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Subject: Information Society Newsroom Update - 25/05/2007
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Europe's Information Society
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PRESS RELEASE
EU Ministers commit to a vibrant European audiovisual sector without
frontiers at Cannes (25 May 2007)EU Ministers for Culture gathered on 25
May - Europe Day - at the Cannes International Film Festival to pledge
their support for Europe's audiovisual industry at a time when it faces
unprecedented change, driven largely by the impact of digital
technologies and the resulting change in audience behaviour.
Presenting the new Audiovisual Media Services without frontiers
Directive: Frequently asked questions:
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/07/206&form
at=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Adopting e-Infrastructures - Business Challenges and User
Needs
7 June 2007 Hamburg, GermanyThis event offers businesses an opportunity
to learn how they can optimise their IT infrastructure in both the short
and long term. Representatives from research, from commercial or
academic organisations, can see how they harness the benefits of
e-Infrastructures. Participation is free of charge but subject to
registration.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Safer Internet Forum 2007 - Safer Internet and online
technologies for children
20 June 2007 - 21 June 2007 LuxembourgThe purpose of this event is to
contribute to improving the common understanding of Safer Internet and
online technologies issues at European level as well as feeding into the
process of assessing whether to propose a follow-up programme to the
Safer Internet plus Programme, together with the online public
consultation that is currently open for contributions. The Forum will be
composed of three workshops and a plenary session. The three workshops
focus on: online-related sexual abuse of children, in particular
grooming ; assessing the need for awareness-raising for creating a safe
online environment for children ; the impact and consequences of
convergence of online technologies for online safety. Participants will
include industry representatives, law enforcement authorities, child
welfare organisations and policy makers. The deadline for registration
is 13/06/2007.
Public Consultation : Safer Internet and online technologies for
children:
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sip/public_consultati
on/index_en.htm
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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ePractice.eu Kick-off Workshop
31 May 2007 Brussels, BelgiumThe European good practice exchange is a
service to the professional community of eGovernment, eInclusion and
eHealth practitioners. It aims to be an interactive initiative that
empowers its users to discuss and influence open government,
policy-making and the way public administrations operate and deliver
services. It will offer a platform for good practice advice and relevant
news. It should thereby enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public
service delivery.
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