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ICT for Inclusion at ICT2010
ICT2010: Europe's most visible forum for ICT research & innovation - 27-29 September 2010, Brussels, Belgium
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 Information and Communication Technologies. The two main themes for the event will be ICT for sustainable growth in a low carbon economy and ICT for and by the citizen.
Join us at ICT 2010 to discover the latest research trends in information and communication technologies, meet potential research and business partners, and visit our 10.000 m² exhibition of Europe's latest cutting edge ICT research.
Exhibition
Do not miss the exhibits showcasing some highly attractive and topical e-inclusion products and services, such as applications for smart homes and independent living, companion robotics and cognitive training, fall detection, mobility training, walk rehabilitation or tremor control.
BNCI village
The BNCI Village will include projects from the BNCI cluster (Future BNCI, BrainAble, Tobi, Asterics, Tremor, and Better) as well as other related projects like Presenccia and Facets.
Access the full list of exhibition stands related to ICT for Inclusion.
Plenary sessions
On 28 September, the ICT 2011-2012 workprogramme will be unveiled, you can discover the new FP7 ICT Call 7 objectives on Ageing and Wellbeing and ICT for smart and personalised inclusion (9.00 to 10.30 am); and in the afternoon, participate in the session on Well-being and better health care: A 2020 vision (2.00 to 3.30 pm).
On 29 September, you can join in the AAL Joint Programme presentation session (11.30am to 12.30pm)
Networking sessions
Throughout the conference, you can actively participate in the networking sessions proposed, in particular those in the field of e-inclusion:
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Companion Robotics for e-Inclusion & Ambient Assisted Living
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Towards an open service platform & standards promoting integrated & interoperable AAL applications
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Built-in accessibility assessment and interoperability architectures in products of the future
… and seize the chance to interact with all constituencies with your suggestions and comments on the web pages of these networking sessions or through the ICT2010 Twitter.
Last update: 13/09/2011