Quantum networks, cybersecurity, cloud technology, and digital identities were among the key topics addressed during the event in Rome, highlighting the GARR Workshop, Net Makers, as a leading forum for the education and research community.

For three days, the National Central Library in Rome hosted over 350 professionals, academics, and digital infrastructure specialists, who gathered to explore cutting-edge issues and innovations shaping network development. The programme featured 45 speakers from various disciplines, covering a broad range of topics centred on future network developments, including the Quantum Internet, automation, cloud technology, cybersecurity, and digital identities. The event also provided updates on the GARR-T network and the latest from the NRRP (EU Next-Generation funds) TeRABIT and ICSC projects, which are transforming national and international research infrastructures.

The training sessions were also well-received, with three courses on cybersecurity, the scientific approach to AI, and digital accessibility, attended by 130 participants.

Highlights by day:

5 November: Opening day featured a global networking outlook and examined how infrastructures are evolving to meet growing challenges, with sessions on topics like the Quantum Internet and automation.

6 November: Discussions centred on cloud technology and computing infrastructure, which are essential for research communities in astrophysics, biomedical fields, and academia. In the afternoon, digital identity took the stage with a focus on the EU Digital Wallet, a major project impacting data security and personal data management.

7 November: The final day focused on cybersecurity, particularly the new European NIS2 directives, and included presentations of new services and applications.
 
Presentation slides are available online.

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