Save the date – 2 July 2026, Brussels
The Digital Alps Conference is a major event of the Macro regional strategy for the Alpine area EUSALP.
The conference will bring together visionary leaders, policy experts and pioneers to explore how digital technologies can unlock the full potential of rural and mountain territories in the Alps.
In 2026, the voices of the Alpine regions will be brought to the heart of Europe to shape the future of digitalisation in the Alps.
The conference will take place under the patronage of the Bavarian EUSALP Presidency and will be held as a side event ot the EU Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days (MRSBSD) in Brussels.
Save the date – 2 July 2026, Brussels
The Digital Alps Conference is a major event of the Macro regional strategy for the Alpine area EUSALP.
The conference will bring together visionary leaders, policy experts and pioneers to explore how digital technologies can unlock the full potential of rural and mountain territories in the Alps.
In 2026, the voices of the Alpine regions will be brought to the heart of Europe to shape the future of digitalisation in the Alps.
The conference will take place under the patronage of the Bavarian EUSALP Presidency and will be held as a side event ot the EU Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days (MRSBSD) in Brussels.
Be one of us
2 July
2026
How on site
The Square (Brussels)
BELGIUM
How on line
Streaming live
on this page (TBC)
Digital transformation for future‑ready Alpine regions
The Digital Alps Conference aims to highlight how digital technologies — data, connectivity, AI, digital infrastructures, smart services — can support resilient, sustainable and competitive development across rural, mountain and urban areas of the Alpine space.
The 2026 edition will gather stakeholders from Alpine regions, European institutions, digital innovation ecosystems, and networks engaged in shaping a forward‑looking, inclusive and innovation‑driven Alpine digital agenda.
Our actual focus areas
DIGITAL SKILLS
DIGITAL
INFRASTRUCTURES
SMART
COMMUNITIES
SMART
SMES
OPEN DATA / BIG DATA
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY
TO SERVICES OF GENERAL INTEREST
CROSSBORDER
MOBILITY
Be one of us — Join DAC 2026 in Brussels
Date:
2 July 2026 – 14.00-18.30
Venue:
The Square Brussels Convention Centre
Format:
In‑person event, held in English.
Livestreaming options may be foreseen (details to follow).
Participation:
Free of charge, upon registration.
Registration link will be published soon.
What DAC represents
A focal point to
gather all initiatives
and projects dealing
with the aspects
of connectivity and
digitalization in the
Alpine area
A display
of the great
potential of
digitalization
An innovative way to
introduce our
international guests
to the topic of
digitalization in the
Alpine area
A unique occasion to
present all AG5’s
activities and other
AG’s initiatives
regarding
digitalization
What DAC represents
A focal point to gather all initiatives and projects dealing with the aspects of connectivity and digitalization in the Alpine area
A display of the great potential of digitalization
An innovative way to introduce our international guests to the topic of digitalization in the Alpine area
A unique occasion to present all AG5’s activities and other AG’s initiatives regarding digitalization
The 2026 DAC edition
Building on previous editions, DAC 2026 will spotlight the strategic priorities of the Bavarian Presidency and the work of EUSALP AG5, including:
- Digital transition of mountain and rural communities
- Economic development of Alpine regions through new digital technologies
- Data relevance in the Alpine area (water, forests, energy, mobility, climate)
- Opportunities enabled by AI for public value
- Remote working and digital infrastructures
- Smart communities and the Smart Alps network
- The role of digitalisation in countering brain drain and attracting talent
Stay tuned
Registration, the full programme, speakers and side events will be announced shortly on this page.
Join us in Brussels to shape the future of digitalisation in the Alps.
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