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* Electronic communications conference: The European Radiocommunications Office is organising a conference on radio and non-radio electronic communications to take place in Barcelona, Spain, on April 13 and 14.

The issues discussed will include the challenges with which regulators are faced in a converging telecom world; wireless issues (UWB, broadcasting, spectrum reform); VoIP, next generation networks and competition-based regulatory approaches.

Further information:http://www.ero.dk/conf2005

* Conference on technological innovation and regional cohesion in a wider Europe: The European regions knowledge based innovation (ERIK) network, the innovating regions in Europe (IRE) network and the Malopolska region are organising a conference on 'technological innovation and regional cohesion in a wider Europe' that will take place on April 21 and 22 in Krakow, Poland. The event will focus on two main topics: the importance of innovation policies for regional competitiveness, and the role played by innovative business incubators.

Further information:

http://www.innovating-regions.org/network/events/eventDetails.cfm?eve_id=281

* Conference on nanotechnologies: A conference entitled "Why does nanotechnology concern me?" will be held in Brussels (Belgium) on April 25 and 26. Aimed at scientific and research professionals, legislators, investors, academics, NGOs as well as public interest groups, the conference will explain the concepts behind nanotechnology and how to invest in the technology or incorporate it into a business strategy. The event will look at the current and future status of materials nanotechnology and will highlight the way investors and industry should view and market these technologies. Attention will also be drawn to issues for the end user of the technology and soon to be marketed applications.

Further information: http://www.euconferences.com/nanotechnology05.htm

* Nanotechnology in Northern Europe: An international conference on nanotechnology in Northern Europe will take place in Helsinki, Finland, from April 26 to 28. The aim of the conference is to discuss research, development and applications of nanotechnology and to create new connections. The key themes will be: mobile devices; paper and printed electronics; nanotechnology and environment. For further information please visit: http://www.nano.fi

* Symposium on high performance computing: The DEISA (distributed European infrastructure for supercomputing applications)...