The Spanish Telecommunications and Information Society Observatory red.es is organising the 2nd European Observatories Summit: “Measuring the Information Society”.

The Summit will be held in Madrid on 24-25 January 2008 and will host the 2nd workshop of the epractice Observatories network.

The main objective of the event is to share studies, experiences and methodological initiatives about ICT researches between Observatories and Institutions. The following topics will be covered:

• Core indicators and measurement of ICT, and best practices in coordination experiences;
• Studies on: eGovernment, eBusiness, eInclusion, eHealth, eLearning, eCommerce, eSkills, ICT Sector etc.

The goal of the event is to promote synergies between ICT Observatories and to reach an agreement regarding methodological strategies and harmonised ICT indicators.

Top-level speakers from the most representative Institutions involved in the measurement of ICT in Europe, as well as experts from ICT Observatories, research centres and other related Institutions will be present at the event.

Event website:
http://observatorio.red.es/

Venue:
Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Paseo de la Castellana, 160
28071 Madrid
Spain

Contact:
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