Budapest, 21 - 23 June 2006

The First regional EID conference was organised in Hungary under the motto: 'Fostering economic growth based on innovation'

The event provided for one-on-one meetings with experts to inform in particular small company leaders on innovation related support projects, programmes and tools that are available at the EU level.

An exhibition was directly connected to the conference area and provided an opportunity for the event partners to showcase their products and inform interested participants on site. The exhibition space was part of the networking area, where the buffet lunch and coffee breaks took place.

 


The event program was designed with a particular attention to the requirements of innovative SMEs. A matchmaking system was put in place, allowing SMEs to schedule individual meetings with experts and large company representatives.
INTELLIGENCE GATHERING
  • Learn about future economic developments from the highest level of the new Hungarian government
  • Receive information on latest developments in EU innovation policies, programmes and financing instruments
  • Benefit from individual expert information in 'one-on-one' meetings
  • Learn how other companies and organisations engage in the innovation process
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Major economic actors from public and private
  • Representatives from the new Hungarian government
  • Hungarian Members of the European Parliament
    Representatives from the European Commission
  • Business leaders
  • Academics
  • Representatives of major economic and innovation related organisations
  • CORDIS, EIB, EIF
SHAPING THE FUTURE
  • Contribute to the Action Plan that will summarize opportunities for future economic developments in Hungary based on innovation
CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP
  • An active role in the conference programme will raise your company's profile and give you high visibility