ESOF 2012, Euroscience Open Forum

From 11th-15th of July 2012 international researchers, policy makers, business leaders and global media will gather in the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland to take part in the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF), 2012.

A science conference like no other, ESOF 2012 is unique in representing the largest convergence of the Sciences, Humanities and Culture in Europe in 2012.

From 11th-15th of July 2012 international researchers, policy makers, business leaders and global media will gather in the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland to take part in the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF), 2012.

A science conference like no other, ESOF 2012 is unique in representing the largest convergence of the Sciences, Humanities and Culture in Europe in 2012.

What is the Euroscience Open Forum?

The Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) is Europe’s largest, general science meeting and is held in a leading Europe city every two years. The first meeting was held in Stockholm in 2004, followed by Munich (2006), Barcelona (2008) and Turin (2010). Dublin was awarded the honour of hosting ESOF in 2012, following an open competition. Copenhagen will host then event in 2014.
ESOF is an interdisciplinary, pan-European meeting, held under the auspices of Euroscience, which aims to:

• Showcase the latest advances in science and technology;

• Promote a dialogue on the role of science and technology in society and public policy; and

• Stimulate and provoke public interest, excitement and debate about science and technology.

What happens at the Euroscience Open Forum?

ESOF incorporates a number of distinct stands of activity:

• A Science programme of seminars, workshops and debates on the latest science and technology

• A Media programme to promote science communication.

• A Careers programme for young researchers.

• A Science-2-Business programme to link basic research with industrial applications.

• An Exhibition to showcase the best of European public and private research.

• A Science in the City programme to engage with the general public.

• A Social programme to ensure that delegate experience is socially, culturally and intellectually invigorating.

Who attends the Euroscience Open Forum?

The event is unique in the diversity of delegates who attend: it attracts top researchers from the natural sciences and the social sciences; business leaders; senior EU and government officials; and international scientific media. They come to discuss the best of European science and to address all of the current major global scientific challenges, including Energy, Climate Change, Food and Health.

Why attend the Euroscience Open Forum?

• To learn at first-hand of the latest advances in science and technology.

• To participate in debates on important, contemporary issues for science and society.

• To contribute to discussions on European policy.

• To engage with and question the leading international researchers in their fields.

• To meet old friends and make some new ones – ESOF2012 will attract researchers from across Europe and beyond, thus providing fantastic networking opportunities.

Registration fees for ESOF 2012:

Early bird registration is currently open for ESOF, 2012 at the following rates:

*Students and Euroscience members must supply proof of status by emailing it to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it."

ESOF Fee includes:

1. Admittance to the ESOF Opening & Closing Ceremonies
2. Admittance to ESOF Conference Sessions & Exhibition
3. ESOF Conference Materials

Travelling to Dublin, Ireland:

Dublin is easily accessible from the UK, Continental Europe and the east and west coast of the USA. There are more than 36 scheduled airlines flying into Dublin Airport, which is located 12 km from the city centre. Dublin Airport serves 7 domestic, 29 UK, 36 Continental European and 9 international destinations...[READ MORE]

Dublin Accommodation:

In Ireland we welcome all of our visitors with a “Cead Mile Failte” (which means 100,000 welcomes in Gaelic). To welcome the Euroscience Open Forum delegates we have a list of specifically recommended accommodation options and rates that will cater across all budgets…[READ MORE]

About Dublin and Ireland:

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