Joint Workshop on Smart Specialisation Strategies 

Draft AGENDA Hosted by Upper Austria and co‐organized by the Austrian Ministry for Science and Research, OECD and IPTS 

 

28 March 2012 

Linz, Austria 

Venue:  

This joint workshop brings together policy makers, academia and experts from different countries and regions in the context of smart specialization strategies (S3) for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.  

As  a  joint  event  it  will  combine  policy  expertise  from  the  ongoing  OECD  project  on  Designing  Smart Specialisation  Strategies  for  Innovation  Driven  Growth  and  the  European  Commission’s  S3  Platform implemented by  IPTS. The workshop will discuss  the policy  concept of  smart  specialization and  its practical implications.  It will  introduce  tools  and  indicators  that will  help  to  revisit  regional  strategies  and  to  start processes for designing, measuring and  implementing national or regional research and innovation strategies for  smart  specialization  (RIS3). The exchange between policy makers, experts,  scientific  institutions and  the experience  from  existing  regional  specialization  cases  will  maximize  the  policy  learning  for  a  successful implementation process. 

 

Wednesday March 28th 

9:00‐9:35 Opening and Welcome  Bruno Lindorfer, TMG Upper Austria 

KeyNote: Austrian Federal Minister for Science and Research (tbc) 

Session 1: S3 Regional Context Chair:  

9:35‐10:00  Smart Specialisation – an important element for the new EU regional policy 

Mikel Landabaso, DG Regio 

Ciaran Dearle , DG Research (tbc) 

10:00‐10:30  Smart Specialisation – policy process to discover regional specialization domains 

Prof. Philip McCann, University of Groningen, Netherlands 

 

  

Working Party on Innovation and Technology Policy (tip)

 

 

 

10:30‐11:00  The Role of Higher Education and Universities in Regional Innovation 

John Goddard, Newcastle Univ, Centre for Urban& Reg. Development Studies (tbc) 

11:00‐10:15  Short discussion with John Goddard and a representative of a regional university 

Moderation: tbd 

11:15‐11:45  Coffee Break   

11:45‐12:05  Regional specialization in an international context/ as an international trend – the OECD S3 project and its participants 

Jan Larosse (tbc), OECD TIP & Inma Perianez‐Forte 

12:05‐12:15  S3 Case Study Upper Austria – governance and first lessons from the field research 

Anke Merkl‐Rachbauer , TMG Upper Austria  

Christian Hartmann, Joanneum Research (JR) 

12:20‐12:40  Regional innovation policy – Heading towards S3 

Regional case with technology focus: ASTER, IT(tbc) 

Regional case with Knowledge focus: (tbc) 

 

12:40‐13:00  Discussion   

13:00  Lunch   

 

Session 2: S3 Tools 

15:00  Welcome Note:  

Viktor Sigl, Member of the State Government of Upper Austria (Economic Affairs and Labor) 

Doris Hummer, Member of the State Government of Upper Austria (Research, Education Youth and Women) 

Chair: 

15:20‐15:40  S3 Guide – the novelties of the RIS3 approach  Alessandro Rainoldi, IPTS 

15:40‐16:00  S3 Self Assessment Key – how to use and how to link it to governance and case study modules 

Armin Mahr, BMWF  Christian Hartmann, JR 

16:00‐16:40  Moderated feedback round on the  

S3 Guide (input from a peer‐reviewed regional case e.g. Romania – Vest Region) 

S3 Self Assessment Key (inputs from 3‐4 regions) 

Moderation:  Christian Hartmann, JR 

16.40‐17:00  Coffee Break   

17:00‐ 17:10  Governance profiles – Situation update  Petra Andries ‐ ECOOM 

17:10‐18:00  Panel Discussion on  

• S3 Guide and Self Assessment Key • S3 guide in the framework of the OECD 

Project 

Panel: 

• Science/Knowledge: (tbc) • R&D Cluster: (tbc) • Agency/Governance: Jana Kolar, SLO (tbc) • (Lead) Enterprise 

Closure statements:  IPTS and Armin Mahr (BMWF) 

Moderator:  

Jan Larosse 

20:00  Official Dinner 

 Location:  Hotel Courtyard by Marriot 

    Europaplatz 2 

    A‐4020 Linz 

    www.courtyardlinz.at 

    Booking Code for accommodation: “Upper Austria” 

