The Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) initiated the creation of an Advisory Board to benefit from the expertise and perspectives of leaders from various fields, essential in guiding digital transformation and innovation in the region.
The Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) Advisory Board is formed by a group of experts with extensive experience in innovation, digitization and regional development, who provide strategic advice and support to fulfill our mission: Promoting and implementing digitization and innovation among . public and private organizations, for a better life, business environment and world!
Vasile Asandei, General Director of the Northeast Regional Development Agency, is a leader with extensive experience in coordinating regional development projects and attracting European funds. Through his expertise in strategic planning and inter-institutional collaborations, Vasile supports DIZ's vision of creating an environment favorable to innovation and digitization in the Northeast region.
Prof. Dr. Emilia Țânțar is an internationally recognized personality in the field of emerging technologies and digital transformation. With an academic career spanning over two decades and an outstanding contribution to the development of innovative digital solutions, Emilia brings valuable strategic insight and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the global digital ecosystem.
Piet Verhoeve is an international entrepreneur and consultant with extensive experience in business transformation through digitalization. His expertise includes the implementation of customized digital solutions and the development of partnerships between the public and private sectors. Piet contributes with a practical and innovative approach, aiming to create sustainable solutions for the digitization of organizations.
Within the activities of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ), the Advisory Board plays a key role in the strategic and operational guidance of the hub. This advisory board contributes to:
Providing inspiration and fresh insights from various industries and start-ups, thus facilitating the adoption of the latest digital technologies and practices.
Objective assessment of opportunities and risks:
Analyzing situations from multiple angles to ensure a comprehensive assessment of potential business models and digitization strategies.
Providing skills and experience in relevant digital areas essential for the digital transformation of SMEs and the public sector.
Critically examining existing processes and business models to identify and implement innovative and effective solutions.
Through these contributions, the Advisory Board ensures the alignment of EDIH DIZ activities with the strategic objectives of the European Union in the field of digitization and supports the development of a robust regional digital innovation ecosystem.
Members of the Advisory Board provide strategic support, analyze global trends in technology and digitization, and contribute to defining DIZ’s priorities and strategic directions. Through their expertise, they ensure the alignment of our initiatives with market needs and opportunities, supporting the creation of a strong and sustainable digital ecosystem.
This team of visionary leaders is a critical pillar of DIZ’s success, ensuring continued development and positive impact in the community.
In the context of the activities of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ), the existence of an Advisory Board is essential for:
Board members bring varied knowledge and experience from different industries and technology fields, providing valuable insights for the development and implementation of digitization strategies.
Objective and independent evaluation:
Through external analysis of projects and initiatives, the board ensures an unbiased assessment of opportunities and risks, contributing to informed decision-making and avoiding strategic errors.
The Advisory Board facilitates connections with other organizations, institutions and experts, expanding DIZ’s network of collaborators and partners, essential for the success of digital innovation projects.
The Board keeps DIZ abreast of technological and market developments, ensuring continuous adaptation of strategies and services offered in line with the latest trends and best practices.
Thus, a well-structured and active Advisory Board contributes significantly to the fulfillment of DIZ objectives, ensuring the relevance and efficiency of digital transformation initiatives in the region.
During September 23-24, 2024, Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) participated as a partner in the sixth edition of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network Conference (CRAI), organized by the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University in Iasi, in collaboration with The Romanian-American Foundation and other prestigious partners, at Palas Mall Iași (Palas Congress Hall).
The event brought together innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups from Romania, promoting technology transfer and entrepreneurial education, with over 170 participants, including industry experts and international speakers.
During this conference, the first official consultation of the DIZ Advisory Board took place, marking an important moment in defining the hub’s strategic directions.
Council members discussed:
•Digitization strategies: Identifying best practices for accelerating digital transformation in the region.
•Innovation and technology transfer: Ways to promote innovation and facilitate technology transfer between academia and industry.
•Partnerships and collaborations: Developing strategic partnerships to support the digital innovation ecosystem.
This first meeting reinforced DIZ’s commitment to collaborate with experts and leaders from various fields to promote innovation and digitization in the region.
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