From June 1 to 3, the ORION programme of Université de Lorraine and its research partners, together with ENSGSI, invite you to take part in an international workshop on the "Digitalization of Enterprises and Organizations" in Nancy.
This workshop, fully taught in English, is open to PhD candidates and Master’s students from the seven UniGR partner universities. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the digital transformation of enterprises through an intercultural and multidisciplinary challenge.
A collaborative and innovation-driven workshop
Over three days, participants will work in mixed, multidisciplinary teams to design solutions and action plans aimed at transforming a traditional SME into a digitalized company.
Teams will be supervised by French researchers specialized in innovation and digital transformation, with the support of Moroccan researchers. At the end of the workshop, projects will be presented to a jury composed of industrial and professional experts.
Workshop highlights
- Interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration within 10 mixed teams
- A hands-on case study focused on Innovation and Industry 4.0
- Final presentations evaluated by sector experts
Skills developed
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Design and implement R&D, analytical and foresight approaches
- Deliver innovative contributions in international contexts
- Apply research methods and tools to innovation challenges
- Conduct international scientific and technological monitoring
- Combine multiple disciplines to go beyond existing knowledge
Programme overview
Day 1: Understanding and modelling the SME
Day 2: Industry 4.0 technologies and human impacts
Day 3: Digital transformation strategy and final presentations
How to apply
Students from the UniGR network are invited to send their application to:
Davy Monticolo davy.monticolo@univ-lorraine.fr
Application deadline: Thursday, April 30 2026
Limited number of places available.
Practical Information:
Accommodation and catering are covered by the ORION programme. Participants from the UniGR network are invited to contact the UniGR officers within their home university regarding possible support for travel expenses.