Presidency Calendar
3rd Meeting of the EP Interest Group on Rheumatic and Muskuloskeletal Diseases
06 July - Strasbourg, EP
Organised by:EULAR
Issues under discussion will include the action of the European Commission in the field of major and chronic diseases, issues of the Belgian EU Presidency agenda tackling chronic and musculoskeletal diseases and first findings and challenges of the EU Public Health project EU Musc.
Informal meeting of the Ministers of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO)
07-09 July - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
This meeting will provide an opportunity to highlight the importance of the social dimension and employment in the construction of Europe, two dimensions that are inseparable from the treaties objectives, and particularly the development of a social economy with a competitive market, striving for full employment and social progress. It will enable Ministers to consider the important steps needed to attain the objectives set out in the EU2020 Strategy. The Ministers meeting will also be a platform for dialogue that will enable them to direct the work of the EPSCO Council and to reach agreement on concrete initiatives
Conference on Child Poverty
02-03 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/conference-child-poverty
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The conference on child poverty aims to commit each Member State to take into account the problems of children living in poverty and to find solutions to reduce this level of child poverty. This conference will be organised in accordance with a concept of active participation, known as « Town Hall », where the voice of each participant will be heard. The conclusions that will be drawn from this conference will contribute to the political process in preparation for the adoption of a Recommendation by the European Commission.
Pensions Rights and Adequate Social Protection
07-08 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/pensions-rights-and-adequate-social-protection
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The two day conferences will be held with the joint objective of encouraging debate about the central, positive role of social protection in the European socio-economic model, especially during a period of socio-economic crisis.
Biodiversity post-2010 - biodiversity in a changing world
08-09 September - Brussels
http://http://www.lne.be/en/2010-eu-presidency/events/bio-diversity-post-2010
Organised by: Flemish Ministry of Environment, Nature and Energy; European Commission and other Belgian Ministries of Environment
The main objective of the conference is to feed into the preparation of an EU biodiversity strategy for the post-2010 period and to streamline the EU's position in the international negotiations on a global biodiversity policy at the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (October 2010).
Ministerial Conference: Investing in the health professionals of tomorrow in Europe
09-10 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/ministerial-conference-investing-health-professionals-tomorrow-europe
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The Member States of the European Union are increasingly finding themselves faced with similar challenges regarding the availability of competent health professionals. National measures are often insufficient to deal with the changing and growing demand. This Ministerial Conference wishes to bring together the Member States to discuss an effective policy for the future with regard to innovation and cooperation.
Conference on Child Poverty
13-14 September - Leuven
http://www.incluso.org/conference
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
More and more attention is paid to the use of ICT and more specifically, social software, for improving the social inclusion of Youth at Risk. The collaborative INCLUSO project (Sept. 2008- Sept. 2010) responded to this concern as it aims to deliver a verifiable proof that ICT, and more precisely, social software tools, can facilitate social inclusion of youth at risk. INCLUSO, after an initial phase of desk research, currently has four pilot projects running in 4 countries. The practical conclusions will be bundled in a Whitebook together with a business and sustainability model for actions implementing ICT in the area of social inclusion.
From knowledge to competitiveness
13 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/knowledge-competitiveness
Organised by: Economy FPS
The objective of this seminar is to draft key points of attention in the various domains under discussion to serve as the basis for discussion for the Competitiveness Council in late September and to be addressed in a high level Competitiveness Group meeting.
Pediatric Pharmacology Europe Conference
13-14 September - Brussels
http://www.nextlevelpharma.com/events/view/pediatric_pharmacology_europe
Organised by: NextLevelPharma
NextLevel Pharma's focused and interactive event will look to concentrate on the importance and place of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies to answer the questions of how children metabolize drugs differently. It will explore the best use of modeling and simulations, what extrapolation is possible from existing data, how to assess optimal drug dosage levels, measure the drugs interactions on child physiology with minimal samples and subjects to optimise the design of studies for pediatric treatments.
Workshop “Towards a regulatory framework for the traceability of nano-materials”
14 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/regulatory-framework-traceability-nanomaterials
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
Numerous nanomaterials are available on the market, while doubts exist concerning the risks to health and to the environment associated with them. The seminar will allow discussions to be held on the traceability of nanomaterials in chemical substances and consumer particles. This seminar will review the legislative initiatives in progress in order to establish an operational framework for the management of incidents in the short term and to achieve improved risk management in the long term.
