“I”s to the Future – invention, innovation, impact – An event organised by the European Commission and hosted by the French Presidency of the European Union

The biennial ICT Event (formerly called the "IST Event") organised by the European Commission and hosted by the country presiding the European Union is the most important forum for discussing research and public policy in information and communication technologies at European level. The previous edition of the event took place in 2006 in Helsinki (Finland).

The next ten years will see major transformations in the technological, industrial and business landscapes surrounding information and communication technologies (ICTs). The 2008 edition will set the agenda for ICT research and innovation in Europe during this crucial decade.

The event will bring together researchers, innovators, engineers, policy and business decision-makers 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.

In particular, ICT 2008 will examine:

• 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 event will feature a conference, an exhibition and networking sessions.

Registration is to be performed online at the event's website. The early bid registration fee, applicable to payments received prior to 31 October 2008, is €450. For payments received between 1 November and 20 November 2008, the registration fee is €550.

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