Dr Emilija Stojmenova Duh completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Informatics of the University of Maribor. In the past, she managed the 4PDIH Digital Innovation Hub – a partnership between the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Association of Municipalities of Slovenia that raises awareness of the importance of digitalization, provides support in the development of digital knowledge and skills, and helps decision-makers design appropriate digitalization policies. Her work in research and development focused on the use of new digital technologies for innovation and the development of smart cities and communities, digital innovation hubs, rural development and digital transformation. She is strongly committed to increasing the number of young people studying engineering – especially women and to reducing the digital divide in the society. She is author and co-author of a number of scientific and professional publications concerning digital transformation.