Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The State of the Digital Decade Report, which has recently been adopted by the College, provides an overview of the EU’s progress towards the 2030 digital transformation objectives and targets, and identifies the priorities for the years ahead for the Commission and Member States, including in the context of preparations for the next MFF.
To present the key findings of the report and discuss the role of digital investments in Europe's digital transformation, we have the pleasure of informing you that a CONNECT University will be livestreamed and accessible to the public. All CONNECT colleagues are kindly invited to attend online.
Agenda
15:30 – 16:10: Presentation: The State of the Digital Decade 2026: Main findings and outlook
Eric Peters, Head of Unit, Digital Decade Coordination, DG CNECT
Presentation of the key results of the 2026 State of the Digital Decade Report, including progress towards the 2030 targets, remaining gaps, policy recommendations and future priorities for the Digital Decade framework.
16:10 – 16:50: Digital investments and the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Anne Michels, Economic Analyst, DG ECFIN
Julien Burton, Policy/Data Officer, DG CNECT
Presentation of the latest findings on digital investments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), their contribution to Europe's digital transformation and their economic impact.
16:50 – 17:00: Q&A
The State of the Digital Decade Report, which has recently been adopted by the College, provides an overview of the EU’s progress towards the 2030 digital transformation objectives and targets, and identifies the priorities for the years ahead for the Commission and Member States, including in the context of preparations for the next MFF.
To present the key findings of the report and discuss the role of digital investments in Europe's digital transformation, we have the pleasure of informing you that a CONNECT University will be livestreamed and accessible to the public. All CONNECT colleagues are kindly invited to attend online.
Agenda
15:30 – 16:10: Presentation: The State of the Digital Decade 2026: Main findings and outlook
Eric Peters, Head of Unit, Digital Decade Coordination, DG CNECT
Presentation of the key results of the 2026 State of the Digital Decade Report, including progress towards the 2030 targets, remaining gaps, policy recommendations and future priorities for the Digital Decade framework.
16:10 – 16:50: Digital investments and the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Anne Michels, Economic Analyst, DG ECFIN
Julien Burton, Policy/Data Officer, DG CNECT
Presentation of the latest findings on digital investments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), their contribution to Europe's digital transformation and their economic impact.
16:50 – 17:00: Q&A
