Upcoming events

Listed here is an archive of all events entered into our database. We have a separate page for PACE-Net Plus project events.

For upcoming/current events, see pacenet.plus/events.

26 Sep 2017 (All day) to 29 Sep 2017 (All day)
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
9 Jan 2017 (All day) to 13 Jan 2017 (All day)
Location:
Acton, Australia
The National Science Teachers Summer School (NSTSS) is a five-day professional development program designed for secondary and senior secondary school teachers. Attending the NSTSS offers participating teachers the opportunity to engage in a professional dialogue about teaching and learning, and to explore methods of engaging students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has...
24 Nov 2016 (All day) to 26 Nov 2016 (All day)
Location:
Papeete, French Polynesia
An article in the June 2005 edition of Le Monde Diplomatique (“An unknown unstable area: the Pacific Islands”) concluded: Will the Pacific islands find peace and prosperity without their way of life being disrupted by the intrusion of major powers? This is the main issue of this “other Pacific” that has too little to hold the attention of the media, but that counts too much to be allowed to live its own life. Ten years later, this analysis not...
17 Nov 2016 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
Over the past five years, the European Commission and EU Member States have made large investments in research and technological development to prepare for a world in which deep-sea mining is a reality. Projects have covered basic research into deep-sea habitats, the potential environmental and societal impacts of deep-sea mining as well as the technologies to enable mining. Speakers at this event will present some of the key finding of recent...
9 Nov 2016 -
12:30pm to 2:00pm
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
The European Union has brought together the world’s largest single program to promote publicly funded research and innovation. Furthermore, the EU seeks to involve researchers from all parts of the world, including Australia. Horizon 2020 is about to enter its fourth year, so it is now well established. This seminar will provide an overview of how the implementation of Horizon 2020 is taking shape, with reference particularly to the...
12 Oct 2016 -
9:00am to 6:30pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
What will Europe, and its science and technology, be like in 2030 and beyond? How are companies, universities and governments preparing for a better future? What should the EU do to help them? As the European Commission is just now beginning to draft its next big R&I effort, Framework Programme 9, Science|Business offers a unique opportunity to debate policy options for the future. Research strategy is the focus of this Science|Business...
19 Sep 2016 (All day) to 21 Sep 2016 (All day)
Location:
Apia, Samoa
The Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) was founded and launched in July 2013 after eleven universities in the Pacific region agreed to set up a regional network to facilitate and encourage academic research in the region. The eleven founding universities (three from Fiji, five from Papua New Guinea (PNG), two from the French territories – University of New Caledonia UNC) and University of French Polynesia (UPF), and the...
11 Sep 2016 (All day) to 15 Sep 2016 (All day)
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
The theme of the conference is Research Management in a Connected World. It is aimed at those involved in research management and administration in all its guises from senior management through to those new to the profession. Attendees from universities, research institutes, government agencies and the private and not for profit sectors will share best practice and learnings. The conference will facilitate connections on a personal, collegial...
7 Sep 2016 (All day) to 9 Sep 2016 (All day)
Location:
Brighton, United Kingdom
As part of Science Policy Research Unit’s 50th anniversary in 2016, they will be hosting a major conference from at the University of Sussex. The conference will also be complemented by a full programme of activities to celebrate 50 years of SPRU. Over three days, based on the overarching theme of ‘Transforming Innovation’ we will bring together leading thinkers from business, academia and civil society to explore the future of innovation...
22 Aug 2016 -
12:30pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
The symposium will feature focused panel discussions with speakers from a range of organisations including Burnet Institute, International Women’s Development Agency, Marie Stopes International, Nossal Institute for Global Health, Save the Children Australia, The Fred Hollows Foundation and WaterAid Australia. It will aim to investigate key questions including: how might international health programs and practice inform and stimulate research;...
18 Aug 2016 -
9:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
Carlton, Australia
In this module, facilitated by Dr Rado Faletic and Dr Martin Grabert of Montroix Pty Ltd, you will be introduced to the paradigms and practices of international research collaboration and international funding opportunities. The module will particularly focus on the skills you need to develop in order to confidently and professionally support your organisation with its international research activities. Attention will be given to the major...
17 Aug 2016 (All day) to 2 Sep 2016 (All day)
Location:
Alpbach, Austria
History does not progress to better things on its own. It needs curious and enthusiastic people to counter the doubt, the scepticism and the loss of the familiar with intrepid ideas and illuminating thoughts. The European Forum Alpbach 2016 allows these explorers from the fields of science, business, politics, arts and civil society to find inspiration through dialogue. Armed with sound knowledge, convincing arguments and a great deal of...
13 Jul 2016 (All day) to 15 Jul 2016 (All day)
Location:
Vienna, Austria
The International Science and Technology Conference (ISTEC) series, started in 2010, is an international, non-profitable activity with the mission of Science and Technology in practical applications. ISTEC serves the profession with international conferences, quality proceedings books and leading edge digital library for professional growth. It is an international Scientific activity for academics, and educators. This conference is known as a...
30 Jun 2016 (All day) to 1 Jul 2016 (All day)
Location:
Nadi, Fiji
With this bi-regional dialogue platform, PACE-Net Plus will present a strategy to support the official recognition of the fundamental importance of STI in the sustainable development of Pacific Island Countries; PACE-Net Plus will also propose concrete joint activities to strengthen the STI cooperation between EU and the Pacific Region, thus contributing to policy dialogue between the two regions.
29 Jun 2016 -
1:30pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Nadi, Fiji
This half-day afternoon workshop about research and innovation funding aims to introduce researchers, administrators, government officials and innovators to funding opportunities available via the European Union (EU).
28 Jun 2016 (All day)
Location:
Nadi, Fiji
The workshop aims to support knowledge exchange and identification of future research, practice and innovation needs for water governance in the Pacific.
27 Jun 2016 (All day) to 1 Jul 2016 (All day)
Location:
Montpellier, France
The second edition of this international summer school is targeted to people interested in developing and improving skills and knowledge of participatory methods to engage in knowledge co-production and public participation. A mixed-method approach will be used, including theoretical presentations, interactive exercises and group work, plenary discussions and simulations. Participants will apply the proposed participatory methods and tools by...
15 Jun 2016 (All day) to 16 Jun 2016 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The European Development Days (EDD) are Europe’s leading forum on development and international cooperation. Organised by the European Commission, the forum brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
13 Jun 2016 (All day) to 17 Jun 2016 (All day)
Location:
Nankang, Taiwan
PSC-23 provides an interdisciplinary platform of exchanging ideas for scientists focusing on issues particularly important to the Asia Pacific region. It is aimed at the merging of science, technology and innovation. The program was thus designed in such a way as to provide the maximal opportunities for scientists to present research findings, to assess and prioritize issues for further research, to bring together scientists from remote states,...
