ICT for Ageing Well Newsletter update - 17/10/2013

17th of October 2013

In focus Conference "Regions as motors of new growth through smart specialisation", 8 November 2013 Smart specialisation has attracted widespread international attention as it supports strategic growth agendas by focusing on the microeconomics of competitiveness and mobilising the innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities available in each region. This high-level event will present the state of the art of smart specialisation and discuss its implications for European competitiveness, economic policy making and governance in the search for new growth opportunities. It will also aim at stimulating processes of mapping and combining national, regional and European innovation roadmaps through a series of thematic workshops, including one on "Personalised care and cure for healthy and active ageing", focusing on specific areas of joint opportunity linked to common societal challenges. Other news Register now for workshop "ICT for Neuropsychiatric Health", Brussels, 5 November 2013 The European Commission is organising a workshop with the aim to inform a wide but targeted audience about what is being done by and around mental and neurological health related projects, but also to engage practitioners to work with Members State health authorities and the Commission to use and further develop lessons learnt and to disseminate knowledge and treatment practices. The agenda is still open. Instructions on how to submit a proposal for presentation are posted on the web page.   Audiovisual Video: Meet Francesco, and see how EU research is making a difference to people's lives. Francesco Lollini is 19 years old and just finished high school. He collaborates with the research team from Bologna that runs the TOBI project (TOols for Brain computer Interaction). With the input of potential users such as Francesco, this project aims to develop practical technology for brain-computer interaction (BCI) that will improve the quality of life of disabled people and the effectiveness of rehabilitation. Subscription Information This is the newsletter of the ICT For Ageing Well web site on Europa. It is hosted by the Digital Agenda for Europe Newsroom. In this issue ICT For Ageing Well Register now for workshop "ICT for Neuropsychiatric Health", Brussels, 5 November 2013 Video: Meet Francesco, and see how EU research is making a difference to people's lives. European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing Conference "Regions as motors of new growth through smart specialisation", 8 November 2013 (22/11/2013) 'Horizon 2020 Health, demographic change and wellbeing' info day (25/11/2013) Conference of Partners of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (06/11/2013 — 08/11/2013) ICT 2013 event (05/11/2013 — 05/11/2013) eHealth and the Brain - ICT for Neuropsychiatric Health