High Level Conference EU-Africa
14-16 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/regulatory-framework-traceability-nanomaterials
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
Following a first conference organised in Brussels in 2005, the Belgian federal parliament organises together with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Western European Union, a High Level Conference on the relations between the European Union and Africa. The co-operation in the field of development on the one hand and security on the other hand will be discussed and evaluated, with emphasis on the parliamentary dimension.
Chairpersons' Meeting Finance Committees
20-21 September - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The meeting of the Chairpersons of the Finance committees will be devoted to the following topics: - follow up of the economic recovery plans and the Stability and Growth pact, - architecture and control rules of financial institutions, - the issue of a Green tax shift.
UN Summit on the Millenium Development Goals
20-22 September - New York
http://www.un.org/en/mdg/summit2010/
Organised by:United Nations
With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September to accelerate progress towards the MDGs. The summit will be a crucially important opportunity to redouble our efforts to meet the Goals.
10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
21-24 September- London
http://www.safety2010.org.uk/File/international_organising_committee.asp
Organised by: WHO; Department of Health, Centre for Public Health
The key theme of the conference is Safe and Equitable Communities. This theme has been chosen to reflect the disproportionate burden from almost all types of injuries that falls on poorer communities. Such differences are apparent both within countries, between countries and even between global regions. The conference will highlight the interface between different sectors, organisations and disciplines. It will also examine unintentional injuries and violence linked to age, gender and ethnicity; focus on settings including the home, work, sports and leisure; and explore related environmental and sustainability factors.
Drug Analysis 2010
21-24 September - Antwerp
http://www.ldorganisation.com/produits.php?langue=english&cle_menus=1238740593
Organised by: Belgian Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS)
This symposium will cover all aspects of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, including emerging domains, such as ‘omics’, process analytical technology and green analysis.
Ministrial Conference “Innovation and Solidarity”
23-24 September - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/ministrial-conference-innovation-and-solidarity
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
A high level strategic meeting held with the cooperation of the European Commission aiming to draw conclusions on how to improve access to medicines.
European Conference on Minimum Income and Social Standards
24 September - Brussels
http://www.caritas-europa.org/code/en/event.asp?id_events=21
Organised by: EAPN (European Anti-Poverty Network) & BAPN (Belgian Anti-Poverty Network)
The aim of the conference is to achieve consensus around the need for progress on guaranteeing an adequate minimum income for all, which is necessary in order to lead a dignified life. An adequate minimum income as the basis for a fair EU.
ICT 2010: Digitally Driven
27-29 September - Brussels
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/events/ict/2010/
Organised by: Belgian Presidency and the European Commission
This biennial event has become a unique gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. ICT 2010 will focus on policy priorities such as Europe's Digital Agenda and the next financial programme of the European Union for funding research and innovation in ICT.
The 6th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership meeting
26-28 September - Brussels
http://www.asep6.be/index.html
Organised by: ASEP VI
The Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP) Meeting is part of the overall Asia-Europe partnership process. It serves as a forum for interparliamentary contacts, exchanges and diplomacy among parliaments, and to promote mutual understanding among the people and countries of Asia and Europe. ASEP meetings shall normally be convened on a regular bi-annual basis alternately in Asia and in Europe before the ASEM Summit.
EUROFI Financial Forum 2010 - Optimizing resilience and growth in EU financial reforms
28-30 September - Brussels
Organised by: EUROFI
The Eurofi think tank co-chaired by Jacques de Larosière is organizing its annual forum in Brussels (Centre Flagey), alongside the EU Council of Finance Ministers meeting, which will also be taking place in Brussels. This international event will bring together the main public decision-makers from the Commission, Parliament, Council, European Central Bank and regulators, as well as many leaders from the banking, insurance and market industries to discuss the priorities for financial supervision and regulation required to strengthen financial stability and economic growth. Users of the European financial market (issuers, businesses, consumers) will also be invited to express their views on the actions to be taken in this area.
High-Level Research Conference on Future Internet and Society: A Complex Systems Perspective
02-07 October - Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy
http://www.cost.esf.org/events/Future-Internet-and-Society
Organised by: COST
EU-China Business Summit
05 October - Brussels
http://www.bcecc.be/index2.lasso?Page=agendetail&Lang=UK&ID=591
Organised by: Federation of Belgian Enterprises
The 6th EU-China Business Summit aims to take this further and strengthen symbiotic business linkages, create synergy & to enhance the still untapped potential of economic relationship between the EU and China.
