Conference sessions will take place in the European Parliament on 13-14 October. A few examples of topics which will be dealt with in the sessions are: intellectual property rights; promoting science and technology careers to Europe’s youth; best practices used by regions and cities; existing EU and Member State innovation policies and information for SME’s. The topics will be introduced by expert panellists and lively exchanges with the audience will be encouraged.
Please find below the 1st EIS Programme.
Tuesday, October 13th 2009
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08.00 - 09.00
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Registration
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09.30 - 12.00
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Plenary Session: Europe's Future Nobel Prize Winners
Opening Session
Panel 1: Role Models for Science & Technology Careers
Panel 2: Best Practices for Science & Technology Careers
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12.00 - 14.00
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Exhibition Opening and Walking Lunch
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12.30 - 14.00
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Working Lunch: " Sharing Information: Towards a European Knowledge Society"
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14.00 - 18.30
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Towards an Intellectual Property Rights Strategy for Innovation in Europe
Panel 1: European Patent System
Panel 2: International Protection and Enforcement of IPR
Panel 3: IPR in the Digital Environment
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14.00 - 18.30
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Innovation Policies and Practices Across Europe
Panel 1: Location Matters
Panel 2: Industry Matters
Panel 3: Policy Matters
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19.00 - 21.30
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Welcome Reception for New and Returning MEPs
Reflection of the past and outlook on the new legislative term from the
Committee Chairs and other MEPs
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Wednesday, October 14th 2009
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08.00 - 09.15
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Working Breakfast: "Hungarian Innovation Leaders meet Hungarian MEPs"
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09.30 - 12.30
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What is the Future for Europe's Innovative Companies?
Panel 1: Challenges for Small and Fast Growing Innovative Companies
Panel 2: Fostering EU Global Competitiveness
Panel 3: Innovation for Sustainability
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12.30 - 14.00
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Walking Lunch: Networking, Interviews, Exhibition
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12.30 - 14.00
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Working Lunch: "Role of Technology for sustainable Agriculture Production in Europe"
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14.00 - 18.30
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Reshaping Research & Development for Excellence in Innovation
Panel 1: Open Innovation - Communicating and Sharing R&D for Innovations
Panel 2: Key Actors from the Research Ecosystem
Panel 3: Research and Society - Balancing Opportunities, Needs and Risks
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19.00 - 21.30
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EIS Partner Dinner
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Download the entire EIS Programme
last update: 18 Oct 09 by SVS