active contribution of the thematic working group coordinators, the SG defined the new direction regarding the future activities of the priority. A joint decision was taken about the establishment of the new working group called “Digitalization” and the possibility regarding the creation of additional working groups was further discussed. Based on a joint agreement the current and the future working groups will draft and submit their detailed work plan by the beginning of December 2017.

Following the SG meeting participants had the possibility to participate at the joint session organized by the PA8 and the Connect-It Cluster. Invited speakers gave recommendations and shared their experiences with the audience regarding digitalization, which is the new challenge for SME´s.

On the second day, following the joint plenary session, organized by the Pécs-Baranya CCI and the PA8, PA8 tried to support relevant stakeholders in their preparation process for the 1st Seed Money Facility Call of the Danube Transnational Programme. During the thematic workshops, registered stakeholders had the possibility to identify joint challenges and to create new partnerships in order to be prepared for the above-mentioned call.

The conference was financed by the Danube Transnational Programme.