News archive - Reminder: "Electronics Goes Green 2012+"

Electronics Goes Green 2012 is just around the corner, in less than a week the event kicks off in Berlin. We hope you are joining us for four exciting days of presentations, discussion and networking. The program has now been finalized and we would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the outstanding events at the conference and give you the chance to make the most out of your visit.

Conference Registration
Register now online through our websiteor contact our conference office, they will be happy to help you with any questions.

Conference program
Under the slogan, Taking Green to the Next Level, this year’s program will feature exciting  new approaches in green IT, life-cycle engineering, new technologies and all the latest issues in legislation and regulation, corporate social responsibility and managing critical resources and sustainability.

Keynotes

The organizers are delighted to welcome five distinguished colleagues from industry and science as keynote speakersat the EGG 2012 Conference. Their presentations will provide an exciting overview of microelectronics and the environment today and afford a glimpse of where research and industry is heading.

iNEMI Forum, Tutorials and Workshops
The Sunday features various eventson select topics in electronics and the environment. The day starts with the all-day iNEMI Forumon Progress in Green Electronics. This year’s half-day tutorialswill focus on Global Collection of e-Waste Flows, Carbon Footprinting for Electronics, E-Waste Situation and Solutions in Developing Countries and a Forum to Advance a Roadmap to Sustainable ICT. Check our websitefor more information about the tutorials and on how to reserve a place. And why not round off the conference with an all-day workshop on “Energy and cost efficiency in data centres – New trends, strategies and tools” that is organized in the framework of the EU-Project “PrimeEnergyIT” and takes place on Thursday, August 13, 2012.

Provoquium
Our conference’s original format of short, controversial presentations called “the Provoquium” will once again be featured – this time on Wednesday afternoon. Trust the audiences’ enthusiasm of 2008 – this was both fun and serious thinking in one package! The presenters and the scope of topics will only be revealed to those attending the session.

Evening events at Electronics Goes Green 2012
We will certainly be keeping you busy in the evenings! For those conference participants arriving on Sunday there will be a welcome reception at the event hotel. Weather permitting, the event will be held outside with a BBQ to make the most of Berlin’s all too rare summer weather and to give you a chance to meet some of the other delegates before the start of the conference. Monday’s gala dinner promises to be a spectacular evening amidst exotic plants at the “New Glass House” situated in the historic Botanic Garden. Last, not least, on Tuesday night we will take you on cruise down the rivers and lakes around Potsdam, giving you a glimpse of old Prussia. Don't miss these opportunities to mingle and network with other conference attendees from all over the world!

Accommodation
September is a very busy time in Berlin, and we recommend making a reservation as soon as possible. The conference hotel is already fully booked, but there are still rooms available in the hotels listed on our website.

Exhibition
As in former years, the concurrent Electronics Goes Green Exhibition will feature prominent companies and research institutes from Germany and abroad who have chosen this forum to present their latest products and research results to an innovative, high-level target group of more than 500 experts from over 30 countries. For last-minute decisions, there's still a chance to book one of the remaining booths, but you'd need to be quick! Check our websitefor details.

Register online through our website. In case of questions or for individual consultation please contact Martina Creutzfeldt at our conference headquarters (+49 30/61 28 88 87) or Stefan Ast at Fraunhofer IZM (+49 30/464 03-137).

Geographical focus
  • European Union (EU 27)
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Engineering and Technology

Entry created by Ines Marinkovic on September 3, 2012
Modified on September 3, 2012