These are the slides presented by Harm van den Heiligenberg, representative for the Province of Utrecht, at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
The document summarizes discussions from a conference on boosting local enterprise through space technologies. It discusses the Space IDEAS Hub, which provides support for businesses through expertise gained from space projects. It also discusses NEREUS, a network of European regions that use space technologies to advocate for regions, exchange knowledge, and promote regional space activities. Regional representatives discussed their involvement in NEREUS and EU projects. The document advocates that space exploration can drive innovation, support SMEs, and benefit non-space sectors through technologies like robotics. It argues regions are well-positioned to support innovation through local industry, research, and business communities.
Project Micropol – Smart Work Centers in Non-Metropolitan AreasAlise Vitola
The Micropol project aims to promote ICT and smart work centers in rural areas across Europe to boost economic growth. Smart work centers provide infrastructure and workspaces for remote workers and freelancers. The project has 11 partners from 10 European countries collecting best practices on smart work centers. These centers are located in rural communities and provide flexible coworking spaces, IT infrastructure, and business support services to knowledge workers, SMEs, and teleworkers to improve work-life balance while working remotely. The project will develop recommendations for policies supporting the establishment of smart work centers.
An environment with infrastructure to attract and develop enterprises capable of generating knowledge and transform to new products and services, promoting sustainable socio-economic development of the region and society.
This document discusses plans for an international IT conference called "Open Investment Days" to be held in Poland in November 2014. It aims to be a conference for IT entrepreneurs within 1000km of Warsaw, in the center of Europe, which is home to over 200 million people. The conference hopes to attract over 2,000 guests from the region with great speakers and the best startups. Financial projections estimate costs of around 1 million Euros but expect profits of over 800,000 Euros from ticket and sponsorship sales, bringing attention and opportunities to the region.
The document summarizes Amsterdam's policy on art factories and affordable studios ("broedplaatsen"). It discusses the goals of creating 1400-2000 spaces for artists and subcultural groups by 2000. It also describes the Bureau Broedplaatsen, which works with city departments, districts, organizations and housing corporations to manage broedplaatsen spaces and allocate them. The policy aims to support the city's cultural and economic base by providing affordable studio and work spaces for artists.
The document announces an awards competition hosted by ESUG in 2009 to encourage innovation and development of Smalltalk software. The goal is to advertise Smalltalk and related VM software by releasing and making publicly available Smalltalk code submissions. Any Smalltalk code is eligible for the awards, including free, commercial, academic, or other types of code. Winners will be determined based on number of submissions by country, dialect, and whether from academia or companies. Prizes totaling 1000 Euros will be awarded to the top submissions, with 500, 300, and 200 Euros for first, second, and third place respectively.
This document discusses the creation of digital innovation hubs through the I4MS initiative to spread excellence to less developed EU regions. Through open calls, 26 proposals were selected to establish new regional digital innovation hubs focused on areas like HPC, cloud computing, robotics, and IoT. These hubs will provide mentoring and small financial support up to €50k to local SMEs and stakeholders. I4MS will provide mentoring and coaching services to the new hubs on topics like engagement, technology partnerships, use case development, and business planning to help them become self-sustaining.
I can make your business stand out! With +15 years' experience involved in heterogeneous R&D projects, I know the ins-and-outs of the IT industry, being now able to create winning proposals, for both public and private sector opportunities. I am a professional proposal manager, attentive to detail, highly communicative, and inclusive in your process. With a natural ability to dissect and manage every aspect of the proposal (I know what wins ... and what loses), I am qualified to teach your in-house staff, or take the entire project and complete it on your behalf.
The document summarizes discussions from a conference on boosting local enterprise through space technologies. It discusses the Space IDEAS Hub, which provides support for businesses through expertise gained from space projects. It also discusses NEREUS, a network of European regions that use space technologies to advocate for regions, exchange knowledge, and promote regional space activities. Regional representatives discussed their involvement in NEREUS and EU projects. The document advocates that space exploration can drive innovation, support SMEs, and benefit non-space sectors through technologies like robotics. It argues regions are well-positioned to support innovation through local industry, research, and business communities.
Project Micropol – Smart Work Centers in Non-Metropolitan AreasAlise Vitola
The Micropol project aims to promote ICT and smart work centers in rural areas across Europe to boost economic growth. Smart work centers provide infrastructure and workspaces for remote workers and freelancers. The project has 11 partners from 10 European countries collecting best practices on smart work centers. These centers are located in rural communities and provide flexible coworking spaces, IT infrastructure, and business support services to knowledge workers, SMEs, and teleworkers to improve work-life balance while working remotely. The project will develop recommendations for policies supporting the establishment of smart work centers.
An environment with infrastructure to attract and develop enterprises capable of generating knowledge and transform to new products and services, promoting sustainable socio-economic development of the region and society.
This document discusses plans for an international IT conference called "Open Investment Days" to be held in Poland in November 2014. It aims to be a conference for IT entrepreneurs within 1000km of Warsaw, in the center of Europe, which is home to over 200 million people. The conference hopes to attract over 2,000 guests from the region with great speakers and the best startups. Financial projections estimate costs of around 1 million Euros but expect profits of over 800,000 Euros from ticket and sponsorship sales, bringing attention and opportunities to the region.
The document summarizes Amsterdam's policy on art factories and affordable studios ("broedplaatsen"). It discusses the goals of creating 1400-2000 spaces for artists and subcultural groups by 2000. It also describes the Bureau Broedplaatsen, which works with city departments, districts, organizations and housing corporations to manage broedplaatsen spaces and allocate them. The policy aims to support the city's cultural and economic base by providing affordable studio and work spaces for artists.
