Events

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

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

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

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

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 Language: English

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

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

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

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

Speakers: Rita Barros Silva, Ana Matos, Elizabete Semedo