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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ICCC X – First International Conference on Computational Creativity
7 January 2010 – 9 January 2010 Lisbon, Portugal
Although it seems clear that creativity plays an important role in developing intelligent computational systems, it is less clear how to model, simulate, or evaluate creativity in such systems. In other words, it is often easier to recognize the presence and effect of creativity than to describe or prescribe it. The purpose of this conference is to facilitate the exchange of ideas on the topic of computational creativity in a cross-disciplinary setting.
CALL FOR TENDERS
Ex-ante advertising for a negotiated procedure for a service contract of a value below or equal to 60.000EUR – INFSO.S.3 – Online promotion campaign for the website eYouGuide
Launch and manage an online promotion campaign for the eYouGuide Website in order to raise awareness about European Citizens’ online rights and obligations, with a specific focus on the protection of data, online shopping, protection of copyright and advertising & spam.
Contact: infso-eyouguide-campaign@ec.europa.eu
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eGovernment good practices transfer between regional authorities: experiences and challenges of Interreg IVC Capitalisation projects
24 September 2009 Brussels, Belgium
The workshop aims to disseminate the award-winning eGovernment and Wireless broadband good practices, as well as discuss the transfer of good practices into the mainstream EU Structural Funds programmes. The workshop is organised by INTERREG IVC Fast Track network PIKE (Promoting Innovation and the Knowledge Economy).
PIKE project: http://www.pike-project.eu
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Med-e-Tel 2010
14 April 2010 – 16 April 2010 Luxembourg
Med-e-Tel focuses on ehealth and telemedicine applications and a wide range of other medical ICT applications and on the convergence of information and communication technology with medical applications, which lead to higher quality of care, cost reductions, workflow efficiency, and widespread availability of healthcare services.
Contact: info@medetel.lu
The International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth: http://www.isft.net/cms/index.php?id=1
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Training and networking workshop for Western Balkan-EU research cooperation in ICT for Learning and eLearning
18 September 2009 Thessaloniki, Greece
This workshop focuses on Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT skills and it addresses researchers from the Western Balkan countries and the EU as well as professionals with an interest in the topic. It aims to provide guidance and the necessary information for participating in the Seventh Framework Programme – FP7.
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Public eID: Cross-Border and Cross-Sector applications
29 September 2009 Brussels, Belgium
This workshop organised by the European eID Observatory will focus on citizen-related issues of eID and more specifically on the current status of public electronic identity. The workshop is open to all eIdentity stakeholders and in particular to eID practitioners involved in cross-border or cross-sector eID services and researchers, interested practitioners and promotion experts.
Registration: http://www.epractice.eu/en/node/add/workshop-participate/292984
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Intelligence in Assisted Homes
24 September 2009 – 25 September 2009 Bruges, Belgium
On the first day of the event the focus will be on assistive technologies: products on the market, view into the future. On the second day, a closer look will be taken telehealth and telecare. The target group of this international workshop consists of construction industry professionals (engineers, architects, builders, …) and the health care industry as well as health and social care organisations.
Contact: yv@bbri.be
NEWS ARTICLE
Telecoms: Commission endorses Slovak regulator’s proposal to liberalise fixed line transit services
(3 September 2009) What is this case about? What has the Commission said in its letter sent today? What does the Slovak national telecoms regulator have to do now?
Community consultation procedures: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/implementation_enforcement/article_7/index_en.htm
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Health 2.0 Europe
6 April 2010 – 7 April 2010 Paris, France
The conference will integrate the best of European web/mobile based technologies, and compare, contrast and contextualize them with leading examples of Health 2.0 from North America. It will show what works in the context of Europe’s evolving health care systems, whether there are commonalities across European systems that can lead to economies of scale and what the «boundary-less» online world means for consumers and physicians working in distinct health care systems.
Contact: info@health2con.com
CALL FOR TENDERS
The economic and societal impact future Internet technologies, services and application will enable in Europe and elsewhere – A quantitative study 2015-2020
(Deadline: 12/10/2009) The study will identify the potential economic and social impact of a large-scale public-private partnership on the FUTURE INTERNET, eventually a joint undertaking in the meaning of article 171 of the treaty, with focus areas in smart energy grids, smart environmental information systems, smart systems for transportation and mobility, and smart healthcare systems. The study shall provide the necessary quantitative and qualitative assessment as a pre-condition for the Commission services to draw-up a legal proposal for the establishment of a joint technology initiative on the FUTURE INTERNET.
Contact: infso-future-internet@ec.europa.eu
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Telecoms: Commission comments on Danish regulator’s proposal on mobile termination rates
(28 August 2009) What is this case about? What has the Commission said in its letter sent today? What does the Danish national telecoms regulator have to do now?
Community consultation procedures: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/implementation_enforcement/article_7/index_en.htm
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Open Days 2009: registration now open
5 October 2009 – 8 October 2009 Brussels
The Open Days are designed to bring together political representatives, decision-makers, experts and practitioners of regional policy as well as stakeholders from the banking and business sectors, civil society organisations, academia, EU institutions and the media to discuss the common challenges facing European regions and cities, and to discuss possible solutions. The event also provides a platform for capacity-building for those involved in implementing EU cohesion policy and in managing EU funds, as well as facilitating cooperation and networking among regions and cities on best practice in regional development. This year the general motto is ‘Global Challenges, European Responses’.
Open Days website: http://www.opendays.europa.eu/
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Workshop «Towards a New Ageing Vision: The Contribution of ICT Industry and Businesses»
6 October 2009 European Parliament, Brussels
What is needed to reinvigorate the European Ageing agenda? What are the visions of ICT industry and businesses in the coming decades? How do older people, care organisations and policymakers react to business visions? We live in a world of technology communications, products and services, a world where our work, quality of life, health, and environment are all being transformed by technology. With progressive ageing of the European and worldwide population a new strategic thinking is required in business and beyond. Tackling the needs of an older population means new ways of thinking, social innovation and taking a holistic approach to ageing: at work, at home and in the community. The aim of the workshop is to identify how ICT Industry and businesses are or will be creating a new ageing vision within their own companies, with their products and services.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Workshop «More women, better jobs and boosting growth»
8 October 2009 Hotel Silken Berlaymont, 11-19, Boulevard Charlemagne, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
This gender workshop aims to take stock of the progress made and present new initiatives and actions. Brainstorming sessions are also organised to work on a new agenda for Women in ICT. Commissioner Reding will launch the Directory of Women in ICT, an interactive platform bringing together relevant initiatives and information. The Commissioner will also present the new signatories of The Code of Best Practices for women in ICT. Participation in the Workshop is free of charge but there is a limited number of places.
Contact: INFSO-IT-GIRLS@ec.europa.eu
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