ICTurkey 2011 will concentrate on FP7 opportunities for researchers in the ICT field. Over 200 participants from both the research and the industrial communities in Europe are expected to participat the event. The event will encompass the Cooperation and Capacities Specific Programmes of FP7. It will also be cross-thematic including areas such as Societal Challenges, Public Private Partnerships for SMEs, Green Cars, Energy Efficient Buildings and Factories of Future. The day will also offer parallel sessions of general information, various workshops and the opportunity for focused one-to-one partnering meetings between researchers.

As well as networking opportunities, there will be presentations by the European Commission Officials and FP7 experts on forthcoming proposals. Researchers from across Europe will be presenting their concepts for future proposals and experienced FP7 applicants will be sharing tips on how to develop successful proposals.

Anyone can present ideas for projects and discuss them with potential partners, give feedback and support and supplement each other’s ideas.

If you are a researcher in the ICT sector with novel concepts and capabilities which can have significant societal, environmental and economic impact you could be eligible for funding. For more information on funding availability and the criteria please email: icturkey@turkeyinfp7.eu

The participating researchers can benefit from:

- Exploring collaborative and funding opportunities
- Leveraging know-how from European Commission officials
- Learning from Framework Programme experts
- Exchanging best practice with other research participants
- Discovering how to get involved with Framework Programmes, building consortia and planning teams for your research proposals
- Taking part in one-to-one partnering meetings
- Showcasing your project

Please visit the website of the event for further information, for final Conference Agenda and Registration.

http://icturkey.meeting-mojo.com

Date: 27 September 2011