European Internet Foundation

(02.04.2008) How can ICT contribute to the success of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)?

With the aim of strengthening the European “knowledge triangle” of research, education and technology-transfer through partnerships between business and academia, the EIT should play a major role in boosting Europe’s innovation potential.

This breakfast discussion focused on the role of the ICT industry in the future EIT. Latest developments on its structure and vision were also highlighted.

(01.04.2008) Electronic payments: moving towards a cashless society?

What will be the impact on European citizens of mobile technology for the delivery of financial services? And how can Europe gain a leading position in this on-going development? These are some of the questions that were addressed at this dinner discussion, coorganized by the EIF and the EPFSF. The aim was to provide an overview of both financial market aspects (including SEPA), as well as examples of specific technologies to implement the move to a cashless society.