The document announces an awards competition hosted by ESUG in 2009 to encourage innovation and development of Smalltalk software. The goal is to advertise Smalltalk and related VM software by releasing and making publicly available Smalltalk code submissions. Any Smalltalk code is eligible for the awards, including free, commercial, academic, or other types of code. Winners will be determined based on number of submissions by country, dialect, and whether from academia or companies. Prizes totaling 1000 Euros will be awarded to the top submissions, with 500, 300, and 200 Euros for first, second, and third place respectively.
This document discusses the creation of digital innovation hubs through the I4MS initiative to spread excellence to less developed EU regions. Through open calls, 26 proposals were selected to establish new regional digital innovation hubs focused on areas like HPC, cloud computing, robotics, and IoT. These hubs will provide mentoring and small financial support up to €50k to local SMEs and stakeholders. I4MS will provide mentoring and coaching services to the new hubs on topics like engagement, technology partnerships, use case development, and business planning to help them become self-sustaining.
I can make your business stand out! With +15 years' experience involved in heterogeneous R&D projects, I know the ins-and-outs of the IT industry, being now able to create winning proposals, for both public and private sector opportunities. I am a professional proposal manager, attentive to detail, highly communicative, and inclusive in your process. With a natural ability to dissect and manage every aspect of the proposal (I know what wins ... and what loses), I am qualified to teach your in-house staff, or take the entire project and complete it on your behalf.
1) The Randstad is a polycentric urban area in the Netherlands consisting of 4 large cities close to each other with a green heart. It is the political, administrative, social and cultural heart of the Netherlands and is one of the most densely populated areas in the OECD.
2) Long term challenges for the Randstad include managing economic growth, climate change, energy supply, water safety, and diminishing traffic congestion while improving housing.
3) The Structural Vision Randstad 2040 was created through a collaborative process to develop an integrated long term vision that focuses on vibrant cities, a service driven economy, and quality of life while allocating space for housing, infrastructure, agriculture, water storage
Estonian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (the Connectors)Andrus Viirg
This document discusses the public and private connectors that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Estonia. It outlines the role of Enterprise Estonia, the state foundation that provides financing, advice and partnerships to support investment, trade, innovation and tourism. It also discusses accelerators, co-working spaces, grant programs, and networking organizations that help Estonian startups. Key takeaways include the importance of developing entrepreneurial mindsets through education, forming risk capital, and creating public-private partnerships to fuel serial entrepreneurship and scalable technology companies in Estonia.
Paris Charles de Gaulle airport area - our district - your success Vincent GOLLAIN
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Area, France, is the European Gateway for international Companies. Discover this amazing destination.
Need to invest? The Alliance Hubstart Paris Region provides free services to international investors.
Agro Food Park - presentation 2. halvdel 2015Søren Madsen
- Agro Food Park in Aarhus, Denmark has grown significantly since 2009, increasing employees from 650 to over 1,500, partner organizations from 10 to over 100, and building space from 24,000 to 80,000 square meters.
- The Park aims to increase innovation capacity and growth among partner companies and organizations in the agriculture and food sectors through collaboration and shared resources.
- A key feature is the planned "Food Innovation Strip", a central building designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and cooperation among residents, like other innovation campuses.
- While the Park has been successful in stimulating collaboration and business opportunities among partners, opportunities and challenges remain in further developing the ecosystem and maximizing its innovation potential.
The document discusses how municipalities can target potential investors. It suggests municipalities identify realistic targets such as new markets, technologies, jobs and services. It also recommends municipalities determine industries they are interested in, including traditional industries, related industries that benefit from existing skills and infrastructure, and new industries. The document outlines local factors important to investors, such as available labor, land/property, knowledge, industrial culture and education/training. It provides a case study of how the City of Trnava, Slovakia developed an investment attraction action plan that led to a major automaker locating a new factory in the city, creating thousands of jobs.
Manresa Innov@ is an initiative by the City Council of Manresa, Catalonia to promote innovation in the small town. The summary discusses:
1) Manresa focused on innovation over just technology or economic promotion by identifying local innovative people and companies.
2) Key actions included developing knowledge infrastructures, networking, and organizing conferences to bring innovative agents together.
3) Lessons learned include the importance of involving local innovation agents, focusing on process over documents, and leading by example in e-administration to spread technology use.
MediaEval 2015 - Short introduction of Odyssey 2016multimediaeval
This document provides information about the Odyssey 2016 Speaker and Language Recognition Workshop to be held in Bilbao, Spain from June 21-24, 2016. The workshop is organized by ISCA SIG SpLC and will focus on topics related to speaker and language characterization, verification, identification, and processing. It will include keynote speeches, paper presentations, and social activities such as visits to local museums and attractions. The venue is the Bizkaia Aretoa conference center in downtown Bilbao, close to hotels and the Guggenheim museum.
Cultural and creative industries are important for local economies as they provide highly skilled jobs, attract talented professionals, and create products and services for local and outside consumers using knowledge and technology. While Brighton has focused more on these industries, Manresa is on a similar path. A staff exchange between the two cities allowed them to share experiences and practices to boost local cultural initiatives. Key lessons included that culture adds value to tourism, strong infrastructure is essential for creative industries, partnerships between enterprises and society are important, and both creativity and management skills foster cultural entrepreneurship and economic impact.
