In the framework of the ICT 2015 event in Europe, the European Commission is inviting young researchers, students and innovators in ICT-related field to join the ICT 2015 event.
The ‘ICT 2015 – Innovate, Connect, Transform’ event will take place in  Lisbon, Portugal on 6-8 November 2015 and will focus on Horizon 2020 – the EU’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for 2014-2020.

Students, Young Researchers and Innovators will be offered:
– Facilitated exchanges and mentoring meetings with experienced researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs;
– Demonstration of ongoing ICT research projects, initiatives and activities;
– Online and remote engagement via the ICT2015 online platform, @ICT2015eu  #ICT2015 Twitter and the network of young students, researchers and innovators;
– Travel and accomodation (flights or train tickets within Europe and accommodation in a nearby hotel; entrance, food and drinks at the event are free).

Furthermore they will be able to interact, communicate, participate and discuss at the ICT 2015 event. They will be grouped based on their background and interests. Each group will be given different tasks to perform during the event.

Criteria
Applicants must:
– Be up to 30 years old;
– Be a national of an EU Member State or one of the associated countries of the Horizon 2020 programme;
– Have at least secondary school level (if young innovator);
– Be enrolled at a university/research institute based in the EU or one of the associated countries and/or a strong interest in ICT;
– Have good command/proficient in spoken and written English.

Deadline: 31 May 2015.

Find out more: http://bit.ly/1MzDOYb