Bridging the Broadband Gap – Brussels, 14-15 May 2007 14-05-2007 Introduction The European Commission is organising a conference on ‘Bridging the Broadband
Gap: Benefits of broadband for rural areas and less developed regions’. Aim of
the conference is to investigate how the strategic use of Information &
Communication Technologies (ICTs) can support regional and local development,
ease infrastructure and geographical handicaps, and make these areas more
attractive to business and individuals. A call is open for interested parties to
submit successful broadband projects to be showcased at the conference.
Description
The Commission is inviting up to forty projects to be present at the
Exhibition Area of the event to share their experiences with other conference
participants, and therefore, it is inviting applications from public authorities
that have undertaken projects to support rural and regional development through
the opportunities provided by the use of broadband. Proposals should demonstrate
how the projects are succeeding in bridging the broadband gap. Travel and
subsistence costs for two persons per project will be covered by the Commission.
From the forty projects present at the conference, three will be awarded the
title Best European Broadband Project 2007.
The deadline for submitting projects is 2 March 2007.
Programme Location
Brussels, Belgium
Register Links For more information on the conference and on the call for projects, please visit the conference websiteback |