FOCUS ON INVESTMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Stéphane GARCIA
Inward Investment Bordeaux Invest Agency
Stéphane Garcia’s career to date is resolutely international in character with 20-year experience in foreign inward investment in France, US and UK. His work takes him regularly to Europe, China and North America. He is inward investment manager at Bordeaux Invest and has worked on more than 100 blue chip inward investment implantation projects.
Tourisme durable rencontres franco-canadiennes oct 2011SOVIGNET
Industrial tourism involves visiting active production facilities or industrial heritage sites to learn about processes, know-how, products, and services. It benefits companies by improving their image and increasing sales, benefits communities by promoting local industries and jobs, and benefits visitors through authentic learning experiences. In France, regions, chambers of commerce, and companies promote industrial tourism through open houses, events, catalogs, and websites. The European congresses on industrial tourism help coordinate efforts across countries. An ISO working group aims to develop standards and share best practices for industrial tourism internationally.
Yotel is a hotel brand that offers small luxury accommodations located inside airports. A SWOT analysis identified opportunities to expand to more airports worldwide but also potential competition inside airports. The document discusses strategies for Yotel to differentiate itself and target architects and designers by offering seminars on architecture and interior design. It also considers tactics like creating a loyalty club and forming alliances with airlines to anticipate guest needs and expand globally through economies of scale. Maintaining constant innovation will be important to address threats of future competition inside airports.
This document provides information about the Aerotropolis Asia conference happening in Singapore on May 18-19, 2016. It lists who should attend the conference, including airport operators, developers, government agencies, and others involved in airport and aerotropolis development. It highlights 5 reasons to attend, such as learning how to streamline airport real estate activities and unlocking development opportunities. The document also provides brief biographies of several distinguished speakers who will be presenting case studies and strategies around aerotropolis planning, development, and transportation.
To70 Aviation provides research and consultancy services to enable the aviation industry to address current and future challenges. It focuses on delivering high-quality analyses and practical solutions for airports, air navigation service providers, airlines, and aviation authorities. Some of To70 Aviation's areas of expertise include air cargo transport, air traffic management, aviation impact and regulation, consultation, aviation safety, airport collaborative decision making, passenger terminal planning, and route development and network optimization.
Spanish tourism had over 82 million international visitors in 2018, bringing in €89.6 billion in expenditures. Tourism represents 11.7% of Spain's GDP. The Spanish government is committed to sustainable and accessible tourism under its 2030 strategy. It has implemented various initiatives to promote accessible tourism since 1997, including training, manuals, agreements with disability organizations, and incorporating accessibility into its Spanish Tourism Quality System and standards for smart destinations. Over 6,000 companies participating in the quality system employ around 400,000 workers, accounting for 15% of tourism employment.
7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring.
July, 8-11, 2014 - Nantes, France.
EWSHM 2014 will be organized with the 2nd European
Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management
(PHM) Society.
Schiphol Real Estate is developing the Airportcity surrounding Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. They are working to improve the area through a new masterplan focusing on integral planning, density, and connectivity. Key developments include a new Hilton hotel, office redevelopment called The Base, and exploring ways to make the Airportcity more smart and sustainable. The goal is to benefit from the location and develop a vibrant commercial area serving both the European aviation market and national offices, leisure, and retail functions.
Economic diversity & lessons for economic development practiceTroy D. Mix
This document summarizes a presentation on economic diversity and lessons for economic development. It discusses how overreliance on a single industry can lead to boom and bust cycles, and greater diversity provides stability and supports long-term growth. The region studied has less diverse economies in distressed counties compared to competitive counties. Successful diversification strategies involve assessing risks from dependence on few markets, skills, or technologies; understanding local economic assets like existing industries, workforce skills, and connections; and implementing diversification by choice to mitigate losses from industry declines. The goal is to extract value from cyclical booms through strategic investments that strengthen regional assets.
Interested in setting up your logistics or aerospace business in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area? Please take a look at our factsheet on our services and facts&figures of logistics and aerospace.
Silvia de la Maza, Innovalia Association, ESI4MS_eu
The document summarizes the I4MS initiative, which aims to foster digital industrial innovation in Europe. It discusses the objectives of digitizing European industry and how I4MS supports this through two phases of projects and Digital Innovation Hubs. The event on June 23-24 in Amsterdam would provide more details on I4MS's work to date and community of stakeholders involved in supporting European manufacturers' digital transformation.
This document summarizes funding opportunities and initiatives from the European Commission related to cultural heritage and the digital economy. It outlines recommendations and directives on digitizing cultural works. Major funding programs mentioned include Horizon 2020, which allocates €12.5 billion to ICT research, and the Connecting Europe Facility, which provides €1 billion for digital infrastructure projects like Europeana. Specific calls are noted that provide funding for areas like virtual museums, increasing access to cultural works, and boosting collaboration between artists and technologists.
A brief overview of some great Innovation Centers in London, Paris, and Copenhagen. Lessons Learned and Best Practices are outlined for the benefit of advancing innovation efforts globally. Innovation is key to a prosperous future.
1) The Randstad is a polycentric urban area in the Netherlands consisting of 4 large cities close to each other with a green heart. It is the political, administrative, social and cultural heart of the Netherlands and is one of the most densely populated areas in the OECD.
2) Long term challenges for the Randstad include managing economic growth, climate change, energy supply, water safety, and diminishing traffic congestion while improving housing.