30 May 2016 (All day) to 31 May 2016 (All day)
Location:
Lae, Papua New Guinea
Organisers Institute of Research for Development (IRD), New CaledoniaTechnical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), The NetherlandsLandcare Research (LCR), New ZealandUniversity of Technology Papua New Guinea (UNITECH), Papua New Guinea
27 May 2016 (All day) to 29 May 2016 (All day)
Location:
London, United Kingdom
There is currently a call for panels for a major conference entitled "Anthropology, Weather and Climate Change" which will take place at the British Museum, 27-29 May 2016, organized in conjunction with the BM Department for Africa, Oceania and the Americas. We welcome proposals for panels on all aspects of this timely and complex issue. Anthropology is understood here as being in its widest sense, including Archaeology, Biological Anthropology...
24 May 2016 (All day) to 27 May 2016 (All day)
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
The Pacific Islands are a region of “Large Ocean States” in which 98% of the region is ocean, and the majority of the land area is part of Papa New Guinea. The ocean is essential to Pacific Islander’s way of life, yet there is limited knowledge of the oceans in region, and limited skill in using ocean data. Currently there is a growing awareness of the importance of the oceans, highlighted most recently at the 3rd UN SIDS conference in Samoa....
23 May 2016 (All day) to 27 May 2016 (All day)
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
Participants from across the Pacific and ocean science experts from around the world will convene in Noumea to take part in a regional workshop aimed at building capacity and awareness on ocean processes, ocean observations and data applications, as well as advancing the design and coordination of a Pacific Islands ocean observation network. The Pacific Islands are “Large Ocean States” spanning an area larger than the African continent, yet...
19 May 2016 (All day) to 22 May 2016 (All day)
Location:
Bodrum, Turkey
The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars, students, and administrators from different countries, and to discuss theoretical and practical issues in the fields of information and communication technologies in education, science education and mathematics education.
18 May 2016 (All day) to 19 May 2016 (All day)
Location:
Turku, Finland
European Maritime Day is the annual meeting point for Europe’s maritime community to network, discuss, and forge joint action.
25 Apr 2016 -
9:30am to 5:00pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
Food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture are among the EU’s top development priorities for the period of 2015–2020. In this regard, research and innovation are fundamental pieces to achieve food and nutrition security goals. The EU is launching four major initiatives to support partner countries in food security and agriculture specifically addressing the key areas of innovation, nutrition, resilience and financing.
3 Mar 2016 -
8:30am to 4:30pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The network for National Contact Points for Science with and for Society (SiS.net) invites all stakeholder involved in the Science with and for Society Programme of Horizon 2020 to the brokerage event to be held in Brussels. The event will be organised in cooperation with the European Commission. The main objective of the Science with and for Society Brokerage Event is to provide first-hand information by the European Commission about the...
21 Feb 2016 (All day) to 26 Feb 2016 (All day)
Location:
New Orleans, United States
Cosponsored by AGU, ASLO, and TOS, the Ocean Sciences Meeting will consist of a diverse program covering topics in all areas of the ocean sciences discipline.
25 Jan 2016 (All day) to 5 Feb 2016 (All day)
Location:
Acton, Australia
Each year the State Society and Governance in Melanesia (SSGM) Program at the Australian National University brings early career social science researchers from the Pacific (including Papua and Timor-Leste) to a two week intensive workshop in Canberra, Australia, to work with experienced researchers and develop skills for social science research in the Pacific. Examples of social science research fields include anthropology, development studies...
21 Jan 2016 (All day) to 22 Jan 2016 (All day)
Location:
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
How countries support public scientific research has a direct bearing on the capability of researchers to generate scientific knowledge, and of organizations to adapt or apply such knowledge. While many countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America are characterized by weak scientific capacity, there are signs of change in how governments support research and promote science.
25 Nov 2015 (All day) to 27 Nov 2015 (All day)
Location:
Apia, Samoa
The International Symposium on ICT in development 2015 (SICTD 2015) is jointly hosted by the National University of Samoa and Ibaraki University, Japan. The aim is to bring together academics and practitioners to share their valuable knowledge and experience in the use or applications of ICT for sustainable development. The symposium is multidisciplinary in nature with presentations in the areas of ICT in education, climate change, governance,...
9 Nov 2015 -
10:00am to 4:30pm
Location:
Camperdown, Australia
A workshop on radiotracing using isotopes and nuclear technologies linked to benefit human health. The event ,which is supported by ANSTO, The University of Sydney and the Embassy of France will also foster collaborations.
5 Nov 2015 (All day) to 6 Nov 2015 (All day)
Location:
Nouméa, New Caledonia
The “Territorial Strategies for Innovation” (TSI) project has the overall objective to enhance sustainable development through innovative solutions for economic diversification and to improve regional and global competitiveness of the Oversea Countries and Territories. The project was launched in November 2014 in Brussels and aims at providing technical capacity to 20 OCTs which are engaged in developing their Territorial Strategies for...
20 Oct 2015 -
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
One year after the Message from Guadeloupe Island was adopted at the international conference on biodiversity and climate change, and in the light of the upcoming COP 21, this event will take stock of the on-going efforts and initiatives in the Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). It will gather the European Institutions, Member States, and ORs and OCTs actors to discuss how to tackle global issues and meet...
14 Oct 2015 (All day) to 16 Oct 2015 (All day)
Location:
Paris, France
The International Scientific Symposium of the Institut Pasteur International Network held in Paris last September provided a unique opportunity to gather the researchers from the Network and their international partners. The success of this first experience convinced me of the interest to organise such scientific international events regularly. Thus, the 2015 session of the International Scientific Symposium of the Institut Pasteur...
5 Oct 2015 (All day) to 9 Oct 2015 (All day)
Location:
Santiago, Chile
Since its advent, the ICSHMO has provided a unique contribution to ocean and atmosphere sciences that are specific to the Southern Hemisphere. The objective of the 2015 conference is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for presentations of our current knowledge, as well as encouraging new research and applications within the variety of disciplines related to weather and climate of the ocean and atmosphere. The overarching theme of this...
1 Oct 2015 (All day) to 4 Oct 2015 (All day)
Location:
Zuoying District, Taiwan
Over the past several years, the Asia-Pacific has experienced disasters on various scales and severity, often compounded by technological system failures, such as the 311 earthquake and the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, the Sowel ferry disaster in Korea, and the propene explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In addition, recent scandals regarding food safety in Taiwan and China have created a sense of urgency. These disasters and threats have...
