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InDiCo-Global Webinar Series | Shaping Digital Governance in Latin America: Lessons from Chile
2025-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
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Latin America, and especially Chile, has been experiencing recent regulatory developments in the field of technology. These changes are particularly significant in areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence, and are largely inspired by and aligned with European frameworks. As a result, ICT standards have become increasingly relevant both in Chile and across the region.
While regulation is important, it is equally necessary to create spaces for connection among various stakeholders, including private and public entities, academia, and decision-makers. This is essential to ensure that the implementation of such regulations is harmonious. Thus, it is crucial to support these kinds of regulatory and technological standardization dialogues.
In this context, the Law, Science and Technology Program at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in collaboration and with the support of the EU initiative InDiCo-Global, seeks to promote knowledge exchange between European experts and local actors. In this session, members of the team will address:

Recent technological regulations in Chile, with a special focus on data protection and cybersecurity.
How voluntary standards and regulation interact in Chile
The importance of knowledge exchange and the need for cooperation through joint projects in the region.

This webinar aims to provide regulatory and standardization context that initially motived the cooperation between InDiCo Global and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. It will be particularly useful for those looking to understand the latest regulatory changes in Chile in the areas of Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Fintech, as well as the importance of regional cooperation on standards.
Who should attend

Legal professionals.
Academics and researchers in public policy, technology, or law.
Technology industry leaders.
Public sector representatives.
National security agencies and related entities.
Students interested in exploring this field for their future careers.

The EU-India Trade and Technology Council: Turning Potential into Progress
2025-05-28 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
As the European Union (EU) and India prepare for a summit later this year, their strategic partnership is gaining renewed momentum amid shifting global dynamics. From digital transformation and resilient supply chains to climate action and multilateral engagement, both sides are working to strengthen ties through structured dialogue, institutional mechanisms, and forward-looking initiatives that reflect their shared interests and global ambitions.
Against this backdrop, the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi Office are launching a series of policy briefs and webinars focused on critical issues shaping the EU-India relationship.
This inaugural session will feature a presentation and discussion of the forthcoming brief “Unlocking Potential: The EU-India Trade and Technology Council”, jointly authored by Prof. Rajat Kathuria (Shiv Nadar University) and Dr. Amaia Sanchez (Institut Montaigne). The conversation – including reflections by Dr. Stephan Hesselmann (German Embassy, New Delhi) in his role as discussant – will assess the trajectory of the TTC, identify key opportunities and constraints, and reflect on how strategic dialogue can be transformed into more tangible outcomes.

Reconfigurar el gobierno abierto: nueva era de los datos abiertos en México (Reconfiguring Open Government: A New Era of Open Data in Mexico)
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-30 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
Specialists from Mexico, Latin America, and Europe will discuss the new open data platform to be presented by the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications. International best practices and regional challenges related to open data will also be shared.

European Standardization Systems (ESS) Workshop
2025-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Cairo, Egipt, Cairo, Egypt
AFSEC, the African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission, with the support of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (MOERE) of Egypt, is hosting a full-day ESS workshop titled: “Standards in Action: A collaborative exchange between European and African Standards Organizations”.
This Workshop, under the frame of InDiCo-Global project, is funded by the European Commission and facilitated by the three European Standardization Organizations, CEN, CENELEC and ETSI. It aims at strengthening bridges and foster capacity building with partner countries in Digital cooperative processes for the development of global ICT standards, and to enhance cooperation and alignment of digital standards, policies and regulations in view of sustainable trade development.
The event will also involve industry with the presentation by Cyshield, one of the leading companies in Egypt for Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Solutions, focusing on their experiences and success stories. This workshop aims to showcase initiatives for European-African cooperation and enhance the co-creation and adoption of international standards.
Participants in the Workshop: African National Electro Technical Committees (NECs), in addition to stakeholders from the host country, Egypt: Government representatives, Ministry of Communications and IT, Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy (inc. EEHC, EETC, NREA, Egypt ERA), industry associations (EOS), etc.

