1st EURO-AFRICA Cooperation Forum
Co-organised by the European Commission (EC) and the African Union Commission (AUC)
March 25-26, 2009 - EC Premises - Brussels, Belgium
For the first time in Europe, sub-Saharan African and European policy-makers
and ICT research organisations are being brought together!
Conference Agenda
Day 1 - Implementation of the Africa-EU Partnership (#8) for Science, Information Society & Space -
Status & Perspectives
Day 2 - Strengthening Cooperation on ICT Research between Europe & sub-Saharan Africa -
Guidance & Support
The Forum will feature:
- An Opening Session - Czech Presidency and EC/AUC Commissioners
- A Keynote Session - European and African Member State Ministries
- A Session introducing related Programmes - DG INFSO / DG RESEARCH / DG DEV / ACP Secretariat / etc.
- A Round Table - Private and public sector partnerships, experiences and lessons learned, etc.
- A comprehensive introduction to the FP7/ICT Work Programme (status, perspectives, modalities, etc.)
- Thematic ICT sessions
Call for Communications
Conference Day 2 offers a limited number of speaking slots for researchers and scientists excelling in their respective (ICT)
activity field. A selection committee will evaluate the received proposals and invite the selected candidates to present their
work at the event. Abstracts focusing on the ICT themes outlined in FP7 will be given priority, namely:
- Pervasive and trusted network and service infrastructures
- Cognitive systems, interaction and robotics
- Components, systems and engineering
- Digital libraries and content
- Sustainable and personalised healthcare
- Mobility, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
- Independent living and inclusion
- Future and emerging technologies
Submit your abstract by January 31, 2009 online.
For additional information on FP7 themes, please visit this the ICT Work Programme website.
Attendance & Registrations
Registrations are free of charge but subject to pre-registrations and acceptation.
Online registrations are available here: register now since seats are limited! 300 to 400 attendees are expected!
Sponsors
Sponsorship packages (standard or tailor-made to fit any marketing or budget requirements) are available.
Contact us as soon as possible to receive the list of sponsorship benefits and pricings.
Brochure
Download the EURO-AFRICA Cooperation Forum Brochure