 

Registration:  oberoesterreich@tmg.at 

 

Information:  Christoph Brandstätter 

    brandstaetter@catt.at 

 

 

WESC 2012

9th World Energy System Conference„STEFAN CEL MARE” UNIVERSITY of SUCEAVA

FACULTY of ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEJUNE 28-30 2012

SUCEAVA, ROMANIATOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE and INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEM

This is the First Call for Papers for the 2012 International Word Energy System Conference (WESC), tobe held on June 28-30, 2012 in Romania, hosted by the University “Stefan cel Mare” of Suceava.“Stefan cel Mare” University is a reputable institution situated in a beautiful region rich in uniquehistorical landmarks. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the “Stefan celMare” University is well known for its excellence and collaboration with other international institutions.

Previous WES conferences were held in Targoviste, Romania (2010), Iasi Romania (2008), Torino, Italy(2006), Oradea, Romania (2004), Tokyo, Japan (2002), Irkusk, Russia (2000), and Toronto, Canada (1996and 1998). Past conferences attracted practitioners in the power industry and members from the academiafrom many countries and continents.

The aim of the 2012 International World Energy System Conference is to support an integrated energysystem through competitive, reliable, sustainable and secure energy solutions.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONSAGIR Bulletin ISSN 1224-7928 and in the CNCSIS with B+ classification, 415 code

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS – SPECIAL ISSUESSelected articles will be published in Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ISI impact

factor: 0,700)

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS – SPECIAL ISSUES (Elsevier)The best papers will be selected for publication in the Electric Power System Research journal (Elsevier)or in the Energy journal (Elsevier). The authors of selected papers will be invited to send an enhancedversion subject to a review process. The Guest Editors managing the journal’s publications areGianfranco Chicco, Radu Pentiuc and Puica Nitu.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission-Extended: February 25, 2012 Submit Papers: March 31, 2012Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2012 Submit Final Papers: May 15, 2012Early Registration: June 1, 2012 Conference dates: June 28-30, 2012

MAIN THEMES

Energy Security Power Systems Instrumentation

and Control

Evolution of Energy Markets Reliability, Risk and Security

Emergence of Smart grids and Smartmetering

Renewable Generation

Sustainability of Energy Supply Capital Investment in Energy

Infrastructures

European Carbon Markets Environmental, Social Issues and

International Treaties Transmission and Distribution System

Studies Planning and Operation Education in Power Systems

Distributed Generation Telecommunications in Power

Systems

INITIAL SPONSORS

„Stefan cel Mare” University of SuceavaFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

E-ON RomaniaCanadian Institute World Energy System CIWES, Canada

HONORARY CHAIRProf. Adrian Graur, Rector, “Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava

CONFERENCE Co-CHAIRs

Prof. Radu Pentiuc“Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava,

RomaniaProf. Gianfranco Chicco,Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Eng. Puica Nitu, Canada Acad. Nikolai Voropai, ESI, Irkutsk, Russia

Prof. Vladimiro Miranda, PortugalProf. Petru Andea Polytechnic University of Timişoara, Romania

Prof. Sorin Pavel, Technical University of Cluj,Romania

Prof. Petru Postolache, Polytechnic University ofBucharest, Romania

Eng. Şujdea Livioara Director E-ON Romania Prof. Florin Tanasescu, The Academy of TechnicalSciences of Romanian

AWARDS for EXCELLENCE Doctor Habilis Vasile NituRecognition Awards for Young Researchers and Ph. D Students

1st Prize – 100 USD; 2nd Prize- 75 USD; Two 3rd Prizes – 50 USD each

The selection of the award winners will be decided by the Conf Co-chairs together with the Advisory Committee

CONFERENCE WEB SITE

The Conference web site is: www.wesc.usv.roEmail: wesc2012@eed.usv.ro

PAPERS

The abstract is up to one page in free format. The full paper has a maximum of 8 pages. A template for the paperwill be posted on the Conference site. The official language of the conference is English.

