EPoSS Annual Forum 2024

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Location

Cork, Ireland
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The EPoSS Annual Forum 2024 will take place on June 18 – 21, 2024 in Cork, Ireland.
 
We are looking forward to coming together for the leading annual gathering of the European Smart Systems community. This time, it will be co-organised by the EPoSS member and our host Tyndall National Institute, kindly inviting us to the City of Cork in Ireland following the motto Sensing the Future of Smart Systems: Bridging Minds and Microelectronics.

The Call for Applications for the EPoSS Start-up Award is now open.
The draft agenda is now available for download here
 
More information and organisational details will follow soon. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with the EPoSS event team via contact@smart-systems-integration.org. 
 
Please find below some impressions from the EPoSS Annual Forum 2023, held in Villach, Austria. More impressions from the last edition of our Annual Forum you find here.
 
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Call for Presentations and Posters

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EPoSS will hold its Annual Forum 2024 on June 18-21 in Cork, Ireland. This time, EPoSS member Tyndall National Institute will host the event which follows the motto Sensing the Future of Smart Systems: Bridging Minds and Microelectronics

In order to present the latest developments in Smart Systems Integration (SSI), we invite you to send your abstracts for presentations or posters and showcase your latest Smart Systems innovations or technology developments for Smart Systems Integration.

Your contribution could include one or more of the following topic areas: 

Smart Systems Integration research & developments for the following applications:

Next Generation of Smart Systems incl. Sensors and Actuators for e.g.

  • Smart and Sustainable Systems
  • Mobility and Transport Applications
  • Green ECS for decarbonisation
  • IoT for environmental monitoring
  • Digitisation and Robotics
  • Energy Solutions
  • Smart Health and Well-Being
  • Connectivity
  • Internet of Everything Applications

Latest developments and innovative technologies for Smart Systems Integration in the area of New Innovative Technologies e.g.

  • New Manufacturing Technologies, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printed Electronics
  • Advanced and Sustainable Packaging Technologies
  • Photonics and Heterogeneous Integration
  • Large Scale Technologies and Flexible and Wearable Electronics
  • Artificial Intelligence at the Edge
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Design Methodologies, Security, Safety, Reliability and Resilience
  • Bio-Electronics
  • RF Technologies for Future Communications
  • Energy Harvesting

Brokerage opportunities will be organised to network with especially SMEs, start-ups and young researchers.

If you wish to participate in the Call for Presentations and Posters, please submit your abstract (1,500–3,000 characters) together with your full contact details as well as a short biography to https://ssl.vdivde-it.de/formular/eposs by 26 February, 2024.

Please use the template for abstract submission, which can be found below.

The EPoSS Annual Forum 2024 Technical Committee will select presentations and posters. Invitations for the authors of selected presentations will be sent out until 12 April, 2024.

Supporters

You wish to support the EPoSS Annual Forum 2024 as a sponsor? Please get in contact with the EPoSS event team via contact@smart-systems-integration.org

Programme

The agenda is now available for download here

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EPoSS Start-up Award
EPoSS Start-up Award 2024

As proven successful during the last years we will reward a promising start-up in the field of Smart Systems with the EPoSS Start-up Award.

About the EPoSS Start-up Award

Since 2019 start-ups from all over Europe have been honored with the EPoSS Start-up Award as winner of the eponymous competition. It is our mission to link young enterprises with the established Smart Systems community.We invite a small group of finalists to the EPoSS Annual Forum to compete in front of a senior professional jury.

Your Benefits

  • Become integrated into Europe‘s established Smart Systems community.
  • Network with senior players and experts in the field.
  • Become immediately a part of the EPoSS community.​​​​​​
  • Mentorship: All finalists may approach the jury as mentors to get valuable advice on how to improve concepts and business, if requested.
  • Visibility within the Smart Systems community.
  • The Winner is granted with additional visibility within the local and the European Smart Systems community – on-site and online via EPoSS channels.
  • All finalists will receive a certificate.

