Events
Welcome to the Events section of our website!
You will find here details of forthcoming events taking place both regionally and further afield. You can search by month, clicking on the arrow keys (> and <) to navigate.
To find out more about an event of particular interest, just click on "More Details". If you are interested in attending any forthcoming events, you will usually find a booking form. Just complete this and a member of the Enterprise Europe Yorkshire team will contact you to help.
|
September 2010 01/09/2010 Bodington Hall, University Of Leeds, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PT
Find out how your business can sell successfully to the public sector. At a time when many firms are trying to bid for public sector contracts, how can you make your company stand out from the crowd? This half-day seminar (a.m.)is designed to give you lots of useful information and advice, so that you can sell successfully to customers in the public sector. Speakers who are responsible for purchasing in their local organisation will talk you through the purchasing process: from finding out about contract opportunities through bidding and then the evaluation of tenders. Delegates will leave with a better understanding of the rules which public sector purchasers must follow, hear lots of hints and tips to help improve their bids and learn about all the support available. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, as well as to chat over coffee and lunch with those actually doing the buying. 01/09/2010 - 02/09/2010 Department of Business Innovation & Skills (BIS)
Conference Centre
1 Victoria Street
London
FP7 Maritime Transport Brokerage Event 2010 London
To be held at 1 Victoria Street 1st & 2nd September 2010
With the Launch of the 2011 Transport call on 20th July 2010 CESA, SSA, BIS and Waterborne seeks your presence at an important brokerage event for the future of the maritime industry.
This event is FREE to attend and is now open for REGISTRATION
The event provides a unique opportunity to promote your organisations R&D capabilities and engage with other similar organisation. To make the event a success kindly complete the Partner Profile Sheet (attached) highlighting the areas which you are interested in and any proposals you would like to propose.
PARTICIPANTS: Find out how to participate in FP7 funded projects. The Transport Call is now open with a total budget of €24 million euro available for the maritime industry with a further budget of €45 million euro for the Ocean of Tomorrow Call.
The event, in partnership with FP7, CESA, BIS, WATERBORNE and other industry bodies, intends to provide a Pan-European platform for networking and participation in FP7, bring the maritime industry together and sharing their knowledge and key challenges faced, presenting opportunities for collaboration, the development of innovative solutions and ultimately improved business performance for the European Maritime Industry.
The event will also showcase a selection of leading maritime projects followed by Dinner on the HMS President.
On Day 2 of the Brokerage Event participants get the chance to present a profile of their activities to demonstrate capabilities and interest in specific topics of the call with the aim of encouraging the development of consortiums.
Also on Day 2 in the afternoon time will also be available to pitch project ideas / proposals for consortiums which still need additional partners.
All Documents can also be downloaded from the event website http://www.ssaevents.co.uk/FP-7-Brokerage-Event-Downloads.html
01/09/2010 - 03/09/2010 World Trade Centre Hull & Hull and various site visits. Enterprise Europe Yorkshire, in collaboration with the Business Development Centre Herning & Ikas-Brande (Danmark in Europe, Enterprise Europe Network), Team Humber Marine Alliance and AEM, is organising a company mission to the Yorkshire and Humber region aimed at companies in the offshore wind energy sector. The mission will take place from 1-3 September 2010 and will allow Danish companies to meet with UK counterparts. It will include company presentations, a number of company visits in the Yorkshire & Humber regions as well as a mini brokerage event based on pre-arranged meetings. 02/09/2010 World Trade Centre Hull & Humber, Hull AEM Yorkshire,Team Humber Marine Alliance and Enterprise Europe Yorkshire, in collaboration with EU-Center, a partner of the Enterprise Europe Network in Denmark, are co-organising the Danish Offshore Wind Information and Matchmaking Event, which will take place in the afternoon of 2 September 2010 at the World Trade Centre Hull & Humber. This event is part of the Danish Inward Mission: Offshore Wind, a company mission into the Yorkshire & Humber region of Danish companies with an interest in the offshore wind energy sector. The Information and Matchmaking Event is at the heart of this company mission with the aim of facilitating joint ventures and partnerships between Yorkshire & Humber companies and their Danish counterparts, the pioneers in offshore wind farming. This afternoon event will see informative presentations from companies as well as support networks and will culminate in the Offshore Wind Matchmaking Event. The Offshore Wind Matchmaking Event Participants have the opportunity to request one-to-one meetings with Danish delegates by taking part in the matchmaking event. Meetings last for 20 minutes each. Catalogue of Danish Participants For more information on the Danish delegates please refer to the catalogue of Danish participants which you can download by following the link above. Meeting Requests In order to request meetings with Danish delegates, please complete the Meeting Request Form which can be downloaded above and return it to Nikolaus Sennhauser at nsennhauser@targetinginnovation.com. The deadline for returning meeting request forms is 11 August 2010! Participants will receive their meeting schedules one week ahead of the event. Danish Inward Mission: Offshore Wind The inward mission of Danish offshore wind companies into the Yorkshire and Humber region will take place from 1-3 September 2010. The aim of this mission is to showcase the capacity of the Yorkshire and Humber region in the rapidly growing offshore wind energy sector and to facilitate joint ventures and partnerships between Yorkshire and Humber companies and their Danish counterparts, the pioneers in offshore wind farming. Who is it for? The event is aimed at companies and research institutes with an interest in the offshore wind energy sector who are seeking trans-national joint ventures and partnerships. How much does it cost? Participation in this event is FREE of charge. How to register To register, please contact your Enterprise Europe Yorkshire representative. 06/09/2010 HSBC Bank plc