30 Sep 2015 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
Location:
Singapore
This seminar will explore Food Security & Water Management in ASEAN from a European perspective and highlight innovative measures in the region.
27 Aug 2015 -
12:30pm to 2:00pm
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
The European Union has committed close to €80 billion to Horizon 2020, its research and innovation program, between 2014 and 2020. Australian researchers are invited to participate in the various actions available under Horizon 2020. The EU Centre at RMIT University is delighted to announce that Dr Martin Grabert and Dr Rado Faletič will join them to provide an overview of the opportunities available with EU research funding, with particular...
24 Aug 2015 (All day) to 25 Aug 2015 (All day)
Location:
The Hague, Netherlands
The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) will host the Fourth International Conference on Responsible Innovation. The conference will bring together researchers from various academic disciplines, as well as representatives from both public and private sector to discuss the merits, practices and necessity of responsible innovation for technological development. This year’s conference theme will be "Responsible Innovation: a...
19 Aug 2015 (All day) to 21 Aug 2015 (All day)
Location:
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The 2015 Waigani Seminar provides an excellent platform for national and international debates and exchange of intellectual discourse on issues and challenges in developing Papua New Guinea. The 2015 Waigani Seminar intends to celebrate the past by learning from the lessons of the last half-century with a view to understand the present dynamics and challenges brought about by the socio, political and economic developments in order to chart the...
2 Aug 2015 (All day) to 6 Aug 2015 (All day)
Location:
Montpellier, France
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) has teamed up for the first time with Agropolis international and the French Foundation for Research on Biodiversity (FRB) to host the 27th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) and the 4th European Congress for Conservation Biology (ECCB). The joint meeting brings together the international community of conservation professionals to address conservation challenges and present new...
15 Jul 2015 (All day) to 16 Jul 2015 (All day)
Location:
Suva, Fiji
The Asian Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank Institute, the Development Policy Centre, and the University of the South Pacific are pleased to announce that the 2015 Pacific Update Conference will be held at the University of the South Pacific. The Pacific Update is the premier forum for discussion of research and analysis relating to contemporary economic and public policy issues in the Pacific. This annual event gathers policymakers...
13 Jul 2015 (All day) to 17 Jul 2015 (All day)
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
The course aims to improve understanding of the challenges related to stakeholder involvement in research and governance processes; deliver a generic frame for planning and facilitate sound participatory processes; teach innovative participatory methods and tools useful for addressing complex issues in diverse, multi-level stakeholder settings; develop reflexive capacities for continuous process improvement. Participants will:
7 Jul 2015 (All day) to 10 Jul 2015 (All day)
Location:
Paris, France
This four-day conference will be the largest forum for the scientific community to come together ahead of the 21st UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP21), which will be hosted by France in December 2015 (“Paris Climat 2015”). Building on the results of IPCC 5th Assessment Report (AR5), the Conference will address key issues concerning climate change in the broader context of global change. It will offer an opportunity to discuss solutions for...
26 Jun 2015 (All day) to 27 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The theme for the upcoming Excellence Network of Island Universities (known as RETI) event in Orkneys is: "Studying and working with/on/about/for islands: multi-disciplinary perspectives on island studies with particular reference to the impact of cultural heritage on economic development in island destinations”. The following cultural heritage related topics will be focussed on: Culture and its relationship with place, landscape, and...
24 Jun 2015 (All day) to 27 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
European engagements in the Pacific are taking place mainly through connections in trade relations, sustainable development programmes, tourism, humanitarian aid, legal-political relations, new migration patterns, and concerns about the impacts of global climate change. In some respects, however, European connections to the Oceanic region relate uncomfortably to the aspirations and ambitions of Pacific peoples themselves, who wish to engage with...
24 Jun 2015 (All day) to 27 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The Pacific was long viewed as a remote, isolated region condemned to dependency on larger countries because of a paucity of natural resources and a small, dispersed population. Pacific Islanders themselves, however, view spatial separation also as promoting proximity and connections. The Oceanic perspective of connectedness characterizes social relations across the region, and remains important also to those islanders who now belong to...
23 Jun 2015 (All day) to 24 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
This event will gather high-level representatives from Europe and the Pacific region to agree on an action plan dedicated to implement a sustainable institutionalized High Level Dialogue Platform in ST&I between the two regions.
18 Jun 2015 (All day) to 19 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The annual PNG Update is the premier forum for the discussion of research and analysis relating to contemporary economic and public policy issues in PNG, recommencing at the University of Papua New Guinea last year after a gap of several years. The Update is multi-disciplinary in nature. Under the general theme of “Development Challenges in the LNG Era.”
17 Jun 2015 (All day) to 18 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Beijing, China
This year’s event is dedicated to the underpinning role of innovation in boosting global growth and global efforts on innovation in achieving this end. Discussions will address critical issues such as the potential of global growth held by innovation in order to acquire insight for future coordinated actions. Invited speakers from worldwide organizations will share their experiences, best practices and obstacles in innovation cooperation.
11 Jun 2015 (All day) to 12 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Nouméa, New Caledonia
PACE-Net Plus and the GOPS will jointly organize, in association with PACE-SD, a scientific workshop on:“Strengthening the Observation systems of Climate change and its impacts in the Pacific, for a sustainable management of resources and adaptation” This workshop on climate change and its impacts due to natural variability and anthropogenic causes will focus on three scientific and technological area of research:
11 Jun 2015 (All day) to 13 Jun 2015 (All day)
Location:
Ben Guerir, Morocco
The conference is organized around the major theme of Agriculture for Sustainable Growth: Challenges and Opportunities for a new ‘Green Revolution’ and will feature some of the work supported by GDN and its Regional Network Partners, as well as research studies from all over the world. The main theme of the Conference includes interrelated issues, each of them calling for a variety of disciplinary approaches. The competitive call for proposals...
19 May 2015 (All day) to 22 May 2015 (All day)
Location:
Göteborg, Sweden
There is emerging evidence that Climate Change (CC) already is impacting coastal and offshore marine phytoplankton communities, and that future trends may include increases in the frequency and severity of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). But the projections of CC:HAB effects remain largely speculative. Some fundamental linkages are clearly anticipated; for example, the projected increases in surface water stratification that in principle will...
19 May 2015 (All day) to 20 May 2015 (All day)
Location:
Bangrak, Thailand
An integrated approach to map out strategy for natural disasters prevention, taking a closer look at flood and earthquakes hazards as well as strategies for natural disaster preparedness and capacities assessment across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the region. 2011 was the costliest year on record for disasters with estimated global losses of US$380 billion and beyond 2015, disaster losses set to outpace economic growth with expected...