ASEM Senior Officials Meeting
03-04 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
Belgium is organising a meeting of ASEM Senior Officials, in order to further the success of this landmark event for the Belgian Presidency, and to decide the remaining elements of this summit, which brings together the Heads of State and Government of the ASEM partners.
Chairpersons' meeting Environment Committee
03-04 October - Brussels Flemish Parliament
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The Chairs of the Environment Committees of the national parliaments will hold a meeting about sustainable management of materials.
6th European Conference on the Control of the Intelligence services
04-05 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency and Belgian Senate
The Belgian Senate organises the sixth Conference on the Control of the Intelligence and Security Services of the European Union Member States around the following topics : - national control on the exchange of intelligence at the international level, - classified information and the parliamentary freedom of expression, - specificity of the parliamentary control on the intelligence services compared with other forms of control of the Executive. A proposal for a European Centre of Excellence of parliamentary bodies controlling the intelligence services will also be presented.
Production and Consumption Patterns: Sociale Justice and Products Policy
06-07 October - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/production-and-consumption-patterns-sociale-justice-and-products-policy
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
In 2008, the European Union adopted a plan of action for sustainable production and consumption (SPC). This largely relates to the environmental dimension of SPC, without dealing much with the social dimension. The aim is to draw attention to the social component of SPC at both European and international levels (CSD, UN). This informal gathering will also draw a parallel between the use of social ‘life-cycle analysis’ tools currently under development, together with the more advanced environmental tools.
Justice and Home Affairs Council
07 October - Luxembourg
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
Ministers will meet to discuss issues ranging from the common asylum and immigration policy to cooperation in the fight against terrorism, organised crime and judicial cooperation.
13th European Health Forum Gastein
06-09 October - Bad Hofgastein
http://www.ehfg.org/congress.html?&L=1%2529
Organised by: European Health Forum
The EHFG is the leading health policy conference in Europe. The main objective is to facilitate the establishment of a framework for advising and developing European health policy while recognising the principle of subsidiarity.
2010 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group
09-11 October - Washington DC
Organised by: IMF and WB
Each autumn, the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) hold their Annual Meetings to discuss a range of issues related to poverty reduction, international economic development and finance. The Annual Meetings provide a forum for international cooperation and enable the Bank and Fund to better serve their member countries.
Competitiveness Council
11-12 October - Luxembourg
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The Competitiveness Council is composed of the Economic Affairs, Industry and/or Research Ministers of the EU Member States.
Second European Innovation Summit
11-14 October - Brussels
http://www.knowledge4innovation.eu/k4i/intro_eis_2.aspx
Organised by: Knowledge4Innovation
Knowledge4Innovation will be organising the 2nd European Innovation Summit at the EU Parliament Brussels. This year’s theme is concerned with the major social challenges facing Europe and the role of innovation in forming responses to these challenges. It will focus on the challenges posed by climate change as well as the growing need for renewable energy resources. It will also concentrate on the challenges created by demographic change as well as mobility and the part that innovation has to play in developing solutions for these issues. The last day of the summit will deal with issues posed by health, agriculture and food safety.
MedTech Forum
12-14 October - Brussels
Organised by: Eucomed
Organised under the patronage of Günter Verheugen, EU Commissioner responsible for Enterprise and Industry, the MedTech Forum 2009 was the largest gathering in Europe of its kind bringing together over 350 thought leaders from policy and scientific communities, along with the medical technology industry. The MedTech Forum is the premier event for the medical technology industry in Europe!
European Road Safety Days
13-14 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission
This third round of the European Road Safety Day, initiated by the Commission in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the EU and the European Parliament, will be held in Brussels over 2 days of conferences. The aim of this event is to promote road safety in the 27 Member States of the EU through exchanges of best practices between experts, awareness-raising measures and international conferences on strategic topics.
Climate Change and Water: a common challenge
14 October - Brussels
Organised by: EUREAU is organizing with BELGAQUA, under the Belgian Presidency of the EU
The impacts of climate change will be felt first and foremost through the medium of water: it is clear that we can expect to see flooding and droughts becoming more frequent and more severe. Recent events across Europe have highlighted the threat to critical infrastructure and key services such as water and wastewater. We strongly believe that to deal with climate change adaptation is to deal with water and our members have invested heavily to maintain and develop the water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure the availability of safe water supplies and wastewater services.
