In what way can Europe's research community become more competitive, more coordinated and more attractive to researchers? What were the conclusions of the Swedish Presidency? VINNOVA welcomes you to a conference on the development of the European Research Area, ERA and the European R&D programmes, on March 23 in Stockholm.
The aim with the Framework Programme conference - Spelplan Europa, is to provide information on European research initiatives and collaboration programmes and to inspire increased Swedish participation. The day starts with a presentation of the development of the European Research Area, ERA, and the contents of the European Commission's new strategy - EU2020. The conclusions of the Swedish Presidency and the Spanish Presidency R & D priorities will also be presented.
In the afternoon some examples of European research initiatives and programmes, where Sweden has a prominent role, will be given. Among these projects are the Joint Technology Initiative ARTEMIS within ICT-research and the Alzheimer Pilot within Joint Programming.
We are very pleased to welcome the following speakers: Mr Tobias Krantz, Minister for higher education and research, Mr José Cotta, European Commission, Mr Thomas Sanders, EIT, Mr Olle Viktorsson, Ericsson, Mr Carl-Henrik Heldin, ERC Governing Board & Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Mr Pär Omling, Swedish Research Council, Mr Gunnar Landgren, KTH, Ms Evelina Santa, European Office Spanish Ministry of Science and Communication, Mr Rolf Höijer and Mr Maria Wästfeldt, Ministry of Education and Research, Mr Jonas Wallberg, Ms Linda Bell, Mr Joakim Appelquist and Ms Sylvia Schwaag Serger from VINNOVA.
The conference day will end with networking and mingle. Parts of the conference will be held in English.
Programme
| 09.00 |
Registration and coffee |
| 09.50 |
Welcome address
Ms Sylvia Schwaag Serger, Head of International Secretariat, VINNOVA |
| 10.00 |
Conclusions from the Swedish Presidency - EU2020
Ms Tobias Krantz, Minister for higher education and research |
| 10.25 |
Mid-term recap of the Spanish EU Presidency in research and innovation
Ms Evelina Santa, Liason Officer, European Office, Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation |
| 10.50 |
Coffee |
| 11.10 |
European Institute of Innovation and Technology - Knowledge and Innovation Communities - ICT Labs
Mr Thomas Sanders, Policy Officer, European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Mr Gunnar Landgren, Chairman, ICT Labs
Discussion |
| 11.45 |
Sweden and the Framework Programme
Mr Joakim Appelquist, Head of EU-relations, VINNOVA
Ms Linda Bell, EU-coordinator, International secretariat, VINNOVA |
| 12.30 |
Lunch |
| 13.30 |
Joint Technology Initiative - Artemis
Mr José Cotta, Head of unit, DG Information Society, European Commission
Mr Jonas Wallberg, Head of ICT-unit, VINNOVA
Mr Olle Viktorsson, Director External Research Relations, Ericsson
Discussion |
| 14.30 |
European Research Council, ERC
Mr Carl-Henrik Heldin, Director, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Mr Pär Omling, Director General, Swedish Research Council
Discussion |
| 15.15 |
Coffee |
| 15.30 |
Joint Programming - Alzheimer pilot
Mr Rolf Höijer, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Education and Research
Mr Maria Wästfeldt, Head of Section, Ministry of Education and Research
Discussion |
| 16.15 |
Closing Address
Ms Sylvia Schwaag Serger, Head of International Secretariat, VINNOVA |
| 16.45 |
Drinks |
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| Moderator |
Ms Pernilla Baralt, Head of Communications team, European Commission Representation in Sweden |
