ICT 2013: Create, Connect Grow

The ICT conference will take place at the beginning of November 2013 in Vilnius, Lithuania. It will be the first opportunity to learn the details of research funding for ICT-related projects under Horizon 2020, the new framework programme. 

Horizon 2020 will support the development of ICT in Science (in future and emerging technologies or e-Infrastructures); in industrial leadership (such as smart systems, robotics, photonics, etc.) and in societal challenges (such as eHealth, eGovernment and eSkills.), and with a special instrument for SMEs. 

The Call for Networking Sessions for the ICT conference is open now, with the deadline 26 April 2013. 

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ICT Work Programme 2013

The ICT Work Programme 2013 will be officially published on 13 July 2012. A draft Work Programme 2013 is already availble and shows the main directions: towards Horizon 2020. While adhereing to a large extent to the "old" scheme of challenges and objectives, the numbering changed and some priorities are new or emphasised.

First LT-Innovate Summit in Brussels on 19 June 2012

On 19 June 2012, Brussels will become a meeting point for LT-Innovate members and representatives from the Language Technology Industry to network, discuss needs, strategies, innovation opportunities and business trends.
The LT-Innovate Summit will bring together all major players involved in Language Technology (LT) such as policy makers, vendors and corporates, experts and investors, enhancing the visibility of the fragmented European LT landscape and establishing LT as a key enabling technology for Europe.

The LT-Innovate Summit features:

• Keynote Speeches of CEOs and EU decision-makers;
• Discussion sessions with topics related to the state and future of the LT industry in Europe, including strategies towards Horizon 2020;
• Innovation Catalyst Sessions in which LT value-chain stakeholders will demonstrate the potential for innovation in LT and how LT can become key enabling technologies for industrial competitiveness and social challenges;
• LT Innovate Awards ceremony showcasing innovative LT products and services;
• Networking opportunities between LT stakeholders (vendors, buyers, investors, research, policy makers).

Block this date in your agenda and visit our LT Innovate platform regularly for up-dates on the event.