How to get growth and jobs from the Web? This roundtable discussion will produce a check-list of future steps needed to accelerate jobs growth.
The advent of cloud computing, business Web services and related ‘distributed’ ICT environments creates a new opportunity for business creation and jobs in Europe. This Science|Business Policy Bridge meeting focuses on how the EU could shape the way these evolve so as to maximize economic benefit.
Among the topics for discussion:
- How far are cloud and Web services already developed in Europe, and in what areas?
- What new services or products could come from Europe, that would make a competitive difference?
- How can more spin-outs, start-ups and other SMEs benefit from the opportunities, while at the same time fueling growth for existing ICT leaders?
- What are the barriers to growth in this field?
- How will privacy, security and other social concerns play out in Europe?
The three-hour discussion among experts and leaders in academia, industry and EU policy will produce a check-list of future steps needed to accelerate jobs growth in this field.
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