Conference objectives:
The SILA2021 hybrid conference is aiming to discuss COVID post-pandemic recovery of islands and rural areas by applying
- smart digital technologies and digital innovation hubs capacities to create a digital platforms and electronic services for businesses, authorities tourist and local population to help pandemic recovery and facilitate economic and social developments, national and international cooperation
- social innovation methods, projects and initiatives with the participation of islands and regional communities, NGOs and public authorities
- with the involvement and contribution of scientific research and educational communities (conference concept presented below) (a)to solve complex socioeconomic problems related to post-pandemic recovery, (b)prevention and responses to possible future risks and to (d) economic and social developments of regions involved
The conference is aiming to mobiles local activities, capacities and interests in new technologies, educations, communities and civil society dialogs and active participation in smart islands and village developments and to facilitate interest in learning and international cooperation.
The conference provides discussion platform and presentation floor for local people, communities and organization from different parts of EU to help them to explore the complimentary between local business ecosystems , to allow to discuss cooperation, partnerships and new projects to help to reestablishment tourism and local economies .
The conference will discuss opportunities and concrete steps in post COVID smart tourism development and economic recovery of Croatian Adriatic and Central Baltic regions which could benefit from inter-regional exchange of views, experiences , best practices and to leverage from complimentary of smart regions policies and capacities in ICT, tourism, public health, environmental protection green blue energy and education sectors.
The conference agenda and thematic topics discussion have scalable modular structure that allow the extension of discussion on line, the use of tools to ensure the continuity of the communication and participation over longer time and a broader safe international participation including remote areas.
The conference could help shape and to prioritize topics for the next larger international events and to facilitate developments of new projects, initiatives and centers on these topics
Who should attend?
Islands and rural communities , NGOs, tourist boards and agencies, operators, innovation organizations and centers, digital innovations hubs, regional, national and local authorities , SMEs and companies , and all interested in establishment cooperation, partnerships and new projects, international cooperation on these topics
Expected outcome of the conference:
REM - examples of similatr events in Baltic region: https://smartup-bsr.eu/
The SILA2021 hybrid conference is aiming to discuss COVID post-pandemic recovery of islands and rural areas by applying
- smart digital technologies and digital innovation hubs capacities to create a digital platforms and electronic services for businesses, authorities tourist and local population to help pandemic recovery and facilitate economic and social developments, national and international cooperation
- social innovation methods, projects and initiatives with the participation of islands and regional communities, NGOs and public authorities
- with the involvement and contribution of scientific research and educational communities (conference concept presented below) (a)to solve complex socioeconomic problems related to post-pandemic recovery, (b)prevention and responses to possible future risks and to (d) economic and social developments of regions involved
The conference is aiming to mobiles local activities, capacities and interests in new technologies, educations, communities and civil society dialogs and active participation in smart islands and village developments and to facilitate interest in learning and international cooperation.
The conference provides discussion platform and presentation floor for local people, communities and organization from different parts of EU to help them to explore the complimentary between local business ecosystems , to allow to discuss cooperation, partnerships and new projects to help to reestablishment tourism and local economies .
The conference will discuss opportunities and concrete steps in post COVID smart tourism development and economic recovery of Croatian Adriatic and Central Baltic regions which could benefit from inter-regional exchange of views, experiences , best practices and to leverage from complimentary of smart regions policies and capacities in ICT, tourism, public health, environmental protection green blue energy and education sectors.
The conference agenda and thematic topics discussion have scalable modular structure that allow the extension of discussion on line, the use of tools to ensure the continuity of the communication and participation over longer time and a broader safe international participation including remote areas.
The conference could help shape and to prioritize topics for the next larger international events and to facilitate developments of new projects, initiatives and centers on these topics
Who should attend?
