(16/05/2012) This conference is organized by Eurosmart, the association representing the Smart Security Industry for multi-sector applications. It will focus on 3 major topics: security of mobile devices, applications and transactions; smart embedded security for the Internet of Things; digital identity and access management for cloud based services. Speakers and panelists will discuss the options followed by the European Commission and public authorities to boost trust and security in online environments, with a special insight on the Digital Agenda actions. Eurosmart experts will further develop the solutions that the Smart Security Industry can offer to secure digital information and data transactions, innovate and support the digital economy in Europe.

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(16/05/2012) This event will offer a networking opportunity to build quality partnerships for participating in the new Information and Communication Technologies Work Programme for 2013. Presentation of project ideas, first-hand information from European Commission officials, practical guidance on how to submit a proposal and much more will be provided during the event.

(15/05/2012) The EU-funded project EARTH has received the 2012 "Future Internet Award" prize for developing unprecedented energy efficiency solutions for wireless communication networks. Researchers from companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Telecom Italia, DOCOMO, and from universities in Belgium, France, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and UK, have optimised the energy use of 4G/LTE (Long-Term Evolution) base stations, which account for the highest energy consumption in the mobile network.

(10/05/2012) From 1 July 2012, the European Union's mobile roaming regulation will be extended to include price caps for data downloads which will mean significant savings for those using maps, email and social networks when travelling. For a typical businessperson travelling in the EU this will mean savings of over €1000 per year. A family taking an annual holiday in another EU country can expect to save at least €200.

(09/05/2012) European Parliament Plenary debate on Roaming, Brussels, 9 May 2012

Deadline: 29/05/2012

The 5th Call for proposals of the Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme focuses on the development of ICT-based solutions which enable and sustain older adults to continue managing their daily activities in their home. This call aims also at ICT-based solutions which support informal carers in their assistance. The call launched on 29 February 2012, with a proposal submission deadline of 29 May 2012.

Deadline: 14/06/2012

ENIAC is a public-private partnerships for collaborative research in the field of nanoelectronics. Under the 2012 annual workprogramme of the ENIAC joint undertaking, a call for proposals has just been published.

See also: ENIAC website

Deadline: 06/09/2012

The objective of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking is to increase the efficiency of technological development and enhance European competitiveness of the market in the supply of embedded systems technologies. A call for proposals has just been launched under the work programme of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking.

See also: Full details on the call

Ultra-Fast Broadband – Policy & Practice

eLearning Africa 2012

Total Telecom Regulatory Summit 2012

Interact 2012

Multinational knowledge brokerage event on Sustainable Consumer Electronics

Green ICT for Growth and Sustainability? Linking Science and Policy

Pan European Partnership and Investment for Mobile Services - MOBIP 2012