Shaping the Future of 6G: Alignment with the Republic of Korea and Japan on Standardisation and Innovation
2025-06-02 08:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
INSTAR is actively contributing to the development of a comprehensive analysis of the most relevant knowledge areas and standards that should be addressed to support the harmonisation of 6G technologies.
This work is being carried out in close collaboration with a diverse pool of European experts and aligns with the strategic vision of the European Commission on 6G development.
Building on the foundation of existing digital partnerships between the European Commission, Republic of Korea, and Japan, INSTAR is launching a first open debate on the future of 6G standardisation and innovation roadmaps.
This event brings together key voices from across the ecosystem: policy-makers, industry leaders, research experts, academics, and members of the wider public to explore common priorities, identify potential synergies, and foster early alignment at international level, ensuring that Europe remains at the forefront of shaping the global 6G landscape.
The event provides a unique platform for open dialogue and exchange with international partners, contributing to a shared understanding of the strategic paths ahead.
Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into current efforts and future directions in 6G standardisation. The discussion will also serve as a starting point for building long-term cooperation frameworks and supporting a globally harmonised 6G environment.

Webinar 'CRA Standards Unlocked: From EN IEC 62443 to CRA: OT Cybersecurity for Important products Class I & II'
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) entering into force, the European regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly to address the cybersecurity of products with digital elements. To support this transition, CENELEC TC65X WG3 is leading the adaptation of the internationally recognized EN IEC 62443 series into harmonized European standards (hENs) that meet the essential cybersecurity requirements of the CRA.
This webinar will present an in-depth look at the current and upcoming standardization activities, with a focus on the amendment of EN IEC 62443-4-2:2019 into A11:2026, which forms the foundation for technical security requirements in industrial and critical digital products. The work includes:

Adapting existing cybersecurity requirements (CRs) and requirement enhancements (REs) to the CRA framework
Adding or updating rationales for each requirement and enhancement
Introducing new REs and rationales to fill gaps based on CRA essential cybersecurity requirements
Defining applicability criteria for all CRs and REs
Integrating the EN IEC TS 62443-6-2 evaluation approach, including expected artefacts for conformity assessment
Specifying Security Level-based acceptance criteria for each requirement

In parallel, EN IEC 62443-4-1:2018 is being amended to EN IEC 62443-4-1:2018/A11:2026 to strengthen alignment with the horizontal standard being currently developed under the CEN-CLC/JTC 13 WG 9 ‘Principles of Cyber Resilience’, updating/adding requirements on the documentation of the ‘intended use’ and ‘security context’, and the further specification/clarification of the expected development artefacts as an outcome of applying an EN IEC 62443-4-1 compliant product life cycle process.
These efforts will culminate in the development of six vertical standards targeting specific product categories listed in CRA Annex III—including VPNs, routers, SIEMs, and firewalls—ensuring tailored, product-relevant cybersecurity guidance.
Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these standards are evolving, what it means for your organization, and how they will help meet CRA compliance through practical, aligned, and technically robust harmonized standards.
Speaker: Mr Srinath Pydi Narayana Rao.

Summer School on Standardisation
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-19 | Austria, Austria
Background
Organised by the University of Graz and part of the EDU4Standards initiative, this Summer School focuses on the role of standardisation in the digital transformation of society. It offers an interdisciplinary perspective on how standards shape innovation, technology, policy, and sustainability.
Programme
The summer school on stand-EUVI will start on 15 and 16 September 2025 with a basic module for all participants.
On Monday, 15 September, the participants and trainers will meet at 2 p.m. to get to know each other and start the topic of standardisation and values in a relaxed atmosphere.
On Tuesday, 16 September, the participants will acquire basic knowledge about ‘stand-EUVI’ together with trainers from science and standardisation institutes, which they will actively integrate into their own working environment in the afternoon.
From 17 September, the summer school will continue in parallel in three workshops; these three workshops are aimed at:

Technology Transfer Officers (led by Katrin Fladischer) → Sign in
Researchers (led by Karl Grün) → Sign in
Teachers (led by Elisabeth Staudegger) → Sign in
In all three slots, concepts are to be developed that could later be rolled out sustainably.

