From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wed 28/09/2005 17:09 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Information Society Newsroom Update - 28/09/2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe's Information Society Newsroom Update ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - [ Latest News ] - - - - http://europa.eu.int/information_society/newsroom/cf/newsbytheme.cfm EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 3rd International Conference on Telemedicine and Multimedia Communication 21 October 2005 - 23 October 2005 Kajetany, PolandThe conference will provide a forum for exchanging ideas between researchers, doctors and engineers. It will focus on future developments in areas such as telemedicine, telepathology, distance learning and advanced multimedia communication services. CALL FOR TENDERS Measuring progress of eAccessibility in Europe (Deadline: 25/10/2005) This call for tender is related to the recently published European Commission Communication on eAccessibility. The main objective of this study is to assess the accessibility situation in Europe in respect to the information society and to measure the evolution and the impact of European measures as proposed in the Communication. The idea is to develop indicators to identify the impact of the proposed approaches and on going actions and measure as soon as possible and in 2 years from now the accessibility of ICT. 2005 Communication on eAccessibility: http://europa.eu.int/information_society/policy/accessibility/com_ea_2005/index_en.htm CALL FOR TENDERS Benchmarking on-line public services (Deadline: 03/11/2005) This study is separated into two lots. This web-based survey will focus exclusively on quantitative aspects of the benchmarking exercise. The survey will cover the 25 Member States, Norway and Iceland. In Lot 2, the key aim of this study is to go beyond the current eEurope benchmarking on availability of online public services. There is a clear need to focus more on the impact and the usage of such services. The present study shall therefore focus on the most determinant features for these services to be taken up by citizens and to contribute towards achieving better and more inclusive public services. Contact: [log in to unmask] - - - - [ Reminders ] - - - - EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 8th European Health Forum Gastein 5 October 2005 - 8 October 2005 Bad Hofgastein, AustriaThe 2005 Forum will focus on much-needed partnerships for progress in health development. Various health challenges will be assessed and potential solutions developed in discussion with the delegates. There will be a particular focus on engaging a broad range of stakeholders, but especially on involving and serving citizens in Europe. An eHealth Forum is hosted by the European Commission's Information Society and Media Directorate General. It will concentrate on: eHealth Infrastructures for Tomorrow's Health Systems - the EU eHealth Action Plan, eHealth ERA activities, benefits and economic impact of eHealth - case studies, Health-e strategies for European Citizens - the Member States' activities EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT INTUITION 2nd International Virtual Reality/Virtual Environments Workshop 24 November 2005 - 25 November 2005 Paris, FranceThis workshop will provide a major opportunity for VR (virtual reality) researchers to meet. Participants will include VR experts and representatives from Europe's biggest industries interested in VR and its many different application areas (automotive, aerospace, energy, telecoms, education etc). 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