinhauer, Lecturer at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

Target group: Teachers (upper secondary), VET learners, eco innovation teams, and all participants interested in AI usage in projects and how AI contribute to solving real world challenges.

When: 10th February 2026 from 10.00AM to 11:00AM CET

Where: online – MS Teams

Language: English

Web Design & Development with WordPress
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Introduction to WordPress, general overview, how to create a page or a post.

Mentor name & profile: Cristiano Longobardo – Graphic & Web designer expert

Target group: Teachers, students etc. interested in getting the fundamental of the Web Development

When: 17th February 2026 from 12.00pm to 1.00pm CET

Where: online – Zoom link [click here]

Language: English

When Bees Become a Model for School Activities and Co-Creation Between Schools, Universities, and Companies
2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00
Topic: Turning a school rooftop into a living laboratory for urban beekeeping, with hands-on activities that combine science, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Mentors name & profile :

Natalja Bulipopa – Head of the Youth entrepreneurship and career motivation center Jelgava Secondary School of Technologies

Aleksejs Zacepins – Dr. sc. ing. – Associate Professor at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Nauris Bērziņš – beekeper and representative of representative of the Latvian beekeeping association (to be confirmed)

Target group: Teachers interested in environmental education, sustainability skills, and innovative learning approaches.

When: 18th February 2026 – 9.00am to 10.00am CET

Where: online [Zoom link]

Strategic Pitching for the Eco‑Digithon
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: How to design and deliver an effective pitch: structure, communication of the problem and solution, value proposition, impact‑oriented strategies, feasibility, scalability, and practical recommendations for oral presentation, body language, and use of visual aids.

Mentor name & profile: Beatriz Román – Business Development Manager at Greennotech Solutions, specialized in strategic communication, validation of innovative proposals, and impact‑focused project presentation.

Target group: Eco‑Digithon participating teams, as well as students, teachers, and anyone interested in improving their pitching and project communication skills.

When: 18th February 2026 from 11.00am to 12.00pm CET

Where: online – Microsoft Teams link

Language: Spanish

Sign up here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5e901cb4-f6fa-4951-a2b2-3dbdc53a0629@7f52bbae-372d-4aa4-92c3-d699560e890d/registration

Turn Your WordPress Website into a Mobile App
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Progressive Web Apps (PWA) is a new technology that combines the best of mobile web and the best of mobile apps to create a superior mobile web experience. They are installed on the phone like a normal app (web app) and can be accessed from the home screen.

Mentor name & profile: Cristiano Longobardo – Graphic & Web designer expert

Target group: Teachers, students etc. interested in getting the fundamental of the Web Development

When: 18th February 2026 from 12.00pm to 1.00pm CET

Where: online – Zoom link [click here]

Renewable Energies – Fundamentals & Digital Approaches
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Topic: Introduction to renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal), their role in the green transition, and how digital tools support monitoring, planning and optimization of sustainable energy systems.

Mentor name & profile: Patrick Flach/Nikolaus Schrümpf (Styrian Economic Chamber) – both studied environmental systems sciences

Target group: Teachers, VET learners, students, and project teams interested in gaining a fundamental understanding of renewable energy systems and their application in sustainability‑focused digital projects.

When: 19th February 2026 from 10.00AM to 11AM CET

Where: online – MS Teams [Link]

Language: English

Short food supply chains. Examples and good practices
2026-02-19 12:15 - 13:15
Topic: Introduction to SFSCs, barriers, opportunities, and digital tools

Mentor name & profile: Marta Fernandez; BSc in Environmental Sciences, Master degree in Rural development

Target group: Teachers, students etc. interested in SFSCs and rural development

When: 19th February 2026 from 12.15pm to 1.15pm CET

Where: online – Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82868449128?pwd=yqmb2tEGJpkjUvyZsPOfIbCwdh3OzV.1

Language: English

Sustainable Transport
2026-02-20 09:00 - 10:00
Topic: Overview of key challenges in transport and mobility, introduction to sustainable transport concepts, and exploration of strategies for efficient, low-carbon, and climate-friendly mobility solutions.

Mentor name & profile: Leopold Ilic (FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences) – studied Environmental Management & Energy and Transport Management

Target group: Teachers, VET learners, eco‑innovation teams, and all participants interested in environmental sustainability in the transport sector.

