This biennial event has become a unique gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. ICT 2010 will focus on policy priorities such as Europe's Digital Agenda and the next financial programme of the European Union for funding research and innovation in ICT.

ICT 2010m will include:

1. A conference, to share visions of current and future research trends and exploring key policy options. It will include special sessions presenting the European Union's funding priorities for the 2.8 Billion Euros of EU funding available for ICT research and development during 2011-2012. Key themes for the 2010 conference:

• the potential of digital solutions to promote sustainable growth in a low carbon economy
• The continuing constructive role of ICT in the daily life of citizens
• the importance of public participation in the innovation process.

2. An exhibition, to experience Europe's latest cutting edge research in digital technologies.  Researchers from all parts of Europe and beyond will present their latest work in upstream ICT innovation as well as close-to-market projects. This is an opportunity to explore what is happening at the coal face in your area of interest and to find potential future collaborators.

3. Networking sessions, designed to facilitate contacts between researchers and innovators, engineers and investors from all fields of digital innovation. This is your chance to build future partnerships with the right people in your field.

For more  information about the event, pelase visit the event's official website: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/events/ict/2010/index_en.htm 

ICT 2010 is organised by the European Commission and hosted by the Belgian Presidency of the European Union.