Conference on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
14 - 15 October - Brussels
Organised by: EASL and ELPA
A summit Conference on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in October 2010 will bring together major stakeholders for the first time to analyse new and existing information and engage in targeted discussions in a manner to enable European policy makers and other stakeholders to devise public policies in response to the epidemic of Viral Hepatitis B and C in Europe.
Chairpersons' meeting - Scientific Research & Innovation Committees
17 - 18 October -
Organised by: Parliament of the French-Speaking Community, Parliament of the Walloon Region & Parliament of the Brussels Region
The Parliament of the French-speaking Community, the Wallon Parliament and the Brussels Regional Parliament, organise together one of the meetings between the European Parliament and the national parliamentary assemblies of the European Union. This meeting which will handle the issue of scientific research, takes place on 17 and 18 October 2010 and gathers the chairpersons of the competent committees of the EU parliaments.
Chairpersons' Meeting Foreign Affairs Committee (COFACC)
18 - 19 October - Brussels, House
Following topics stand on the agenda:
- Implementation of the European external action service
- Evolution of the situation in the Middle-East
- The Millennium development goals
9th EU Round Table on Poverty and Social Inclusion
18 - 19 October -
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
This event will focus on Child Poverty and Minimum Income to take central stage under Belgian Presidency
Informal meeting for European ministers for combating poverty
19 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The ministers shall discuss conclusions arising from the various conferences which have taken place during the Belgian presidency, on the subject of combating poverty and social integration. The Belgian presidency shall place the issue of child poverty and the importance of the minimum wage high on the agenda.
Second EU-European Space Agency High Level Conference
21 October - Brussels
Organised by: European Space Agency
Environmental health and social vulnerabilities
21 - 22 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency - Wallonie
This multi-day conference aims to define the best way to take vulnerable populations into account in the healthcare information systems and action processes. First and foremost, it will be an occasion to develop a European network of key actors in these domains, which is essential if the initiative is to be effective.
Challenging Poverty - Creating Hope, breaking the cycle of Poverty and Health Problems
22 October - Brussels
Organised by: Mental Health Europe
Research has shown clear bidirectional links between mental health and poverty. People experiencing poverty are particularly vulnerable towards developing mental health problems. Conversely people with existing mental health problems are more likely to experience poverty. Uncertainties about the future dominate their daily lives. Mental Health Europe (MHE) will present the results of a survey that was conducted among its members prior to the conference, with a focus on poverty and mental health problems of children and young people, women, older people and migrants.
AWEPA
22 - 23 October - Brussels, Senate
AWEPA will organise a conference of Europaen and African MP's in the Belgian Senate.The subject of the conference is "Development of a Parliamentary Strategy for Ending Female Genital Mutilation".
COSAC Plenary
24 - 26 October - Brussels, Egmont
Members of European Union and candidate country parliaments will gather at the Egmont Palace in Brussels to discuss current European issues over the course of a two-day meeting.
This meeting is the largest to be held during Belgium’s EU Presidency period. About 270 guests will attend including the Prime Minister of Belgium, Yves Leterme, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy.
Heads of Medicines Agencies
25 - 26 October - Brussels
Organised by: HMA
The meetings involve the participation of representatives from the HMA's including EEA Competent Authorities, the European Commission and the European Medicines Agency. The HMA works to addresses key strategic issues for the Network, to exchange information and to share best practice within the Network. It focuses on the development, co-ordination and consistency of the EMRS. Provides support to the Network through provision of high quality professional and scientific resource. Provides a focus for making the most effective use of scarce resources across the Network, e.g. through developing and overseeing arrangements for work-sharing.
European Aviation Summit
26 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The European Aviation Summit is being organised by the Belgian Civil Aviation Administration (DGLV) as part of the Belgian EU presidency in 2010. The summit is aimed at executive and experts of the civil aviation authorities of the 27 EU member states and of all ECAC member states. In addition to these leading figures, the summit is aimed at higher authorities within the European Commission, and members of the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), the control authorities of Eurocontrol and Belgocontrol, and executives and experts from the aviation industry.
How can non-prescription medicines best contribute to public health?
