Conference on science and technology in times of crisis, Brussels, Belgium

The 'Knowledge for growth' expert group will hold its final conference under the title 'Science and technology policy in times of crisis: European opportunities and challenges' on 25 June in Brussels, Belgium.

The conference will be dedicated to the following issues:
- 'How can science and technology (S&T) policy help to recover from a recession and to address the global systemic crises of our time (energy, environment, water, food supply)?'
- 'Transition toward the knowledge-based economy, the role of innovation diffusion and smart specialisation';
- 'Governance and reforms in research and development funding in the context of a larger and more heterogeneous EU'.

The expert group operates as an independent advisory body to the Commissioner responsible for Science and Research, Janez Potocnik. All members take part on a personal basis.For further information, please visit:
http://ec.europa.eu/invest-in-research/monitoring/knowledge_en.htm(opens in new window)

or contact:
Mr Werner Wobbe
werner.wobbe@ec.europa.eu