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Deadline Submit Networking proposal online16Jun08
What are Networking Sessions?
The Networking Sessions at ICT 2008 complement the conference and
exhibition and provide an open forum for exchanging views and ideas on
how to address current ICT challenges. Networking sessions encourage
forward-thinking collaborative initiatives that support the development
of the European Research Area.
"More than 300 networking proposals were received for the 2006 event"
Networking sessions
* provide a meeting place for communities that possibly never worked together before.
* allow topic, format and content to be defined by stakeholders
* complement the ICT 2008 conference and exhibition, by bringing
together people interested in a specific topic to discuss project
ideas, research activities or partnerships
* are less formal discussion groups than the official conference
sessions, encouraging active participation and lateral thinking
* are open to everybody who wishes to attend.
Proposals for networking sessions are welcome in the following areas:
* all scientific and technological subjects directly related to ICT;
* all components of FP7 (Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities),
CIP, as well as for relevant topics related to EU ICT policies,
including lead markets and international cooperation, provided they
meet certain criteria.
How to set up a networking session
To set up a networking session at ICT 2008, you must first create an
IS Portal events profile , which allows you to participate in a number
of interactive modules on this website. Once you have created an events
profile, follow the instructions on how to submit a networking
proposal. The Networking Committee will select the most interesting
proposals, in accordance with the networking selection criteria for ICT
2008, and in function of the time and facilities available during the
Event.
The Networking Committee will make all arrangements concerning the
scheduling , venue, etc. of networking sessions, which will be
programmed over the three days of ICT 2008: 25th, 26th and 27th
November 2008.
When is the deadline for submitting networking proposals?
The Call for Proposals for networking sessions will remain open until 16 June 2008 at 12h00 CEST
What happens next?
June 16 2008 – August 31 2008
The Networking Committee will validate proposals correctly submitted.
The Committee will then evaluate the proposals received in accordance
with the networking selection criteria for ICT 2008. A first shortlist
of networking sessions accepted by the Committee will be published
online for comments.
1 September 2008 – 7 September 2008
You will be able to post comments on individual sessions in the
networking shortlist. (N.B. - you must have an IS Portal events profile
in order to post comments).
30 September 2008
The final programme of networking sessions for ICT 2008 will be published on the ICT 2008 website.
ICT 2008 website visitors will be able to post comments on the
networking programme, which will help make each session more effective
on the day. The Networking Sessions will take place during all three
days of the ICT2008 event: on 25, 26 and 27 November 2008.
For more information, contact:
* The Networking Manager if you need further information about networking
* The web site team if you experience any technical problems while submitting your proposal.
The Commission reserves the right to change any of the above without prior notification.
* Title (P) Title should clearly indicate the content of the session
GlocalID Unique local user profile for trusting networks and enhancing consensuality
* Description (P) A concise description for the web site. Note that expressions of interest in your proposal from
website users will influence its chances.
(max 1000 characters: 1000 left)
More material for the Selection Panel This description will not be published
(max 3000 characters: 3000 left)
HOW TO PROPOSE A NETWORKING SESSION
Submit a networking proposal online
You need to use the
Interactive features of the ICT 2008 website
to submit a networking proposal. Follow the instructions below:
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Step 1: Create an
Information Society Portal events profile if you do not already have one. You already have an
events profile if you created one for the 'IST 2006' or 'Köln 2007'
event web sites.
If you are not sure whether you have an events profile or not, use the
password reset page to recover your details. -
Step 2:
Once you have created your events profile,
Log-in to the web site,
using your events profile login,
and select the 'Create a new Networking Proposal' form. - Step 3: Enter the details of your networking proposal in the
online form. You may work on your proposal in draft form as long as you
wish, before finally submitting it. - Step 4: press the "submit" button to send your proposal.
You can edit your proposal even after you have submitted it up to the
closing date. You must submit your
proposal before the closing date, 16 June 2008, 12 noon CEST. Otherwise, your proposal
will not be eligible and will not be evaluated.
Networking Proposals should:
- be submitted only via
the standard on-line proposal form for networking proposals; - adhere to the size limits specified in the proposal form;
- define the objectives of the session in terms of results to be achieved
- satisfy the networking selection criteria.
For more information contact:
- The Networking Manager
if you need further information about networking - The web site team if you experience any
technical problems while submitting your proposal.
The deadline for submission of exhibition ideas is 16 June 2008 at 12h00 CEST.
Networking Sessions - selection criteria
The Networking Committee will select the networking proposals
submitted according to how closely they match the following selection
criteria.
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
|
1. Scope and Relevance
|
Is there a clear ICT objective and is it relevant to one or several of the pillars of the Framework Programme (Cooperation, Ideas, People, Capacities) or the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme?
Does it address a new opportunity within the Does it address a topic relevant for the European Union's ICT strategy? |
|
2. Stakeholders Addressed; Commitment and Endorsement |
What communities are being targeted?, and in what role?
How open is the scope?(avoid closed sessions)
Is there evidence of sufficient commitment that the results will
Is there evidence of sufficient endorsement from the How will participation be solicited? |
|
3. Impact and Added Value |
What would be the impact of achieving the session objectives?
Will the session contribute to a strategic objective?
What is the added value of organising it within the context of Is there a relation with other sessions in the programme? |
Networking session proposal
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- Mandatory fields are in bold and marked with an asterisk. To save a draft of your proposal you only need to complete the Title. To submit it, later, all mandatory fields must be completed.
- (P) = Public information: this information will be published on the site if your proposal is selected.
Click on the next button to save your input and proceed to the next step.