26 - 27 October - Antwerp
Organised by: Association of the European Self-Medication Industry, and the Belgian Presidency
Self-care has become an important and recognised part of healthcare. However, the full potential of non-prescription medicines and their contribution to public health have not yet been fully explored.The confernce will discuss how wider access to medicines and, by that, better availability of non-prescription medicines may improve the health situation of European citizens and howthey may contribute positively to public health. Key issues to be addressed will be the most appropriate system for evaluation and authorisation of non-prescription medicines as well as the most effective way of relaying information to the citizens. The conference is organised during the Belgian EU presidency and has been awarded the label ‘Belgian EU Presidency Event’. It is held back-to-back with a meeting of the EU heads of medicines agencies. During the conference there will be numerous exchanges between representatives of the EU medicines agencies and the self-care industry. In addition there will be ample opportunity for informal discussions and networking.
eChallenges e-2010 Conference
27 - 29 October - Warsaw
Organised by: e-Challenges
eChallenges e-2010 is the twentieth in a series of annual research conferences focused on bringing together delegates from leading commercial, government and research organisations around the world to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing experiences & increasing awareness of innovative Information Communications Technologies (ICT) research results and applications and identify opportunities for international research collaboration under the ICT Priority of Framework Programme 7 (FP7).
Global Compact European Regional Event
28 October - Brussels
Organised by: Global Compact Network
This Event will be organized the day after the launch of "The Responsible Enterprise 2020", a CSR Europe's initiative supported by the European Commission and several European governments, including the Spanish and Belgian EU Presidencies. This Global Compact European Regional Event would aim to initiate closer contacts between the European Global Compact networks and serve as a follow-up to the outcomes of the Global Compact Leaders Summit in New York (23-25 June 2010).
European Cluster Conference
29 - 1 October - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Cluster Policy
The high-level “European Cluster Conference 2010” will address the role of world-class clusters in renewing European industry in light of the Europe 2020 strategy. It will gather key policy-makers from the European Commission, Member States, regional authorities and high-level speakers from academia and industry to discuss how better policies can be formulated to make full use of the economic potential of excellent clusters. The event is organised under the chairmanship of the Belgian EU Presidency by the European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry.
European
03-05 November - Örebro, Sweden
Organised by: Eurochild
This conference has three overarching objectives: In the framework of EY2010 against poverty and social exclusion, highlight the importance of EU efforts in helping member states fight child poverty and social exclusion, and bring suggestions of how this effort can be reinforced in the future. Demonstrate why investment in children and families must remain a top political priority, even in times of scarce public finances. Show practical examples of working together to end child poverty and how this leads to better outcomes for children. This includes demonstrating cooperation between NGOs, local/regional authorities and other service providers; the role of researchers; and the benefits of direct involvement of children and families.
Environment and Public Health in Modern Society
08-09 November - Brussels
http://www.eph-info.net/index.php?history-1
Organised by: European SREH
Tan Parliament, will bethe Ees and international conferences on strategic topics.
European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) Annual Meeting 2010 - Food Health & Safety
10-12 November - Dublin, Ireland
http://www.effostconference.com/
Organised by: European Federation of Food Science and Technology
Fourth session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
15-20 November- Punta del Este, Uruguay
http://apps.who.int/gb/fctc/E/E_cop4.htm
Organised by: WHO
Conference on Food Safety and self checking
17 Novemeber - Brussels
Organised by: AFSCA, Belgian Food Safety agency
European SME Summit
18 November - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/european-sme-summit
Organised by: Belgisch Nationaal Comité voor de KMO
Conference on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights for people with Disabilities
18-19 November - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission
The main subject will be the implementation of the UN Convention. The first day of the event will be dedicated to the Civil Society. It will be an interactive debate, workshops to gather people together to discuss CRPD Article 33 mechanisms. It will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and create networks to go further on implementation of the disability framework.
Chairpersons' meeting on Equal Opportunities
21-22 November - Brussels
On 22 November 2010, the Chairs of Equal Opportunities Committees of the national Parliaments will meet in de Belgian Senate. During the meeting, the Chairs will tackle several aspects regarding the socioeconomic position of women and men in the society.
Adapting to the changing climate: time to intensify efforts
23-24 November - Brussels
Organised by: Flemish Region
An EU level conference to take stock and discuss how we can improve our level of preparedness to tackle adaptation to climate change in Europe
International symposium on Nanotechnology in the Food Chain
24 November - Brussels
http://www.favv-afsca.fgov.be/nanotechnology/
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission
The Symposium will present the current knowledge regarding these applications, opportunities and risks of nanotechnology in the food chain, but will also consider the gaps in knowledge, legislation and control methods, in order to inform an international audience of policy makers, consumers, researchers, industrial representatives, etc.
