Events
Foods for Health & Wellness: Perspectives for Industry, Whole Foods and Novel Ingredients, 11th Annual Functional Foods Symposium, 30 November 2011, Auckland.
Consumers are demanding more from their food products, over and above traditional expectations. They want foods to improve digestive health, promote wellness and energy, manage weight and support immunity. They want to counter the effects of their busy lifestyles with foods that taste great, have pleasing texture and are ultra-convenient. At the same time the demand for whole foods and fresh produce is growing. To meet consumer demands products are incorporating more functional ingredients derived from milk, fruit, vegetables and cereals. Each year this symposium attracts researchers, technical managers, food technicians, government representatives and academics. It is an opportunity to not only learn about the latest research and regulatory developments, but also learn about technological advancements, and develop contacts. Join us at the end of the day for a networking session to meet with our speakers. Full programme details and speaker profiles can be found at www.functionalfoods2011.co.nz
Venue: Auckland, NZ
Further Information: www.functionalfoods2011.co.nz
New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Conference 27 Nov-1 Dec 2011
As part of the International Year of Chemistry 2011, the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry conference is being held at the University of Waikato from 27 November to 1 December 2011. For details visit www.nzic2011.co.nz
Venue: Hamilton, NZ
Further Information: www.nzic2011.co.nz
Inaugural Asia Pacific Science Policy Studies (SPS) Research Conference, 8-10 February 2012, Wellington, NZ: Call for abstracts and expressions of interest
The theme of this conference is "National Wellbeing through Science and Innovation". What is the relationship between science and policy decision-making? How do nations make decisions to invest in science and technology - and how are citizens involved? The aim of this conference is to showcase the latest international thinking in the field of Science Policy Studies and to support emerging SPS scholarship in the Asia Pacific region. If you are concerned about the future of science and technology, and if you have ideas about how science policy systems work best, you should be part of this event. For more information www.sps2012.org.nz/
Venue: Wellington, NZ
Further Information: www.sps2012.org.nz/
New Zealand and International Year of Chemistry 2011
NZ is hosting a number of events this year in celebration of the International Year of Chemistry. Details of events, including the Marie Curie Lecture Series, can be accessed on www.yearofchemistry.org.nz/. The website is a joint initiative of the Royal Society of New Zealand and the NZ Institute of Chemistry.Further information: www.yearofchemistry.org.nz/.
Value and Relevance of Antarctic Science
The 2011 Annual Antarctic Conference: Value and Relevance of Antarctic Science will be hosted by the University of Waikato. The conference, which will run from 4 to 6 July 2011, will consist of a workshop, oral and poster presentation sessions, an Icebreaker function and a conference dinner at the Academy of Performing Arts on campus. Student travel grants will be available for those students presenting a poster or talk. Online registration will open on May 2 and will include the option to book hotel accommodation.
Venue: Hamilton, NZ
Further information: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/conference-programme
Back to the Future
2011 is the 250th anniversary of the veterinary profession and the New Zealand Veterinary Association is holding a conference from 21 to 24 June as a major part of their celebrations of this anniversary. Entitled "Back to the Future" the conference will be a celebration of the past present and future of the profession internationally and in NZ. This will be the biggest and the best conference NZVA has run for many years. For further information visit www.conference2011.nzva.org.nz.
Venue: Christchurch, NZ
Further information: www.conference2011.nzva.org.nz
Annual NZIFST Conference
The NZ Institute of Food Science and Technology's annual conference will be held from 29 June - 1 July 2011 in Rotorua. This major annual food industry conference usually attracts up to 550 delegates who will enjoy over 80 oral and poster presentations, while the trade exhibition will feature some 35-45 companies. The draft programme and details as they come available can be found at http://www.nzifst.org.nz/conference.asp or for inquiries contact Rosemary Hancock, Executive Manager, NZIFST, Ph +64 6 356 1686, Fax +64 6 356 1687, rosemary@nzifst.org.nz.
Venue: Rotorua, NZ
Further information: http://www.nzifst.org.nz/conference.asp
"Euro Asia-Pacific Cooperation Forum on ICT research", 26 October 2010
ACCESS4EU:NZ will be taking part in the Euro Asia-Pacific Cooperation Forum on ICT research to be held on 26 October 2010 in Brussels. The forum is organized by the EURASIAPAC Project.Date: Tuesday, 26 October 2010 from 8:30 to 18:30
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
Registration:
This event is free of charge but registration is compulsory and can be made online at
http://store.sigma-orionis.com/login?conferenceid=13.
Event Objectives:
Held only some weeks after the launch of an important FP7 call for proposals related to the ICT theme (Call 7), this workshop will be a key occasion to thoroughly discussing opportunities of strategic cooperation. The event outputs will also help the project in developing a European-Asian-Pacific roadmap with concrete recommendations to the European Commission for actions on ICT research cooperation between Europe and the Asian-Pacific target countries.
The cooperation forum will start with an opening address from the International Relations Units of DG Information Society and Media and of DG for Research, followed by an overview of S&T Cooperation activities in Asia-Pacific given by the S&T counsellors from the missions of Asia-Pacific countries in Brussels.
Then the coordinator will introduce the EURASIAPAC project followed by a presentation from the European Commission on how ICT organisations from the given countries can be involved in joint EU-funded R&D projects and national programs with European organisation, with a specific focus on upcoming calls.
The forum will continue with a panel discussion involving European initiatives focusing on Asia-Pacific with the objective to foster international cooperation, and an open session devoted to generate recommendations and actions to promote further cooperation between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
To close the meeting, a networking cocktail will be organized to facilitate further interaction amongst participants.
Further information:
http://eurasiapac-fp7.eu/2010/09/21/agenda-euro-asia-pacific-cooperation-forum-on-ict-research
