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    REMOTE-IT Online Forum: Beyond Lifestyle - Digital Transformation, Nomads, and Remote Workers

    On October 30, 2024, URBACT Remote-IT Network organized its second Online Forum, focusing on the theme of digitalization. This event delved into the broader implications of digital transformation—how it affects individuals, the advantages and drawbacks of living in the digital age, and how digitalization can be leveraged to improve both personal and professional environments.

    The event began with introductory remarks from the organizers, specifically Alisa Aliti Vlašić, the lead expert of the Remote-IT project, and Nataša Mirić, representative of the project’s lead partner, the Dubrovnik Development Agency (DURA). The forum was moderated by Alison Partridge, an ad hoc expert for Remote-IT, whose expertise encompasses technology, inclusive enterprise, entrepreneurship, and economic development in both the UK and European cities. Since 2009, Alison has served as Lead Expert for five different URBACT Action Planning and Transfer Networks, including TechTown and TechRevolution, both led by Barnsley. She is also one of the founding members of the TechPlace community and has led capacity-building programs in digital transitions.

    The first part of the forum introduced the speakers: Haydee Sheombar, a researcher at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and Mark-Emil Talivere, an Innovation Expert from the City of Tallinn.

    Barbara Damić Medi

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  • REMOTE-IT Podcast: Who is a remote worker/digital nomad these days?

     

     

    In this episode of the URBACT Remote-IT podcast, host Mark Thomas engages in a discussion with his guests: Ms. Jelka Tepšić, Deputy Mayor of Dubrovnik; Ms. Bárbara Letícia Rodrigues Sabino, Marketing & Communication Manager at ARDITI, from Camara de Lobos; and Mr. Jaime Ruiz Huescar, Co-Founder of CITIES FORUM, from Murcia. 

    This second instalment of a four-part series delves into the evolving concept of the digital nomad and remote worker, exploring their impact on local economies and communities. Recorded during a partner meeting for the Remote-IT project in Camara de Lobos, Portugal, this episode promises to shed light on the complexities of a workforce that is increasingly shaping the future of work.

    Barbara Damić Medi

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  • REMOTE-IT Podcast: Our Changing Work Places: What Do We Need for Remote Working?

    Hosted by Mark Thomas, editor of the Dubrovnik Times, this first podcast sets the stage for an insightful discussion on the evolving trends and challenges in remote working.

     

    Meet the guests

    Sirja Sulakatko: CEO of the Smartwork Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting flexible working practices for over 15 years

     Alexandru Dincovici: Executive Director of the Romanian Businessmen’s Association and co-owner of IziBiz Consulting

    Salvatore Modeo: Founder of The Qube, a Certified Business Incubator focusing on development and innovation for start-ups and companies

     

    Barbara Damić Medi

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  • REMOTE-IT Online Forum: Green Transition and Remote Work

    Barbara Damić Medi

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  • Remote-IT: exploring remote work preparedness of cities

    Anamaria Vrabie

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