2nd European Gender Summit

Thursday 29 Nov 2012 

14:00 - 14:30
Aligning Policy Agendas
Location: The European Parliament
This session will highlight the key points in the latest policy and political debate on how research and innovation can contribute to creating a better society and more sustainable economies, at national, regional and cross-European levels.

Presentation by Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Commissioner for Research and Innovation, European Commission on Implementing Science Policy through HORIZON 2020, ERA and Innovation Union

14:30 - 16:00
Integrating the Gender Dimension in Research and Innovation Landscape
Location: The European Parliament
This session will present and discuss most recent actions taken by major institutions in the science system to ensure that women and men can thrive equally in the research and innovation landscape and that excellence and effectiveness are enhanced by improving institutional practices and ensuring accountability.

Presentation by Prof. Teresa Lago, University of Porto and Member of ERC Scientific Committee on Integrating Gender Equality Recommendations into Practices at the European Research Council (ERC)