Turkish R&D Day: Boosting R&D Excellence in Times of Economic Downturn: Insights from Turkey Turkish R&D Day will be organised on 29 January 2009 by the Turkish Research and Business Organisations (TURBO)* and the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) in the European Parliament. 29 January 2009 - 29 January 2009 Austria Covering topics such as “Boosting R&D Excellence in Times of Economic Downturn: Insights from Turkey”, the Turkish R&D Day aims at increasing collaboration within R&D and Innovation related European Programmes such as FP7, CIP and EUREKA. It will bring together prominent politicians from Turkey and the European Parliament, high level Turkish and EC officials coordinating R&D and Innovation programmes, R&D directors of related international institutions and companies, and university rectors together in the European Parliament. Thus, we anticipate a fruitful debate and excellent networking opportunities for all those involved in the European research and development activities.Please note that due to the European Parliament security regulations, only registered participants can attend the event. Therefore, you are kindly requested to complete the online registration form on the event website www.turboppp.org/trday before January 20th 2009. A confirmation email with further information will then be provided after having received your application.Venue:European Parliament / BrusselsRoom JAN 4Q1Contact Information:Email: trday@turboppp.orgMs. Stephanie McNairTel: +32 2 741 62 06* TURBO is established by Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Small and Medium Industry Development Administration (KOSGEB) and Confederation of Craftsman and Tradesman of Turkey (TESK).