Islands and rural communities , NGOs, tourist boards and agencies, operators, innovation organizations and centers, digital innovations hubs, regional, national and local authorities , SMEs and companies , and all interested in establishment cooperation, partnerships and new projects, international cooperation on these topics
Expected outcome of the conference:
- the possibility for islands, rural communities, NGOs public authorities familiar with the new opportunities and best practices in smart tourism and digitization that might contribute post-pandemic COVID recovery by creation new businesses, establishing safe procedures and introducing new services, )the examples, and reference links could be available online after the conference)
- to collect expressions locally and internationally of interests , ideas and development projects proposal to be discussed, to establish partnership to follow up for new tourist businesses, services, cooperation initiatives, artistic residencies and, social innovation initiatives , NGOs establishing
- to develop recommendations, next practical steps, business plans in post COVID smart sustainable tourism development - thematic tourism, schools exchange, volunteering tourism, Eco tourism, Digital Nomads in the rural areas and island involved
- to establish new marketing channels and cooperation between tours organizers/operators , tourist boards in Baltic and Adriatic regions
- to discuss complimentary COVID infection prevention measures to strengthen safety of tourist traveling between the regions
- to discuss international cooperation opportunities between universities, companies, NGOs and public organization for smart sustainable tourism development based on digital and social innovations and Living Lab experiences
- to establish new cooperation and new contacts between organization and people living in coastal areas and on islands at Adriatic and Central Baltic Sea regions
- to improve understanding of opportunities and possible cooperation links with Digital Innovation Hubs, companies and SMEs, universities in applying digitization ans digital platforms for post COVID tourism and economic development, new digital services development in rural areas and on islands
- to get involved in the preparation for new projects and center development
- it is expected to launch one or several thematic initiatives/projects on COVID tourism recovery (see Track 7 IMPLEMENTATION in the agenda below)
- to establish international interest group, multidisciplinary network and forum with the involvement of regions , islands NGOs and authorities, digital hubs and innovation organizations, universities and schools interested in applying innovative smart digital technologies, social innovation and cooperation with scientific community, Living Labs to facilitate post pandemic recovery, smart sustainable tourism envelopment and improvement of well being of local rural and islands population
REM - examples of similatr events in Baltic region: https://smartup-bsr.eu/
SILA2021 hybrid conference concept, objectives and topics:
Agenda/modular sessions structure (on-line/in-person meetings) :
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Track 1. Islands and rural communities pandemic recovery and challenges for tourism
Islands, rural communities and region specific societal, economic, public health and cultural challenges related to COVID pandemic recovery (tourism, economy) Content: presentations of regions, islands, communities and international and EU organizations and infinitives.. Expected outcome: - summary of specific challenges of islands and villages - topics vs expressions of interest in cooperation, partnerships and project development (could be on line) Track chair: (email: ) Agenda/Schedule: INPUT TO IMPLEMENTATION TRACK 7: the list of key problems needed further discussions, projects or social innovation solutions where different islands and rural communities are ready to step in/ forward and support the developments, participate or to volunteer |
Track 2. New forms of safe, socially responsible, sustainable tourism in rural areas and islands
New forms of tourism, remote work as an opportunity to develop safe, socially responsible sustainable tourism on islands, rural areas and in small cities. Thematic tourism. Volunteering tourism. Digital Nomads. Artistic residencies. Best practices, and experiences of rural areas and islands Content: presentations of islands, rural communities , tourist broads thematic tourism opportunities (could be put online) from Baltic and Adriatic regions/islands volunteering tourism cases and opportunities Social entrepreneurship and volunteering tourism vs thematic tourism for rural/islands communities and schools Digital nomads tourism Homes exchange tourism Tourists Health safety for 2021 summer autumn tours New marketing matchmaking session )on line tools to be activated) The role of ICT , Data Analytics and digital tolls in Smart tourism development Session on discussion of common interests , cooperation possibilities , new projects )open for proposals) Thematic tourist agency and competence center on Croatian S Dalmatian island Expected outcome: Repository of touristic offers offers incl volunteering, digital nomads, cultural, education, schools exchange tourism (on line) Track chair/moderators: (email: ) Agenda/Schedule: INPUT TO IMPLEMENTATION TRACK 7: business and project , partnership proposals proposals for business and cooperation projects development marketing channels proposals |
Track 3. Smart digital solutions, data analytics, digital platforms and innovation hubs roles in regions/islands recovery, tourism
