Several conferences are scheduled for the next period in many European countries to activate organizations (in both public and private sectors) to participate in research under the 7th Framework Program for R&D of the EU (2007-2013). These stimulatory events are aiming at increasing knowledge regarding the activities foreseen under FP7 as well as the rules for participation in these activities. Indicative list of events: 

• (GR) National Information event on 7th Framework Program for R&D of the EU (2006-2013), September 22, 2006, Thessaloniki. For more information, visit the official web site http://www.ekt.gr/news/events/ekt/2006-09-22/index.html or contact Q-PLAN N.G.: Mr. Iakovos Delioglanis (e-mail delioglanis@qplan.gr, tel. +30 2310 411 191) 
  
  
• (EE) Opening event for FP7, 27 – 28 March 2007, Tartu, Estonia, organised by Archimedes. For more information, visit the official web site http://www.archimedes.ee/index.php?language=2 or contact H&K: Mr. Silver Pukk (e-mail silver@hillandknowlton.ee, tel. +3725097147) 
  
  
• (EE) Opening event for IST in FP7, January 2007 (date to be announced), Tallinn, Estonia, organised by Archimedes For more information, visit the official web site http://www.archimedes.ee/index.php?language=2 or contact H&K: Mr. Silver Pukk (e-mail silver@hillandknowlton.ee, tel. +3725097147 
  
  
• (PL) Inauguration of the 7th Framework Programme in Warsaw, Poland. The event will take place in on 16-17 November 2006. The Conference will be held under the honorary patronage of the President of Republic of Poland Mr. Lech Kaczyński. The conference will provide basic information about major aims, rules of participation, budget and structure of FP7.
  
  Inauguration of the 7th Framework Programme in Poland
  We would like to inform You about the Inauguration of the 7th Framework Programme in Poland which will take place in Warsaw on 16-17 November 2006. The Conference will be held under the honorary patronage of the President of Republic of Poland Mr. Lech Kaczyński. During the conference the objectives of the 7th Framework Programme will be presented taking into consideration its budget of 54 milliard Euro. The conference will provide basic information about major aims, rules of participation, budget and structure of FP7. This event will enable to establish contacts among Polish and foreign research and industrial groups interested in creating consortia that prepare the projects for FP7. Moreover, the conference will also provide the strengthening of European cooperation in the area of Social Sciences and Humanities research, including the promotion of Polish technological and research initiatives. The conference will also serve as an occasion to summarize the participation of Polish teams in FP6 and award the most active and successful participants. During the Framework Ball, on the 16th of November, the prestigious awards Crystal Brussels will be distributed in six categories: universities, Polish Academy of Sciences, research and development units, industry, SMEs and Individual Award. Organizers cordially encourage you to take part in the Inauguration of the 7th Framework Programme in Poland. This event will bring result with more active participation of Polish teams in FP7. More information and registration form is available on the Polish National Contact Point web page http://www.kpk.gov.pl/inauguracja7pr/english/
  
  
• (DE) The inauguration event by the German Ministry of Education regarding the 7th Framework Programme will take place on 15th and 16th January 2007 in the international convention centre Bundeshaus Bonn.
  
  National information event of the German Ministry of Education
  The national information event of the German Ministry of Education regarding the 7th framework programme of the EU will take place on 15th and 16th January 2007 in the international convention centre Bundeshaus Bonn. On the first day, high-ranking international lectures will present the whole new framework programme. The second day offers a range of workshops and the possibility to deepen information concerning the framework programme. Hints for applicants will be given. This event is the first presentation of the Ministry which deals with the topic “research” in the context of the German EU presidency 2007. You may register online on the following website : http://www.bmbf.de/de/rp7-auftakt.php
  
  
• (DE) In several german cities opening events for FP7 (with different thematical focus) will take place in the following weeks, e.g. Berlin (11. 10 2006), Karlsruhe (14.10.2006), Stuttgart (25.10.2006), Ulm (26.10.2006), Göttingen (26.10.2006), Darmstadt (7.11.2006), Regensburg (21.11.2006), Münster (23.11.2006). For more information see the calendar of event on the german EU-office or the KoWI website. 
  
  
• (GB) Beta Technology is hosting, with support from Yorkshire Forward and Doncaster College, an evening meeting to introduce the European Seventh Framework Programme on Monday 16th October. See more information on PLATON website.