The Forum will address the following questions:
- What blue technologies can we expect in the future?
- What impacts might they have on science and/or society? and
- What support is necessary to fast-track their development?
The Forum will be visionary in its approach and will feature keynote presentations, case studies, flash presentations and an open floor discussion. The event is designed to showcase and discuss developing or future technologies which may have a significant scientific or societal impact.
Who should attend the Forum?
European and national policymakers, advisors and programme managers, scientists, and representatives from industry and NGOs.
Location and date:
The Forum will take place in the centre of Brussels, at the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Sciences and the Arts (Hertogsstraat 1, 1000 Brussels), on Wednesday 18 April 2012.
Registration:
Registration is open: REGISTER NOW
As places are limited, registration will be confirmed on ‘first come first served' basis
Open call for flash presentations (deadline: 16 January 2012):
The Marine Board invites applications for flash presentations (5-10 minutes) on future "Blue Technologies" at the 3rd Marine Board Forum. More information here
Contact:
To find out more about the Forum contact Dina Eparkhina of the Marine Board Secretariat at deparkhina@esf.org