It is important to emphasise, that this summer school is a pilot of the Horizon Europe project EDU4Standards.eu; participation is free of charge.
UNI for LIFE is a cooperation partner here and is interested in taking it over into ‘real operation’ after a successful pilot.

InDiCo Global Insight Webinar: GDPR and Privacy, New Tradeoffs?
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
This webinar has been postponed to October. More details coming soon.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has applied since 25 May 2018. It focuses on protecting natural persons in relation to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data. GDPR embodies European values around individual agency and freedom, helping to safeguard people from a digital transition that can unfold without their active control.
GDPR turns ten next year (2026). In the meantime, technology—and people’s online behaviour—has changed dramatically. Periodic updates are therefore both expected and necessary.
In this webinar, we will:

Show GDPR’s global influence, with examples from Latin America, and highlight InDiCo-Global’s work with local partners.
Discuss current revisions and proposals, including simplification efforts such as record-keeping exemptions for SMEs with fewer than 500 employees. We’ll also touch on Denmark’s Presidency initiative on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) detection—a proposal some argue may conflict with GDPR principles (e.g., data minimisation, lawful processing, necessity/proportionality, fairness and transparency; see the EU “Chat Control” proposal, Aug 2025).
Explore the AI–GDPR relationship, and consider what a distinctively European AI vision could look like—more of a narrative than the current AI Act alone.

Speakers:

Dan Caprio — Senior Policy Advisor, DLA Piper; Cybersecurity, Privacy, AI, public policy and regulatory risk; former senior official at the FTC and US Department of Commerce
Gérald Santucci — President, European Education New Society (ENSA); former Head of Unit “Knowledge Sharing” (2012–2016) and “Networked Enterprise & RFID” (2006–2012), DG CONNECT
Andrea Servida — Retired from the European Commission; former Head of Unit “Knowledge Management & Innovative Systems”, DG CONNECT

Webinar Objectives

Explore how everyday digital interactions call for iterative, adaptive regulation.

Highlight InDiCo-Global (a Horizon Europe CSA) and its work to build bridges between Europe and partner geographies on digital policy and standardisation.

Examine ethical trade-offs between societal needs, risks and opportunities.

Present future scenarios for GDPR in the age of AI.

Target Stakeholders

Researchers, foundations, and project partners/coordinators in Horizon Europe, SNS JU, and related EU programmes focused on data protection and privacy.

Stakeholders following the CSAM/“Chat Control” debate (targeting adoption by 14 Oct 2025).

Civil society groups working on data protection, transparency and democracy.

Encryption experts and providers.

Start-ups, SMEs and innovation agencies operationalising responsible data use in line with the EU AI Act.

