The networking event of Science with and for Society is organized by SiS.net, the network of National Contact Points for Science with and for Society, in cooperation with the European Commission.

Location: MCE Conference Centre, Rue de l’Aqueduc 118, 1050 Brussels, Brussels

The main objective of the Science with and for Society networking event is to provide first-hand information by the European Commission officials about the first Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society 2014-2015 calls, launched on the 11th December 2013, and to bring all stakeholders together (universities, research institutions, civil society organisations, SMEs, public bodies, Science Centres etc.), in order to meet potential coordinators and partners in a fruitful networking environment.

In particular, at the Science with and for Society information event, participants will receive information on the following research areas:

Making science education and careers attractive for young people (SEAC*); 

Promoting gender equality in research and innovation (GERI*);

Integrating society in science and innovation (ISSI*); 

Developing governance for the advancement of responsible research and innovation (GARRI*)