Events

Discover all the events organized by NODES, the Spokes, and its ecosystem, and participate from North to South.

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NODES at Open Factories Piemonte: discovering the places of production and innovation
From Thursday, October 24 to Saturday, October 26, 2024, the fifth edition of "Fabbriche Aperte Piemonte" (Open Factories of Piedmont) will take place. This initiative, organized by the Piedmont Region, offers the opportunity to visit industrial production sites in the Piedmont area for free. More than 130 plants will open their doors, allowing the public to discover the value hidden inside factories, plants, and laboratories that represent the region's economic and technological excellence. The NODES (Northwest Digital and Sustainable) Innovation Ecosystem will participate in the event through some of its key project partners.  
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1. Aerospazio e mobilità sostenibile
IAC - International Astronautical Congress 2024
Spoke 1 partecipa alla 75a edizione di IAC - International Astronautical Congress 2024. L'evento riunisce ogni anno tutti gli attori del settore spaziale, con l'obiettivo della massima condivisione di nuove idee e innovazioni che andranno a definire il futuro dell'esplorazione spaziale. Il motto di questa edizione è Responsible Space for Sustainability. Lo spazio è una risorsa per la popolazione mondiale e le tecnologie che ospita sono fondamentali per la nostra vita quotidiana, ma come tutte le risorse, il suo sfruttamento deve essere responsabile. Spoke 1 porta l'Ecosistema Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile alla conferenza assieme al Politecnico di Torino. Durante la giornata di venerdì 18, i partecipanti all'evento potranno conoscere Spoke 1 presso lo spazio del Politecnico di Torino, incontrare i rappresentanti dello Spoke e i ricercatori del Flagship Project Space4You, nonché alcune delle aziende e dei PoC accademici finanziati attraverso i bandi a cascata.     International Astronautical Congress 2024  
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3. Culture and tourism industry
Invisible Biases: How Invisible Biases Affect Work and Limit Business Performance. Practical Solutions for Curious Minds.
Attracting the best talent, making the best decisions, understanding customer needs, developing creativity and innovation are among the goals that every company sets for itself. Achieving them can become difficult due to invisible barriers linked to our way of thinking and acting, biases. Recognizing them, reducing them and overcoming them are the minimum actions that every company projected to build value in the long term must adopt. The workshop, dynamic and practical, aims to develop the understanding of the biases hidden in the folds of business dynamics, in order to allow organizations to achieve better results.   The event will be held in the Sala Spazio of ComoNExT (Via Cavour 2, Lomazzo), Wednesday 16 October starting at 16:00. Program Introduction by Sara Lucca and Elena Zaffaroni – ComoNExT: Opportunities for companies and calls for proposals on social sustainability Speakers: Laura Nicolini – Creative Mind, copywriter: Broad and non-hostile language Alessandra Vitagliano – AV&Partners, lawyer and DEIB consultant: Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Participation in the workshop is completely free. Registration Link https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-pregiudizi-invisibili-1027847307967?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*w4n537*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM1NTM4NzA2MC4xNzI3MTgyMjcw*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNzE4MjI3MC4xLjAuMTcyNzE4MjI3MC4wLjAuMA..
Conferences
3. Culture and tourism industry
Fashion Tuesdays
The University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, has organized in collaboration with the Silk Museum of Como a cycle of three conferences entitled: "Fashion Tuesdays". The events, which will be held at the Silk Museum, Via Castelnuovo 9 - Como, will focus on three women active in the fashion world, bearers of messages of female emancipation. Rosa Genoni, Emilie Flöge and Coco Chanel were able to combine the creative role with that of interpreter of women's needs and their desire for emancipation. Their figures will be analyzed during the seminars in the light of the different historical and legal contexts existing in Italy, Austria and France in order to provide a picture of their contribution to the movements for equality that were developing in the first part of the twentieth century. The specific objective is to emphasize, from a historical point of view, the role that women have played in the textile supply chain in order to present three salient figures in the sector, who have combined the creativity of design with that of bearers of new ideals of economic independence and social emancipation at a time when the fight for rights was becoming more bitter. Three stylists were chosen: an Italian, Rosa Genoni, an Austro-Hungarian, Emilie Flöge, and a Frenchwoman, Coco Chanel, to show how the struggles that women workers led in Italy for a decent salary in the textile world were combined with new dictates for the emancipation of bourgeois women in contexts that were also different from ours. The conferences will be held from October 15 to December 17, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Below are the titles of the individual days. October 15, 2024: Rosa Genoni, the inventor of Made in Italy who fought for women's rights November 12, 2024: Emilie Flöge, Klimt's muse and the Reformkleid as a tool for emancipation December 17, 2024: Coco Chanel, the working woman, the shoulder bag and comfortable fabrics To register, fill out the form below link
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No Panic with ATWORK - Part 2: webinar with NODES enterprises to avoid mistakes!