3) The Structural Vision Randstad 2040 was created through a collaborative process to develop an integrated long term vision that focuses on vibrant cities, a service driven economy, and quality of life while allocating space for housing, infrastructure, agriculture, water storage
Estonian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (the Connectors)Andrus Viirg
This document discusses the public and private connectors that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Estonia. It outlines the role of Enterprise Estonia, the state foundation that provides financing, advice and partnerships to support investment, trade, innovation and tourism. It also discusses accelerators, co-working spaces, grant programs, and networking organizations that help Estonian startups. Key takeaways include the importance of developing entrepreneurial mindsets through education, forming risk capital, and creating public-private partnerships to fuel serial entrepreneurship and scalable technology companies in Estonia.
Paris Charles de Gaulle airport area - our district - your success Vincent GOLLAIN
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Area, France, is the European Gateway for international Companies. Discover this amazing destination.
Need to invest? The Alliance Hubstart Paris Region provides free services to international investors.
Agro Food Park - presentation 2. halvdel 2015Søren Madsen
- Agro Food Park in Aarhus, Denmark has grown significantly since 2009, increasing employees from 650 to over 1,500, partner organizations from 10 to over 100, and building space from 24,000 to 80,000 square meters.
- The Park aims to increase innovation capacity and growth among partner companies and organizations in the agriculture and food sectors through collaboration and shared resources.
- A key feature is the planned "Food Innovation Strip", a central building designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and cooperation among residents, like other innovation campuses.
- While the Park has been successful in stimulating collaboration and business opportunities among partners, opportunities and challenges remain in further developing the ecosystem and maximizing its innovation potential.
The document discusses how municipalities can target potential investors. It suggests municipalities identify realistic targets such as new markets, technologies, jobs and services. It also recommends municipalities determine industries they are interested in, including traditional industries, related industries that benefit from existing skills and infrastructure, and new industries. The document outlines local factors important to investors, such as available labor, land/property, knowledge, industrial culture and education/training. It provides a case study of how the City of Trnava, Slovakia developed an investment attraction action plan that led to a major automaker locating a new factory in the city, creating thousands of jobs.
Manresa Innov@ is an initiative by the City Council of Manresa, Catalonia to promote innovation in the small town. The summary discusses:
1) Manresa focused on innovation over just technology or economic promotion by identifying local innovative people and companies.
2) Key actions included developing knowledge infrastructures, networking, and organizing conferences to bring innovative agents together.
3) Lessons learned include the importance of involving local innovation agents, focusing on process over documents, and leading by example in e-administration to spread technology use.
MediaEval 2015 - Short introduction of Odyssey 2016multimediaeval
This document provides information about the Odyssey 2016 Speaker and Language Recognition Workshop to be held in Bilbao, Spain from June 21-24, 2016. The workshop is organized by ISCA SIG SpLC and will focus on topics related to speaker and language characterization, verification, identification, and processing. It will include keynote speeches, paper presentations, and social activities such as visits to local museums and attractions. The venue is the Bizkaia Aretoa conference center in downtown Bilbao, close to hotels and the Guggenheim museum.
Cultural and creative industries are important for local economies as they provide highly skilled jobs, attract talented professionals, and create products and services for local and outside consumers using knowledge and technology. While Brighton has focused more on these industries, Manresa is on a similar path. A staff exchange between the two cities allowed them to share experiences and practices to boost local cultural initiatives. Key lessons included that culture adds value to tourism, strong infrastructure is essential for creative industries, partnerships between enterprises and society are important, and both creativity and management skills foster cultural entrepreneurship and economic impact.
FOCUS ON INVESTMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Stéphane GARCIA
Inward Investment Bordeaux Invest Agency
Stéphane Garcia’s career to date is resolutely international in character with 20-year experience in foreign inward investment in France, US and UK. His work takes him regularly to Europe, China and North America. He is inward investment manager at Bordeaux Invest and has worked on more than 100 blue chip inward investment implantation projects.
Tourisme durable rencontres franco-canadiennes oct 2011SOVIGNET
Industrial tourism involves visiting active production facilities or industrial heritage sites to learn about processes, know-how, products, and services. It benefits companies by improving their image and increasing sales, benefits communities by promoting local industries and jobs, and benefits visitors through authentic learning experiences. In France, regions, chambers of commerce, and companies promote industrial tourism through open houses, events, catalogs, and websites. The European congresses on industrial tourism help coordinate efforts across countries. An ISO working group aims to develop standards and share best practices for industrial tourism internationally.
Yotel is a hotel brand that offers small luxury accommodations located inside airports. A SWOT analysis identified opportunities to expand to more airports worldwide but also potential competition inside airports. The document discusses strategies for Yotel to differentiate itself and target architects and designers by offering seminars on architecture and interior design. It also considers tactics like creating a loyalty club and forming alliances with airlines to anticipate guest needs and expand globally through economies of scale. Maintaining constant innovation will be important to address threats of future competition inside airports.
This document provides information about the Aerotropolis Asia conference happening in Singapore on May 18-19, 2016. It lists who should attend the conference, including airport operators, developers, government agencies, and others involved in airport and aerotropolis development. It highlights 5 reasons to attend, such as learning how to streamline airport real estate activities and unlocking development opportunities. The document also provides brief biographies of several distinguished speakers who will be presenting case studies and strategies around aerotropolis planning, development, and transportation.
To70 Aviation provides research and consultancy services to enable the aviation industry to address current and future challenges. It focuses on delivering high-quality analyses and practical solutions for airports, air navigation service providers, airlines, and aviation authorities. Some of To70 Aviation's areas of expertise include air cargo transport, air traffic management, aviation impact and regulation, consultation, aviation safety, airport collaborative decision making, passenger terminal planning, and route development and network optimization.
