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The Square, Brussels 12th November 2009 Complimentary Guest Invitation: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-10AI2A-1BLH1-0/c.aspx Dear Colleague, We would like to personally invite you as our guest to SciTech Europe 2009: Innovation Across Europe, the event that will give you the opportunity to network and debate with academic experts and industry stakeholders as well as assist in outlining a collaborative approach to European science and technology frameworks. As your organisation as yet does not have any representation at the day, we do not want you to miss out on what will be an extremely important event, and with only limited complimentary places remaining, avoid disappointment and REGISTER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PLACE AT SCITECH EUROPE 2009: INNOVATION ACROSS EUROPE, where you will hear from some of the world's leading experts and most esteemed speakers involved in creating the policies and initiatives that will drive this important issue forward: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-10AI2A-1BLH1-0/c.aspx Dr Roland Schenkel, Director-General of the Joint Research Centre, European Commission "High-tech research - importance and challenges for policy-making" Andreu Mas-Colell, Secretary-General, European Research Council "Making science investments with greater confidence" Ensuring that Europe is a centre for world-leading knowledge-based research innovation. What challenges must be addressed in order to better support the needs of science in Europe? Looking at the long-term vision, quality education and the role of the European Research Council in facilitating a better research environment for Europe. Professor Marja Makarow, Chief Executive, European Science Foundation "Collaborative European research" Considering the challenges of streamlining research and ensuring that the needs of society are better aligned to research outcomes what are the main priorities for Europe in terms of building on strengths in science and research and creating the best research conditions for addressing the grand challenges such as climate change, disease and ageing populations? Professor Dominique Foray, Chairman of Knowledge for Growth Group "The role of the European Research Area" How can Europe better exploit factors of productivity and stimulate the levels of entrepreneurship to ensure that the right specialisations are made in the right regions of Europe? How do we overcome both the scientific and the political challenges in order to achieve the key objectives set out in enhancing innovation and ultimately the success of science and research in Europe? Asger Kej Chief Executive Officer DHI Group (Approved Technological Service Institute) "International knowledge dissemination and technology-based innovations" Innovation is a core strategy in coping with the global climate challenges facing society. In the Danish national innovations system the nine approved technological service institutes (GTS) are core innovation drivers and cutting-edge knowledge disseminators. For many years the institutes have focused on clean-tech and sustainable energy in stimulating SME innovation. This has been a successful strategy but the challenges we are facing now call for broadened international perspective and cooperation. Details of the other esteemed speakers, topics and more can be found HERE: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-10AI2A-1BLH4-0/c.aspx The new Square conference centre is in the heart of Brussels and has an abundance of hotel rooms in easy walking distance. The train station is attached to the facility so everything is literally on the doorstep: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-10AI2A-1BLH3-0/c.aspx More details about hotels and travel can be found here: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-10AI2A-1BLH2-0/c.aspx CONFIRM YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PLACE AT THIS LEADING EVENT TODAY: http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-10AI2A-1BLH1-0/c.aspx If you are unable to attend this event, please feel free to forward details of the event to a colleague If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact Matthew Warrilow or telephone +44 (0)161 832 7387 Please note that sponsors of this event may contact registered delegates post-event with regards to their services. Please inform us if you do not wish your details to be passed on. This complimentary invitation is only open to new delegates. PSCA International Ltd City Wharf New Bailey street Manchester Lancashire England M3 5ER T: + 44 (0)161 832 7387 F: + 44 (0)161 832 7396 Registered in England Co. Reg No. 4521155 Vat Reg No. 902 1814 62 Want to unsubscribe or change your details? http://publicserviceevents.org.uk/4HD-28I8-CA10AI2A4C/uns.aspx