Smart digital, data solutions, analysis and services to support COVID pandemic recovery, new forms of tourism, remote work, economy development Smart Villages and Smart Islands digital platforms and innovation digi hubs role in pandemic recovery Content: Digital Innovation Hubs presentations, new opportunities for tourism recovery and new forms of tourism Expected outcome: Cooperation possibilities EUREKA and ERDF, Universities projects partnership possibilities Exchange of experiences m visions and best practices between regions Track chair: (email: ) Agenda/Schedule: INPUT TO IMPLEMENTATION TRACK 7: short list of platforms a, services applicable for recovery and smart tourism to be discussed for projects and initiatives development |
Track 4 Inter-regional EU cooperation for economic post-pandemic recovery *
tourism, ICT, healthcare and education Smart specialization and economic recovery, inter-regional cooperation opportunities for economic recovery (Central Baltic and Adriatic regions cooperation opportunities in ICT and tourism sectors) Smart Islands and Villages networks Content: Smart Specialization and Digitization EU Strategists Smart Villages Initiative LEADER project ERND network ERRIN presentation Uusima Smart Region Presentions Dubrovnik Region Presentation and innovation agencies projects Islands presentations Expected outcome: Track chair: (email: ) Agenda/Schedule: INPUT TO IMPLEMENTATION TRACK 7: info on project and initiatives funding opportunities and instruments proposals and information for networking and cooperation events and applicable umbrella intiatives support for projects/initiatives development by innovation agencies and business incubators |
Track 5. Research and education for smart islands and smart rural developments *
Research contribution proposals , ideas, partnership proposals of universities, research institutions Content: Multidisciplinary research cooperation proposal and ideas contribution the topics Schools roles, challenges, cooperation proposals New projects fro rural areas and islands (education, economy, agriculture, tourism, public health , services, ICT, social science, mental well-being, ...) Education Expected outcome: Track chair: (email: ) Agenda/Schedule: INPUT TO IMPLEMENTATION TRACK 7: research input and partnership proposals for concrete thematic topics and regions development, international project and infinitives |
Track 6. Social innovation, entrepreneurship and (Islands/Villages as) Living Labs
Islands, Villages and Cities as Lab Smart Tourism Living Labs Content: Expected outcome: Track chair: (email: ) Agenda/Schedule: INPUT TO IMPLEMENTATION TRACK 7: Moderation of Living Lab processes and social innovation dialog /events |
Track 7. IMPLEMENTATION projects brainstorming sessions (open to new proposals)
Interregional EU level brianstorming innovation event to explore RIS3 coopertion opportunities between Central Baltic and Dalmatian region
Inter-regional smart cities, islands and initiatives discussions on business ecosystems cooperation between Baltic and Dalmatia region
Round table discussion on priorities and topics of interest, opportunities related to COVID economic/business recovery and smart tourism with the participation of island/rural communities representatives, NGOs, LAGs, initiative groups, innovation agencies , local authorities, universities and schools (examples)
- social business innovation opportunities for volunteering tourism and Digital Nomads initiatives cooperation - dialog with Digital Nomads communities, local authorities
- rural tourism and Digital Nomads needs, opportunities, business planning and partnerships
- thematic tourism development in Baltic and Adriatic island regions
- Hackathon on digital services for smart islands
- to be proposed by participants
Thematic initiatives/business /social business innovation activities (examples):
- Volunteering tourism and local school digitalisation , education and children involvement project
- Digital Nomads island project
- Digital Smart Tourist Island Map and online platform
- Artistic community on island
- schools international cooperation, virtual tourism and children exchange between Baltic and Adriatic islands
- Smart rural Island/village as a Lab
- .- to be proposed by participants
Inter-regional smart cities, islands and initiatives discussions on business ecosystems cooperation between Baltic and Dalmatia region
Round table discussion on priorities and topics of interest, opportunities related to COVID economic/business recovery and smart tourism with the participation of island/rural communities representatives, NGOs, LAGs, initiative groups, innovation agencies , local authorities, universities and schools (examples)
- social business innovation opportunities for volunteering tourism and Digital Nomads initiatives cooperation - dialog with Digital Nomads communities, local authorities
- rural tourism and Digital Nomads needs, opportunities, business planning and partnerships
- thematic tourism development in Baltic and Adriatic island regions
- Hackathon on digital services for smart islands
- to be proposed by participants
Thematic initiatives/business /social business innovation activities (examples):
- Volunteering tourism and local school digitalisation , education and children involvement project
- Digital Nomads island project
- Digital Smart Tourist Island Map and online platform
- Artistic community on island
- schools international cooperation, virtual tourism and children exchange between Baltic and Adriatic islands
- Smart rural Island/village as a Lab
- .- to be proposed by participants
SILA2021 venue: https://ms-bar-restaurant.com/
guests accommodation in surrounding mini hotels and private properties - for reservation links please see the links at the Location and logistics previous years page