Place: London, UK
 
Overview
The event gathers an expert panel offering insight into how open source distributed computing is being applied in science and industry. In particular, the event will encourage discussion on how new developments in computing technologies emerging from the world of science could benefit finance, pharmaceuticals, engineering and other industrial sectors.
 
Aims
* Connect scientists funded by STFC and EGEE with European companies and researchers from other research councils for a hands-on discussion about opportunities for knowledge transfer and collaborative development.
* Generate a number of prospects for partnerships with industry and scientists from non-STFC domains.

Programme
The Plenary Session is led by experts from EGEE, represented by Dr Bob Jones, Project Director, along with GridPP and leading industrial partners.
 
Dedicated Tracks on:
* Life Sciences & Healthcare
* Energy & Finance
 
Elevator pitches from several new start-up activities in Grid computing that are being spun out of CERN and related laboratories.
Q&A session with the panel members followed by a Networking Cocktail Reception for delegates and speakers.
 
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