The webinars for enterprises@NODES are resuming.   On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the second part of the in-depth exploration of the ATWORK platform, the tool provided by the MUR for managing PNRR funds, will take place. In the first part, the companies funded by NODES through cascade calls discovered how to use the tools for monitoring and reporting phases of their projects.   In this episode of "No panic with ATWORK", the new features will be explained, and the most common mistakes to avoid during the critical phases of uploading will be illustrated.   The workshop is reserved for: Companies approved for funding Coordinators of funded projects
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3. Culture and tourism industry
Spoke 3 Researchers' Night - "The textile industry and its culture between past and future"
On the occasion of the Researchers' Night 2024, the University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, in collaboration with Confindustria Varese and the City of Busto Arsizio organized a conference entitled: "The textile industry and its culture between past and future". The event will be held on 27 September 2024 from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm in the splendid setting of the conference room of the Textile Museum located in via A. Volta 6/8 in Busto Arsizio (VA). The textile industry has been and continues to be fundamental to the local economy; numerous projects and research are launched every year in order to enhance a continuously growing sector, an excellence that crosses national borders. During the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the textile industry and its evolution over time thanks also to the use of new techniques and digitalisation. There will be no shortage of economic, historical, cultural and artistic moments; it will also be possible to take a guided tour to discover the museum and its magnificent collection. The event is open to all, to register log in to link
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NODES alla Notte Europea dei Ricercatori 2024: tutti gli appuntamenti
L'Ecosistema partecipa con i suoi ricercatori agli eventi ad Alessandria, Aosta, Como, Cuneo, Pavia e Torino Venerdì 27 e sabato 28 settembre 2024 si svolgerà la Notte Europea delle Ricercatrici e dei Ricercatori, l'iniziativa promossa dalla Commissione Europea che coinvolge ogni anno migliaia di ricercatori e istituzioni di ricerca in tutti i Paesi europei. NODES e i ricercatori dei 7 Spoke dell'Ecosistema saranno presenti nelle diverse città degli Atenei partners del progetto con laboratori, stand, workshop, convegni, visite guidate nei luoghi della ricerca ed eventi gratuiti aperti al pubblico di ogni età. Scopri gli appuntamenti!      
Conferences
6. Primary agroindustry
G7 Agricolture: “RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF FOOD FROM FARM TO FORK: TECH, POLICY, BEHAVIOUR, EDUCATION”
On the occasion of the G7 Agriculture summit, to be held in Syracuse between the 21st and 29th of September 2024, the University of Pavia is organising a side event accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, entitled "Responsible Production and Consumption from Field to Table: Technology, Policies, Behaviours, and Education", as part of the "Divinazione EXPO24" initiatives.   The event, organised and coordinated by Carola Ricci, Aldo Piccone, and Anna Facchinetti from the Department of Political and Social Sciences, aims to present some scientific insights and best practices developed around three of the key points agreed upon by the G7 Agriculture Ministers at the summit held in Miyazaki, Japan, on 22-23 April 2023.   The meeting will take place on 26th September, starting at 3:00 PM in Syracuse, Ortigia Island, at the National Institute of Ancient Drama.   Some of the interim results of the research and synergies developed by the University of Pavia and its affiliated partners within two PNRR projects funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, will be presented. These include the extended partnership project 'ONFOODS' (Research and Innovation Network on Food and Nutrition Sustainability, Safety, and Security), Spoke 7, and the innovation ecosystem project 'NODES' (North-West Digital and Sustainable), Spoke 6.   The event is structured around three thematic modules: I. Environmental sustainability and innovation: Goals and tools needed to mitigate water stress in agriculture. II. Prevention and reduction of food waste from field to table: In search of a common definition. III. Responsible food production and consumption without discrimination: Traditions, culture, and art in service of vulnerable groups.   In addition to the researchers from Pavia promoting the event, research conducted within Spoke 6 will be presented by Dr. Valentina Vaglia from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, who will address the topic of climate change mitigation against water stress and soil erosion in viticulture, and by Dr. Nadia Bertolino from the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, who will present her research on water landscapes in the Pavia region.
