Dr Snezana Eminidou, Vice Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, Director of the BSc Digital Economics at the University of Limassol, participated in The Digital Conference 2026: “Shaping the Next Digital Frontier”, held on 17–18 June 2026 at the Filoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia.
The conference was organized in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union and brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology experts to discuss the future of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovation, and Europe’s digital competitiveness.
Among the sessions attended were the panel discussions “The Global AI Race: Where Does Europe Stand?” και “AI at Scale: Transforming Europe’s Economy”, as well as keynote speeches on the State of the Digital Decade Report 2026 και Europe’s Simplification Agenda.
A recurring theme throughout the conference was that technological progress alone is not sufficient. The successful adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence requires organizations, governments, and individuals to adapt quickly and effectively. Participants emphasized that speed, flexibility, trust, and the ability to scale innovations across markets will be critical determinants of future competitiveness.
The conference also highlighted the increasingly important role of education in preparing future professionals for a rapidly evolving digital economy. These developments align closely with the vision of the University of Limassol and its commitment to offering modern, interdisciplinary programmes that combine economics, finance, business, data analytics, and digital technologies.
Participation in international events of this caliber enables the University of Limassol to remain at the forefront of emerging developments and to continuously strengthen the relevance and quality of its academic programmes.
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