Spanish tourism had over 82 million international visitors in 2018, bringing in €89.6 billion in expenditures. Tourism represents 11.7% of Spain's GDP. The Spanish government is committed to sustainable and accessible tourism under its 2030 strategy. It has implemented various initiatives to promote accessible tourism since 1997, including training, manuals, agreements with disability organizations, and incorporating accessibility into its Spanish Tourism Quality System and standards for smart destinations. Over 6,000 companies participating in the quality system employ around 400,000 workers, accounting for 15% of tourism employment.
7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring.
July, 8-11, 2014 - Nantes, France.
EWSHM 2014 will be organized with the 2nd European
Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management
(PHM) Society.
Schiphol Real Estate is developing the Airportcity surrounding Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. They are working to improve the area through a new masterplan focusing on integral planning, density, and connectivity. Key developments include a new Hilton hotel, office redevelopment called The Base, and exploring ways to make the Airportcity more smart and sustainable. The goal is to benefit from the location and develop a vibrant commercial area serving both the European aviation market and national offices, leisure, and retail functions.
Economic diversity & lessons for economic development practiceTroy D. Mix
This document summarizes a presentation on economic diversity and lessons for economic development. It discusses how overreliance on a single industry can lead to boom and bust cycles, and greater diversity provides stability and supports long-term growth. The region studied has less diverse economies in distressed counties compared to competitive counties. Successful diversification strategies involve assessing risks from dependence on few markets, skills, or technologies; understanding local economic assets like existing industries, workforce skills, and connections; and implementing diversification by choice to mitigate losses from industry declines. The goal is to extract value from cyclical booms through strategic investments that strengthen regional assets.
Interested in setting up your logistics or aerospace business in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area? Please take a look at our factsheet on our services and facts&figures of logistics and aerospace.
Silvia de la Maza, Innovalia Association, ESI4MS_eu
The document summarizes the I4MS initiative, which aims to foster digital industrial innovation in Europe. It discusses the objectives of digitizing European industry and how I4MS supports this through two phases of projects and Digital Innovation Hubs. The event on June 23-24 in Amsterdam would provide more details on I4MS's work to date and community of stakeholders involved in supporting European manufacturers' digital transformation.
This document summarizes funding opportunities and initiatives from the European Commission related to cultural heritage and the digital economy. It outlines recommendations and directives on digitizing cultural works. Major funding programs mentioned include Horizon 2020, which allocates €12.5 billion to ICT research, and the Connecting Europe Facility, which provides €1 billion for digital infrastructure projects like Europeana. Specific calls are noted that provide funding for areas like virtual museums, increasing access to cultural works, and boosting collaboration between artists and technologists.
A brief overview of some great Innovation Centers in London, Paris, and Copenhagen. Lessons Learned and Best Practices are outlined for the benefit of advancing innovation efforts globally. Innovation is key to a prosperous future.
Presentations from 3 French Cities (Paris, Lyon & Nice) setting out their strategies and progress implementing Smart City concepts.
Presentation by Marie-Anne Serve (Lyon)
From Franco British bilateral workshop on ICT in Future Cities, 14-15 May, Residence of France, London, sponsored by the French Embassy in London.
http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Franco-British-workshop-on-ICT-in
British cities also presented on the day (London, Peterborough, Glasgow, Bristol)
Limburg: resilient crossborder region in the Netherlands - Dirk PleesOECD CFE
Presentation by Dirk Plees, Senior Policy Officer, Province of Limburg, the Netherlands at the 18th OECD Spatial Productivity Lab webinar held on 6 December 2022.
More info https://oe.cd/spl
Adri Wischmann, Dutch Innovation Café - Smart Cities, Sofia 2017InnovationStarter
- The document summarizes a presentation by Adri Wischmann on smart cities and people at a Dutch Innovation Café event.
- It discusses how world population is rapidly urbanizing, with definitions of smart cities focusing on sustainable development, quality of life, and use of technology.
- Amsterdam is provided as a case study of a smart city, highlighting initiatives around mobility, data sharing, and experimenting with new technologies through partnerships.
Nhtv breda university of applied scienceDon Guikink
Brief presentation of NHTV's vision on implementation of "smart cities" education programmes at the KIC Urban Mobility Event in Brussels on March 29 2017
The document summarizes information about 22@Barcelona, Barcelona's innovation district. It provides details about the history and development of 22@Barcelona, from its origins as an industrial area to its transformation into a hub for technology and innovation. Key aspects covered include the urban planning process that created the innovation district, the major industries and clusters located there like media, ICT, energy, and medical technology, and how 22@Barcelona aims to attract talent and support startups and innovation through programs and spaces.
The document discusses what makes a city "smart" and provides examples of smart city initiatives. It defines a smart city based on six components: smart economy, people, living, environment, mobility, and governance. Examples are given of smart city projects and approaches in Amsterdam, Zurich, Barcelona, and Madrid. These involve open data platforms, smart traffic lights, school routing, and open government initiatives. The document encourages building smart city ecosystems through partnerships among government, industry, and citizens, with a focus on innovation, information provision, and social inclusion to improve people's everyday lives. It questions how many smart cities Ukraine may have by 2020.
Krzysztof Krzysztofiak: Krakow Technology Park innovation support system: fr...CUBCCE Conference
The presentation will present KTP complex system of innovation and business support that creatively adapted many recognized tools and methodologies, from special economic zone which was the first area of our activity, via technology park and incubation to living lab and other user-driven innovation concepts. The background is drawn by the evolution of regional innovation policy strategies and socioeconomic changes in Poland as Malopolska (Krakow) region.