Who is eligible?

  • European start-up companies founded after January 1, 2020 with innovative business idea, product or service and high growth potential
  • Early or mature stages of development, concepts, ideas or business cases
  • Relate to Smart Systems technologies for different application areas, such as manufacturing technologies, energy, mobility, flexible electronics, wearables, food, agriculture or medical technology.

How do I apply?

Please find the detailed application guidelines below. Applications must be submitted to the EPoSS office via contact@smart-systems-integration.org.

Finally, if you are invited: Pitch for the Award!

  • Pitch with a maximum ten-slide PowerPoint presentation and showcase your product in front of a jury consisting of EPoSS senior experts from industry and research as well as national funding organisers.
  • The jury will assume the role of a potential business partner interviewing  you and selecting the most innovative and promising ideas.
  • The award will be handed over during the official EPoSS evening dinner.

Good luck! And if you have questions, please contact the EPoSS office via contact@smart-systems-integration.org

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Venue, Directions and Accommodation

Please find all practical information ijn one document for download here

Venue

Tyndall National Institute

Lee Maltings Complex Dyke Parade
Cork, Cork, T12 R5CP, Ireland
http://www.tyndall.ie/

Cork Airport <--> Tyndall National Institute: approx. 20min by taxi depending on traffic

How to reach Cork?

Airport information: Please check the best options for you from your hometown.

Airport Cork (ORK)

https://www.corkairport.com/

e.g. Germany: direct flights from Frankfurt or via Amsterdam/London-Heathrow | appropriate feeder flights please check
other destinations here.

To & From the Airport

The easiest and best way is to take a taxi (costs to city centre: approx. 20 Euro one-way). There are also buses, but not at very frequent intervals.

How to move in Cork

Cork city is a compact and very walkable city, distances are short.

Cork Tourist Information

https://www.purecork.ie/

Map of Cork

https://www.purecork.ie/plan-your-trip/tips-info/download-a-map-of-cork

Download Cork brochure

https://www.corkconventionbureau.com/

Stay in Cork | Accommodation

Lancaster Lodge
Lancaster Quay, Western Road
Cork, T12 EF10, Ireland
www.lancasterlodge.com

Reservation: info@lancasterlodge.com

approx. 4min walk to Tyndall


The River Lee Hotel

Western Road
Cork T12 X2AH, Ireland

www.doylecollection.com

Reservation: riverlee@doylecollection.com

approx. 4min walk to Tyndall

promo code: TYND180624 (Euro 250,- p.p. excl. breakfast / Euro 270,- p.p. incl. breakfast)

 

Clayton Hotel Cork City

10 Lapp’s Quay
Cork, T12 RD6E, Ireland

https://www.claytonhotelcorkcity.com/
Reservation: res.corkcity@claytonhotels.com

approx. 23min walk to Tyndall

 

Maldron Hotel Cork South Mall

93 South Mall Street
Cork, T12 EE72, Ireland

https://www.maldronhotelsouthmall.com/
Reservation: info.southmall@maldronhotels.com

approx. 20min walk to Tyndall

promo code: TYND180624 (Euro 299,- p.p. incl, breakfast)

Map | congress location & hotels

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Please find below images of the pratical information. All information is bundled into one document available for download below. 

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Social Events and Site Visits

Please find all practical information for download here

We will organise well-chosen social events. Also, we are preparing unique site visits to local industry and research organisations.

Social Events

We are planning an attractive mix of locations recommended by our host Tyndall. Further details for all evenings will follow.

Executive Committee Dinner | Tue June 18, 2024
Dinner Event | Wed June, 19, 2024
Dinner Event | Thu June 20, 2024

Site Visits

We are organising site visits to local companies on Thursday, 20th June 2024. The tours will take place in the afternoon. 

Note: Please bear in mind that we use this information for further planning and assume your participation. At the registration desk on site, you can sign up for lists of companies you would like to visit and receive more information on e.g. transfers.