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Deadline Submit Networking proposal online16Jun08
HOW TO PROPOSE A NETWORKING SESSION
Submit a networking proposal online
You need to use the
Interactive features of the ICT 2008 website
to submit a networking proposal. Follow the instructions below:
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Step 1: Create an
Information Society Portal events profile if you do not already have one. You already have an
events profile if you created one for the 'IST 2006' or 'Köln 2007'
event web sites.
If you are not sure whether you have an events profile or not, use the
password reset page to recover your details. -
Step 2:
Once you have created your events profile,
Log-in to the web site,
using your events profile login,
and select the 'Create a new Networking Proposal' form. - Step 3: Enter the details of your networking proposal in the
online form. You may work on your proposal in draft form as long as you
wish, before finally submitting it. - Step 4: press the "submit" button to send your proposal.
You can edit your proposal even after you have submitted it up to the
closing date. You must submit your
proposal before the closing date, 16 June 2008, 12 noon CEST. Otherwise, your proposal
will not be eligible and will not be evaluated.
Networking Proposals should:
- be submitted only via
the standard on-line proposal form for networking proposals; - adhere to the size limits specified in the proposal form;
- define the objectives of the session in terms of results to be achieved
- satisfy the networking selection criteria.
For more information contact:
- The Networking Manager
if you need further information about networking - The web site team if you experience any
technical problems while submitting your proposal.
The deadline for submission of exhibition ideas is 16 June 2008 at 12h00 CEST.
Networking Sessions - selection criteria
The Networking Committee will select the networking proposals
submitted according to how closely they match the following selection
criteria.
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
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1. Scope and Relevance
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Is there a clear ICT objective and is it relevant to one or several of the pillars of the Framework Programme (Cooperation, Ideas, People, Capacities) or the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme?
Does it address a new opportunity within the Does it address a topic relevant for the European Union's ICT strategy? |
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2. Stakeholders Addressed; Commitment and Endorsement |
What communities are being targeted?, and in what role?
How open is the scope?(avoid closed sessions)
Is there evidence of sufficient commitment that the results will
Is there evidence of sufficient endorsement from the How will participation be solicited? |
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3. Impact and Added Value |
What would be the impact of achieving the session objectives?
Will the session contribute to a strategic objective?
What is the added value of organising it within the context of Is there a relation with other sessions in the programme? |
Networking session proposal
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- Mandatory fields are in bold and marked with an asterisk. To save a draft of your proposal you only need to complete the Title. To submit it, later, all mandatory fields must be completed.
- (P) = Public information: this information will be published on the site if your proposal is selected.
Click on the next button to save your input and proceed to the next step.
