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Still one day left to register, do so now! I will be pleased to chair the session on “Power, (im)mobility and accessibility: politicizing transport”. We will focus on three topics: - What are the main challenges of accessibility? - How do questions of scale (national, regional, local) affect the interactions between accessibility, mobility, and regional/urban planning? - In what ways do current planning and policy-making processes include the needs voiced by citizens? Keen to be part of TOD-IS-RUR Network!

If you work on the #AIAct or #standardisation, join us at Università degli Studi di Padova with Annalisa Volpato, Michèle Finck and myself for this seminar where we will discuss on all topics linked to the use of technical standards in the AI Act and which challenges this raises. 👇

Exploring scientific conferences across different countries! Conferencealerts.com is a vital resource for finding international conferences based on your preferred topic or country. Discover your desired conference through this platform! #Conference #BioinfCamp

Day 2 of the Eurodoc Annual Conference in Ljubljana: "Towards a United European Research Area: The Ljubljana Process and Beyond" The Widening Programme with Luisa Henriques. Discussing a more systemic approach in Horizon Europe in regards to: Widening, that is linked in the same pillar to the strengthening of ERA; including reforms of R&I. Principles in #Horizon #Europe: 1. broader geographical coverage 2. boosting new collaborative links 3. stimulating brain-circulation 4. attractive salaries to researchers - Synergies of ESIF and Horizon Europe by design (regulations)

The 10th International Conference on Operational Excellence. September 2025 💥💥💥 I look forward to supporting Jiju Antony, José Carlos Sá, Francisco Silva and the team at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of this prestigious event in Porto, Portugal next year! 🇵🇹 More info coming soon! 🙌👊 #OpEx #Lean #SixSigma #LeanSixSigma

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | On 28 and 29 October 2026, over 1,000 representatives of European high-tech companies and major research organisations will descend on MECC Maastricht for the 2026 edition of the Big Science Business Forum (BSBF 2026). They will meet to exchange the knowledge necessary for exploring partnerships in the field of high-technology development. This two-day conference is organised jointly by the Netherlands and Belgium, specifically by the Dutch network of Industrial Liaison Officers (ILO-net) and the Belgian technology trade association, Agoria. The organisers will also receive support from Dutch and Belgian ministries (Economic Affairs; Education, Culture and Science; Belgian Science Policy Office) and the Provincie Limburg. Previous editions of the Big Science Business Forum were held in Copenhagen (2018), Granada (2022) and Trieste (2024). Securing BSBF 2026 is the result of cooperation with several regional and national partners, including the Dutch ILO-net, the Belgian Agoria, Klinkhamer | conferences & events, Maastricht Convention Bureau and MECC Maastricht. The contract was officially signed this week at MECC Maastricht by Jan Visser, Coordinator for Nikhef (National Institute for Subatomic Physics) Industrial Contacts and ILO-net; Arjen van Rijn, Nikhef Institute Manager; Frank Mimpen, MECC Maastricht Commercial Director; and Sandra van den Berk, MECC Maastricht Business Development Manager.   Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eiXyRp86 #MECCMaastricht #BeyondBoundaries #BSBF #BSBF2026 #BigScience Niels Klinkhamer Ingrid Grimbergen Desiree Coenen Anna Dushyna