Towards a genuine 7th Environmental Action Programme
25-26 November - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
This conference aims to stimulate thorough and participative preparation of the successor to the 6th Environmental Action Programme (EAP). Based on an in-depth evaluation of the 6th Environmental Action Programme (EAP) and its thematic strategies, this initiative will stress the desire of the incoming Belgian Presidency of the European Union to improve environmental governance at the European Union level, including design, follow-up and implementation of the European environmental policy.
Chairpersons' meeting - Committees Transport and Infrastructure
28-29 November - Brussels
The focal points of the meeting of the Chairpersons of Infrastructure committees will be the transeuropean infrastructure networks and the issue of electronic communication.
The European Data Protection and Privacy Conference
29 November - Brussels
Organised by: Forum Europe
Creating a Modern and Harmonized Regulatory Framework.
UN Conference on Climate Change
29 November - 1 December - Cancún, Mexico
Organised by: UFCCC
The sixteenth Conference of the Parties (COP) and the sixth Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) will be held in Cancún, Mexico, together with the thirty-third sessions of the subsidiary bodies and the fourteenth session of the AWG-KP and twelfth session of the AWG-LCA.
Event on Safety
30 November - Brussels
http://www.autoandsociety.com/programme.php
Organised by: Forum for the Automobile and Society
The event will focus on road and transport safety.
ENG Assessment of EU nutrition policy
02-03 December - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission (DG SANCO)
At the event various Member States (Belgium, Germany, France, Portugal and Slovenia) will report with evaluations of their nutrition policies. DG Sanco and WHO Europa will also report on the EU Strategy for Europe on nutrition, Overweight and obesity related health issues and the WHO 2nd Action Plan on food and nutrition policies. There will also be assessments of the progress made and of the gaps that exist in various areas. Consideration will also be given to the methodology used in making the assessments.
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
02-03 December - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
Euro-Africa Week on ICT Research and E-Infrastructures
06-10 December - Helsinki, Finland
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/e-infrastructure/docs/euro-africa.pdf
Organised by: FP7 EuroAfrica- ICT
EuroAfrica-ICT (www.euroafrica-ict.org) is a EU/FP7 project spanning over 24 months (2010-2011) with the aim of supporting policy dialogues and strengthening cooperation on ICT research between Europe & sub-Saharan Africa. The event will aim to unite European and African stakeholders in order to exchange ideas and promote cooperation.
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
06-07 December - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
Coreper II
08-09 December - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission
Tan Parliament, will bethe Ees and international conferences on strategic topics.
European Consensus on Homelessness
09-10 December - Brussels
http://www.feantsa.org/files/freshstart/Consensus_Conference/Leaflets/FEA%20014-09_EN.pdf
Organised by: Belgian Presidency, European Commission, FEANTSA
The Consensus seeks to establish common understandings on fundamental questions about homelessness, which can provide a basis for future policy progress.
Closing Conference of the European Year Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
13 December - Brussels
http://www.csreurope.org/events.php?action=show_event&event_id=272
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission
The EU elected 2010 as the European Year against Poverty and Social Exclusion. It is aimed at raising awareness of the many facets of poverty in the EU, giving a voice to groups at risk of poverty, supporting the involvement of new actors, and leading to new political commitment both at EU level and in participating countries.
The Future of the Internet Conference Week
13-17 December - Brussels
Organised by: Belgian Presidency
The Future Internet Conference Week offers a whole series of conferences and activities in this sphere, where synergy and cross-pollination between the various parties involved will be explicitly striven for in order to enable Flanders and Europe to take up a leading position within this highly globalised issue.
Lift-off towards “Open Government”: putting eEurope in pratice
15-16 December - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/lift-towards-open-government-putting-eeurope-pratice
Organised by: FEDICT
The main theme of this conference concentrates on “Open Government” and the implementation of cross-border interoperability (demonstrated by Large Scale Pilots).
EuroMed-2030 : long term challenges for the Mediterranean area
16 December - Brussels
http://www.eutrio.be/euromed-2030-long-term-challenges-mediterranean-area
Organised by: Belgian Presidency; European Commission
Then, EuroMed-2030 will explore medium term scenarios (2030) - taking into account the main trends, tensions and transitions - for an efficient implementation of future Euro-Mediterranean policies dealing a.o. with the integration of the Euro-Mediterranean free trade area, migration, tourism, energy, transport, environment, water, agriculture, climate change, technology transfer, marine and maritime issues as well as cultural issues including conflicts, religions and gender.