The document discusses the AMS Institute, a scientific institute in Amsterdam that works with partners in business, government, and civil society to address challenges facing cities. It focuses on developing integrated solutions through its interdisciplinary research themes and an approach called urban living labs. The institute aims to give students hands-on learning experiences working on real-world urban problems through its Master's program in metropolitan analysis, design, and engineering. It is establishing its new campus at the MarineTerrein site as an urban living lab to test solutions and involve citizens.
Mikolt Csap: ICT for the Creative IndustriesECIAonline
The document discusses the cultural and creative industries in Europe and the role of information and communication technologies (ICT). It notes that the industries have experienced 9% growth from 2007-2011, employ 14 million people, and have a total value added of €860 billion. It also outlines several ICT technologies that are highly relevant to different creative industry sectors. The document calls for supporting research and innovation to develop new ICT tools for the creative industries and foster collaboration between the sectors.
Talk by Dirk Wauters, KU Leuven (Leuven BE), at Stanford Engineering on January 28 2019, Session #3: 'Flanders : From WW1 Battlefields to Global Leadership in Enterprise Software & Semiconductors'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
The document discusses various types of EU support for tourism and industrial heritage. It outlines policy support from the EU in communications, action plans, and strategies that promote tourism. Financial support is provided through various EU funds and programs like Horizon 2020, COSME, and Creative Europe. These programs support projects related to tourism product development, promotion of tourism routes, cultural preservation, and networking in the cultural heritage sector. The document also reviews EU competence and facilitation of dialogue on industrial tourism through conferences and initiatives to share best practices.
Bournemouth University Media School research day, 30 April, 2014 - Bournemout...Steve Brewer
This 90 minute presentation and discussion was given by Steve Brewer and David Rees at the Bournemouth University Media School research day on 30 April, 2014. The full title for the talk was: Strategies for Growth for Creative Digital Clusters: The Road to Bournemouth Pier.
The content was based on the recent report Bournemouth Digital Pier - http://www.itutility.ac.uk/pilot-projects/creative-digital-it-cdit-feasibility-study/
Raimond Tamm - From Hrustsovka to Smartovka - Mindtrek 2016Mindtrek
The document summarizes Tartu, Estonia's SmartEnCity project, which aims to retrofit Soviet-era apartment buildings to make them more energy efficient and implement smart city technologies. The project will retrofit 20 apartment buildings with improved insulation, ventilation systems, and solar panels to reduce energy use by 70%. It will involve 1600 apartments and 3500 residents. Sensors will be installed to automate heating and ventilation based on occupancy and air quality. The project also aims to promote sustainable transportation options and smart street lighting. Residents will be engaged through information sharing and education to motivate behavioral changes to reduce energy consumption as part of the city's efforts to become more environmentally friendly and improve quality of life.
Hannes Astok - Smart City challenges- Mindtrek 2016Mindtrek
This document discusses smart city challenges and initiatives in Estonia, with a focus on Tartu. It provides the following information:
- Tartu Smart City Lab aims to be a cluster for smart city solutions, bringing together ICT companies, the university, and the city of Tartu. Its focus areas include transport, healthcare, infrastructure/energy, and governance.
- Activities include opening up city data, developing mobile apps for tourists and public transport, and pilot projects like hands-free public transport ticketing.
- A white paper addresses how to make smart city initiatives sustainable, including developing city and business capacities, covering costs and risks through funding and collaboration, and supporting business and export of smart city
Eindhoven High Tech Campus corporate brochureTommy Toy
The document summarizes High Tech Campus Eindhoven, which is located on a single square kilometer in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It hosts over 135 high-growth companies from various technology fields that collaborate in an open innovation ecosystem. This has attracted over 10,000 highly skilled people from 85 countries. The collaborative environment has helped numerous ideas and technologies develop into successful businesses and global leaders. Key research institutes also located on campus further boost cooperation and development of new technologies through shared facilities and networks.
The document discusses plans to develop Aarhus, Denmark into a smart city. It provides details on:
1) Aarhus' population and status as a center of knowledge and culture, having been named European Capital of Culture in 2017.
2) The mayor's priorities of increasing innovation, digitization, and exploiting Aarhus' strengths through projects and partnerships.
3) The SmartAarhus initiative and Open Data Aarhus Agency (ODAA), which aims to share public data to support business, transparency and research.
4) Some of ODAA's data categories and activities like hackathons and EU projects to develop common open data strategies.
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YER Technology - Tim Ummels: Working in Technology in the NetherlandsExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides to Tim Ummels's presentation on "Working in Technology in the Netherlands" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Sunday, 2 November 2014.
Are you fascinated by technological progress in challenging fields, such as Automotive & Aerospace, Engineering, High Tech, Marine & Offshore, and Oil, Gas & Chemicals? Are you currently enrolled in a technology-oriented study programme, or are you already degree-qualified in a technology discipline? Perhaps you are looking for that next step in your career? Would you be interested in a career at a leading technological organisation in the Netherlands?
YER Technology contracts international technology professionals and aims to strike the perfect match between their ambitions and our dynamic clients.
If you have questions like: what opportunities are available in the Netherlands, what will YER Technology do for me, where will I live, is relocation help provided, and is there room for personal development, you should definitely visit our presentation at the International Job Fair.
Our Key Account manager Tim Ummels will tell you all about the opportunities available in the Dutch technology sector and what role YER Technology can play to help you.
