MetaTech Exchange: Bridging Industry 4.0 in Western Balkans (METATECH4.0)

An international event focused on Industry 4.0 and digital transformation brought together regional stakeholders to exchange insights, analyze technology trends, and address evolving industrial demands.

The program featured a tour of an advanced manufacturing facility with robotized production lines, highlighting automated processes, quality assurance, and technical training needs for the modern workforce.

Through roundtable discussions and best-practice sharing, key topics were addressed:

• Modernizing vocational education and technical training.
• Implementing digitalization in manufacturing.
• Adopting innovative learning tools and models.

The event emphasized the value of cross-border collaboration between industry and education to bridge skills gaps, empower talent, and boost sectoral competitiveness amidst rapid technological shifts.

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