Today is the Future - Marking the launch of the 7th framework programme (FP7)

Due to exceptional circumstances beyond our control, we unfortunately have to announce that the event 'Today is the future' can not take place as originally scheduled.

High-level representatives of the German EU Presidency and the European Commission will open a major event on European research in Brussels launching the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013).  The event will begin with an "Evening on European research" which will comprise:
speeches by the high-level representatives of the German EU Presidency and the European Commission the opening of the public exhibition "Today is the future" the award ceremony for the Descartes Prizes for collaborative research and science communication. The exhibition will refer to the European success stories in science and technology and to the achievements of some EU-funded research projects. Appropriate information for the exhibitors is available at the web site. During the same period, small exhibitions designed to increase political, media and public attention will also be set up in Brussels near the Berlaymont building and in the building of the Council of Ministers. The public programme including public lectures, the research classroom, media briefings, and presentations on the Seventh Framework Programme will be running in parallel to the exhibition.  The event will be open to the public, entrance will be free.