11 May 2015 (All day) to 12 May 2015 (All day)
Location:
Graz, Austria
The STS Conference Graz 2015 invites interested researchers (especially postgraduates and young researchers) in the areas of science, technology and society studies and sustainability studies to give presentations. The conference provides a forum to discuss on a broad variety of topics in these fields – especially abstracts are encouraged which include aspects of the below mentioned conference themes and sessions.
5 May 2015 -
12:00pm to 2:30pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The rush for resources from the deep sea is on: Enabled by technological advances and driven by geopolitical, economic and scientific motivations, state and non-state actors alike are increasingly venturing to the edges of the continental shelves and into areas beyond national jurisdiction in search of new resources such as mineral deposits, oil and gas, biological including genetic resources as well as gas hydrates. This briefing will discuss...
18 Mar 2015 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The conference will gather together scientists, policy-makers and non-governmental stakeholders from European institutions and Member States to discuss new concepts and indicators for evidence- based policy making for innovation and resource-efficiency.
17 Mar 2015 (All day) to 19 Mar 2015 (All day)
Location:
Paris, France
The second ASEAN-EU STI Days will be hosted by the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). The conference will include the following sessions:
9 Mar 2015 (All day) to 10 Mar 2015 (All day)
Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Three hundred of the world’s best scientific minds will be hosted at GFIA on a dedicated programme designed to establish a scientific crucible for discussion, to facilitate the sharing of transformative ideas and the development of initiatives aimed feeding a rapidly increasing global population against a backdrop of dwindling resources and climate change.
9 Feb 2015 (All day) to 10 Feb 2015 (All day)
Location:
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Following the huge success of the previous Deep Sea Mining Summit, this year’s objective is to build on and identify new and innovative technology developments, technical know-how’s, and to focus on the real challenges which face a new breed of deep sea miners and industry providers. Case studies and real results will address the issues.
17 Dec 2014 -
10:00am to 11:00am
Location:
Austria
The webinar will provide an overview of the European Research Council (ERC) Starting and Consolidator Grants and give advice on how to write a competitive proposal.
10 Dec 2014 (All day) to 11 Dec 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
With this first bi-regional dialogue platform, PACE-Net Plus intends to support the recognition of the fundamental importance of ST&I in the sustainable development of Pacific Island Countries and in the policy dialogue between the EU and Pacific Region.
8 Dec 2014 (All day) to 9 Dec 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
Selected participants from Europe and the South Pacific will identify priority areas for future research cooperation to address the challenges of reconciling mining industry (both terrestrial and seabed mining) and sustainable development in the Pacific countries.
8 Dec 2014 (All day) to 10 Dec 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
The aim of this event – a conference on human rights in the Pacific is multi-faceted. The conference theme is captured in the title of the conference: “Human Rights in the Pacific: Priorities, Practice and Sustainability”. The conference hopes to bring together researchers and practitioners from across sectors – including universities and research centres, NGOs, community groups, business, international organisations and government agencies....
4 Dec 2014 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Presenters will outline the strategic benefits to Australian researchers of participation in Horizon 2020, with case studies on the practicalities of participation, and examples of past collaborations and joint research investment. Representatives of the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Victorian Lead Scientist will discuss sources of further support for collaboration. This information session would be of interest to...
2 Dec 2014 (All day) to 3 Dec 2014 (All day)
Location:
Lille, France
BioFIT is an international partnering event which aims at stimulating and facilitating technology transfer and collaborative research in the Life Sciences sector. BioFIT gathers over 800 attendees from 30 countries, among which pharma, IVD, biotech, medtech companies as well as professionals from technology transfer and licensing.
27 Nov 2014 -
8:00am to 5:30pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The conference showcases early results of ambitious and multi-disciplinary projects dealing with innovative technologies to support the development of sustainable maritime activities. It includes a panel discussion with industry representatives and public authorities to debate Blue Growth, emerging opportunities and new challenges within the maritime space. This one-day event is free of charge but registration is compulsory. Due to limited...
26 Nov 2014 -
8:30am to 5:00pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The DG for Research and Innovation of the European Commission and the INCONTACT 2020 project are organising the “International NCP Workshop – Promoting the International Dimension of H2020”, a special event.
20 Nov 2014 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Horizon 2020 is the world's largest multinational funding programme for research and innovation projects. With a €77 billion budget, the EU’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation running from 2014 until 2020 offers many opportunities for cooperation with non-European partners. This webinar will include: General structure of Horizon 2020 Introduction to the legal and financial aspects Possibilities for international cooperation The...
19 Nov 2014 -
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Dans le cadre de son implication dans le projet PACE-Net Plus financé par la Commission Européenne, qui vise à renforcer la coopération Europe-Pacifique en science et technologie et innovation, le Secrétariat Général de la Communauté du Pacifique (CPS) en partenariat avec le coordinateur du projet PACE-Net Plus vous invitent à la:Présentation du programme européen de soutien à la recherche Horizon 2020 par Rado Faletic (Montroix Pty Ltd) Le...
18 Nov 2014 (All day) to 20 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
London, United Kingdom
The relationship between food, nutrition and the nation’s health is one of the most critical issues of our time. The Food Matters Live Conference addresses this complex and challenging subject through a rich and varied programme of over 20 debates featuring renowned commentators, and leading figures from across government, industry, science and health. The conference takes place across two theatres and is free to attend. Places for each one...
18 Nov 2014 (All day) to 20 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Researchers, fisheries managers, public health officials and policy makers from both the Pacific and Europe will discuss the latest knowledge and identify priority areas for future joint research and innovation to address the global challenges, and identify funding options and potential participating institutions. Four key thematic areas have been identified for discussion during the Think Tank.
17 Nov 2014 (All day) to 21 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
The biennial conference SERA series aims to provide a peak international forum for scientists, land managers and partitioners engaged in the practice, science and theory of restoration as a means to conserve the planet's dwindling biodiversity and failing ecosystems.
17 Nov 2014 (All day) to 19 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
Spain
ICERI2014 provides the ideal opportunity to present your projects and experiences in the fields of learning and teaching methodologies, educational innovations, e-learning and new technologies applied to Education and Research. Every year, ICERI brings together over 700 delegates from 80 different countries. After 7 years, ICERI has become an annual meeting point for lecturers, researchers, professors, educational scientists and technologists.
