INSIDE Connect 2025
The INSIDE Connect 2025 event — from 3 to 4 September — will give you a unique opportunity to re-engage, collaborate, and shape the future of our community.
INSIDE Connect 2025
Hotel Barceló Málaga
Estacion Vialia Maria Zam Heroe de Sostoa 2
Málaga, Spain
03.09 – 04.09 September 2025
It’s time to connect!
We warmly invite our Members and personally invited guests to INSIDE Connect 2025 event in Malaga, Spain!
We are undergoing a profound transformation in which the geopolitical landscape, technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, technological and economic competitiveness, and evolving industrial priorities are reshaping the future at an unprecedented pace.
INSIDE Connect 2025 is where our interdisciplinary, inclusive, and forward-thinking community comes together to anticipate what lies ahead, defining a collective vision that strengthens our impact, influence, and identity in a rapidly changing world.
This is where connections become direction. And where tomorrow begins — together.
What to expect?
Positioning our community for the next European MFF
As the next EU Competitiveness Fund and Framework Programme take shape, our community must come together to define its strategic position and priorities in Europe’s digital future.
The future of digital innovation
In times of fast technological changes, this event will align key stakeholders around shared priorities and drive tangible next steps for 2025–2026, turning ambition into action.
A space to connect
Beyond strategic alignment, this is a place to connect — building new relationships, forging partnerships, and empowering the trust needed to steer the next wave of innovation across Europe’s digital ecosystem.
Workshops & road mapping
Interactive workshops and road-mapping sessions will drive deep dives into key thematic areas, enabling participants to co-define strategic directions and shape actionable priorities. These sessions are where ideas crystallize into roadmaps, guiding our collective efforts and investments through 2025 and 2026.
Project Showcases & Exhibition
See innovation in action. Selected projects will present results and exhibit tangible outcomes, offering visibility, fostering knowledge exchange, showcasing impact, and sparking new collaboration across the digital innovation ecosystem.
Programme
Day 1 – Wednesday – September 3
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Registration & welcome Coffee |
| 09:30 – 10:30 |
Opening plenary Setting the stage, representative from local and national authorities, and local companies Paolo Azzoni — INSIDE Industry Association
|
| 10:30 – 11:30 |
Shaping what’s next
|
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Coffee break |
| 11:45 – 12:45 |
Voices from the community: keynote insights
|
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Networking lunch |
| 14:00 – 16:00 |
Parallel sessions
Session 1
Digital vehicle of the future
Keynotes
Open discussion
Session 2
What’s next in quantum technologies
What’s next in quantum sensing
|
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Coffee break |
| 16:15 – 18:00 |
Project Exhibition & Pitches
|
| 18:30 – 21:00 | Social event |
| 21:00 | Networking cocktail |
Day 2 – Thursday – September 4
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 11:00 |
Parallel sessions
Session 1
Harnessing EDGE AI applications
Session 2
Engineering automation
|
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15 – 12:15 |
Guiding tomorrow: strategic foresight from the Scientific Council
Jon Perez Cerrolaza — IKERLAN S. Coop.
Dimitrios Serpanos — CTI
|
| 12:15 – 12:45 |
Thematic workshops: next steps
|
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Networking lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:00 |
Thematic workshops: K.O. 25–26 & parallel sessions
|
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Closing reflections & forward outlook |
Floorplan of the venue
Social event
Join us for a memorable, cultural and social experience at the breathtaking Alcazaba of Málaga!
This historic fortress, with its stunning views and rich heritage, is the perfect setting to connect, explore, and enjoy time together as an association.
Bring your cameras and good vibes — we’ll take in the beauty, history, and atmosphere of one of Málaga’s most iconic landmarks.
Date: 03-09
Time: 18:15
Activity: Alcazaba Visit & City Tour
Transport: Group transport by bus will be provided by INSIDE
Networking Cocktail
After exploring Alcazaba, we’ll wrap up the evening with a networking cocktail by the sea at El Merendero de Antonio Martín.
Expect a warm atmosphere, fantastic seafood, and unforgettable views along Málaga’s vibrant coast.
Let’s share great food, laughter, and community spirit together!
Date: 03-09
Time: 21:00
Location: Plaza de la Malagueta 4,
29016 Málaga, Spain
Location & Practical Info
Hotel Barceló Málaga
Estacion Vialia Maria Zam Heroe de Sostoa 2
29002 Málaga, Spain
Date: September 03 – 04, 2025
Hotel Barceló Málaga can offer you a hotel room with a 10% discount (upon availability). Go to this website to book your hotel room and use this code:
INSIDE2025
Book your hotel ASAP
Please keep in mind that September is a very busy month in Malaga, our advise is to book your hotel asap.
Be part of it: register now
Let’s shape the future of Intelligent Digital Systems — together.
INSIDE Connect 2025 → 3-4 September 2025, Hotel Barceló Málaga
