ICT 2008: 'I'-s to the Future

 Around 4000 participants are expected to join Europe's biggest research event for information and communication technologies focussing on:

  • Setting the ICT research agenda for the next decade

The event will host leading visionaries from academia and industry and will address topics as diverse as Europe's role in shaping the future internet, ICT's contribution to advancing the sustainability agenda and alternative research paths for future ICT components and systems. These and many other cutting-edge themes will be explored in depth at ICT 2008.

  • Over 2 Billion for ICT research, 2009-2010

European Union priorities in ICT research for over 2 billion of funding available in 2009-2010
The major current technological trends which impact upon strategic research planning
Public research policies to stimulate research and innovation

  • The European Centre for Women and Technology (ECWT) at ICT 2008

The newly established ECWT will be present in Lyon with

    For more information: Director Dr. Petra Püchner , tel: 49 711 123 4017, e-mail: puechner(at)steinbeis-europa.de

  • A Networking Session (524) led by our member organization Equalitec and Director Dr. Elizabeth Pollitzer:         

    'Engaging all Talent: Gender Equality and ICT Careers in a Digital Future'

    The session will take place the 26th of November at 11:00 am (details coming soon)

     For more information: Director Dr. Elizabeth Pollitzer, tel: +44 20 7367 5348, e-mail: elizabeth(at)equalitec.org.uk

  • Eva Fabry, Director of the ECWT will participate in the panel debate of the networking session (822) organized by the Excellencia Award:
    Make ICT more attractive for European girls: best practices and new opportunities