17 Nov 2014 (All day) to 21 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
Papua New Guinea
The School of Natural & Physical Science (SNPS) and School of Medicine and Health Science (SMHS) at the University of Papua New Guinea invites abstracts from academia, industries, research institutions, Government sectors and other interested parties in any of the following areas with emphasis on the theme: “Promoting Responsible Sustainable Development through Science & Technology”. The Government of PNG Responsible Sustainable...
17 Nov 2014 (All day) to 21 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
Barcelona, Spain
In 2005 the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, together with the Oceanography Society, organized an International Ocean Research Conference (Paris, June 2005) to discuss the expected developments in marine sciences over the next decade. Now, almost ten years later in light of the advances in ocean sciences and technologies and also after important science-policy developments such as The Future we want (UNCSD Rio+20), the...
14 Nov 2014 -
2:00pm to 5:30pm
Location:
Papeete, French Polynesia
The President of French Polynesia, the High Commissioner of France in French Polynesia, the INCONTACT2020 project and the PACE-Net Plus project are hosting a Horizon 2020 InfoDay in Papeete, Tahiti.
12 Nov 2014 (All day) to 14 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
Papeete, French Polynesia
During these past decades, the Pacific region has been particularly concerned by a rapid socioeconomic development, modernization, urbanization and globalization. Most of all, every day sees visitors come in and out of the Pacific region. These exchanges (tourism, travel, …) lead to an increased exposure of the populations of the Pacific region to infectious diseases. Recently, most of the PICTs (Pacific Island Countries and Territories) were...
3 Nov 2014 (All day) to 5 Nov 2014 (All day)
Location:
New Zealand
The conference is an extraordinary opportunity for interdisciplinary dissemination of health research, practice, and knowledge. The conference calls to action the need to address the health challenges of Pacific communities globally.
24 Oct 2014 (All day) to 26 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
With the expected participation of around 550 teachers, policymakers, researchers and project managers, this will be one of the major networking events in STEM education in Europe. Participation will be free of charge. Moreover, accommodation (Friday 24 and Saturday 25) will be covered for all 550 participants, as well as all meals from Friday night to Sunday lunch. Scientix will be covering the flights / trains of 200 teachers (pre/in-...
21 Oct 2014 -
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The aim of the event is to give the research community an overview of ongoing activities, and to support the preparation of proposals for the 2015 calls. The info day will also offer plenty of opportunities for networking.
16 Oct 2014 (All day) to 28 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
The third Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue (EPLD) is an intensive development program for future leaders scheduled to take place across the Pacific region. Applications are scheduled to close at the end of April 2014.
15 Oct 2014 (All day) to 16 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
The World Research and Innovation Congress Oceans is an event focused on international collaboration, funding for research and supporting research networks and excellence. This is the event that will bring together the global scientific marine community, funding agencies, policy makers, NGOs and stakeholders to discuss the key issues facing oceans research today.
15 Oct 2014 (All day) to 17 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Arnhem, Netherlands
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU), is organizing a forum in Netherlands on Food and Nutrition Security with a focus on Innovation.
14 Oct 2014 (All day) to 15 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Copenhagen, Denmark
The aim of this final conference is not only to present the results from three years of intensive research in INPROFOOD, but also to bring together European stakeholders in an open dialogue to discuss the challenges of the food and health challenge and to discuss strategies to involve key stakeholders and the civil society in future food and health research programmes. The first day will include discussions on “Networks and actors in the...
13 Oct 2014 (All day) to 17 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Hanoi, Vietnam
One Health is a multidisciplinary approach to achieve optimal health for people, animals and the environment through local, regional and global research collaboration. Particularly in Southeast Asia, One Health has gained much more focus due to the rise of cross-species epidemics such as SARS, avian influenza, and Nipah virus. With 70% of emerging diseases being of animal origins, this has become a crucial issue for Southeast Asia due to...
13 Oct 2014 (All day) to 14 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Marseille, France
ECOPAS organizes a series of problem-based workshops with invited international guest-speakers and discussants for researchers and policy-makers, in which the specific considerations and challenges of the Pacific context are foregrounded. The present workshop will deal with oceanic fisheries as well as coastal fisheries (including aquaculture) in their socioeconomic, political and ecological dimensions. The panelists will contribute to explore...
9 Oct 2014 - 10:30am to 10 Oct 2014 - 3:30pm
Location:
Firenze, Italy
This event will focus on the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2015 in the field of Information & Communication Technologies. It offers an exceptional opportunity to build quality partnerships as it will connect academia, research institutes, industrial stakeholders, SMEs and government actors from all over Europe. The ICT Proposers’ day 2014 includes:
8 Oct 2014 (All day) to 10 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Athens, Greece
The 7th International Scientific Conference on “Energy and Climate Change” of the PROMITHEASnet is set under the auspices of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation organization (BSEC) as it happened in all past years.
8 Oct 2014 (All day) to 9 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Torino, Italy
In line with the EU strategy “Innovating for Sustainable growth: a Bioeconomy for Europe“, fostering an understanding of the bioeconomy as an inter-connected system and inspiring and enabling different actors to take further concrete actions to build the EU bioeconomy are key objectives for the European Commission. The third Bioeconomy Stakeholders Conference will be hosted by the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in...
7 Oct 2014 (All day) to 9 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Rome, Italy
This two day conference gathers marine scientists and science stakeholders to discuss and identify priority challenges and opportunities for marine science. The EurOCEAN 2014 “Connecting science, policy and people” conference programme includes:
29 Sep 2014 (All day) to 1 Oct 2014 (All day)
Location:
Bologna, Italy
LET’S 2014 is an international Conference organised in the context of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the Patronage of the Ministry of Education, University and Research, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and supported by European Union Funding for Research and Innovation. LET’S 2014 has the aim of discussing the role of the Key Enabling Technologies pinpointed by Horizon...
29 Sep 2014 (All day) to 30 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Venice, Italy
“Climate Change: Scenarios, Impacts and Policy” is the title of the Second Annual Conference of the Italian Society for the Climate Sciences (SISC). The Conference aims to involve scientists, researchers and policy makers, whose activities are focused on different aspects of climate change, its impacts and related policies. Advances in Climate Science Impacts on ecosystem services and on cultural heritage Mitigation Hydrological risk...
22 Sep 2014 (All day) to 24 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
In the last years, computational systems biology has mainly focused on a micro (sub-cellular) level. The analysis of multi-scale systems at macroscopic and ecosystems levels is a challenge that mathematical methods and formal methods from computer science should contribute to solve in closer relationship. The aim of the conference is to attract people active in the computational systems biology and mathematical ecology area to meet and exchange...