Sessions focus
The digital transition is reshaping how people, objects and environments interact. In a world where analogue and digital have merged, how do we regulate effectively? What are the trade-offs between seizing opportunities and mitigating harms? How do we protect one group without unduly restricting the tools others need to work and innovate? Are today’s policy instruments still fit for purpose?
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WWRF HUDDLE 2025
2025-09-23 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Brasília, Brazil, Brasília, Brazil
As the mobile industry debates the ROI from 4G and 5G, the path to 6G remains uncertain—raising critical questions about sustainability, profitability, and innovation. WWRF Huddle 2025 will explore how 6G can deliver on the promises of ubiquitous intelligence, sustainability, and digital transformation. Through focused discussions on spectrum, security, standards, and emerging use cases, the event will address global priorities while highlighting regional opportunities, particularly in Latin America.
In the fast-evolving mobile and wireless world, it’s easy to focus on the technology i.e.—what’s new, what’s next, what’s ground-breaking. However, there is ongoing debate within the wireless industry over the profitability and return on investment on 4G and 5G, and what this may mean for next-generation technologies from the business perspective. Many feel that the industry is moving too fast, resulting in reluctance to commit resources on 6G research and development.
WWRF’s 2025 Huddle will look at how we can rehabilitate 6G R&D in a way that operators can seamlessly transition from 4G/5G to 6G while preserving their revenue potential from 5G and evolve to benefitting from 6G, especially from the overarching visions of ubiquitous connectivity for all, ubiquitous intelligence and sustainability as stipulated by ITU IMT-2030 framework.
InDiCo-Global at WWRF HUDDLE 2025
We’re pleased to spotlight the WWRF Huddle panel, “Global Standards Process – Role of ITU and 3GPP,” on 23 September 2025 (13:30–14:45) in Brasília (details: https://wwrfhuddle.org/). At this session, experts will share actionable insights on how global standards work in ITU and 3GPP are paving the path to 6G, drawing lessons from 4G/5G on spectrum, security, and interoperability. They’ll also explore regional opportunities in Latin America and how international cooperation and shared frameworks can deliver scalable, secure, and inclusive digital ecosystems.
With close ties to our consortium, ETSI is invited to contribute to the discussion, offering perspectives on how standards work in ITU and 3GPP is shaping the pathway to 6G.

IoT Tech Expo 2025 Amsterdam
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25 | Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
IoT Tech Expo, a key part of TechEx Europe, is the leading event for IoT, Digital Twins & Enterprise Transformation, IoT Security, IoT Connectivity & Connected Devices, Smart Infrastructures & Automation, Data & Analytics and Edge Platforms.
InDiCo-Global at IoT Tech Expo 2025 Amsterdam

IndiCo-Global will be represented at Techexpo Amsterdam on 24–25 September, where Rob van Kranenburg of Martel Innovate will chair Day 1 on Edge Computing, Digital Twins & IoT Security.
The programme examines the need for end-to-end cybersecurity across the IoT ecosystem, emphasising “security by design” embedded throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and development to deployment and decommissioning. With billions of connected devices transforming industry, sessions will address zero-trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, encryption advances and regulatory compliance, as well as the practical balance between strong security, privacy requirements and evolving business needs.

Futurecom 30th Edition
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-02 | São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
Futurecom is the reference event for Connectivity and Innovation in Latin America and, in recent years, has also become an important hub for cybersecurity solutions and a facilitator of Digital Transformation.
With hyperconnectivity and, consequently, infrastructure for the most diverse networks as the main drivers and enablers of this transformation, the event fosters the market with networking and business opportunities through the combination of exhibitions, presentations, debates and demonstrations on the impacts of the applications of these technologies in the most diverse segments of the economy, such as industry, logistics, government, among others.
InDiCo-Global at Futurecom
Indico Global is pleased to spotlight the Futurecom 30th edition panel “Cybersecurity as Public Policy,” taking place on Thursday, 2 October 2025, 10:00–11:15 (São Paulo).
Within the Future Cyber track, experts, including representatives from ETSI, will discuss how cybersecurity can be advanced through public policy, standards, and practical implementation. The session aligns with InDiCo-Global’s mission to strengthen dialogue between technical communities and policymakers on ICT standardisation and digital policy.

ETSI Security Conference 2025
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-09 | Sophia Antipolis, France, France
ETSI’s annual flagship event on Cyber Security, the ETSI Security Conference will take place from 6 to 9 October 2025, in ETSI HQ, Sophia Antipolis, France.
This exclusive face-to-face event is an exceptional annual opportunity for the security community to come together to exchange with an experts’ audience, network with peers, and share facts and opinions around the most relevant subjects of cybersecurity standardization. The intensive 4-day programme typically gathers speakers from government agencies, other standards bodies, academia and various industry sectors.

