Project “UPE-IP” is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026 and is financed by European Union funds through the NextGenerationEU instrument.
As part of the project “Improving the Business Efficiency of Energy Companies: Challenges and Opportunities” (UPE-IP), Professor Martina Sopta Ćorić, PhD, participated in the GDi Solutions Conference 2026, held in Zagreb from 22 to 24 April 2026. The conference brought together experts and professionals to discuss current developments and applications of digital technologies across different sectors. The programme addressed topics including GIS, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, spatial data, and smart solutions.Participation provided an opportunity to follow current trends, exchange professional experiences, and gain insights into practical applications relevant to the energy sector. The conference also supported the exchange of knowledge and ideas relevant to the ongoing activities of the UPE-IP project.
As part of the project “Improving the Business Efficiency of Energy Companies: Challenges and Opportunities” (UPE-IP), Professor Martina Sopta Ćorić participated in professional development activities at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Munich, Germany, from 1 to 10 June 2026. The activities, led by professor Ana Suncana Smith, focused on energy, ArcGIS and asset management, and digital transformation, with particular attention to the role of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and spatial intelligence in the energy sector. Particular attention was given to the energy sector and its alignment with the European Union’s green transition and strategic objectives. The professional development activities addressed current and emerging challenges in energy policy, as well as approaches to improving the efficiency, resilience, and protection of energy infrastructure against different types of risks, including climate-related and hybrid threats. Within this context, the role and potential application of artificial intelligence (AI) in energy infrastructure management were also considered. The professional development provided an opportunity to exchange expertise and explore approaches relevant to improving the efficiency, resilience, and digital transformation of energy infrastructure, including responses to climate-related and other emerging risks. The knowledge and insights gained will contribute to the ongoing research and further development of the UPE-IP project.
As part of the project “Improving the Business Efficiency of Energy Companies: Challenges and Opportunities” (UPE-IP), Professor Mihaela Mikic participated in the 14th Annual International Conference on Ecology, Ecosystems and Climate Change, held from 13 to 17 July 2026 in Athens, Greece.
During the conference, she presented the paper “A Digital Transformation Model for Enhancing the Operational Efficiency of Energy Infrastructure under Climate and Crisis Challenges.” The presentation focused on the role of digital transformation in improving the operational efficiency and resilience of energy infrastructure in the context of climate-related and crisis challenges.
The conference brought together researchers and academics to discuss current issues related to ecology, ecosystems, climate change, and their broader implications. Participation provided an opportunity to present research findings, exchange knowledge with researchers from different fields, and discuss approaches to addressing contemporary challenges in the energy sector.