22 Sep 2014 (All day) to 24 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Lodz, Poland
The conference aims to enable researchers to build connections between different digital applications. The event will be held over three days, with presentations delivered by researchers from the international community, including presentations from keynote speakers and state-of-the-art lectures.
17 Sep 2014 -
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Location:
Canberra, Australia
Horizon 2020 is the European Union’s latest funding instrument for supporting research and innovation, and is the successor to the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). It is the largest research funding program in the world, and is also open for international participation. One of the core aspects of Horizon 2020 is its focus on impact. It also provides an excellent platform for Australian participants to expand their global influence in...
17 Sep 2014 (All day) to 19 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Canberra, Australia
The ARMS 2014 conference themes of Impact and Influence will be explored within six conference streams: Influence, Impact, Change, Translation, Data and Health. There will be topics of interest to the ARMS Special Interest Groups (Ethics and Research Integrity, Research Office Directors, Higher Degree Research Directors, International Research Collaborations, and Research Development), together with the Health and Medical Research management...
17 Sep 2014 (All day) to 18 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Sydney, Australia
The goal of the conference is to help advance implementation science, practice, and policy to improve the implementation of policies and programs to more effectively deliver better health, education and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and families in Australia and our surrounding regions. Themes of the conference will include:
15 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Paris, France
The Laboratory of Excellence (LabEx) Integrative Biology of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IBEID) announces its first Symposium to be held in amphithéâtre Emile Duclaux. The workshop entitled “Can one anticipate the next emerging infectious diseases in Europe?” will provide a unique and cutting edge forum addressing various aspects of disease emergence, including Climate Change, Zoonotic Disease and Pathogen Evolution, Population Migration and...
15 Sep 2014 (All day) to 17 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Honolulu, United States
In alignment with the World Bank $55M Inclusive Innovation Project, prospecting and promoting innovative Agriculture and Energy solutions for the Base-of-Pyramid population across Asia Pacific and World-wide. Topics Include: Crop & Yield Innovations Fertilizer & BioChar Bio Pesticides & Herbicides Hydroponic Technologies Planting & Harvesting Precision Agriculture Biomass & Bio Energy Ag & Food Processing...
10 Sep 2014 (All day) to 13 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Kuta, Indonesia
ICESTI 2014 will provide a forum for accessing the most up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both industrial and academic worlds, sharing best practice in the field of Engineering, Science, and Technology towards sustainable development. The conference will provide an opportunity to highlight recent developments and to identify emerging and future areas of growth in these exciting fields. The ICESTI organizing committee are inviting...
10 Sep 2014 (All day) to 13 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Paris, France
Institut Pasteur Paris will host the Scientific Symposium of the Institut Pasteur International Network — a three-day scientific conference — followed by the different meetings of the Directors from the Network. On September 10th, selected young researchers (PhD, Postdocs) and experienced researchers will showcase their most relevant research through oral presentations and commented posters.
9 Sep 2014 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Germany
Fit for Health 2.0 supports researchers and specially SMEs for a successful participation in Horizon 2020 Health-related projects. They are delivering a webinar focussed on the description and implementation of clinical trials in Horizon 2020 proposals.
9 Sep 2014 (All day) to 11 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Bremen, Germany
Participants will identify priority areas for future joint research cooperation between Europe and the South Pacific to address the global challenges, and identify funding options and potential participating institutions. These areas will be discussed in three Think-Tanks, which are interactive sessions for exchanging ideas, thinking about future needs/priorities and providing recommendations.
7 Sep 2014 (All day) to 10 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Conference aim is to “Advance Science for Human and Environmental Health” and we have an exciting programme highlighting new and innovative science and current regulatory topics. There will be a mix of plenary and keynote lectures, symposia, workshops and a full continuing education programme. In addition, there will be interactive poster sessions and a dynamic trade exhibition. EUROTOX 2014 will be the meeting place for toxicologists from...
1 Sep 2014 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location:
Apia, Samoa
With the PACE-Net Plus project, the European Union, which maintains a long standing relationship with the Pacific, aims to reinforce scientific, technological and innovation cooperation with the region and to promote the development of mutually beneficial partnerships, notably through Horizon 2020, the EU framework programme for multi-lateral research and innovation (and the largest research funding programme in the world).
1 Sep 2014 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location:
Apia, Samoa
Up until Tonga made the first strides in 2009 and 2010, national and regional institutional structures in the Pacific reflect the fact that Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and response to Climate Change (CC) have largely been addressed separately (separately from each other and from other development sectors). CC and DRM practitioners have formed separate communities of practice. In recent years, the above mentioned structures and partnerships...
1 Sep 2014 (All day) to 4 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Apia, Samoa
The Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be held from 1 to 4 September 2014 in Apia, Samoa, to be preceded by activities related to the conference from 28 to 30 August 2014, also in Apia, Samoa. It will focus the world’s attention on a group of countries that remain a special case for sustainable development in view of their unique and particular vulnerabilities. The Conference will seek to achieve the...
1 Sep 2014 (All day) to 5 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Barcelona, Spain
Social Simulation Conference 2014 (The 10th Conference of the European Social Simulation Association) invites researchers and practitioners from anthropology, archeology, computer sciences, economics, environmental sciences, geography, history, political sciences, psychology, sociology, among others, to participate in this conference, with the aim of providing further understanding on social complex problems by means of using computational...
30 Aug 2014 (All day) to 3 Sep 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
The International Council for Science (ICSU) is pleased to extend an invitation to its National and Union Members, Scientific Associates, Interdisciplinary Bodies, Joint Initiatives and Policy Committees, as well as partner organizations, to attend the 31st ICSU General Assembly. This event is being hosted by the ICSU National Scientific Member in New Zealand, the Royal Society of New Zealand. The formal opening of the 31st General Assembly will...
28 Aug 2014 (All day) to 29 Aug 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
Internationally, there is a growing recognition, in many jurisdictions, for better management of the relationship between the scientific and policy-making communities, and between the scientific community and the broader public. Increasingly, this need is being met through the position of Chief Science Advisor, Departmental Science Advisors, Science Advisory Committees or other structures of science advice to policy makers. The practice of...
28 Aug 2014 (All day) to 29 Aug 2014 (All day)
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Key themes: Life Long Learning, Living Longer, Living Better, Living Financially Free, Leading and caring for our Families, Communities and Country.
26 Aug 2014 (All day) to 29 Aug 2014 (All day)
Location:
Samoa
The Third Samoa Conference (SCIII) will be held the week before the commencement of the United Nations Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Apia, 1-4 September, 2014. SCIII will reflect on the theme of the SIDS conference in relation to sustainable development in small island states, at a time when small islands are uniquely challenged by the future impacts of climate change. However the SCIII theme embraces...