When: 20th February 2026 from 9.00AM to 10AM CET

Where: online – MS Teams [Link]

Language: English

Mais Taha - (Webinar)
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00
Profile of the mentor: Eco-designer with a strong track record in sustainability and innovation, for which she won more than one award (both European and Global Innovation Forum award). She is Founding Director of MTiPX, a Maltese digital design start-up focused on preventing waste and protecting natural resources. The start-up has developed an eco-label system and runs two in-house pilots under the initiative “XEROWASTE”, which can definitely become an OER. She previously worked as a teacher, specialising in digital design. She actively participated in Internet of Things hackathons as well.

Target group: VET teams enrolled in the online Eco-Digithon

Topic: Soft skill – Project-based learning methodologies and student engagement

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/thV7P5xOT7WEBMLBfTHZ5Q

Data, AI and Sustainability: the IRRIGOPTIMAL® Schools Project for Agricultural Innovation
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: The webinar presents the IRRIGOPTIMAL® Schools project, focusing on the role of schools and agricultural institutes in driving agricultural innovation. Through a concrete case study on the application of Artificial Intelligence, the project demonstrates how data can be used to support sustainable management and the optimization of agricultural resources. The IRRIGOPTIMAL® Schools project fosters skills for a sustainable future, bringing together education, agriculture, and technology.

Mentor name & profile: Cristina Maciariello – Digital Transformation Manager at Wes Trade

Target group: VET teams (students and teachers) participating in the Eco-Digithon context and anyone taking interest in AI-related topics

When: 23rd February 2026 from 11.00am to 12.00pm CET

Where: Online – Zoom link

Language: English

A Gate That Opens the Door to Sustainability
2026-02-23 11:30 - 12:30
Topic:The winners of the first italian edition of the Eco-Digithon, IPIA G. Ferraris of Iglesias (Sardinia), will showcase their innovative project: an automatic gate built using 99% waste and recycled materials.A powerful example of how creativity, technical skills, and sustainability can come together to deliver real-world solutions for local communities. During the webinar, students will also share how the Eco-Digithon became the starting point of an ongoing collaboration with the company ALIGÒ and the Municipality of Siliqua, highlighting how schools can act as true drivers of innovation and long-lasting local partnerships.

Names and profiles of the speakers: Simona Deidda – Teacher of the IPIA G. Ferraris; Agostino Castronovo – Teacher of IPIA G. Ferraris

Target group: Teachers and students participating at the second edition of the Eco-Digithon

When: 23 February 2026 from 11.30 am to 12.30pm

Where: online – Zoom link

Language: English

Responding to Circular Economy Challenges Through Digital Eco-Innovation
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
Topic: Motivations for innovation, drivers and expected impacts, and practical examples to support impactful green skills projects

Mentor name & profile: Rita Barros Silva – Environmental Expert at APEMETA – Portuguese Association of Environmental Technologies

Target group: Teachers, VET learners, eco‑innovation teams, and all participants interested in getting to know circular economy principles and tools along with practical applications embedding digital skills for solving sustainability challenges.

When: 24th February 2026 from 10.00am to 11.00am CET

Where: Online – Zoom (click here])

Language: English

Biodiversity in renewable energy infraestructures
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
Topic: Monitoring and protection of biodiversity in renewable energy plants and electric lines + agrivoltaics.

Mentor name & profile: Jorge Moreno (BSc in Environmental Sciences) and Montserrat Gil (BSc in Biology)

Target group: Teachers, students etc. interested in the interrelation between biodiversity and renewable energy power plants

When: 25th February 2026 from 10.00 am to 11.00 am CET

Where: online – Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83856086798?pwd=WrINxSZhcGIXS162Zb0S6mlZmiqPVg.1

Language: English

Environmental Awareness – Sustainability Challenges & Digital Solutions
2026-02-26 01:00 - 02:00
Topic: Overview of key environmental challenges, introduction to sustainability thinking, and demonstration of digital tools and methods supporting environmental monitoring, data collection and eco‑innovation.

Mentor name & profile: Patrick Flach/Nikolaus Schrümpf (Styrian Economic Chamber) – both studied environmental systems sciences

Target group: Teachers, VET learners, eco‑innovation teams, and all participants interested in environmental sustainability and how digital skills contribute to solving real‑world challenges.

When: 26th February 2026 from 13.00PM to 14PM CET

Where: online – MS Teams [Link]

Language: English

Automatization and sensors
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00
Topic: low cost technologies and examples for innovative projects

Mentor name & profile: Diego Pacheco, Industrial Engineer.

Target group: Teachers, students etc. interested in sensoring and automatization for their projects.

