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Meet the Joint Research Centre

Powered by the European Commission's Science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), this workshop will provide an interactive platform to discover what happens when the world of knowledge and science collides with the domain of public engagement.

Following a brief introduction three top speakers from the JRC will give a stunning visual presentation of areas of JRC work, from climate change to soil quality and ageing population to electromobility and smart cities.

The presentations will focus both on the wealth of available scientific data and on available interactive tools, and the possibility to develop demonstrations together. Following these talks the audience will take part in a "speed dating" to discuss how science centres could potentially interact with the JRC.

Facilitator

Communication & knowledge management team leader
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Laura Smillie
Policy Analyst
European Commission
Brussels
Belgium

Session speakers

Communication & knowledge management team leader
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
moderator / introduction / JRC Presentation
Curator, Exhibitions and Knowledge Transfer
Berlin
Germany
rapporteur from science centre
Director
NEMO
Amsterdam
Netherlands
rapporteur science centre
Director of Education and of the Centre of Research in Informal Learning
Milano
Italy
rapporteur science centre
Alan Belward
Head of Knowledge Management for sustainable development unit
European Commission
Ispra
Italy
JRC Scientist and TED speaker.... prepare yourself for a stunning visual presentation on how our world is changing, and is it possible to balance competing land-use demands whilst securing access to natural resources
Active Senior Public Engagement
European Commission
Ispra
Italy
Convenor /moderator /JRC introduction
Deputy Head of Unit
European Commission - Joint Research Centre
Ispra
Italy
JRC Scientist, Biofuel /energy expert, with a vast experience of both the scientific and political issues surrounding this future energy technology.