We are pleased to invite you to our second Virtual Knowledge Café, taking place on Friday, 8 May 2026 at 12:00 CEST. With this interactive online session we want to encourage knowledge exchange among project partners and key stakeholders on artificial intelligence and upskilling in the retail sector.

We will present the main outcomes of the project and our ready-to-use teaching and training materials, and, of course, you will have to chance to ask questions and share insights with us as well.

Objectives

• Share insights and knowledge gained by project partners to date.

• Present tools and research outputs developed within the INAIR project.

• Encourage peer-to-peer dialogue through moderated interactive sessions.

• Explore synergies with other EU-funded initiatives.

Agenda

12:00 - Welcome and Project Overview: Opening remarks, objectives, and a brief introduction to the INAIR project

12:10 - Knowledge sharing from the INAIR Project Consortium

• Presentation of the INAIR E-Learning Program on AI for Retail

• Presentation of the Toolkit for Facilitators developed within the project

12:30 - Discussion: AI in retail – Challenges and Opportunities

12:45 - Q&A

13:10 - Conclusions & Next Steps

This event is intended for:

• SME leaders, HR professionals, and training providers

• Representatives of EU-funded projects related to AI and workforce skills

• Policymakers and researchers in digital transformation and education

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please register by 7 May 2026 to receive the event link and materials.

Register here: https://forms.gle/4c2wAZPP8vg8CUWo7

We look forward to your participation and to a productive exchange of ideas on advancing AI adoption and skills development across Europe’s retail ecosystem.

For any questions or further information, please contact us via our contact form.