Events

Third International Conference on Environment and Industrial Innovation, Copenhagen, Denmark

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-19 The Third International Conference on Environment and Industrial Innovation (ICEII 2013) will be held from 19 to 20 May 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The environmental problems currently facing advanced industrial countries are not new, and will continue to grow if nothing is done. Some people believe that regulation can help to address these problems, while at the same time make industry more competitive. Others however believe that innovation, which is central to industrial development, should not be hampered, and that solutions to environmental issues can be best answered by industry. What is not in doubt is that the scale of development seen in the last few decades cannot continue at its current pace without adapting, due to diminishing natural resources and the impact on the environment. This event will bring together researchers, academics and industrial experts in order to exchange and promote research and developmental activities.
Quality validation date: 2012-12-04

Fourth International Conference on Food Engineering and Biotechnology (ICFEB 2013), Copenhagen, Denmark

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-19 The Fourth International Conference on Food Engineering and Biotechnology (ICFEB 2013) will be held from 19 to 20 May 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Food engineering refers to the engineering aspects of food production and processing. It combines physical science, microbiology, and engineering education at the service of food and related industries. One of the many challenges in this domain is to employ modern tools and knowledge in order to develop new products and processes while simultaneously improving quality, safety, and security. These indeed remain critical issues in food engineering and for consumers. The conference will bring together leading engineers and scientists to discuss the latest trends and development and promote scientific information interchange between researchers and practitioners.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-12

Ninth INSME Annual Meeting, Izmir, Turkey

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-21 The Ninth INSME Annual Meeting will be held from 21 to 24 May 2013 in Izmir, Turkey. It will focus on the theme: 'The Governance of Innovation Building an Innovative Eco-System for SMEs.' The International Network for SMEs (INSME) aims at promoting the internationalization of national innovation systems. Its network encourages and facilitates transnational cooperation among innovation stakeholders worldwide, with a view to fostering SMEs' access to existing knowledge. The INSME Annual Meeting is the place to find out about the network's main achievements, to increase knowledge sharing among INSME Members by learning from other Members' experiences and from their case studies, as well as to encourage and accelerate cross border cooperation activities on a voluntary basis. The Annual Meeting welcomes all innovation stakeholders and practitioners as well as policy makers, international organizations, academic experts, financial actors, business intermediaries and knowledge networks. It is a unique opportunity to discuss these topics and potentially identify the right talents, partners, clients, sponsors and investors for future activities.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-15

Seventh International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management, New Forest, UK

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-21 The Seventh International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management will take place from 21 to 23 May 2013 in New Forest, UK. Water is essential for sustaining life on our planet and its uneven distribution is a source of permanent conflict. The growth of human population combined with irregularity in precipitation and water availability may restrict even further the access to water in certain regions of the world. This problem is made more severe by anthropogenic activities that affect its quality. The conference will bring together different stakeholders to discuss the most recent technological and scientific developments associated with the management of surface and sub-surface water resources.
Quality validation date: 2012-09-20

'Magnesium Workshop Madrid 2013', Madrid, Spain

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-21 An event entitled 'Magnesium Workshop Madrid 2013'Agriculture' will be held from 21 to 24 May 2013 in Madrid, Spain. In order to significantly reduce the environmental burdens in modern society, lightweight metals and alloys play an increasingly important role because of their high strength and stiffness, corrosion resistance, and recyclability. Among them, magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), and titanium (Ti) alloys are widely utilized to manufacture structural components in aircraft, automotive, marine, electronics, and construction industries. To meet the need for a reduction of energy consumption, the industry has pushed light-weighting technologies and research efforts related to improving Mg - the lightest of all structural metals - to the forefront. Although a great deal of progress has been made in our understanding of the deformation behavior of Mg alloys, a rigorous knowledge of the transitions leading to changes in the dominant deformation mode is still lacking along with how to control the microstructure in order to optimize the mechanical behavior. The workshop will provide a forum for researchers, industry and markets to exchange information on the present state of things and future opportunities.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-22

'Allergy and Asthma 2013', Bruges, Belgium

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-23 An event entitled 'Allergy and Asthma 2013'will be held from 23 to 24 May 2013 in Bruges, Belgium. Allergies are the most prevalent chronic diseases in Europe. Allergies to airborne substances have been growing steadily over the past few decades and this trend is far from ending. This is especially true for children, who show a higher incidence of allergic diseases. If this continues, 40% of the European population will present an allergic predisposition by the year 2040. The reasons for this steady increase, however, remain unclear. The event will be an opportunity for researchers to exchange and discuss news and developments from within this fast developing field as well as for networking.
Quality validation date: 2012-12-21

Transdisciplinary Research on Sustainability in Europe: Generic Issues, Prague, Czech Republic.

