The Digital Resilience Institute (DRI) recently held its much-anticipated annual meeting in the vibrant city of Copenhagen. The meeting on the 1st October 2024 brought together the chairman, vice-chairs and members to reflect on the achievements of the past year and to strategise the way forward.
Marking A Milestone for Digital Resilience Institute
The meeting began with a celebration of the achievements of DRI's first ever project - BIPED - which has laid a strong foundation for winning future projects at the Digital Resilience Institute. The BIPED initiative focuses on leveraging urban data to use digital twins to help build and manage positive energy districts (PEDs). Members discussed the lessons learned from BIPED's proposal win and implementation, emphasising how the project's results could serve as a blueprint for upcoming initiatives.
Focus on Future Strategy
As the meeting shifted toward the future, attendees turned their attention to discussing future project calls and how the institute can better position itself for success in the coming months. A significant portion of the discussions revolved around identifying which proposal calls to target over the next six months and the optimal strategies for collaboration.
Key takeaways from this discussion include:
Leveraging expertise: Members emphasised the importance of identifying the right mix of expertise for each proposal call, focusing on partnerships that bring the most value.
Lessons from recent submissions: The institute reflected on past project submissions, analysing both successful and unsuccessful bids. Members shared insights into what worked well and how to address areas for improvement, including refining proposal writing strategies and aligning project objectives more closely with funding requirements.
Targeting the right opportunities: The group explored emerging trends in the digital resilience landscape and mapped these trends against upcoming funding opportunities, aiming to strategically focus on proposals that align with their mission and capabilities.
Planning the Next Six Months
In the final session, the Digital Resilience Institute set its sights on actionable plans for the next six months. Members worked together to prioritise upcoming project calls, selecting the most promising opportunities and identifying specific members or partnerships to lead each initiative.
The institute recognised the importance of maintaining momentum following the success of BIPED and decided to focus on expanding impact in key areas such as:
Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
AI-driven resilience solutions
Cross-border digital security collaborations
These focal points reflect the institute’s mission to ensure that digital systems worldwide are more resilient to both internal weaknesses and external threats.
A Collaborative and Purpose-Driven Future
The annual meeting in Copenhagen was not only a time for reflection but also for strategic alignment. The Digital Resilience Institute’s members left the event with a clear understanding of their shared goals and the actionable steps needed to achieve them. Moving forward, the institute remains committed to driving innovation in digital resilience, working alongside a diverse array of stakeholders to meet the ever-evolving challenges of the digital age.
As the next six months unfold, the DRI is poised to make significant strides toward strengthening global digital resilience, paving the way for new projects that will have a lasting impact on society’s ability to withstand and recover from digital disruptions.
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