66 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XB UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), in collaboration with HSBC Bank plc, invites you to attend a one-to-one introductory meeting, to explore business opportunities in Hungary. Companies will have a unique opportunity to meet with a Senior International Commercial Manager at HSBC, dedicated to supporting global business, as well as UKTI's Market Champions, specialising in the Hungarian market and the Central European region. A UKTI Market Research Specialist will also be available. Who are these meetings aimed at? Companies new to export or experienced in international trade, who are interested in the Hungarian market. You will gain:
Why Hungary? The reputation of British companies is high in Hungary and the market offers opportunities for innovative and cost-effective UK products and solutions. UK skills, knowledge and product expertise are particularly widely sought after. Hungary has a western-style business culture and the English language is widely spoken. There are valuable opportunities in many industry sectors. Niche high quality goods and services are widely appreciated and remain in demand. Sectors include (although the list is not exclusive):
06/09/2010 - 08/09/2010 Aalborg Congress & Culture Centre
EU-China Partnership in Aalborg on 6-8 September 2010 is a matchmaking event based on series of short meetings with the purpose of introducing companies to potential business partners.
The main objective of this event is to develop and support business relations between Northern Europe and China. The EU-China Partnership gives you a unique opportunity to find new business partners and gain access to new contracts and markets – whether you are interested in China or Europe.
We are looking forward to welcoming approximately 75 Chinese and 75 European companies to Aalborg, as well as several speakers and representatives from both Europe and China.
Participants in the event will be Chinese companies from the Yangtze River Delta Region and companies from Northern Europe (e.g. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Lithuania etc.)
During the event each company will have the opportunity to meet with several other companies on a series of 30 minute meetings. The meetings will be pre-arranged, confidential one-on-one appointments with potential business partners and clients that match the interest of your company. This is an easy and affordable way to meet many potential business partners in a short amount of time and experience has shown that a significant number of agreements are reached in this informal environment.
All participants are matched with great care to ensure that your company only meets relevant contacts. When registering for the event, you will have to fill out a company profile including your field of expertise, offers and requests. The information you submit here is the one used to match your company with relevant meeting partners. This is also the place for you to view the company profiles of other participants and book your own meetings, as well as accept or decline requests from others.
07/09/2010 Rendezvous, Keighley Rd, Skipton, BD23 2TA
Find out how your business can sell successfully to the public sector. At a time when many firms are trying to bid for public sector contracts, how can you make your company stand out from the crowd? This half-day seminar (a.m) is designed to give you lots of useful information and advice, so that you can sell successfully to customers in the public sector. Speakers who are responsible for purchasing in their local organisation will talk you through the purchasing process: from finding out about contract opportunities through bidding and then the evaluation of tenders. Delegates will leave with a better understanding of the rules which public sector purchasers must follow, hear lots of hints and tips to help improve their bids and learn about all the support available. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, as well as to chat over coffee and lunch with those actually doing the buying.
08/09/2010 Holiday Inn Barnsley, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JT
Find out how your business can sell successfully to the public sector. At a time when many firms are trying to bid for public sector contracts, how can you make your company stand out from the crowd? This half-day seminar (a.m) is designed to give you lots of useful information and advice, so that you can sell successfully to customers in the public sector. Speakers who are responsible for purchasing in their local organisation will talk you through the purchasing process: from finding out about contract opportunities through bidding and then the evaluation of tenders. Delegates will leave with a better understanding of the rules which public sector purchasers must follow, hear lots of hints and tips to help improve their bids and learn about all the support available. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, as well as to chat over coffee and lunch with those actually doing the buying.
