Forthcoming EU-related events
April 2-3, European Water Conference The second annual European Water Conference will discuss strategic water management issues and what is expected for the future River Basin Management Plans. Topics under consideration will include the role of...
April 2-3, European Water Conference
The second annual European Water Conference will discuss strategic water management issues and what is expected for the future River Basin Management Plans. Topics under consideration will include the role of agriculture in adequate water management, the proper and sustainable modification of water courses and the role of correct pricing policies in supporting sustainable water use. The event will be held in Brussels, Belgium.
http://www.ewc2009.eu/
April 21, European Future Emerging Technologies Conference
The conference will focus on creating new visions and actions for future information and communication technologies (ICTs), based on the scientific opportunities which are available today. The conference will explore new synergies between established disciplines such as computer science, neuroscience, biology, chemistry and economics, and emerging disciplines such as nanoscience and quantum computing. The event will also stimulate new bridges between the exact and social sciences. The event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.
infso-fet2009@ec.europa.eu
April 24, Good jobs for good services? The impact of privatisation of public services on employment, productivity and service quality
The one-day conference will take a closer look at the outcomes of liberalisation and privatisation of public services and related processes. There will also be a specific focus on employment, working conditions, productivity, service quality and prices. The conference will examine evidence and conclusions from further research by European experts on the privatisation of network industries and health services. The event will be held in Vienna, Austria.
http://www.pique.at/conference/index.html
April 27, Researchers in Europe Without Barriers Conference
The conference will focus on the research climate and attractiveness of the European Research Area. It will try to identify ways to create a better environment for researchers in Europe, foster young talent for research and their engagement in ERA, and develop research skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among young researchers. Target participants include members of the European and international scientific community, research performing organisations, science foundations, representatives of the European Commission and the EU member states, young researchers and relevant policy makers. The event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://cordis.europa.eu/
April 27, Making Intellectual Property Rights Work for SMEs
This conference challenges businesses and governments to develop better support measures, to help European SMEs to flourish and use their full creative and innovative potential. The conference will be based on the intensive work of an expert group established by the European Commission on existing best practices and on the policy recommendations proposed in their report. A mix of European and national policy makers, IPR and IPR enforcement practitioners and SMEs will ensure a lively and practice-oriented debate about this key issue for EU businesses competitiveness and will discuss the policy recommendations of the expert group. The conference is expected to gather about 400 European policy makers, IPR professionals, innovation support organisations, business intermediaries and SMEs. The event will be held in Brussels, Belgium.
entr-best-ipr-conf@ec.europa.eu
April 28-30, European Patent Forum and PATINNOVA 2009
The conference, which represents the first major event of its kind, shall seek to assess the impact of rapid innovation in digital technologies and digital design on the European economy and the intellectual property rights system. The event will include a series of workshops and presentations tackling the most pressing issues within this vast field, like whether the European intellectual property system supports innovation, the role of standards and knowledge transfer, as well as the suitability of the current patent system and procedures. The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.epo.org/
May 7-8, Research Connection 2009 Conference
The event is intended for scientists, entrepreneurs and researchers looking to learn more about successful EU-funded research and funding opportunities and to meet reliable partners for new projects. A variety of parallel sessions will cover the Seventh Framework Programme and its thematic areas. In addition, selected EU-funded projects will be exhibited in order to promote the networking and integration of research activities in Europe. The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/
May 13-14, The Small Business Act for Europe: Business Without Barriers
This international conference will focus on local and regional solutions to the key challenges facing SMEs, as identified in the Small Business Act for Europe. Key-note speakers will discuss how theSmall Business Act will play a crucial role in removing the barriers to business, reducing the administrative burden for small businesses and ensuring that legislators "think small first" to design regulation better around SMEs' requirements. Workshops will present participants with local and regional case studies and examples of best practice, focusing on removing barriers to markets and removing barriers to entrepreneurship. The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.sme-conference-prague.eu/
The second annual European Water Conference will discuss strategic water management issues and what is expected for the future River Basin Management Plans. Topics under consideration will include the role of agriculture in adequate water management, the proper and sustainable modification of water courses and the role of correct pricing policies in supporting sustainable water use. The event will be held in Brussels, Belgium.
http://www.ewc2009.eu/
April 21, European Future Emerging Technologies Conference
The conference will focus on creating new visions and actions for future information and communication technologies (ICTs), based on the scientific opportunities which are available today. The conference will explore new synergies between established disciplines such as computer science, neuroscience, biology, chemistry and economics, and emerging disciplines such as nanoscience and quantum computing. The event will also stimulate new bridges between the exact and social sciences. The event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.
infso-fet2009@ec.europa.eu
April 24, Good jobs for good services? The impact of privatisation of public services on employment, productivity and service quality
The one-day conference will take a closer look at the outcomes of liberalisation and privatisation of public services and related processes. There will also be a specific focus on employment, working conditions, productivity, service quality and prices. The conference will examine evidence and conclusions from further research by European experts on the privatisation of network industries and health services. The event will be held in Vienna, Austria.
http://www.pique.at/conference/index.html
April 27, Researchers in Europe Without Barriers Conference
The conference will focus on the research climate and attractiveness of the European Research Area. It will try to identify ways to create a better environment for researchers in Europe, foster young talent for research and their engagement in ERA, and develop research skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among young researchers. Target participants include members of the European and international scientific community, research performing organisations, science foundations, representatives of the European Commission and the EU member states, young researchers and relevant policy makers. The event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://cordis.europa.eu/
April 27, Making Intellectual Property Rights Work for SMEs
This conference challenges businesses and governments to develop better support measures, to help European SMEs to flourish and use their full creative and innovative potential. The conference will be based on the intensive work of an expert group established by the European Commission on existing best practices and on the policy recommendations proposed in their report. A mix of European and national policy makers, IPR and IPR enforcement practitioners and SMEs will ensure a lively and practice-oriented debate about this key issue for EU businesses competitiveness and will discuss the policy recommendations of the expert group. The conference is expected to gather about 400 European policy makers, IPR professionals, innovation support organisations, business intermediaries and SMEs. The event will be held in Brussels, Belgium.
entr-best-ipr-conf@ec.europa.eu
April 28-30, European Patent Forum and PATINNOVA 2009
The conference, which represents the first major event of its kind, shall seek to assess the impact of rapid innovation in digital technologies and digital design on the European economy and the intellectual property rights system. The event will include a series of workshops and presentations tackling the most pressing issues within this vast field, like whether the European intellectual property system supports innovation, the role of standards and knowledge transfer, as well as the suitability of the current patent system and procedures. The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.epo.org/
May 7-8, Research Connection 2009 Conference
The event is intended for scientists, entrepreneurs and researchers looking to learn more about successful EU-funded research and funding opportunities and to meet reliable partners for new projects. A variety of parallel sessions will cover the Seventh Framework Programme and its thematic areas. In addition, selected EU-funded projects will be exhibited in order to promote the networking and integration of research activities in Europe. The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/
May 13-14, The Small Business Act for Europe: Business Without Barriers
This international conference will focus on local and regional solutions to the key challenges facing SMEs, as identified in the Small Business Act for Europe. Key-note speakers will discuss how theSmall Business Act will play a crucial role in removing the barriers to business, reducing the administrative burden for small businesses and ensuring that legislators "think small first" to design regulation better around SMEs' requirements. Workshops will present participants with local and regional case studies and examples of best practice, focusing on removing barriers to markets and removing barriers to entrepreneurship. The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.sme-conference-prague.eu/