Events

DG REGIO Open Days 2011 - Workshop on Social Cohesion, Security and Resource Efficiency Through Satellite Services

13 October 2011, Brussels, Belgium

ESOA partnered with Nereus to organise an illustrative workshop during this year's Open Days including a live demonstration of satellite broadband using both fixed and mobile solutions. Together the associations delivered information on the diverse uses of satellite communications throughout EU Member States with users presenting from Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.

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Background

Europe's EU 2020 Strategy has set the bar high for regions to achieve selected targets. Innovative satellite solutions are contributing to these targets across the EU and in member regions of NEREUS, the Network of European Regions using Space Technologies. Little is known about these solutions, which are perceived as expensive and high-tech. Such myths prevent these modern services from reaching regions who are left with thousands of inhabitants disconnected from the Digital Era

Workshop Outline

This workshop will showcase the following best practices from across Europe, providing information on service quality and performance as well as implementation and funding:

  • Broadband for all by 2013 - Castilla Y Leon, Spain
  • Security and preparedness for emergency situations - Hessen, Germany and Mid-gelderland, Netherlands
  • Reducing carbon emissions and maximizing renewable energy - Toscana, Italy

Target Audience

  • Local and regional authorities
  • Agency heads
  • Policy makers
  • Programme and project managers

Venue

Room JDE51
Committee of the Regions,
100-101 Rue Belliard
Brussels, Belgium