Background and Objectives

In most European countries there is an increasing gap between declining numbers of science and technology students and the demand for human resources in these fields. The conference is the continuance and growth of a national conference series on the same topic. The national conference is now evolved to a European concept. The overall aim of the conference is to increase recruitment to science, mathematics and technology at all levels in the European educational system by changing the attitude to science and technology in society in general and among young people in particular.

The objectives of the conference are:

Exchange of best practises of how to communicate science and technology. Establish a network that can continue a series of similar conferences bi-annual alternating with EuroScience Open Forum. Foster discussions and exchange of Innovative ideas in communication of science and technology. Be a place for dialogue between educators, industry, media representatives and policy makers

 

Who will attend the conference?
To reach these objectives we will host a European conference with broad international participation focusing on new and innovative methods of communicating science and technology to different sectors of the community. We hope change people's perception of the topic. Our goal is to attract 600 participants, with equal representation of the five main target groups. At least 60% of the participants are expected from EU-member states. The remaining 40% will be recruited from associate states, including Norway, and the rest of the world.	Target groups
	Knowledge-based business and industry
	Educational institutes representing all age groups
	Funding agencies(research councils, European commission, ESF, foundations)
	Journalist, media expert and advertising agencies
	Science educators, scientists and policy makers