Open days 2008 European week of regions and cities
CORDIS is pleased to announce its participation at the Open days 2008.
From 6 to 9 October, the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions are organising the ''Open days 2008 European week of regions and cities'' in Brussels, Belgium.
The Open days 2008 are aimed at EU and regional policy-makers, medias, experts and representatives of banking, business and civil society groups. Recognising their importance for the development of regions, issues to be addressed during this event include innovation, technology and research. Seminars and debates will focus on four themes:
- innovating regions: promoting research, technological development and innovation;
- sustainable development: regional responses to climate change;
- cooperation and networking: exchange of best practice in regional development;
- looking forward: a European cohesion policy for tomorrow.
Journalists from written and audiovisual media are welcome to participate in all events during Open days 2008. A special "Media Day" on 8 October will provide for journalists from regional media the opportunity to learn more about the event.