Conferences
7. Secondary agroindustry
Spoke 7 at Terra Madre - Salone del Gusto 2024
Researchers bring Spoke 7 themes to Terra Madre Terra Madre is one of the main events organized in the North-West dedicated to the theme of food. This year, NODES Spoke 7 will be present at two important moments of this great initiative.    On Thursday 26, the University of Turin (Department of Computer Science, Conference Room, 3rd floor Entrance Via Pessinetto, 12 - Piero della Francesca Side) will host the Forum delle Economie - Food Experience Nord Ovest. In this space Luisa Torri, together with other experts in the sector, will talk about what innovations Agrifood must implement in the face of macroeconomic pressures, the energy crisis and the global warming.    On Saturday 28th, Luca Cocolin will be one of the speakers at the Conference Our food is our health. Only with biodiversity can the planet be fed. The aim of the meeting will be to explore the synergies needed to support the relationship between food, human health and planetary well-being, tracing connections (more or less evident) between agroecological transition, healthy diets, soil vitality and intestinal microbiome health, food sovereignty and biodiversity.     Discover the Terra Madre program   
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1. Aerospazio e mobilità sostenibile
Next Generation Mobility 2024
I Flaghsip Project dedicati alla Mobilità sostenibile presentano i loro progressi durante Next Generation Mobility 2024 Next Generation Mobility è dedicato alla filiera della mobilità e all'incontro tra gli attori dell'innovazione, cioè aziende, start up, università e istituzioni, che potranno confrontarsi su innovazione, sulle opportunità di business, su compliance e riforme del settore. Spoke 1 presenterà l'andamento dei suoi due Flagship Project dedicati alla mobilità, al lavoro su vettori energetici complementari per il raggiungimento degli obiettivi di decarbonizzazione europei. Oltre ai referenti scientifici del progetto, sarà presente anche Fondazione Piemonte Innova, per confrontarsi con il mondo dell’impresa relativamente alle necessità delle filiere della mobilità.  
Meeting
5. Industry for health and Silver Economy
Showcase of NODES' projects: Pitch & Poster sessions
On September 17th, 2024, at the Bioindustry Palr Silvano Fumero SpA, will be held an unmissable event dedicated to the beneficiaries of the cascading calls of the NODES project. Organized in collaboration with BioPmed, partner of Spoke 5, the event will focus on industrial and academic Proof of Concept (PoC).    Event agend:  Pitch Session on Industrial Proof of Concept (PoC): During this session, participants will have the opportunity to present their projects, highlighting the innovation and technological development achieved with the support of NODES.  Poster Session on Academic Proof of Concept (PoC): A poster exhibition will be dedicated to academic PoCs, providing a valuable space to explore the innovations arising from collaborations between universities, research centers, and other academic institutions.  Goal of the event: This meeting represents a unique opportunity to: Promote Innovation: provide visibility to NODES projects, stimulating interest and the adoption of emerging technologies in the sector. Facilitating Collaborations: create an environment conducive to meetings among participants, fostering the exchange of ideas and the creation of strategic partnerships with industry companies.  Expand the Network: actively engage key stakeholders such as companies, hospitals, ASL, universities and research centers, to promote synergies and shared growth opportunities. Details of the event: Date: September 17th, 2024  Time: From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Bioindustry Park Silvano Fumero SpA
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Tech4You: Convergence and Sustainability in Innovation Ecosystems
On Monday, September 9th, NODES will participate in the event bringing together the 11 Innovation Ecosystems funded by the PNRR, titled "Tech4You: Convergence and Sustainability in Innovation Ecosystems" to be held in Rome at the Faculty of Engineering of the Sapienza University, organized by the "Magna Grecia" University of Catanzaro and Tech4You.   The workshop represents a moment of meeting and discussion, aimed at evaluating the potential technological convergence of research teams from the various Innovation Ecosystems and the possible definition of a shared pipeline of projects and applications, as an operational lever to ensure the future financial and strategic sustainability of the Innovation Ecosystems. 