Do you want to find out more about YER Technology and our vacancies at leading organisations? Then visit http://www.yer.nl/en-us/disciplines/technology/
Renee Veldman-Tentori & Colleen Reichrath-Smith: How to use Social Media to f...ExpaticaCommunications
Social media is changing how people connect and communicate as well as how businesses operate and careers progress. The document discusses how social media can help further one's career and provides tips on using social media authentically and strategically to find new connections and opportunities while sharing expertise. The top five social media platforms are identified as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest/Instagram.
Rexus Consulting - Joanne Vermeulen: How to crossover to the IT IndustryExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides to Joanne Vermeulen's presentation on "How to crossover to the IT Industry" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 5 April 2014.
Join us as we share with you our business model how we work with your existing skill set, work experience, and education to transfer that into a new career in the IT Industry. ITIL, Prince2, ISEB? Our profiling will have you directed to the right position so you can look forward to a long and fulfilling career. That is what it is all about, isn’t it?
For more information on Rexus Consulting, please go to http://www.rexusconsulting.com/ .
Interdean Relocation Services - Joost Zoetemeyer: All you need to know about ...ExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides to Joost Zoetemyer's presentation on "All you need to know about Dutch work permits" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 5 April 2014.
Joost Zoetemeyer is a visa and immigration specialist at the Interdean Relocation Services Amsterdam office. He is completely at home in the processes of international relocation to and from the Netherlands, and enjoys guiding people through the – sometimes complex – procedures, in a pleasant and smooth manner.
Obtaining the correct visa and immigration work permits can be a complicated and time consuming exercise, but one that is critical to allowing the movement of expat employees.
On a daily basis, he provides assistance and advice about securing the required permits on a global basis, to ensure that all visa and immigration permits are compliant with local requirements.
• Visa and immigration application
• Work permit processing
• Visa and immigration Re-entry permit
• Legalisations of visa and immigration documentation
• Local required registration
Joost was introduced to global relocation at an early age. As child in an expat family, he lived in Singapore, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, personally experiencing the moves, international schools and inter-cultural adaptation. This means he knows about all aspects, and the impact, of an international move.
Joost’s professional career started in international logistics at a Japanese trading company, coordinating the shipment (& customs) of automotive parts from Europe to Brazil and China. Subsequently, he was in several logistics account management positions, at different multinational corporations. Seven years ago, he came upon the opportunity to join a relocation company, which felt like a homecoming, with his unique combination of an international background and logistical skill.
For more information on Interdean Relocation Services, please go to http://www.interdean.com/ .
This document provides information and guidance for job seekers in the Netherlands. It begins with an agenda for the document which includes topics like writing a strong CV, preparing for an interview, and cultural differences in the Netherlands. It then introduces Undutchables Recruitment Agency which helps internationals find jobs. The document offers tips for writing a CV, preparing for an interview, and do's and don'ts. It emphasizes customizing the CV for the specific company, keeping the CV concise, and researching the company before an interview. In the end, it highlights that preparation, self-awareness, and communication style are keys to success in Dutch business culture.
Amsterdam Economic Board, Karoline Moors: The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area - A...ExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides to Karoline Moors's presentation on "The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area - A region of opportunities" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 5 April 2014.
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is an important Global Business Hub. It aims to belong to the top 5 of the strongest regions in Europe. International companies from all over the world settle in the Amsterdam Area. Attracting and sustaining international talent is therefore of utmost importance to the region.
Karoline Moors, Projectmanager International Talent Acquisition, gives an overview of the economic activity within the Amsterdam metropolitan Area and the job opportunities within its important economic sectors.
For more information on the Amsterdam Economic Board, please go to http://www.amsterdameconomicboard.com/english .
For information on the City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, please visit http://www.iamsterdam.com/ .
Province of Utrecht, Michiel Linskens: Utrecht region – highly attractive fo...ExpaticaCommunications
These are the slides to Michiel Linskens's presentation on "Utrecht region – highly attractive for living, working and leisure" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 5 April 2014.
Utrecht region is named by the European Commission as most competitive region. In the presentation not only the assets of the region will be presented, also major institutions and companies will be introduced, including their need for new employees.
For more information on the province of Utrecht, please click go to https://www.provincie-utrecht.nl/algemene-onderdelen/serviceblok/english/ .
Hays, Judith Peeters: How to prepare for a job interview in the NetherlandsExpaticaCommunications
Hays's Judith Peeters gave a presentation on "How to use prepare for a job interview in the Netherlands" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
Sabine Egeraat of Outspoken Communication gave a presentation on "Engaging your opponent" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
Expat Services WorldWide, Monique van Bergen: Working in the NetherlandsExpaticaCommunications
Monique van Bergen, member of the ESWW foundation, gave a presentation on "Working in the Netherlands" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
Hans de Groot, member of the ESWW foundation, gave a presentation on the 30% ruling at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
Renee Veldman & Colleen Reichrath: How to use social media to further your ca...ExpaticaCommunications
Renee Veldman and Colleen Reichrath gave a presentation on "How to use social media to further your career" at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
These are the slides to the presentation Marc Jacobs, Project Manager Brainport Development, gave at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.
5 key differences between Hard skill and Soft skillsRuchiRathor2
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝:
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 & 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 💯
In today's dynamic and competitive market, a well-rounded skillset is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity.
