Seventh EU-US Summit on Science, Technology and Sustainable Economic Growth, Brussels, Belgium
29 September 2011 - 29 September 2011
Belgium
The Seventh EU-US Summit on Science, Technology and Sustainable Economic Growth will take place on 29 September 2011 in Brussels, Belgium.
The conference will conclude a year-long dialogue between Europe and the United States on science, innovation and sustainable economic growth. The purpose of has been to enhance understanding of the ways in which science and innovation affect sustainable economic growth, identify impediments to the flow of science from the 'bench' to applications; and explore policy options that might enhance the impact of science on economic activity and societal needs.
The event programme will be divided into two sessions: 'Visions of post-carbon world' and 'Transition challenges'.
The conference will be an opportunity for academics, national authorities, stakeholders and EU policy makers to meet, interact and to exchange on the main current and future issues on science, technology and sustainable economic growth related to a post-carbon society.In order to register, please send your name, organisation, phone number and email to:
E-mail: Corina.Schwartz@ec.europa.eu
The conference will conclude a year-long dialogue between Europe and the United States on science, innovation and sustainable economic growth. The purpose of has been to enhance understanding of the ways in which science and innovation affect sustainable economic growth, identify impediments to the flow of science from the 'bench' to applications; and explore policy options that might enhance the impact of science on economic activity and societal needs.
The event programme will be divided into two sessions: 'Visions of post-carbon world' and 'Transition challenges'.
The conference will be an opportunity for academics, national authorities, stakeholders and EU policy makers to meet, interact and to exchange on the main current and future issues on science, technology and sustainable economic growth related to a post-carbon society.In order to register, please send your name, organisation, phone number and email to:
E-mail: Corina.Schwartz@ec.europa.eu