09/09/2010 Brussels, Belgium Organised by the Research Executive Agency, this info day aims to disseminate information on a new call launched on 20 July 2010 under the Security theme of the FP7 Cooperation programme. The FP7-SEC-2011-1 call is open to research institutions, universities, industries, SMEs, civil society organisations and any security stakeholders. The event will help guide participants on their proposals as well as provide information on legal and procedural conditions. Attendants will also have the opportunity to network, present their ideas and find potential research partners. Those wishing to attend will need to fill out an online form by 1 September 2010. Registration is restricted, on a first come first serve basis. Please note that if the event is oversubscribed, the number of representatives per organisation will be limited. Attendants who wish to include a short presentation during the brokerage session are kindly requested to mention this while filling out the online registration form. 09/09/2010 Hamburg Trade Fair Grounds, Messeplatz, Hamburg, Germany The Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology (SMM) is the maritime sector’s premier industry event. Featuring over 1,900 exhibitors and attracting 53,000 buyers and sellers from 100 nations at its last event, the SMM is the 360° panoramic forum of the shipbuilding industry and global trade fair for the maritime industry. If you are planning on going to SMM 2010, you now have an opportunity for targeted networking at a partnering event. The event will give you the opportunity to meet potential customers, suppliers or partners face-to-face to explore business opportunities. Who should participate? MariMatch 2010 is an international brokerage forum for the shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology sectors. The event takes place on the 9th of September 2010 parallel to SMM 2010, the world's leading shipbuilding fair, in Hamburg (www.smm-hamburg.com). Shipbuilding & Shipyard Industry - Maritime Science & Ocean Technology - Navigation & Positioning - Port Technology - Cargo Handling Systems - Maritime Services. Partner Brokerage Event – What is it? An ideal way to find commercial and development partners, in pre-arranged 30 minute meetings Who am I likely to meet? Commercial partners or those which can help with technical issues you may be facing, ranging from buyers to those offering novel solutions, processes or applications e.g. packaging, safety testing. How does it work? A simple three step process, with Enterprise Europe support to:
You will receive your meeting schedule in advance of the event, and can begin discussion on the day!
13/09/2010 Venue: Charlemagne Building, Brussels Info Day and Brokerage Event on Call FP7-KBBE-5-2011
WHO IS THIS DAY FOR?
The information day is for everyone interested in taking part in the call. Participation at the event is free-of-charge, but registration is compulsory.
Call FP7-KBBE-2011-5 will attribute funding to three main areas of research:
• Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environment
• Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being
• Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes
PROJECT IDEAS
Participants are invited to present their project ideas (4 ppt slides max in 5 minutes) during the brokerage event. These should describe a proposal idea and introduce the proposer’s specific competence in relation with the call.
The objective of the event is to bring together research stakeholders, from both the public and private sectors from the EU and Third countries, together with Commission officers and provide information and ground for discussion and networking.
Information Day
Morning Session
General Information about FP7 Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology Theme.
FP7 International Cooperation in Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
SMEs opportunities offered by the 2011 Work Programme
BROKERAGE EVENT
Afternoon session
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Parallel Session 1
Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments.
Flash presentation of project ideas
Parallel Session 2
From Fork to Farm: Food (including seafood),
health and well-being
Flash presentation of project ideas
Parallel Session 3
Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes and Other Activities
Flash presentation of project ideas
FACE TO FACE MEETINGS
ON-LINE REGISTRATION:
Registrations will be accepted on a ‘first come first served basis’. Please note that we may have to limit the number of representatives from each organisation, if the event is oversubscribed. Please, register before 6th September 2010.