When: 26th February 2026 from 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm CET

Where: online – Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85486639167?pwd=mGwyeFiGridM1WnLlwk1WPVwweHDAh.1

Language: English

Water Matters: Digital Eco-Innovation Scenarios for VET
2026-02-27 11:30 - 12:30
Topic: Motivations, European context and practical examples of digital eco-innovation addressing water challenges

Mentor name & profile: Rita Barros Silva (APEMETA – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Tecnologias Ambientais) – Luca Poletti (Sereco Biotest – Studi e Ricerche Ambientali)

Target group: VET teams (students and teachers) participating in the Eco-Digithon context and anyone taking interest in water-related topics

When:27th February 2026 from 11.30AM to 12.30AM CET

Where: Online – Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6568563575?omn=87876926436])

Language: English

Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
2026-03-04 03:30 - 04:30
Topic: How to identify, approach and collaborate with local stakeholders and organisations to strengthen environmental and digital innovation projects.

Mentor name & profile: Susana Falcão, Coordinator of Education for Sustainability at Laboratório da Paisagem (Guimarães – European Green Capital)

Target group: Students and teams participating in the Eco-Digithon developing environmental or digital sustainability projects and needing support in stakeholder engagement and partnerships.

When: 4th March 2026 from 15.30pm to 16.30pm CET

Where: online – Microsoft Teams (Eco-Digithon 2026 | Building Partnerships for Sustainable Impact | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams)

Language: English

Business Model Canvas for Sustainable Projects
2026-03-06 15:30 - 16:30
Topic: How to structure, validate and strengthen your environmental or digital innovation project using the Business Model Canvas methodology, with a focus on sustainability, local value chains and impact generation.

Mentor name & profile: Bruno Correia, Founder & CEO of MicroVida-Portugal – Foodtech startup focused on sustainable fresh food supply chains, digital platforms and responsible consumption models.

Target group: Students and teams participating in the Eco-Digithon who are developing environmental or digital sustainability projects and need support in structuring their value proposition, key partnerships, cost and revenue streams, and long-term impact model.

When: 6th March 2026 from 15.30pm to 16.30pm CET

Where: online – Microsoft Teams (Eco-Digithon 2026 | Business Model Canvas for Sustainable Projects | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams)

Language: English

From Circular Economy Drivers to Practice: Digital Eco-Innoation in VET
2026-03-09 15:30 - 16:30
Speakers: Rita Barros Silva, Ana Matos, Elizabete Semedo

Schools as Drivers for Climate-Neutral Cities – Highlights from the Visions 2045 Project
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Topic: The webinar will explore how schools can act as key drivers in the transition toward climate neutrality within their local communities. Building on the Visions 2045 project approach, it will highlight strategies for involving all school stakeholders — from management and teachers to students and local authorities — in climate action.The session will also address the development of vision workshops and action plans, and share practical experiences and tools that support emission reduction while strengthening collaboration and networking among schools across borders.

Mentor name & profile: Muriel Neugebauer – Research Associate at Independent Institute for Environmental Issues [https://www.ufu.de/en/]

Target group: Teachers

Language: English

When: 10th March 2026 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm CET

Where: online – Zoom link [click here]

Eco-Digithon - the competition in SPAIN
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-18 23:59

Eco-Digithon - the competition in ITALY
2026-03-18 00:00 - 2026-03-20 23:59

Building effective partnerships & identifying and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:00
on 19th March; 15:00 – 16:00 (CET) delivered by Dr Marek Frankowicz, Chemistry Professor & Main Specialist at Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The session will offer practical best practices and example to build effective partnerships and managing a diverse set of stakeholders. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yx9XwLbgRLOm6596HtvT6w

ENNE+ Mentorship Session - Storytelling & Pitching
2026-03-20 15:00 - 16:00
delivered by Susana Ribeiro, Strategy Manager, to support Eco-Digithon teams in successfully delivering their pitches. It will take place on 20/03 from 15:00 to 16:00 (CET). Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6czuVqFmRQKTE1b2hqRY9Q

Prototyping design
2026-03-23 15:00 - 16:00
on 23rd March; 15:00 – 16:00 (CET) delivered by Mais Taha, Founding Director of MTiPX. The session will provide tips and suggestions on how to design a successful prototype. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QMJw7wbMRhmvpUg0rcJt4g

Strategies for problem-solving & risk management
2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00
on 24th March; 15:00 – 16:00 (CET) delivered by Dr Marek Frankowicz, Chemistry Professor & Main Specialist at Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The session will provide concrete strategies for real-world problem-solving and risk management when developing an eco-innovation solution. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pEwdyIvETtymPc6HpDVnXw

Eco-Digithon - the competition in AUSTRIA
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-17 23:59

Eco-Digithon - the competition in PORTUGAL
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59

Eco-Digithon virtual - the competition (ALL COUNTRIES)
2026-05-28 00:00 - 23:59
