European research exhibition and innovation in Paris

• The second meeting of the Scientific Committee took place on thursday, February 21st at the French Sénat. The members have worked on the main topic which will be presented in the Conferences Program of the 4th European Research & Innovation Exhibition in next June.

• Click here to download the provisional programme for the conferences of the 4th edition of the European Research & Innovation Exhibition

• Official Presentation of the 4th European Research & Innovation Exhibition,  on the 8th November in the "Salons de Boffrand de la Présidence du Sénat"

The evening launching SERI 2008 took place in the very heart of the Salons Boffrand (Reception Rooms) in the Great Presidential Hall of the Senate, in two parts.     

The first part was taken up by Mister François-Denis Poitrinal, Chairman of Fondamental Expo, who recounted the history of the Salon as well as its privileged position within the fields of research and innovation. After that, Professor Jean Audouze, President of the Scientific Committee, followed the advance of science back through time before making a succinct presentation of the provisional scientific programme that had been discussed on the occasion of the first working meeting held by the Scientific Committee on the 18th October 2007.       

Finally, Ms Catherine Gautier de La Plaine, the General Commissioner, made a presentation regarding the Exhibition and its prospects for development over the months to come. “The SERI is an unique annual gathering in Europe for all those involved in research and innovation. Above all, it is the show window for European science and technology. First and foremost, The SERI is a professional exhibition, also aimed at disseminating scientific culture. In the three years since its inception, the Exhibition has become an unique communication tool, making it possible for every participating entity to present the totality of his/her/its discoveries and work done in research and innovation.”        

 The second part took place in the shape of a round table with the theme "How does one pass on scientific knowledge?” a subject which continues to be one of the foundation stones of the Exhibition.   

This debate was orchestrated by Mister Michel Claessens, Chief Deputy of the Communications Unit of the General Director of Research of the European Commission, by Mister Philippe Carli, Chairman of Siemens France, by Mister Laurent Buisson, Director for Innovative Services and Regional Activity at the Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and by Mister Jean Audouze, in his capacity as researcher in astrophysics, Director of Research at CNRS [= French National Centre for Scientific Research]. The latter were able to express their points of view and projects relating to the theme of communicating science.  

The evening concluded with a cocktail buffet in the reception rooms. 

Click here to download the list of the participants

• The first work meeting of the Scientific Commitee took place on 19th October at the Senat.
  

• Ms Valérie Pécresse, the French Minister of Higher Education and Research, will open the 3rd European Research and Innovation Exhibition on the morning of Thursday 7th June.

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• Mars 2007 Mr. Janez POTOCNIK (European Commissioner for Research)
  

accompanied by Mr Gordon BAJNAL (Secretary of State to the Prime Minister of Hungary) will participate in the inaugural round table at the European Research and Innovation Exhibition on the 7^th June 2007.

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• At the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) on 3rd May, presentation of the prizes in the 3rd Sustainable Development Competition, organized by La Recherche, ADEME and Generali.

For the third year running students have been taking action to support sustainable development. The competition, which was open to all students from baccalaureate to doctorate level, was judged on 31st March. The work presented was evaluated both in terms of relevance and feasibility and in terms of sustainable development.

• Grand opening debate: the major challenges for research and innovation on the world scale Thursday 07/06/2007 from 10h30 to 12h00 on the TV set.

Professor Jean AUDOUZE, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the EUROPEAN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXHIBITION
Mr Gordon BAJNAL, Secretary of State to the Prime Minister of Hungary, National Development Agency, government commissioner for development
Mrs Catherine BRECHIGNAC, Chairman of the French National Centre for Scientific Research
Mr Philippe CARLI, Chairman, SIEMENS FRANCE
Mr Georges PENALVER, Executive Director in charge of Strategic Marketing, France Telecom
Mr Janez POTOCNIK, European Commissioner in charge of Science and Research, European Commission
Mr Miguel Angel QUINTANILLA, Spanish Secretary of State for Universities and Research, Spanish Ministry

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• On 14th March 2007 the French Prime Minister, Mr Dominique de Villepin, installs  the High Council for Science and Technology in the Grand Palais, next to the “Palais de la découverte” Science Museum in Paris.

Present at the installing of the High Council were François Goulard, Minister with responsibility for Higher Education and Research, Catherine Bréchignac, President of the Palais de la découverte and of the CNRS (National Scientific Research Centre), François Guinot, President of the Academy of Technologies, and Serge Feneuille, President of the High Council for Science and Technology.