13/09/2010 - 16/09/2010 Brno, Czech Republic MSV is the leading international trade fair for engineering-related sectors and will take place in Brno in September 2010. Sectors covered include:
The Central European Business Network is organising a business mission to the MSV fair and matchmaking event and has secured up to 50% grant funding for a limited number of places from UKTI for eligible companies. Benefits include:
Closing date for applications is 10th July 2010 14/09/2010 Bradford Chamber of Commerce
Devere House
Vicar Lane
Little Germany
Bradford
BD1 5AH HMRC are running a series of free information seminars related to the international trade of products. This three hour session from 10.30am - 1.30pm will focus on the topic of customs warehousing - from the different types of warehouses that exist to procedures that must be followed and the different ways in which goods can enter or leave customs warehouses in the UK. 15/09/2010 3rd Floor Meeting room,
Leeds Central Library,
Municipal Buildings,
Calverley Street,
Leeds,
LS1 3AB The Intellectual Property Office is urging businesses to recognise the importance of innovation and the need to protect it. As part of its campaign it will hold events in the Yorkshire and Humber during September and October to raise awareness of the Intellectual Property (IP) issues facing businesses. The event on Wednesday 15th September 2010, 9am-1pm is to help businesses better understand how patents and designs can be used to protect ideas and inventions. Do you need to find out how to make the most of your business’ intellectual property using marks and copyright? Then come along to this FREE event to find out the answers to your questions and much more! The event will provide a great opportunity to speak with local businesses, professionals in intellectual property and business support organisations. You can also access here today a free quick and easy online IP Health Check provided by the Intellectual Property Office. Then bring along the confidential report it creates to discusss with one of the IP experts at the event. Click here to view a short video to see what attendees at previous events have had to say about how useful and enjoyable they found the day.
17/09/2010 AroraHotel Manchester,
18-24Princess Street,
Manchester,
M1 4LY
The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network together with the Enterprise Europe Network and TUVNEL’s EU and Innovation Funding Support Service for the East of England are pleased to invite you to a one day Masterclass, focussed on participation in Framework 7. The event is applicable to all sectors and the topics covered provide a comprehensive view of the main areas that any organisation planning to participate in FP7 should be aware of. This event will offer an opportunity for in depth examination of the task of putting together a winning proposal under Framework 7 and provide you with all the information you require to make strategic decisions about participation. If you would like to register for this event please visit the website below. https://ktn.innovateuk.org/web/dcktn
21/09/2010 - 25/09/2010 Husum congress and event centre
Husum, Germany AEM Yorkshire, Team Humber Marine Alliance and Enterprise Europe Yorkshire, in conjunction with Enterprise Europe Network Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, are co-organising the WindMatch Brokerage Event, which will be held on 23 September 2010 within the HUSUM WindEnergy trade fair in Husum, Germany. What is a brokerage event? A brokerage event works like a speed dating event, allowing you to meet a number of potential partners in a short period of time. Based on a catalogue of profiles, you are able to request meetings with other relevant companies, and vice versa. The catalogue is a way of raising your profile at the HUSUM WindEnergy trade fair, whilst maximising your companies time at the event, through pre-arranged meetings. Your Enterprise Europe Yorkshire team will support you with the production and submission of profiles. To see the catalogue, please visit the WindMatch website at www.windmatchhusum.com. Please bear in mind that the catalogue is still in its infancy. EXTRA – Company mission and networking dinner In addition to the brokerage event, participants are invited to take part in a company mission visiting a wind cluster in Hamburg and key organisations participating in the German offshore wind sector. The visit will be taking place in and around the city of Hamburg on 22 September2010, followed by a networking dinner in Hamburg. Who is it for? The event is targeted at companies and research institutes looking to cooperate in the wind energy sector. How much does it cost? Participation in the brokerage event and the mission is FREE of charge. However, there may be a small fee required for the networking dinner. Please note that participants will have to purchase an entry ticket to the trade fair in order to attend the brokerage event. 1-day passes cost EUR 25 or EUR 75 for a 5-day pass,- and can be purchased on the trade fair website atwww.husumwindenergy.com Interested or already planning to attend HUSUM WindEnergy2010? If you are already planning to attend the HUSUM WindEnergy trade fair or if you are interested in hearing more about this event, please contact your HUSUM WindEnergy2010 HUSUM WindEnergy is the leading trade fair for wind energy. For 2010, 800 exhibitors are confirmed with organisers expecting 25,000 visitors from around 70 nations. The last edition in 2008 saw 745 exhibitors with 24,639 visitors. For more information on the trade fair and to purchase entry passes, please visit www.husumwindenergy.com.
