Information and Brokerage Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in the EU's 7th Framework Programme
21-23 October 2008, Moscow
Context
The Russian Federation (RF) and the European Union (EU) have substantial scientific capital in the area of ICT Research that could be shared for the benefit of both.
A number of successful joint events were organised last year in Moscow to provide information and facilitate cooperation in ICT research between our respective stakeholders. However, in order to further enhance our future cooperation, a more overarching event, with the participation of a wider range of key stakeholders from Russia and the EU, needed to be organised.
In this context, a joint three day Conference will take place in Moscow on 21-23 October 2008 with a larger number of key participants than ever before. For both Russians and Europeans, this event could open access to high quality expertise and resources in areas of interest to both parties.
Objectives
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To familiarise the participants with the RTD capabilities of the participating organisations
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To identify areas of common interest in the area of ICT
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To explore the potential for developing joint project proposals for submission in the forthcoming calls
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To allow both EU and Russian participants to consult specialist Commission officials on technical and administrative matters including project proposal preparation
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To provide a platform for the presentation of FP6 and FP7 projects in the area of ICT
Attendance
The Conference targets an audience of 150 to 200 representatives (at the level of project manager, head of laboratory, etc.) from European and Russian organisations (multinationals, SMEs, academia, research institutes & laboratories, etc.) specialising in the Conference's 7 focus areas of research.
Attendance is by invitation only and entrance is free of charge. Complimentary lunches and refreshment breaks will be provided by the European Commission, Directorate General Information Society and Media (DG INFSO) for the duration of the Conference.
Venue
The Conference will take place in Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya-Hotel , 21/40
Kalanchevskaya St., 107078 Moscow, Russia