European water research day at EXPO 2008, Zaragoza, Spain
8 September 2008 - 8 September 2008
Spain
In the framework of the Zaragoza International Expo 2008 'Water and Sustainable Development', the European Commission's Directorate General for Research is organising the European water research day on 8 September in Zaragoza, Spain.
The one-day event is aimed at presenting past, on-going and future EU research activities in this field. The event will be opened by the European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik, together with the Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Cristina Garmendia, the Member of the European Parliament Philippe Busquin and high-level representatives of the Government of Aragón, the Zaragoza Water Tribune and the European Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform.
The main findings and impacts of European water-related research activities will be summarised. Six keynote speakers will present the results of previous and ongoing research activities, paving the way for the identification of knowledge gaps and future challenges for sustainable solutions. In addition, the content of the 2009 Call for proposals of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) regarding water-related research will be presented, offering the possibility of flash presentations from potential applicants.
The meeting is open to all parties interested in EU water research initiatives, particularly those with responsibilities in dissemination and research policy. The information/brokerage session related to the third FP7 Call for proposals is particularly addressed at institutions, companies and researchers wishing to build partnerships for responding to the new call.For further information and registration, please:
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For general information about Zaragoza International Expo 2008, please visit:
http://www.expozaragoza2008.es/(opens in new window)
The one-day event is aimed at presenting past, on-going and future EU research activities in this field. The event will be opened by the European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik, together with the Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Cristina Garmendia, the Member of the European Parliament Philippe Busquin and high-level representatives of the Government of Aragón, the Zaragoza Water Tribune and the European Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform.
The main findings and impacts of European water-related research activities will be summarised. Six keynote speakers will present the results of previous and ongoing research activities, paving the way for the identification of knowledge gaps and future challenges for sustainable solutions. In addition, the content of the 2009 Call for proposals of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) regarding water-related research will be presented, offering the possibility of flash presentations from potential applicants.
The meeting is open to all parties interested in EU water research initiatives, particularly those with responsibilities in dissemination and research policy. The information/brokerage session related to the third FP7 Call for proposals is particularly addressed at institutions, companies and researchers wishing to build partnerships for responding to the new call.For further information and registration, please:
click here(opens in new window)
For general information about Zaragoza International Expo 2008, please visit:
http://www.expozaragoza2008.es/(opens in new window)