India Mobile Congress 2025
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-10 | New Delhi, India
IMC 2025 positions innovation as the engine of India’s progress—driving transformation across telecom, industry, infrastructure, society, and sustainability while guiding the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. As a global platform, it brings together leaders, startups, investors, and partners to foster collaboration, showcase India’s strengths in telecom, electronics, and digital inclusion, and prepare the country to lead in 5G, 6G, AI, satcom, quantum, electronics manufacturing, and cybersecurity—building an inclusive, self-reliant, and globally prominent Bharat.
InDiCo-Global at the India Mobile Congress
We’re delighted to join IMC 2025 as a Session Partner.
At IMC 2025, we’ll share actionable insights on the EU approach to digital and ICT standardisation, and how international cooperation can deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable ecosystems. We’ll also explore global alignment on priorities such as data protection, AI, and ICT standards—and how capacity building and shared frameworks can accelerate innovation and inclusion across regions.

EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference 2025
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Singapore
The EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference 2025 will bring together policy makers, researchers, innovators, and business leaders to discuss and advance the cooperation between the European Union and the Indo-Pacific countries in the field of digital technologies and their application. It supports the implementation of the Digital Partnerships between the European Union and Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the Trade and Technology Council with India.
The EU aims to strengthen the existing digital partnerships, exploit synergies between them, and establish new ones. The signing of the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA) on 7 May 2025 marks a milestone in the cooperation between the EU and the Indo-Pacific countries. It provides legal certainty by codifying high-level norms on data protection and source-code safeguards, while reducing compliance frictions for small and medium-sized enterprises. By aligning European regulatory strengths with Singapore’s position as an agile digital innovator, the partnership demonstrates that high data-protection standards can coexist with open markets and innovation, putting forward a model for future digital trade frameworks and tech alliances.

Europe offers great opportunities for researchers and innovators from the Indo-Pacific. European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Funding program is one of the largest and broadest in the world and it is open for collaboration with a large number of countries. The collaboration within Horizon Europe and the next Framework Program can happen via the association of non-EU countries to the Framework Program, as for the Republic of Korea, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand and many others, but also in dedicated sub-programs and calls in certain domains. Moreover, organisations from low and middle income countries are entitled to apply for funding within the scope of calls for proposals. The program funds a broad range of activities, from research scholarships and staff exchange to large-scale collaborative innovation projects that involve industry, end-users, researchers, and others.

The EU-Indo-Pacific Digital Partnership Conference 2025 will discuss core digital technologies and opportunities for collaboration between the EU and the Indo-Pacific countries on the development of technologies and their applications and technology-related regulations and policies.

Software & Standards for Smart Networks & Services 2026
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05 | Sophia Antipolis, France, France
Conference – Demos – Tutorials – Hackfests
With a multidisciplinary approach, the SNS4SNS event brings together open source communities, industry standardisation, and cutting edge research initiatives to discuss best practices and opportunities for global collaboration in defining tomorrow’s networks and services.
Through a series of engaging talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops and live demonstrations, participants will explore a wide range of collaborative frameworks and opportunities for driving innovation, fostering interoperability, and contributing to the long-term viability, security, resiliency, and sustainability of communication networks.
SNS4SNS 2026: Building an Open Software Ecosystem for Future Connectivity and Services
Key themes to be explored include:

The role of software and open source in accelerating the development and deployment of standardised communication technologies, fostering agility and adaptability.
The importance of standardisation efforts in establishing interoperable frameworks and ensuring global connectivity.
The impact of research advancements in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation, driving forward-thinking solutions for future challenges.
Strategies for fostering cross-pollination among industry, academia, and open source communities to facilitate knowledge exchange and global collaboration.
Concrete examples of collaboration, achievements, best practices, and challenges from ongoing initiatives.

Live Demos, Tutorials and Hackfest sessions will provide an interactive opportunity for attendees to learn and engage with open source groups and research activities experimenting with emerging technologies and the practical applications of the principles discussed during the conference.
Join us as we navigate the interplay of software, standardisation, and research, shaping a future where collaboration across these domains paves the way for sustainable, inclusive, and interoperable communication networks and services.
