Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications

Europe's most visible forum for ICT research and innovation

This biennial event has become a unique gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. ICT 2010 will focus on policy priorities such as Europe's Digital Agenda and the 2011-2012 financial programme (€2.8 billion) of the European Union for funding research and innovation in ICT. Join the ICT 2010 to discover latest research trends in information and communication technologies, meet potential research and business partners, and visit 10.000 m² exhibition of Europe's latest cutting edge ICT research.

Key themes for the 2010 conference

       Powering our sustainable future: the potential of digital solutions to promote sustainable growth in a low carbon economy;

       The human face of the digital age: the continuing constructive role of ICT in the daily life of citizens and the importance of public participation in the innovation process.

 These themes will be discussed and debated by leading figures from business, academia and politics.

ICT HISTORY

The EU started funding European research in ICT 25 years ago. Every year, the EU contributes some €1 billion to ICT research projects. EU funding has helped researchers and budding entrepreneurs to convert ideas into innovative technologies to benefit 500 million Europeans.

DIGITAL AGENDA

The Digital Agenda is the first of seven flagship initiatives to be adopted under the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It aims to maximize the economic and societal benefits of ICT. One of its priority areas is to step up investment in research and innovation.

D4 INFO DAY, October 8, 2010. Brussels, Belgium

Meeting description: In anticipation of the forthcoming Calls 1.3 and 7.3 (FP7-ICT-2011-7 and FP7-2011-NMP-ICT-FoF) of the ICT Theme of the 7th Research Framework Programme (ICT-FP7), the Commission services (Unit D4) organise on Friday 8th October 2010 an open Information Day.

 Meeting purpose: An Information Session describing expectations and best practices will be offered in the morning.

In the afternoon, everyone will have the opportunity to present ideas and share them with both the Commission services and other prospective participants in the above mentioned Calls. Agenda and detailed information is available here: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/enet/d4-20101008-infoday_en.html

 Location: European Commission, Avenue de Beaulieu 25, Auderghem, Brussels. Room: BU 25 S1.

Registration: please send an email to Alexandra.DE-NEUVILLE@ec.europa.eu specifying the meeting name and your contact details. Please mention also your primary topic (FInES, IoT or both).