October 2026

Save the Date: 14th International Summer School on Digital…

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The Information Systems Laboratory (IS-Lab) at the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean, is proud to announce that the International Summer School on Digital Government (OpenGov) marks its 14th consecutive year of academic and professional excellence.

The upcoming OpenGov 2027 will take place from July 5 to July 9, 2027, on the Aegean island of Samos, Greece, gathering international researchers, government practitioners, postgraduate students, and ICT policy analysts.

Shaping the Next Frontier of Public Sector Innovation

OpenGov 2027 provides a dynamic forum to explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology, institutional design, and administrative reform. Key thematic pillars for this edition include:

AI-Driven Public Sector Transformation: Examining autonomous decision support, generative AI tools, and predictive analytics across government administrations.
Regulatory & Ethical AI Conformance: Aligning emerging public technology implementations with regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act.
Open Data & Data Spaces: Building open, reusable public data ecosystems and high-value datasets for societal impact.
Interoperability & Seamless e-Services: Advancing cross-border and cross-organizational public digital infrastructure.
Citizen-Centric Policy Design: Leveraging digital participatory mechanisms and co-creation tools in modern governance.

Key Dates & Applications

Formal enrollment and call for applications for OpenGov 2027 will officially open in December 2026.

For early details and agenda updates, visit the official summer school portal:

👉 Explore OpenGov 2027 Details & Updates

For institutional questions or inquiries regarding participation, please contact the organizing team at opengov@aegean.gr.

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Save the Date: 15th International Summer School on Digital…

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The Information Systems Laboratory (IS-Lab) of the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean, is excited to announce the dates for the upcoming 15th International Summer School on Digital Innovation and Startup Entrepreneurship (DigiBus 2027).

The landmark 15th edition of the summer school will take place between 12 – 17 July 2027 on the scenic island of Samos, Greece, convening ambitious students, early-stage researchers, aspiring founders, and technology enthusiasts from across the globe.

From Idea to Startup in Five Days

DigiBus provides an intensive, hands-on launchpad designed to accelerate innovative digital ideas from concept to a validated business venture in just five days. Participants will benefit from:

Expert Mentoring: Guidance from experienced academics, successful startup founders, serial entrepreneurs, and venture capital investors.
Venture Development Workshops: Specialized sessions covering business model generation, rapid prototyping, market validation, and data-driven product strategies.
Pitching & Startup Competitions: Pitching developed concepts before an expert evaluation panel to receive actionable feedback.
International Networking: Collaborative team-building within an inspiring Mediterranean island environment overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Key Dates & Applications

Formal applications for enrollment in DigiBus 2027 will officially open in December 2026.

Stay tuned and explore early details regarding the curriculum and venue via the official portal:

👉 Learn More about DigiBus 2027

For questions and institutional inquiries, please contact the organizing team directly at digibus@aegean.gr.

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A Decade of Digital Governance: IS-Lab Publishes 10-Year Commemorative…

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Marking a significant academic milestone, the Information Systems Laboratory (IS-Lab) at the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean, announces the release of a comprehensive commemorative volume titled “2016 – 2026: Ten Years of Digital Governance Through Student Research”.

Curated by Prof. Yannis Charalabidis based on coursework developed in the “Electronic Governance II” master’s module, the publication brings together 50 landmark postgraduate research papers produced across the last decade. Spanning an impressive 2,236 pages, the compendium captures the real-world evolution of public sector modernisation in Greece as examined, evaluated, and re-imagined by graduate students and active public administration professionals.

Chronicle of a Digital Decade

The selected works reflect the transformative shifts that defined Greek and European digital public administration between 2016 and 2026, exploring core strategic domains:

Open Data & Citizen Participation: Fostering civic engagement, algorithmic transparency, and collaborative policy design.
Interoperability & Process Re-engineering: Dismantling bureaucratic friction and streamlining administrative workflows across state bodies.
Smart Cities & Public e-Services: Municipal digital transformation and citizen-centric service design.
Artificial Intelligence in Governance: Implementing intelligent decision-support systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, and ethical AI in the public sector.

The editorial coordination of the volume was led by two postgraduate researchers of the laboratory, reflecting IS-Lab’s ongoing commitment to collaborative scholarship, where practical administrative insight meets academic rigor.

The compendium is dedicated to all the students and alumni whose critical thinking and dedicated research have contributed directly to building an open, modern, and citizen-first public administration.

Researchers, public sector officials, and practitioners can explore the complete volume and download individual papers through the open repository index:

👉 Access the Volume Index & Papers (10 Years of Digital Governance)