European Gender Summit in Brussels, Belgium
8 November 2011 - 9 November 2011
Austria
The summit will map the current state of knowledge, draw up concrete action plans for research and innovation policy and provide a forum for interdisciplinary debate.
This conference brings together leaders in science research and in policy to discuss emerging trends and advances in understanding how gender issues impact science research and innovation at the European Level.
A high-level European initiative
The European Gender Summit is held under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and is supported by the European Commission through the Science and Society Programme (FP7). The Vice-President of the European Parliament, Dr. Silvana Koch-Mehrin, will open the event. The event is supported by a range of high-level partners and patrons from different sectors and backgrounds.
Why Attend?
To Hear
* about the latest research on gender and innovation
* about projects and initiatives on gender and innovation
* about new trends, best practice & policy in the field
To Learn
* from experts that have successfully implemented gender action plans
* to get concrete answers and solutions to gender-related issues within your organization
* to join the debate on future policy on gender and innovation
To Discuss or Present
* your own research
* your own project/initiative - to be published in a reference base and showcased at the stakeholder exhibition
* connect with other experts in your area of expertise in the Stakeholder Networking Sessions
Who should attend the Summit?
The European Gender Summit invites stakeholders from all sectors and disciplines active in the European innovation system to participate in this dialogue. Some 800 key stakeholders from the EU and beyond, will participate in the debate.
The summit also offers ample networking, sponsorship and press coverage opportunities.
More information is available on the summit's website http://www.gender-summit.eu.
This conference brings together leaders in science research and in policy to discuss emerging trends and advances in understanding how gender issues impact science research and innovation at the European Level.
A high-level European initiative
The European Gender Summit is held under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and is supported by the European Commission through the Science and Society Programme (FP7). The Vice-President of the European Parliament, Dr. Silvana Koch-Mehrin, will open the event. The event is supported by a range of high-level partners and patrons from different sectors and backgrounds.
Why Attend?
To Hear
* about the latest research on gender and innovation
* about projects and initiatives on gender and innovation
* about new trends, best practice & policy in the field
To Learn
* from experts that have successfully implemented gender action plans
* to get concrete answers and solutions to gender-related issues within your organization
* to join the debate on future policy on gender and innovation
To Discuss or Present
* your own research
* your own project/initiative - to be published in a reference base and showcased at the stakeholder exhibition
* connect with other experts in your area of expertise in the Stakeholder Networking Sessions
Who should attend the Summit?
The European Gender Summit invites stakeholders from all sectors and disciplines active in the European innovation system to participate in this dialogue. Some 800 key stakeholders from the EU and beyond, will participate in the debate.
The summit also offers ample networking, sponsorship and press coverage opportunities.
More information is available on the summit's website http://www.gender-summit.eu.