WP 6 Dissemination Networking Events Metaware

WP 6 – Dissemination & Networking Events Metaware Sp. A euindiagrid@metaware. it www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Presentation Overview • • • Dissemination Objectives General Dissemination Activities EU-India. Grid Portal Training Events International Workshops Project Conference www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

WP 6 Objectives • Provide organisational, promotional dissemination & outreach activities associated with communicating the Grid Infrastructure Through • EU-India. Grid Portal & Promotion Activities • 4 Training Events • 3 International Workshops • 1 Project Conference www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

WP Tasks T 6. 1 Promotion & Dissemination Activities Leader Metaware T 6. 2 International Workshops Leader Metaware T 6. 3 Training Events Leader ICTP T 6. 4 Follow-up activities and evaluation of events Leader ICTP T 6. 5 EU-India. Grid Portal Development & Maintenance Leader Metaware www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Consortium Involvement • Nominate interface – point of contact for each partner • Set up WP 6 mailing list and schedule regular communication www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

General Dissemination Activities & Actions 1/2 T 6. 1 - 1 st 6 months • Project Announcement (M 1) & Press Release ü Distribute through partner channels – i. e. web link, internal mailing lists & newsletters, local media contacts, … Quantitative Feedback • Events Planner (e. g. BELIEF plenary) ü Information on partner participation at future events for inclusion in EU-India. Grid “presence” calendar • Dissemination Database ü Contact details of “Gatekeepers” & multipliers www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

General Dissemination Activities & Actions 2/2 T 6. 1 - 1 st 6 months • Media channels & partners (scientific, …) ü Details of on-line & printed media contacts – “in-house” & local general and specific channels – e. g. local news, scientific journals & publications • Promotional materials (M 2) ü Ensure visibility & highlight any special requests • Related Project Synergies (WP 2) • Community Recruitment tools (WP 2) www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Visual Elements • Logo • Images www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

EC Logo www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Promotional Material • • Flyer A 4 & Poster A 0 Business Cards Power. Point Template Header & Footer Web Banner / Image Pop-Ups Gadgets … www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Communication • Internal (WP 1) – Internal Mailing lists • External (WP 6) – Mailing lists & accounts –. eu &/or. org &. in ? ? – Web address www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

www. euindiagrid. eu/org/in T 6. 5 • 3 Distinct areas: – Public for general information and contacts – Consortium – Secure area for documents, communications… – Community Members – • Online networking tool • Validated database • Proactive knowledge exchange: forum, document exchange, questionaire, BELIEF digital library access www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Workshops 1/3 T 6. 2 – 3 Workshops & 1 Conference Objective: “… an opportunity for both Europeans and Indians interested in the target disciplines. . to exchange knowledge, learn about each other’s developments, and identify potential collaboration opportunities in both research and commercial contracts for the future. . ” Target: • High Energy Physics Biology & Medical applications • Condensed Matter Physics & Material Sciences Area • Earth and Atmospheric Physics and Climatology www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Workshops 2/3 Expected Outcome: (dependant on timing) • Groundwork for EU-India. Grid application – Implementation Blueprint • Showcasing & discussing results applications – Best Practice Location: India Time-line: See excel Handout for Proposed Dates www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Workshops 3/3 Actions: • Decision Dec. 2006 – 1 st Workshop in Mumbai • Decision on BELIEF Conference – EUIndia. Grid level of involvement • Define timeline & workshop topics www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Project Conference Objectives: raise awareness of grid & EU -India. Grid applications Location: India Date: October 2007 Expected Outcome: Increased use of EGEE grid: >45 mbps; new application areas, 200 people? www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Training Events 1/2 T 6. 3 Objective: “… fully aware of the potential & characteristics of European Grid technology. . “ Target: Indian Academia & Industry Expected Outcome: working knowledge of grid infrastructure & its benefits as well as spreading grid technology on a regional level Draft Time-line: See excel Handout for Details www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Training Events 2/2 • T 6. 3 Actions – M 1 – Plan “Training the Trainers” & define date – Revise timeline according to project phases & pertinent events – Define Geographical coverage – Plan for next 6 months 1 training (Do. W) – Define training structure – Define Objective & Target audience oriented promotional message for recruitment & targeting www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Event Financial Aspects 1/3 www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Event Financial Aspects 2/3 www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Event Financial Aspects 3/3 Actions • Agree on partner breakdown & cost categories • Conference Fees? Feasible / Acceptable? • Sponsorship & In-house facilities to keep costs low www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Follow up and evaluation T 6. 4 Analysis of events for taking forward in rest of project • Posted on portal • Disseminated among trainees and institutes • New elements and corrective actions for future www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme

Stephen Benians s. benians@metaware. it Hilary Hanahoe h. hanahoe@metaware. it EU-India. Grid contacts at Metaware euindiagrid@metaware. it www. euindiagrid. eu EU-India. Grid (RI-031834) is funded by the European Commission under the Research Infrastructure Programme