14 Aug 2014 (All day) to 15 Aug 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
NZACRes was formed from the clinical research focus group to foster and promote clinical research, and is the professional association for clinical researchers in New Zealand. NZACRes is a non-profit scientific educational organisation, and is a Constituent Organisation of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The membership includes Study Co-ordinators, Investigators, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Research Managers and University and...
20 Jul 2014 (All day) to 24 Jul 2014 (All day)
Location:
Delft, Netherlands
The annual System Dynamics conference brings together people from around the world to share important research and application results and to build the community of those active in the field. The conference theme is “Good governance in a complex world.” Decision making by government, business, and the public is increasingly interdependent. In this conference we aim to address the role of models in governance in the public and private sectors,...
14 Jul 2014 (All day) to 18 Jul 2014 (All day)
Location:
Suva, Fiji
The International Conference on Renewable Energy and Climate Change (ICRECC): Focus on the Pacific will cover topics raining from renewable energy resources to technologies and their relevance to the development of the region and cross-cutting socioeconomic and policy issues. It will also include a comprehensive discussion on the impacts of climate change as experienced by the people of the Pacific nations themselves.
7 Jul 2014 (All day) to 11 Jul 2014 (All day)
Location:
Suva, Fiji
The Fiji Conference 2014 provides opportunities for researchers to present their work in focused symposia related to the main conference themes: Vulnerable Ecosystems, Communities and Species; Adaptive & Community Based Management of Socio-Ecological Systems; Conservation in a Changing Oceania.
3 Jul 2014 (All day) to 4 Jul 2014 (All day)
Location:
West Drayton, United Kingdom
The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results regarding all aspects of agricultural, ecological and medical sciences. Participants will also discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
2 Jul 2014 -
9:00am to 5:30pm
Location:
Paris, France
The 2014 Global Forum on Development: Innovating for Development will take stock of the contribution of innovation in tackling structural development challenges, and lagging productivity in particular, as a means to achieving more sustained and inclusive growth. Policy makers and experts from OECD, emerging and developing economies will discuss the role of innovation in development from several points of view, including new work on inclusive...
30 Jun 2014 (All day) to 2 Jul 2014 (All day)
Location:
Tallinn, Estonia
The EARMA Conference 2014 will focus on cross-border research collaboration, the challenges with regard to the HORIZON 2020 Programme, research management from policy to practice and on the professional development of research managers and administrators. EARMA 2014 is being hosted by Tallinn University on their campus in the centre of Tallinn.
30 Jun 2014 (All day) to 1 Jul 2014 (All day)
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The Gender Summit 4 - EU, will be held under the theme “From Ideas to Markets: Excellence in mainstreaming gender into research, innovation, and policy” and will focus on gender as a cross cutting topic in Horizon 2020, the latest €80 billion research and innovation funding programme of the European Commission. The event will bring together experts from research, industry and policy to consider gender research evidence and the ways of improving...
23 Jun 2014 (All day) to 25 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Nostradamus conference is scientific conference focused on prediction, modeling and analysis of the behavior of the dynamical systems by means of classical as well as modern methods.
21 Jun 2014 (All day) to 26 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Copenhagen, Denmark
ESOF2014, titled ‘Science Building Bridges’, is designed as an open platform for debating science and as a showcase for European and global research at all levels. The forum will gather together leading scientists, young researchers, students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, journalists and the general public to discuss new discoveries and debate the direction that research is taking in all the sciences. The event covers six specific programmes: a...
18 Jun 2014 (All day) to 20 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Trondheim, Norway
The main aim of the conference is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for discussion on the complex issue of sustainability and its relations to resilience in nature and society, welcoming both empirical and theoretical contributions considering developed, developing and transition perspectives. ISDRC 20 addresses the following topics: Resilience thinking and the science of sustainability Demographic challenges for sustainable development...
18 Jun 2014 (All day) to 19 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Canberra, Australia
The 2014 State of the Pacific Conference will showcase research on the Pacific region and bring together academics, policy makers, business leaders, civil society representatives and the media to discuss the important nexus between research and policy. Through the themes of Political Development and Innovation and Experimentation in Development, the conference will explore some of the most pressing contemporary challenges facing the region.
16 Jun 2014 (All day) to 18 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Istanbul, Turkey
The special theme of the conference is “Analysis and Governance of Risks beyond Boundaries” to emphasize that risks are able to travel through the virtual boundaries labeled as “regions”, “territories” and “countries”, to promote recent scientific novelties in risk reduction and to enhance inter-disciplinary approaches to develop new strategies in both evaluating and coping with well-known and less-known risks.
12 Jun 2014 (All day) to 13 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Athens, Greece
This year the workshop will focus on how GEOSS is helping to deliver user applications. Other areas of interest of the Workshop will be: GEOSS Infrastructure and Data Management (including AIP-7) GEOSS Capacity Building (with a focus on Africa) Citizens’ contribution to the GEOSS (including Citizens’ observatories) GEOSS and Research and Innovation (with a focus on Research and e-Infrastructures) Copernicus and GEOSS Progress of the GEO...
10 Jun 2014 (All day) to 11 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
A networking and information event for research managers and researchers from NZ research institutes and universities, primarily to inform them of PACE-Net Plus and also the mechanics of the new EU funding framework, Horizon 2020.
8 Jun 2014 (All day) to 13 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Hannover, Germany
For centuries, one of the visible signs of the interdependence of natural resource management and societal processes was the relationship between urban and rural areas. Natural products and services were provided by rural areas, in exchange for labor, trade and cultural services offered by the urban areas. Current megatrends such as climate change, urbanization, energy demand and an increasing land-use competition lead to spatial transformation...
7 Jun 2014 (All day) to 10 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Lisbon, Portugal
The aim of Chaos2014 is to expand the development of the theories of the applied nonlinear field, the methods, empirical data and computer techniques as well as the best theoretical achievements of chaotic theory. Chaos2014 Conference provides a forum for bringing together the various groups working in the area of Nonlinear Systems and Dynamics, Chaotic theory and Application to exchange views and report research findings.
3 Jun 2014 (All day) to 5 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Papeete, French Polynesia
This international conference will bring together economists, political scientists and jurists from Oceania to review economic, political and legal issues in island states and territories and point the way towards good governance in an era of globalisation. In a world where scale and integration can be important in creating vibrant economies, small states face many challenges in their development and their engagement with globalization. Part of...
2 Jun 2014 (All day) to 4 Jun 2014 (All day)
Location:
Athens, Greece
The Conference brings together international cooperation experts from all over the world to discuss the future of research in relation to the global challenges lying ahead in order to acquire insight for future coordinated actions.