22/09/2010 - 24/09/2010 Kursall, Ostend, Belgium The annual Security Research Conference (SRC) is a meeting place for security research, technology development and innovation stakeholders in Europe. SRC’10 is part of the actions undertaken in the FP7 European Research programme, aiming at the development of knowledge and new technologies to improve the security of European citizens while enforcing the competitiveness of Europe’s economy. Therefore SRC’10 aims at facilitating the dialogue between research and innovation actors, policy makers and end users. SRC’10 will showcase the importance of security research for citizens in view of the research agenda beyond FP7 and the 2010 perspective. Leading experts will give their view on the consequences and opportunities for security research following the Lisbon Treaty and facing new global security challenges. Special attention will be given to presentations of successful FP7 projects in the diverse security fields, involving in particular users and SME’s. A brokerage event and an exhibition will facilitate networking between companies, scientific experts, operators and policy makers from Member States, Associated states and Third Countries. SRC’10 is an event of the Belgian EU Presidency, organised with the support of the European Commission’s DG Enterprise and the Belgian Science Policy Office, the Federal Ministry of Mobility and Transport, the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation of the Flemish Government and the Public Service of Wallonie. For registration and to view the full agenda please visit http://www.src10.be/default.html
22/09/2010 Leeds Chamber of Commerce
White Rose House
28a York Place
Leeds
LS1 2EZ
HMRC are running a series of free information seminars related to the international trade of products. This three hour session from 10.30am - 1.30pm will focus on products which are being transported into and out of the European Community and the necessary documentation and procedures you will need to ahere to as a business. 23 Brokerage Event and Info Day for Marine Research in the 7th Framework Programme, Istanbul, Turkey  23/09/2010 - 24/09/2010 Hotel Ramada Plaza Istanbul The main aim of this event is to initiate competitive research project proposals for the FP7 call in the field of Environment, which was published at the end of July 2010. Info Day and Brokerage Event This event will run over two days, with the first day being dedicated to presentations by the European Commission on opportunities for the marine research, as well as interactive plenary sessions and workshops. The brokerage event will then take place on the second day. Focus Topics · Marine Science · Maritime activities and technologies · Climate change · Earth observation system Why participate? Almost 100 high potential researchers from Europe, Mediterranean and Black Sea countries as well as Russia are expected to participate in order to · get background information about the upcoming FP7 Environment call · meet potential collaboration partners · learn about relevant networks and best practices of EU funded projects Language The conference language is English. Deadlines Registration and submission of cooperation profile 1 Sep 2010 Online selection of bilateral meetings 15 Sep 2010 Interested? If you are interested in this event, please get in touch with Enterprise Europe Yorkshire as we may be able to help you make the most out of a trip to Turkey. Working closely with our Turkish colleagues, we can identify further opportunities and arrange appointments in addition to the brokerage event.
27/09/2010 - 28/09/2010 Crowne Plaza, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is pleased to announce, in association with Cré, the Composting & Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland, InterTradeIreland, and Invest NI, the following event;
International Conference &
Emerging Technology Brokerage Event on
“Waste to Resource”
27th-28th September 2010
Crowne Plaza, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
The event will concentrate on trends in Waste Management in terms of new legislation and business development, and highlight emerging technologies across the European Union.
Conference Highlights
Ministerial Address
John Gormley T.D. Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Keynote Address
Bartosz Zambrzycki, Biowaste Policy Officer,
DG Environment
European Commission
Event Features
Technology Brokerage Facility One-to-One Meetings
Parallel Technology Sessions
Networking Reception in the Guinness Storehouse
Overview of Event
The International Conference will focus on trends in waste management practice, in terms of new legislation and business development. There will be parallel sessions to include presentations on specific emerging technologies, case studies, and calls for partners in R&D. The technology brokerage event will provide opportunities for one-to-one meetings focusing on technology & business partnering. Organisations that wish to grow their business through licensing technology (in or out), or through joint venture or other strategic partnership, can offer their specific resources, or select those of interest, by registering for the technology brokerage sessions
There is dynamic change in this industry reflected in the demands for new legislation, the changes in costs and benefits of treatment, in particular related to energy from waste, and the drive to create new green enterprises in Waste-to-Resource, emerging across Europe. In Ireland, this industry sector is driven by a number of factors, such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Guidance to Landfills on Pre-treatment & Residual Waste Management, the Food Waste Regulations, the increases in landfill levies, and the implementation of new and emerging technologies. This international event will be Europe’s premier Waste-to-Resource technology brokerage event, and we expect a significant international attendance of waste management professionals, policy-makers and senior business executives.
Who should attend?
The event will be of interest to all senior managers and officials for whom waste issues are important, including:
· Industrial & Waste organisations involved in Waste to Resource
· Enterprise Europe Network host organisations and Sector Groups in Environment and Renewable Energy.
