A team from DiGiNN attended the EDIH Summit 2026 in Brussels on 9–10 June, joining over 600 representatives from across the European Digital Innovation Hubs network, EU institutions, and Member States.
The Summit focused on a question central to the work of every EDIH: whether SMEs and public administrations can access the right infrastructure, obtain trusted guidance, and move from initial interest to meaningful AI adoption. Sessions examined how hubs connect organisations with the broader EU AI ecosystem — including AI Factories, Testing and Experimentation Facilities, and regulatory sandboxes — and how effective approaches can be replicated across regions and sectors.
The scale of what the network has delivered to date is a useful reference point: over 100,000 services provided, nearly 50,000 unique SMEs and 5,600 public sector organisations supported across more than 200 hubs. In his closing remarks, Deputy Head of Unit Gaspard Demur noted that the EDIH network is not merely another initiative but is becoming a recognised brand in its own right.
For DiGiNN, the Summit offered a practical opportunity to exchange approaches with peers, surface shared challenges, and contribute to discussions that will inform the network’s direction in the year ahead.