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• 15th March 2007 Submission of the report by the international committee of experts on the evaluation of UNESCO’s scientific activities

Report by the Director-General on conclusions and recommendations of the team of experts on the overall review of Major Programmes II (NATURAL SCIENCES) and III (SOCIAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES) 

• At UNESCO headquarters on 26^th  February 2007, presentation of the “L’Oréal –UNESCO” Awards for Women in Science to the five laureates

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•    France Télévision becomes an Exhibition partner

True to its missions in the areas of education and culture and maintaining its support for research and innovation, France Télévision, the largest French audiovisual group, commits to present the latest advances in these areas to all its viewers. Through its five channels (France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5 and RFO), the group provides a wide variety of complementary programmes. So, as an official partner of the 3^rd European Research and Innovation Exhibition, France Télévision will offer a wide range of subjects featuring the latest research developments both nationally and throughout Europe.

• 16^th March 2007, 2^nd meeting of the Scientific Committee held in the Senate under the chairmanship of Professor Jean AUDOUZE.

The second working session was held on Friday 16^th March 2007 at 9 a.m. in the Senate. During this meeting the conference programme of talks and round-tables was discussed and debated and changes made in the light of the committee’s suggestions and remarks.

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• 8^th March 2007, Official Presentation of the 3^rd Exhibition in the presence of Mr François Goulard, Minister with responsibility for Research, and of Mr Arnold Migus, director general of the CNRS  (National Scientific Research Centre).

Mr François Goulard, Minister with responsibility for Research gave his view of the Exhibition:
1/ The European Research and Innovation Exhibition has become a major event for research and innovation in France and in Europe, both for major industrial companies and for innovative SMEs.
2/ The European Research and Innovation Exhibition is very important for developing in our citizens an interest in research, for encouraging young people to become engineers or researchers, for bringing closer together the worlds of research and business and for supporting practical applications of innovation.
3/ Basic research must be encouraged and the space and freedom provided for original and daring initiatives. With this aim, the exhibition will include a particular focus on financing innovation and strategies for the direct or indirect application of patents.

In the opinion of Mr Arnold Migus, Director-General of the CNRS (National Scientific Research Centre):
The Exhibition is a major event that supports the lead we are taking. The CNRS has its rightful place in the European Research and Innovation Exhibition: it shares the same ambitions, in particular as regards technological progress and the strategy of growth, industrial property patents and the fight against fraudulent imitation.

•  L'Espagne invité d'honneur du Salon Européen de la Recherche & de l'innovation 2007

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•  Radio Classique’s partnership with the Exhibition

As one aspect of Radio Classique’s partnership with the Exhibition, Mr. Gérard Bonos (the channel’s Director of News Services) will record five programmes between now and the month of June. These programmes, with their focus on basic research and the economic aspects of innovation, will cover the following themes:

• Global warming and sustainable development
• What remains from Lisbon?
• Young people and Research
• Public / private research
• Research in the Regions

• The CNRS (National Scientific Research Centre) contributes to the promotion of the 2007 Exhibition  

The CNRS  is devoting a large space to the 2007 Exhibition in the “Journal du CNRS”, its monthly review, which has a distribution of 50 000 copies.
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•   Mr. Jean Audouze and UNESCO

Since March 2006, Mr. Jean Audouze has been a member of an international group of 14 experts (from Argentina, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, France, Great Britain, India, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Panama, Russia, Senegal and USA) whose role is to evaluate UNESCO ‘s activities as regards the sciences.

 After five meetings (March, May, July and November 2006 and January 2007) this group will submit a report to the Director General of UNESCO  defining new directions for these activities, and if possible providing a new impulse to them. His participation in this group provides an opportunity to reinforce the international character of the Exhibition.

•   1st January 2007: launching of FP7  

The European Commission’s 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, which defines the budget and the major strategic directions between 2007 and 2013, was adopted yesterday by the European Council of Ministers (40% increase).
2007 is the year devoted to discovering the means and the new opportunities allowing projects to cross national borders. Consequently, this year’s Exhibition will give more attention to the economic advantages of research and the employment opportunities it generates.

•  from 3^rd to 9^th December: a lecture tour in India by Mr Jean Audouze

As part of a Franco-Indian cultural programme organized by the French Embassy, Mr. Jean Audouze undertook a lecture tour including several major cities in the country (Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune). On this occasion he met the people in Central Government responsible for Science and Technology and invited India to participate in the 2007 Exhibition.

• Thursday 23^rd November 2006: first meeting of the Scientific Committee  

Mr. Jean Audouze (Chairman of the Scientific Committee) has received 15 contributions. A programme of these contributions and of those that have subsequently been submitted will be put on line around 15^th January.

• Monday 25th September 2006: the Exhibition is present at the inauguration of the High Council of Science and Technology

At the Elysée Palace on 25th September 2006, Madame Catherine Gautier de la Plaine, General Manager of the European Research and Innovation Exhibition, discusses the 2007 Exhibition with Mr Jacques Chirac, the President of the Republic.
See the speech made by Mr. Jacques CHIRAC, President of the Republic >>

Last update: 27th February 2008