27 May 2014 -
8:00am to 6:00pm
Location:
Gran Canaria Island, Spain
With the title “Boosting sustainable development from high biodiversity: Prospects for green and blue growth in ORs and OCTs”, this event represents the first of a series of milestones and international meetings planned within the context of the NetBiome-CSA project. “The International Conference will be an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to present and discuss their ideas on topics related to biodiversity conservation and valorisation...
27 May 2014 (All day) to 30 May 2014 (All day)
Location:
Brescia, Italy
The European Conference on Modelling and Simulation (ECMS) is an annual conference of the European Council for Modelling and Simulation, which is an independent forum of European academics and practitioners dedicated to research, development, and applications of modelling and simulation. ECMS is a widely recognized conference for anyone interested in promoting innovative simulation systems, simulation and modelling tools and techniques, and...
20 May 2014 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Australia
This webinar will deal with: Introduction to Horizon 2020 Outlook on legal and financial aspects Possibilities particularly for Australian researchers and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Advice on the application process
5 May 2014 (All day) to 6 May 2014 (All day)
Location:
Graz, Austria
The STS Conference Graz 2014 invites interested researchers (especially postgraduates and young researchers) in the areas of science and technology studies and sustainability studies to give presentations. The conference provides a forum to discuss on a broad variety of topics in these fields – especially abstracts are encouraged which include some aspects of the conference themes or special sessions:
5 May 2014 (All day) to 8 May 2014 (All day)
Location:
Vienna, Austria
At the AGRINATURA Science Days “Future without Hunger reloaded” we ask how alliances between small-scale family farming and agricultural sciences transform food system in ways that contribute to food and nutrition security at all levels. We also ask how research and higher education become more effective in understanding and supporting transformations that benefit world food security.
4 May 2014 (All day) to 8 May 2014 (All day)
Location:
Montpellier, France
The objective of Resilience 2014 is to explore and reinforce the multiple links between resilience thinking and development issues. The concepts of Adaptation, Transformation and Development are central and common to several research communities, including Resilience in social and ecological systems, Ecological Economics, Environmental Change, Farming Systems (among others). Focusing on resilience – the capacity to deal with change and continue...
28 Apr 2014 (All day) to 29 Apr 2014 (All day)
Location:
Canberra, Australia
The symposium aim to bring together academics, policy makes, business leaders, and civil society representatives to share and discuss research and policy issues relevant to the Micronesia region.
22 Apr 2014 (All day) to 26 Apr 2014 (All day)
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Oceanscapes is a cross-disiplinary conference with a focus on the cooperative nature of relations across the Pacific. Essential to the region are the partnerships that allow for effective delivery of programs in health, education, trade and development while maintaining the integrity of the cultural diversity that is the hallmark of Pacific islands nations and overseas territories.
9 Apr 2014 (All day) to 11 Apr 2014 (All day)
Location:
Athens, Greece
The event is the largest networking conference in global developments, trends and innovations, integrating nanotechnology with biotechnology, advanced materials and production technologies within industries such as the chemical, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, energy and many more.
28 Mar 2014 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location:
Acton, Australia
This ANU workshop will focus on long term research collaboration with Europe and the larger benefits of international collaboration. The presentations will be made available as recordings and the PPT slides will also be available on the website.
12 Mar 2014 -
10:00am to 1:00pm
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
This event will provide Australian researchers with a better understanding of the structure, objectives, instruments and work programme of Horizon 2020, and how Australian researchers can participate in Horizon 2020.
11 Mar 2014 -
2:30pm to 6:00pm
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission is organising an Information Day dedicated to the new SME Instrument of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme targeting specifically high-growth innovative small and medium enterprises. It is implemented in the Transport Challenge through the call on “Small business innovation research for Transport”.
4 Mar 2014 -
8:30am to 12:00pm
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
After the success of its first InfoDay in Sydney in December 2013, PACE-NET Plus has organised a second InfoDay on Horizon 2020 – the new framework programme of the European Commission for science, technology and innovation (with a budget of €70 billion, the largest funding programme in the world) – at the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) on the Tuesday 4th of March 2014. Presentations at this event will cover the major...
27 Jan 2014 (All day) to 28 Jan 2014 (All day)
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Initiated by international organisations such as ICSU, ISSC, UNEP, UNU and UNESCO the research topics in Future Earth: research for global sustainability can be shaped by scientists worldwide. As one of the first national Future Earth committees worldwide the DKN Future Earth was established in April 2013 by DFG. To provide a platform for the discussion and further development of research foci and key aspects in Future Earth on national level,...
21 Jan 2014 (All day) to 23 Jan 2014 (All day)
Location:
Bangkok, Thailand
The ASEAN-EU Science, Technology and Innovation Days serve as a visible forum for cooperation activities between the two regions in the field of STI. The event addresses researchers from most thematic areas – with a focus on the societal challenges with relevance to both regions – as well policy makers, research conducting companies and innovation managers. It takes place annually, alternating between an ASEAN and a European country. High-level...
17 Dec 2013 -
9:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
Sydney, Australia
This information day will present the first calls from the largest, and most open, research funding programme in the world — the European Union’s newest research funding programme, Horizon 2020 — along with the rules of participation and strategic advice on how to engage. Presentations will target Pacific research actors (South Pacific islands as well as Australia and New Zealand), and detail the opportunities for researchers to become involved...
2 Dec 2013 (All day) to 6 Dec 2013 (All day)
Location:
Suva, Fiji
The nature conservation conference, a significant event for biodiversity conservation in the Pacific region, has taken place every 4-5 years since 1975 and is the region’s premier event for biodiversity. The conference is open to all and is attended by government representatives, NGOs, development partners, international organizations and Pacific Island communities. The theme of this year’s conference is Natural Solutions – Building Resilience...
27 Nov 2013 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Canberra, Australia
The Asian Development Bank’s report on the economics of climate change in the Pacific aims to raise the level of understanding of all sectors and stakeholders on possible impacts of climate change, with analyses that lead to regional strategies supported by national programs linked to local policies and activities. It focuses on Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu with broader regional results also included.
9 Oct 2013 (All day) to 12 Oct 2013 (All day)
Location:
Noumea, New Caledonia
The three-year project “PACE-Net Plus” (Pacific-Europe Network for Science, Technology and Innovation) was officially launched on September the 2nd of this year, under the 7th Framework Programme (Capacities - International Cooperation) of the European Commission. This project aims at coordinating the bi-regional dialogue and strengthening the cooperation in science and technology between the Pacific and the European Union. The PACE-Net Plus...
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