The Euroscience Open Forum - ESOF is an interdisciplinary, pan – European general science meeting, which aims to:

• Showcase the latest advances in science and technology,
• Promote a dialogue on the role of science and technology in society and public policy,
• Stimulate and provoke public interest, excitement and debate about science and technology.

In 2012, Dublin is the European City of Science and hosts ESOF2012 from July 11 to 15. The event will bring together over 5,000 scientists, business leaders, government officials, policy-makers and international scientific media representatives to discuss the best of European science and to address all of the current major global scientific challenges, including Energy, Climate Change, Food and Health.

The Open Forum in July will incorporate a number of distinct streams: A Science programme of seminars, workshops and debates on the latest research. An Enterprise Research programme to link basic research with business and industrial applications. A Careers programme showcasing career opportunities at all levels in Europe and beyond for all levels of researchers at all stages of their careers. A Media programme to promote science communication. An Exhibition to showcase the best of European academic, public and private research.

A key highlight during the ESOF2012 Science programme will be the Global Partnership Symposia Series in which eminent scientists from Europe and partnering nations/continents will discuss in a symposium format four critical global scientific topics as follows;
o Europe & China (Science and the City of the Future);
o Europe & India (Our Nuclear Future);
o Europe & USA (The Atlantic: a Shared Resource);
o Europe & Africa (Science for Economic Development).

Submissions are now being sought for the scientific programme.

Guidelines: Please read carefully the list of proposed themes listed (see page 6). The deadline for submissions is June 30 2011 at 12.00 hours GMT. All submitted proposals will be reviewed and assessed by the Dublin City of Science ESOF 2012 Programme Committee. Please note that the Programme Committee may ask you to modify your proposal in order to accept it.

Session proposals should take into account the following criteria as the Dublin City of Science ESOF 2012 Programme Committee will pay special attention to:
o Relevance
o Originality
o Quality
o Topicality
o International Perspective
o Interdisciplinary approach
o Interactive session format
o Potential to attract media interest Participants are responsible for the organisation of their sessions and speakers.

The full range of conference facilities will be available. Participants’ involvement in the event must be completely self-financed: this includes contributors’ travel, accommodation and any organisational expenses. However, no registration fee will be charged to the selected participants. You cannot apply to Euroscience or Dublin City of Science 2012 ESOF committees for financial support.

Please click here for further information and guidelines concerning proposal submissions.

To submit a proposal online, please click here.