While technical expertise (hard skills) is crucial for getting your foot in the door, it's the combination of hard and soft skills that propels you towards long-term success and career advancement. ✨
Think of it like this: Imagine a highly skilled carpenter with a masterful understanding of woodworking (hard skills). But if they struggle to communicate effectively with clients, collaborate with builders, or adapt to project changes (soft skills), their true potential remains untapped. 😐
The synergy between hard and soft skills is what creates true value in the workplace. Strong communication allows you to clearly articulate your technical expertise, while problem-solving skills help you navigate complex challenges alongside your team. 💫
By actively developing both sets of skills, you position yourself as a well-rounded professional who can not only perform tasks efficiently but also contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
Parabolic antenna alignment system with Real-Time Angle Position FeedbackStevenPatrick17
Introduction
Parabolic antennas are a crucial component in many communication systems, including satellite communications, radio telescopes, and television broadcasting. Ensuring these antennas are properly aligned is vital for optimal performance and signal strength. A parabolic antenna alignment system, equipped with real-time angle position feedback and fault tracking, is designed to address this need. This document delves into the components, design, and implementation of such a system, highlighting its significance and applications.
Importance of Parabolic Antenna Alignment
The alignment of a parabolic antenna directly affects its performance. Even minor misalignments can lead to significant signal loss, which can degrade the quality of the received signal or cause communication failures. Proper alignment ensures that the antenna's focal point is accurately directed toward the signal source, maximizing the antenna's gain and efficiency. This precision is especially crucial in applications like satellite communications, where the antenna must track geostationary satellites with high accuracy.
Components of a Parabolic Antenna Alignment System
A parabolic antenna alignment system typically includes the following components:
Parabolic Dish: The primary reflector that collects and focuses incoming signals.
Feedhorn and Low Noise Block (LNB): Positioned at the dish's focal point to receive signals.
Stepper or Servo Motors: Adjust the azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) angles of the antenna.
Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi): Processes sensor data and controls the motors.
Potentiometers: Provide feedback on the antenna's current angle positions.
Fault Detection Sensors: Monitor for potential faults such as cable discontinuities or LNB failures.
Control Software: Runs on the microcontroller, handling real-time processing and decision-making.
Real-Time Angle Position Feedback
Real-time feedback on the antenna's angle position is essential for maintaining precise alignment. This feedback is typically provided by potentiometers or rotary encoders, which continuously monitor the azimuth and elevation angles. The microcontroller reads this data and adjusts the motors accordingly to keep the antenna aligned with the signal source.
Fault Tracking in Antenna Alignment Systems
Fault tracking is vital for the reliability and performance of the antenna system. Common faults include cable discontinuities, LNB malfunctions, and motor failures. Sensors integrated into the system can detect these faults and either notify the user or initiate corrective actions automatically.
Design and Implementation
1. Parabolic Dish and Feedhorn
The parabolic dish is designed to reflect incoming signals to a focal point where the feedhorn and LNB are located. The dish's size and shape depend on the specific application and frequency range.
2. Motors and Position Control
Stepper motors or servo motors are used to control the azimuth and elevation of
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LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines for June 2024Bruce Bennett
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, researching, and marketing yourself to clients and employers. This session teaches strategic practices for building your LinkedIn internet presence and marketing yourself. The use of # and @ symbols is covered as well as going mobile with the LinkedIn app.
LinkedIn for Your Job Search June 17, 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar helps you understand and navigate your way through LinkedIn. Topics covered include learning the many elements of your profile, populating your work experience history, and understanding why a profile is more than just a resume. You will be able to identify the different features available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention. We will teach how to create a job search agent on LinkedIn and explore job applications on LinkedIn.
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THIS IS UTRECHT…
• A relatively small, open region
• Only 30 minutes from Amsterdam
• 1,2 million inhabitants
• Highest competitiveness of EU
• GDP/capita is € 42K (€ 36K NL, 31K USA)
• Nr. 2 in most beautiful provinces
• Top university of the Netherlands
• Birthplace of internationally famous Miffy
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THE MISSION FOR THE FUTURE:
MAINTAIN A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
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Maintain attractive
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ECONOMY IN UTRECHT
• Dominant sectors: business services, knowledge-intensive services
• Growth areas: creative industry, life sciences, sustainability
• Spearheads from Economic Board Utrecht:
- Healthy living (care & medical, life sciences)
- Green economy (various sectors)
- Smart services (ownership usage)
SERVICES FOR YOU:
• International school
• Expat center (will be established soon)
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UTRECHT: A GOOD INNOVATION CLIMATE
• Two “young” cities
• High level of education
• Top universities, univ. of applied sciences, school of Arts, regional
education centres
• Knowledge hub
• Strong regional networks
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SKF Engineering & Research Centre
- rolling bearing and seals
- top R&D centre with an average of one patent per day
- many international customers
18. Ecofont
- print technology that ensures ink savings.
- savings of paper and ink up to 50%.
- winner of several innovation prizes
INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
19. HSB Identification
- electronic identification
- fingerprints, iris recognition and voice recognition
- projects:
* identification in criminal justice chain
* fingerprint in football stadium
* Elections in Africa
INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
20. Snappcar
- trend: sharitification
- borrowing of another mans car
- creative, sustainable and costsaving
High voltage engineering
- manufacturer of particle accelerator systems for science
and industry
- engaged in multiple R & D programs
INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
21. QLVR Heartville
- game for people with mental illness
- crossover between creative industry and health industry
- Future of Health Award
- Located in Dutch Game Garden
INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
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TO CONCLUDE, UTRECHT OFFERS:
• Young, creative people
• Innovation
• Medium size historical cities
• Close to nature and diverse landscapes
• Relaxed atmosphere; balance life-work