Innova at the Euro-Mediterranean conference on Research and Innovation, 2-3 April 2012, Barcelona, Spain

Aleardo Furlani, CEO of INNOVA, will be chairing the session on “Strengthening Innovation in the Mediterranean region” at the Euro-Mediterranean conference on Research and Innovation held at the World Trade Center in Barcelona on 2^nd and 3^rd April 2012. The session will cover following topics:

This high-level conference is being held by the European Commission’s Research and Innovation DG, in consultation with other departments, the European Parliament, the EU Member States and the Mediterranean countries. The main objectives are:

• To define the objectives and main elements of a medium to long term agenda of Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation in Research and Innovation based on the views of leading scientists and senior policy makers as well as the experience gained from ongoing initiatives.
• To promote a process of coordination between the European Commission, EU Member States and Mediterranean policies and programmes with the aim of enhancing the scientific capacities of the Mediterranean countries, increasing the impact and coherence of initiatives in the region as well as underlining the values of mutual respect, reciprocity and partnership.

For more information visit the event website.