Cost 219ter

Forthcoming Meetings, Seminars and Conferences

7 February 2008
Centre Borschette (CCAB), Room 0A, Brussels

"Vision in Action: Accessibility for All to Next Generation Networks"

What is the potential of new communication technologies for older and disabled people and how can we help industry deliver this potential ?

What are the main concerns, issues and requirements of the industry ?

How can we ensure that older and disabled people are included in the opportunities offered by network generation services ?

This conference may not be able to provide all the answers but through live enactments of current and future scenarios, the participants will experience some of the main issues whilst being able to propose possible solutions to live actors on stage. This interactive session will be an opportunity to explore potential benefits and engage directly in the debate.

Programme

09:00 - 10:00          Registration & welcome coffee

10:00 - 10:15          Opening and Welcome –  Costas Andropoulos, Head of Unit of Technology for Innovation - ICT industries and E-Business, DG-Enterprise

10:15 - 10:30          Accessibility to Scientific Networks: COST - Co-operation in Research and Technology, Dr. Eva Klaper, CSO

10:30 - 12:30          An intelligent future? -  An interactive theatrical presentation. Maggie Morgan, Alan Newell, Pier Luigi Emiliani, Tony Shipley

12:30 - 14:00          Lunch

14:00 - 14:30          Strategies for incorporating inclusive design: perspective from industry. Tony Graziano, Director Technical and Regulatory Policy Group at EICTA

14:30 - 15:00          European i2010 initiative on e-inclusion – Paul Timmers, Head of e-Inclusion Unit, DG Information Society Media

15:00 - 15:30          The European Disability Action Plan and Accessibility standardisation – Martina Sindelar, DG Enterprise and Ima Placencia, DG Employment

15:30 - 16:00          Coffee

16:00 - 16:30          User perspective – Chaired by Steve Tyler, EDF, with Kevin Carey, HumanITy & Nicholas Young, Design for Diversity

16:30 - 16:45          Ambient Intelligence – Paving the way … How integrated services can deliver a more inclusive society, John Gill, RNIB

16:45 - 17:00          Summary and closure – Patrick Roe, LEMA-EPFL, Chairman COST 219ter

 

Please download and complete a registration form (Word doc, 23KB)

For more information, please contact Patrick Roe, LEMA-EPFL, Switzerland.