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-23 An event entitled 'Transdisciplinary Research on Sustainability in Europe: Generic Issues' will be held from 23 to 24 May 2013 in Prague, Czech. Major EU research programmes are calling for transdisciplinary research to address joined up and complex problems - particularly in the area of sustainability. Whilst there is an emphasis on the dissemination of substantive results from funded projects, there is less attention to the sharing of the experiences and lessons learnt from project processes, problems, issues and strategies developed for dealing with these. Gathering such information would not only help share and reflect on issues of Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainability (TDRS) including methodology and management, but it would also be an opportunity to contribute to recommendations to the European Research Area (ERA) for the further development of research capacity on TDRS. This event will be hosted by the CONVERGE EU FP7 research project and Charles University Environment Center together with the COPERNICUS Alliance. It will allow for an international exchange of knowledge and will investigate how the Convergence and MOSUR approaches, tools and concepts might inform and link with agendas in TDRS. Discussion will be focused on developing recommendations for the ERA and provide more productive TDRS.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-25

'PROsummer.NET Final Event - Major European Consumer Goods Innovation Showcase', Brussels, Belgium

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-27 The 'PROsummer.NET Final Event - Major European Consumer Goods Innovation Showcase' will be held from 27 to 28 May 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. After two years of expert networking, surveying and roadmapping, the PROsumer.NET project - which supports the European Consumer Goods Research Initiative - will showcase its final results. The event will introduce and discuss public support policies and programmes for consumer goods industries as well as follow-up actions. Real life examples of disruptive business innovations from consumer good sectors will be showcased. Some 200 professionals from the creative, technological and political spheres from across Europe are expected to attend.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-30

'Healthy brain: healthy Europe - A new horizon for brain research and healthcare', Dublin, Ireland

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-27 A conference entitled 'Healthy brain: healthy Europe - A new horizon for brain research and healthcare' will be held from 27 to 28 may 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. According to recent estimates, approximately one-third of European citizens are affected by at least one brain disorder. In 2010, the estimated combined cost to EU member states and associated countries was 798 billion, which is comparable to the cost of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes combined. Effective management of health, social, educational, employment and productivity costs will not be achieved by improvements in healthcare delivery alone. Rather, the solution lies in new, integrated and innovative national efforts that capitalise on our research strengths and deliver real health benefits. The aims of this conference organised by the European Commission are to: * Encourage public authorities to promote coordination; * Help lift taboos associated with brain health issues; * raise awareness of the importance of screening and early diagnosis; * Highlight the need for the right infrastructures, policies and regulatory environment; * Facilitate the absorption and integration of research results into policy and good practice; * Advance the practical application of the new paradigm of brain research and healthcare taking into account patient needs. Renowned experts from across Europe are expected to highlight why policy-makers should devise, or refine, national strategies on brain research and healthcare. Policymakers, representatives from ministries, funding agencies, industry, patient organisations, researchers and health professionals will be among the invited participants.
Quality validation date: 2013-05-03

'Korea EUREKA Day 2013', Istanbul, Turkey

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-28 The 'Korea EUREKA Day 2013' will be held from 28 to 30 May 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE), Turkish EUREKA Chairmanship, and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), this fourth occurrence of EUREKA's annual event will aim to foster cooperation and the development of R&D consortiums between European and Korean SMEs and/or Research Centres. Over the last decades Korea achieved a remarkable growth and remains steadfast in its commitment to generate mutual economic prosperity through technological advances within the EUREKA network. This year's conference consists of three sessions: an informational seminar on Eureka projects, an open forum on future collaboration between Korea and Europe, and matchmaking sessions to initiate the discussions necessary for the innovation and R&D process. It will be an opportunity for attendees to exchange ideas and foster networking and collaboration between the likes of government research institutes, large companies and SMEs.
Quality validation date: 2013-03-21