CAIS announces the publication of a Special Issue on the Future of AIS Conferences. Watch the CAIS interview with the guest editors of the special issue, Cathy Urquhart, Fred Niederman, and Arlene Bailey, on the CAIS YouTube channel, please like and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/e8z_Bnfc "The future of AIS conferences, thrown into sharp relief by virtual innovations during the pandemic and the subsequent return to face-to-face conferences, is debated in this special issue. This editorial introduces the seven papers contained in the special issue and provides the context for the debate on the future of conferences in the AIS Community as well as pinpointing key contributions made by the papers in the special issue. The editors debate three questions: Are conferences still a viable means of academic exchange and community for the future? Given that both virtual and face-to-face options have opportunities and constraints, what can we do to have the best of both options? What consequences, intended and unintended, do new conference formats have for social inclusion and sustainability? We examine different types of hybrid formats and features and also consider the vexed question of how pricing may impact inclusion. We conclude with a call to consider that, for social inclusion, we have an obligation to make participation as rich as possible - some options should not offer a diminished experience. As outlined in this editorial and special issue, the challenges of making participation as rich as possible are manifold - but in doing so, we help both our community and the planet." The Special Issue articles on the future of AIS conferences include: Editorial: What is the Future of AIS Conferences in Our Community? https://lnkd.in/eTwKgzqM Cathy Urquhart, Fred Niederman, and Arlene Bailey Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Considerations for AIS Conferences https://lnkd.in/ehAXk3gf Manju Ahuja Should the Future of AIS Conferences be Hybrid? https://lnkd.in/e-BQt2sa Traci Carte, Matthew L. Nelson, Monica J. Garfield, Athanasia Pouloudi, Mani R Subramani, Guillermo Rodríguez Abitia, and Souren Paul Are we Concentrating on the Right Issues? A Response to the AIS Taskforce's Plan for the Future of IS Conferences https://lnkd.in/eYKKg7Vz Tobias Mettler Generating Stakeholder Value Through Increasingly Hybridized Conferences: Insights from 30 Years of ACIS Conferences https://lnkd.in/eUgm2RZn Mary Tate, Sander Paul Zwanenburg, and Rodney J. Clarke An Eco-socio-technical Rethinking of Information Systems Conferences https://lnkd.in/eGws88sx Richard T. Watson Designing Incentives for Attracting Peer Reviewers to Information System Conferences https://lnkd.in/ez5v8TYJ Arthur Carvalho, Chad Anderson, and Liudmila Zavolokina The Future of AIS Conferences Involves the Metaverse https://lnkd.in/eU5Wa8J7 Michael Cuellar

The Steering Committee of ACM WebSci is seeking statements of interest from organizations or consortia interested in hosting the 18th ACM Web Science Conference (WebSci 2026). The conference series usually moves between the continents. We will accept bids from all locations, but for the 2026 conference, we will give preference to bids within Europe. We expect the conference to take place in May-June. Co-location with other ACM conferences will be considered and hosting the conference as a hybrid event is encouraged. Please include a statement on how you would propose offering remote attendance. The process consists of two stages. During this first stage, the Steering Committee solicits informal statements of interest through an open call. We will prefer statements that commit to running an event with low registration costs encouraging participants from all disciplines, including ones with lower financial provisions. Organizations wishing to host the conference should contact Susan Davies (sdd1@soton.ac.uk) with a short paragraph outlining your interest, which should include the main organizer, the proposed venue and potential dates. Any organization can apply to host the conference, but the local organizing committee must include a representative of a local research group. Once the first phase is complete, the Steering Committee will shortlist applications who will be invited to submit a full proposal. The important dates for applying to host the Conference are: Friday 10 May: Deadline for receiving statements of interest Friday 24 May:  Notifications to shortlisted bids are sent out Friday 5 July:     Formal applications received from shortlisted bids Friday 19 July:   Shortlisted applicants informed The hosts for ACM WebSci 2025 will be announced at this year’s conference in Stuttgart, Germany from 21-24 May.

ERA moving forward...

The 10th International Conference on Operational Excellence is set to take place in Porto, Portugal in September 2025. This prestigious event, which originated in Glasgow, Scotland, has garnered significant attention, drawing over 1000 delegates from 38 countries across all six continents. Local chairs, José Carlos Sá and Francisco J.G. Silva from the School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal, will oversee the conference. The conference aims to feature six keynote sessions and numerous paper presentations by academic scholars, PhD students, and industry professionals. It provides a platform for PhD students worldwide to present their ideas and receive feedback from renowned experts in Operational Excellence. Additionally, a panel discussion involving leading academics and industry experts will delve into future OPEX trends and crucial gaps that require attention from both academia and industry professionals. Stay updated for more details on the event, including the announcement of dates and venue in early 2025. The call for papers will be released before Christmas, offering an opportunity for participation and contribution to this enriching conference. Best Regards, Professor Antony Conference Founder and Chair VP of Research, International Academy for Quality (IAQ)