Pre-Announcement: Annual Conference 2011 for the North Sea Region Program

The Joint Annual Conference 2011 will take place 21-23 June in Bruges, Flemish Region of Belgium. As in previous years, the event will be arranged jointly with the North Sea Commission.

Programme
The theme of the conference is "Future Perspectives for the North Sea Region", focusing on future policy developments, research needs and a strategic outlook for the region. It is a joint event of the North Sea Region Programme and the North Sea Commission to facilitate interaction between the stakeholders.

The conference
The Programme will arrange a session about the 7th Call for Applications on Tuesday 21 June. In parallel, the North Sea Commission will arrange their Annual Meeting. The joint conference will start on Wednesday 22 June. There will be a plenary, thematic workshop sessions and study tours.

7th call
Project developers will get the opportunity to have their ideas included in a Project Idea Book, which will be published prior to the conference. A partner search will be organised on 21 June. Furthermore, the Programme will arrange a road show in connection to the conference and the 7th Call for Applications. The road show will take place in May at multiple locations in the North Sea Region.

More information to come
Please note that this is a pre-announcement. The programme is in development and more information will be posted on the Programme website shortly, including practical information regarding registration, venue, hotels and booking options.