07 May, 2026

Digital Skills Wallet Conference

Future-Proof Yourself: Building Digital Competence for Life

Mastering the DigComp Framework for Work, Wellness, and the World

Key Details

Conference Date: 11th of June

Time: 10:00 – 15:00

Location: Hybrid – Online and In Person Onsite

Venue: Melbourne Seminar Room, MTU Bishopstown, Cork Cost:

Free of charge

 

About the Conference

In an era defined by rapid digital change, staying ahead means more than just keeping up with technology, it requires a holistic view of the digital world.

Join us for the Digital Skills Wallet (DSW) conference, where we bridge the gap between basic literacy and expert mastery. By blending critical themes like AI interaction, digital well-being, and data sustainability and Micro-credentials as we offer a comprehensive look at the 5 pillars of the DigComp Framework.

Whether you are managing a remote career, identifying misinformation, protecting your digital identity, or simply looking to navigate the internet with greater safety and balance, this event provides the insights and community to help you thrive.

The 5 Pillars of Digital Competence

Our conference is centered around the European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp), focusing on:

1. Information and Data Literacy: Navigating the sea of digital information.
2. Communication and Collaboration: Interacting effectively in a digital society.
3. Digital Content Creation: Expressing yourself through digital media.
4. Safety: Protecting your data, your identity, and your health.
5. Problem Solving: Identifying needs and technological responses.

Key Themes 

We are diving into the most pressing issues of the digital age, including:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Interacting with AI systems effectively.
• Data Literacy: Understanding datafication in modern life.
• Digital Well-being: Finding balance in a connected world.
• Combatting Misinformation: Staying grounded in truth.
• Sustainability: Environmental impact and digital sustainability.
• The Future of Work: Navigating remote and hybrid working/learning environments.
• Micro-credentials

Call for Presentations & Attendance

We invite researchers, practitioners, and students to present their work and research using these themes as a guide. This is a great opportunity to share your findings and innovations with a relevant, engaged audience.

Not looking to present? We welcome you to join us as an attendee to learn from experts, participate in discussions, and network with peers.

How to Register

There is no fee to attend this conference, but registration is mandatory. Please use our MS Form to register your interest:

 

REGISTER HERE VIA MS FORMS

 

Join us in person in Cork or online to build the skills for the world of tomorrow.

For any inquiries regarding the conference, please contact Fiacre.Muller@mtu.ie

 

This conference is part of the DigitalSkillsWallet Erasmus+ project funded by the European Union. Find out more information on the project here. The open-access platform developed as part of the project can be viewed here.

 

 

Rebecca Robinson

Hincks Centre Researcher