ICT Riga, 11-13 June 2006

ICT RigaThe European Commission, together with the Latvian Government and the Austrian Presidency of the EU, is organising this high-level conference on the theme "ICT for an inclusive society". Practitioners, representatives of civil society, representative groups and industry, and Ministers from all EU Member States will meet to set the eInclusion policy agenda for the coming years.

Practitioners, senior representatives of civil society, representative groups and industry and Ministers from all EU Member States will meet to:

  • Set the policy agenda for the coming years
  • Identify how best to implement this agenda
  • Commit, and involve, all stakeholders from the beginning.
  • Share examples of best practice

The conference will include an informal meeting of Ministers, where ministers are expected to adopt a declaration providing political guidance for future action.

Inclusion is one of the most difficult challenges faced in our society today. eInclusion offers key opportunities to help meet this challenge. ICT for an inclusive society is a priority. eInclusion: ensuring no-one is left behind, everyone can contribute and participate.

For further information, please visit Conference website.

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