'Industries Days 2013', Paris, France

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-28 The 'Industries Days 2013' will be held from 28 to 30 May 2013 in Paris, France. Held in the centre of the Paris-Orly Airport, the event reunites industrial European decision-makers around concrete, targeted, previously programmed and bi-validated meetings. Participants will be offered an opportunity to find new customers and explore new areas o diversification while saving time and budget. The event encompasses five different business conventions, each focusing on a specific industry topic: electronics, mechanics, materials, embedded and mechatronics. Each year the Industries Days gather over 2,200 exhibitors, suppliers & contractors, and attracts industrial European decision-makers around 20,000 business appointments.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-15

19th International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment, Kos, Greece

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-29 The 19th International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment will take place from 29 to 31 May 2013 in Kos, Greece. Like many economic activities that are infrastructure-intensive, the transport sector has a significant impact on development and welfare. However, the issues of transportation and protection of the environment can sometimes be difficult to reconcile. On one side, transportation supports the increasing mobility demands from passengers and freight, ranging from urban areas to international trade. On the other side, developing transport infrastructure can encourage greater car use, leading to congestion. As a result, the transportation sector is becoming increasingly linked to environmental problems. Innovative systems, new approaches and original ideas can make a difference, but need to be thoroughly tested and critically evaluated before they can be implemented in practice. Moreover, there is a growing need for integration with telecommunications systems and IT applications in order to improve safety, security and efficiency. This conference will be a forum for attendees from various interdisciplinary group to discuss the latest trends and issues in the field.
Quality validation date: 2012-09-19

Fifth International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions and Technologies, Munich, Germany

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-29 The Fifth International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions and Technologies will be held from 29 to 31 May 2013 in Munich, Germany. The conference focuses on technologies and systems for spacecraft formation-flying and on-orbit-servicing, and offers the opportunity to discuss ideas and share experiences with participants from all over the world. It is intended as a forum for global experts and will act as a showcase for the most recent achievements in the area of distributed space systems. Particular attention will be given to actual national and international space projects, in an attempt to outline the activities which are paving the way for the transition of these breakthrough technologies into operational missions. The conference is organized by the German Space Operations Center of DLR in collaboration with NASA/JPL (USA) and CSA (Canada). It follows a tradition of organization by national and international space agencies like CNES, NASA, ESA and CSA. Today the program committee comprises representatives from many world space agencies.
Quality validation date: 2013-05-13

Ninth International Workshop on HIV and Hepatitis Co-infection, Rome, Italy

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-30 The Ninth International Workshop on HIV and Hepatitis Co-infection will be held from 30 to 31 May 2013 in Rome, Italy. With the success of antiretroviral therapy, HIV-infected patients are seeing improvement in longevity, only to be challenged with the dangers and complications of additional viral infections. One can get some forms of viral hepatitis the same way he gets HIV. Persons with HIV infection are disproportionately affected by viral hepatitis; about one-third of them being co-infected with hepatitis B or hepatitis C, which can cause long-term (chronic) illness, death and complicate the management of HIV infection. As a result, all persons living with HIV should be tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C by their doctors. Depending on the country, these patients can represent a majority or a significant minority of the HIV patients under care. Although HIV/Hepatitis co-infection was a small part of some major HIV conferences, there is a growing need among clinicians and researchers to focus on this challenge. The workshop will focus on developments in basic science, emerging therapies and clinical management. It will emphasize translational research and best practices in the clinical management of Hepatitis and HIV co-infection.
Quality validation date: 2013-03-29

'The Prospects of Brain Research within Horizon 2020: responding efficiently to Europe's societal needs', Brussels, Belgium.

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:01 GMT

Event date: 2013-05-30 A conference entitled 'The Prospects of Brain Research within Horizon 2020: responding efficiently to Europe's societal needs'' will be held on 30 May 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. Jointly organised by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, the European Brain Council and the European Science Foundation, the meeting brings together key stakeholders in brain research, health and innovation in Europe, and will be an important platform for sharing ideas and knowledge. Overall this should help better respond to one of the greatest scientific and societal challenges: the human brain and its diseases. The conference will raise the profile of all brain diseases while contributing to the development of plans addressing these extremely important societal challenges. Decision-makers, stakeholders, the public and the media will find out about successes and the questions still lying ahead of brain research.
Quality validation date: 2013-04-30