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First In-Person Stakeholders Meeting Mallorca

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By Project Digital Islands

The first in-person stakeholders meeting for the Digital Islands project was a significant milestone for the initiative. Held at the premises of the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce, the meeting aimed to present the project's goals, discuss potential collaborations, and understand the interests and ongoing efforts of local stakeholders.

Twenty representatives from thirteen different organizations attended the meeting, with five additional organizations expressing interest but unable to attend. This initial gathering marked the beginning of formal collaboration among project partners and regional stakeholders, following an earlier webinar held on June 12.

Key Highlights

  • Project Presentation: Detailed introduction to the Digital Islands project and potential stakeholder involvement.
  • Stakeholder Initiatives: Overview of current projects and interests from various stakeholders.
  • Networking: Opportunity for stakeholders to connect and discuss potential collaborations.

Detailed Discussion Points

  1. Welcome Remarks:

    • Opening by representatives from the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce and the General Directorate of Innovation and Digital Transformation.

  2. Project Overview:

    • Explanation of the project’s context, objectives, partners, timeline, and planned actions.

  3. Implementation in the Balearic Islands:

    • Discussion on the project’s implications, benefits, and opportunities for joint actions.

  4. Stakeholder Contributions:

    • Agrofood Cooperatives: Focus on regenerative water and its traceability, and interest in the subsidy systems used in the Greek Islands.
    • General Directorate of Innovation and Digital Transformation: Emphasis on circularity.
    • University of the Balearic Islands: Collaboration on a network of European universities, with intersecting topics like circularity, sea, and housing.
    • SOCIB: Collaboration in the blue economy and digital twins projects related to climate change adaptation.
    • Artificial Intelligence Institute of the Balearic Islands: Promoting AI research and regional collaboration.
    • Agency of Touristic Strategy of the Balearic Islands (AETIB): Interest in innovative tourism practices and participation in study visits.
    • Port Authority of the Balearic Islands: Digital twins project for port inventory and geospatial analysis.
    • BIT Foundation: Concerns over low digitalization levels in SMEs and interest in promoting digitalization through training and policy improvement.

The meeting concluded with a 30-minute coffee break, facilitating further networking among participants.

Action Items and Next Steps

Stakeholders were invited to engage in several upcoming activities:

  • September 26 Webinar: Focus on learning track methodologies.
  • October 8-10 Study Visit: Organizations were invited to join the study visit in Mallorca.
  • First Learning Track in October: Participation in the learning track.
  • Feedback and Interests:
    • Specific sub-topic tracks of interest.
    • Sharing good practices from the Balearic Islands.
    • Fields where they wish to be more actively involved.
    • Connecting with similar entities from other project partner islands.

Quotes from Participants

"Projects like Digital Islands allow us to reorganize the digital transformation ecosystem of the Balearic Islands," said Omar Beidas, Chief of Service at the General Directorate of Innovation, Regional Government of the Balearic Islands.

"This project is a great opportunity to offer visibility to the projects of the Balearic Islands, generate synergies, and increase the possibilities to serve our islands," stated Llorenç Valverde, Director of the Institute of AI, University of the Balearic Islands.

Conclusion

The first stakeholder meeting for the Digital Islands project was a well-attended and productive session. The enthusiasm for active participation in joint actions and the alignment of current initiatives highlighted the collective commitment to advancing digital transformation. By learning from practices in other island regions and sharing the Balearic Islands' experiences, stakeholders are poised to enhance regional policies and drive sustainable development.