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The Innovation Ecosystems meet in Padova: results, impacts, challenges
On Wednesday, July 24, NODES will participate in the event "Innovation Ecosystems: results, impacts, challenges" organized by the iNEST Consortium at Palazzo del Bo in the Rectorate of the University of Padova, bringing together the 11 Innovation Ecosystems funded by the PNRR.   Having reached over halfway through the PNRR's planned course, a comparative event among the various Ecosystems is certainly useful for a common reflection on the upcoming challenges: the completion of the projects, the enhancement of the human resources involved and the skills acquired, and the consolidation of the Ecosystems themselves.
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Hub Nodes
General Assembly NODES: il 16 luglio appuntamento sul Lago Maggiore alla scoperta dei Flagship Projects
Martedì 16 Luglio 2024 dalle ore 11.00 alle 16.00, nella splendida cornice di Villa San Remigio a Verbania, si terrà la quarta General Assembly dell'Ecosistema dell'Innovazione NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile.    Dopo il meeting di Pavia dello scorso Febbraio, in cui si sono stati messi in evidenza i numeri confortanti del progetto e in cui si è potuta tastare con mano l’ampia partecipazione degli addetti ai lavori, questa volta l'Ecosistema si incontrerà sulla riva del Lago Maggiore per condividere tra tutti i Partners il nuovo stato di avanzamento lavori.   L’occasione segnerà una linea importante per tracciare la vision del percorso futuro, discutendo le iniziative da mettere in campo da qui al 2025 consolidando gli obiettivi che guidano il Progetto NODES. Nel corso dell'evento un momento particolare sarà dedicato al Pitch & Poster Contest che vedrà protagonisti i 15 Progetti Bandiera dei 7 Spoke. L’Assemblea coinvolgerà gli Atenei di progetto, i poli d'innovazione, i centri di ricerca, gli incubatori, i competence center, gli acceleratori. Il gruppo di lavoro si confronterà per tutta la giornata contribuendo ognuno con le proprie esperienze, idee, metodologie a tracciare la strada.
Conferences
3. Culture and tourism industry
Nodes Challenges: students and businesses for technological innovation
On Thursday 11 July 2024, from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm, a meeting entitled: Nodes Challenges: students and companies for technological innovation will be held at Villa Toeplitz in Varese. The event, organized by the University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, was designed to present to citizens, businesses and researchers the results of 3 challenges which involved some Uninsubria students in the last two months. Specifically, these are twenty-four students from the Department of Economics of the course on Economics and Management of Innovation and Sustainability (CLEMIS) and the course on Economics, Law and Corporate Finance (CLEDIFI) and fifteen students from the department of Law, Economics and Cultures of the Hospitality for Sustainable Toruism Development course who had the opportunity to collaborate with important companies present in the area such as ComoNext Innovation Hub, (partner of Spoke 3) and Logos Centro Studi srl. The three challenges: "Sustainability reporting", "Skills" and "Museum innovation based on extended reality and generative artificial intelligence", had the aim of confronting the children with the completeness of the problems that companies and institutions encounter on a daily basis in their business and development journey and therefore to develop targeted projects. For example, as regards the challenge on museum innovation, the students had to develop a targeted augmented reality experience project that would enhance the culture of textiles in the world. Como area promoting the tourist attractiveness of the area.  During the event, professors, students and representatives of the companies involved will discuss the challenges and objectives and results achieved; Furthermore, there will be space for the presentation of the flagship projects and the numerous opportunities for businesses resulting from the Nodes project.   Iscriviti all'evento