· Local/Regional National Authorities and utility companies
· Chief Executives
· Managing Directors
· Waste Collectors
· Senior Policy Makers
· Environmental Managers
· Operations Managers
· Regulatory Officials
· Waste Facilities Managers
· Engineering Contractors
· Planning Professionals
· Business Analysts
· Development Agency Managers
· Environment Consultants
· Legal Advisors
Brokerage Event
The Brokerage event will give companies an opportunity to register their specific technology offer or request interests, in order to meet with potential partners for technology transfer and commercial agreements. You can upload your profile on the BROKERAGE EVENT website with a view booking one-to-one meetings with potential Technology Partners.
Registration
Please note: To register for the Conference please complete the Online Registration
If you also wish to attend the Brokerage Event please register separately at the Brokerage Event website
Registration
Please note: To register for the Conference please complete the online registration form.
If you also wish to attend the Brokerage Event please register separately at the Brokerage Event website
Fees : €100 per person - Participation Fee for Conference & Brokerage Event
Optional: €35 per person – Networking Dinner, Guinness Storehouse
Payment Methods
Payment must be made via the Online Registration process at the event website.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be issued on cancellation however if a registered participant cannot attend the seminar, he/she may nominate a substitute. Cancellations or substitutions must be notified by email to wastetoresource@enterprise-ireland.com
Conference Location
· Crowne Plaza Dublin-Northwood, Northwood Park, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 862 8888
· 6km from Dublin City Centre, 2.5km from Dublin Airport.
· There is a complimentary Shuttle bus to and from Dublin Airport.
Accommodation
· Crowne Plaza Dublin Single Occupancy @ €99 BB per room per night including a full Irish Breakfast
· Holiday Inn (located next door to venue) Single Occupancy @ €65 BB per room per night including a full Irish Breakfast
Contact us
Theresa Clarke,
Corporate Marketing & Event Management Dept.,
Enterprise Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 727 2843
Leon Agnew,
Enterprise Europe Network,
Enterprise Ireland.
Tel: +353 61 777 046
Debbie Nolan,
Enterprise Europe Network,
Enterprise Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 727 2587
30/09/2010 Royal Armouries, Leeds
Armouries Drive
Leeds, West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT
A one day exhibition and conference for all businesses in the region to meet Yorkshire and the Humber’s IT & Telecoms providers.
What you can expect from techmesh IT & Telecoms EXPO 2010
Discover the latest trends in the IT & Telecoms industry
Learn what the future technologies will be in the IT & Telecoms sector
See first hand what Yorkshire and Humber’s IT & Telecoms companies can provide now
Hear how your business can benefit from adopting these technologies
There are few sector specific events in Yorkshire and the Humber that are focussed on promoting the IT & Telecoms industry.
This is an opportunity to support trade in the region and see what Yorkshire and the Humber’s IT & Telecoms businesses can provide for you.
To register for this event please visit the website below
30/09/2010 Room G.07 Yorkshire Forward
Victoria House,
Leeds
LS11 5AE Seminar on FP7 Regions of Knowledge - boosting the competitiveness of the transport related economy.
The objective of Regions of Knowledge is to strengthen research potential in European regions, in particular through the development of regional research-driven clusters bringing together bodies such as universities, research centres, companies and regional authorities.
Projects will cover the joint analysis of regional research agendas and the implementation of measures aimed at meeting the needs of these regions. In particular, partnerships with less developed regions will be funded. The measures are designed to improve research networks and access to funding sources, as well as integrating research players and institutions into the regional economy. If possible, there should be synergies with EU Regional Policy.
The activity is to create transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters. In the 2011 call, proposals should support economic sustainable development by boosting the competitiveness of the transport-related economy.
The agenda for this event is as follows:
14:30 Welcome and housekeeping
14:40 Case study (TBC)
15:00 Outline of the 'Regions of Knowledge' programme for research-driven
clustering
Jane Watkins, FP7UK National Contact Point
15:20 Tips for successful applications
Jane Watkins, FP7UK National Contact Point
15:35 What happens next and Q&A Session?
How can the EEN services help
Ian Henderson RTC North
How can the NCP services help
Jane Watkins FP7UK National Contact Point
16:00 Close
Regions of Knowledge call now open!
The new FP7 Regions of Knowledge call has now been published, and the details are on the Cordis website http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/wp-2011_en.html
Date of publication: 20 July 2010
Deadline: 9 December 2010 at 17.00.00, Brussels local time
Indicative budget: EUR 18.66 million
|
Search Events Events Calendar
Events List September 2010 (22) October 2010 (7) November 2010 (5) December 2010 (1)
RSS 
Forthcoming events
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hide Labels