ICTurkey Istanbul 2011– International Partnering and Collaboration Event in ICT, Istanbul - Turkey

Why to participate
• Network with over 200 researchers and companies from the ICT sector
• Take part in one-to-one partnering meetings that you can arrange beforehand
• Meet potential partners and coordinators in bilateral meetings
• Gain a clearer understanding of call requirements from European Commission officials
• Explore collaboration and funding opportunities
• Showcase your own project
• Build consortia and planning teams for your research proposals
• Learn more from Framework Programme experts
• Exchange best practice with other research participants
• Discover how to get involved with Framework Programmes

What will be happening?
To conduct research, European Commission Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) projects require complementary cross-disciplinary capabilities to achieve breakthroughs that cannot be delivered by a single research group. The 2011 International Partnering and Collaboration Event in ICT will bring together ICT researchers with the desire and capability to help overcome a wide range of challenges. Researchers from diverse disciplines from countries across Europe will be attending, and you are invited to join them.

As well as networking opportunities, you will hear presentations by the European Commission and FP7 experts on upcoming projects. Researchers will be presenting their concepts for future proposals and experienced FP7 applicants will be sharing tips on how to develop successful funding bids. Anyone can present ideas for projects and discuss them with potential partners, give feedback and support and supplement each other’s ideas.

Who would benefit by attending?
Researchers and key players from the ICT sector who have novel concepts and capabilities, which can have significant societal, environmental and economic impact.

The main topics
The main focus is on Information and Communication Technologies for a number of sectors and applications, specifically:

• Key-enabling ICT Technologies
• ICT addressing Societal Challenges
• Public Private Partnerships in relation to ICT technologies
o Green Cars PPP
o Energy Efficient Buildings PPP
o Factories of Future PPP
• ICT research in SME instruments

Plus two Expert Taster Training Sessions, short presentations of Best Practice for:
• How to develop and define a winning concept
• How to plan and deliver a strong proposal


Register now on http://icturkey.meeting-mojo.com/(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)
If you have any questions about the event please email icturkey@turkeyinfp7.eu

If you would like to know more about future events, related activities and other opportunities on the programme please visit http://www.turkeyinfp7.eu(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)