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🔥An Unforgettable Kick-Off: Bootcamp 2024 Recap

This year, we welcomed our new students to the MA in Digital Transformation in a setting as inspiring as the journey they’re about to embark on.🔥🚀

Set in the picturesque village of Koryschades in Evritania, our kickoff took place amidst lush forests and traditional stone architecture—a setting perfect for reconnecting, recharging, and aligning both mind and spirit before diving into the digital world.
For four days, our newest group of Digisour future digital pioneers—immersed themselves in inspiring ignite talks and hands-on workshops.

Twenty esteemed professors, academic partners, and industry experts joined us in Koryschades to guide students through key topics in digital transformation.

From European & International digital policies to Generative AI and visual storytelling, these sessions offered a comprehensive look at current challenges and trends, providing our students with critical insights into the evolving digital landscape.
DigiPartners in Bootcamp 2024
But the bootcamp wasn’t just about knowledge-sharing; it was also an incredible opportunity to form meaningful connections through shared experiences.

From hiking and climbing through the breathtaking Black Cave gorge in Prousos to sharing meals in local taverns and bonding through team-building activities in nature, we created unforgettable memories and had a fantastic time together.
Black Cave Gorge: Hiking in Prousos, Evritania
Beyond the team-building activities, our Digis took on a hands-on task by working within MA specialty circles to address real-world challenges:

  1. The DigiDiplomats analyzed the role of tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft within the Digital Markets Act (DMA), proposing ways to shift from “gatekeepers” to “guardians” of consumer rights, privacy, and security in the digital space. [video]
  2. The DigiCampaigners worked on impactful campaign proposals for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) aimed at combating online hate speech, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable communities. [video]
  3. The DigiLawyers explored consumer rights within the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the DMA, presenting strategies for digital service providers to ensure the protection of fundamental consumer rights. [video]

In addition, this year’s Kickoff Bootcamp brought back some familiar faces and rekindled special memories. Our DigiSeniors, Constantina Maria Platnari and Anna Maria Nella, returned to Koryschades for a second year, sharing invaluable insights and highlights as they approach the final stretch of their MA journey.
Our seniors share their #DigiExperience
The Grand Finale: Negotiation Simulation Game

Bootcamp 2024 concluded with a dynamic simulation, where our students stepped into the shoes of international leaders, debating the establishment of a new AI governing body.

With a simulated arrival of the UN Special Envoy on Technology in Koryschades, our Digis represented various global stakeholders—from UNESCO and the EU to Big Tech, NGOs, and Media Organizations—collaborating to propose a future-proof framework for AI regulation.
Bootcamp 2024 was much more than an introduction; it was an immersive, collaborative, and human-centered beginning to a transformative journey.

Through shared experiences in nature, real-world challenges, and the spirit of innovation, our students set the foundation for a meaningful year ahead! 💜

📸You can see more clicks from Bootcamp 2024 here.

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