CONFERENCE FEES and REGISTRATION

The registration fees for participants includes: Workshop Attendance, Conference Proceedings, Coffee breaks,Welcome Reception, a Traditional Conference Dinner. The registration fees are 100 € for participants registeredbefore May 1, 2012, 150 € after May 1, 2012 and 25 € for students. For Suceava county tour extra fee 100 €. Forinclusion of an accepted paper in the Conference Proceedings, at least one author of the paper must register at theConference.

CONFERENCE LOCATION and HOTELSThe conference will be held at the University “Stefan cel Mare” of Suceava.

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE9, Universitatii Street, Suceava-720229, ROMANIA

Phone: +40-230-216147*, 520378; Fax: +40-230-524801; Email: wesc2012@eed.usv.roAccommodation information will be available on the Conference site.

ACTIVITIES FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS

A wide variety of exciting activities will be organized for attendants.The average daytime temperature in Suceava for late June is in the low 20

°ties C.

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT„Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science9 Universitatii Street 720229 Suceava, ROMANIA

Tel/Fax: (+40)-230-524801Web site: www.wesc.usv.ro

E-mail: wesc2012@eed.usv.roFor Additional Information Please Contact

Puica Nitu, Canada, puica.nitu@rogers.com Prof. Gianfranco Chicco, Italy, gianfranco.chicco@polito.it

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Prof. Tudor Ambros Technical University of Moldavia Moldavia

Prof. Petru Andea Politechnic University of Timişoara Romania

Prof. Horia Andrei Valahia University of Targoviste Romania

Prof. Rachid Bachtri University of Fes Maroc

Dr. Mohammad Barakat Al Balka University Amman Jordan

Prof. Gheorghe Băluţă Technical University of Iasi Romania

Prof. Mircea Bejan Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania

Acad. Ion Bostan Moldavian Academy Moldavia

Eng. Stelian Buliga Head of Network Management E-ON Moldova Romania

Prof. Helmut Burkhardt CIWES Canada

Eng. Mihaela Cazacu Head of Energy Management Department E-ON Moldova Romania

Prof. Gheorghe Cârtină Technical University of Iasi Romania

Prof. Costin Cepisca University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Dorel Cernomazu University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Gianfranco Chicco Politecnico di Torino Italy

Prof. Mircea Chindris Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania

Acad. Paul Cristea Romanian Academy Romania

Prof. Lucien Dascalescu University of Poitiers France

Acad. Gleb Drăgan Romanian Academy Romania

Prof. George Darie University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Cătălin Dumitriu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Lucia Dumitriu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Mircea Eremia University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Ioan Felea University of Oradea Romania

Dr. Daniel Fischer PEO Canada

Prof. Jean Paul Gaubert University of Poitiers France

Prof. Mihai Gavrilaş Technical University of Iasi Romania

Prof. Gheorghe Gavrilă Military Technical Academy Romania

Prof. Nicolae Golovanov University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Adrian Graur University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Aneta Hazi Universitatea “Vasile Alecsandri” Bacau Romania

Eng. Sorin Iacob President. Deputy General Director ”Loial” Romania

Eng. Iulian Iancu President CNR-CME Romania

Dr. Costin Ifrim ECOAIR, USA SUA

Prof. Mihai Iordache University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Teodor Leuca University of Oradea Romania

Prof. Dorin Lucache Technical University of Iasi Romania

Prof. Ion Lungu CEZ Romania

Assoc. Prof. George Mahalu University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Virgil Maier Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania

Assoc. Prof. Leon Mandici University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Gheorghe Manolea University of Craiova Romania

Acad. Stepan Melnychuk University "Yurii Fedkovici" of Cernauti Ukraine

Prof. Mihai Mihaita AGIR Romania

Prof. Călin Muntean Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania

Prof. Nicolae Muntean Politehnica University of Timisoara Romania

Prof. Toader Munteanu University „Dunărea de Jos” Galati Romania

Prof. Costica Nitu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Eng. Puica Nitu PEO Canada

Prof. Sorin Pavel Technical University of Cluj Napoca Romania

Dr. Paul Pencioiu ICPE SA Bucharest Romania

Prof. Ştefan Gheorghe Pentiuc University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Radu Pentiuc University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Alex Petroianu University of Cape Town South Africa

Assoc. Prof. Cezar Popa University of Suceava Romania

Prof. Mihaela Popescu University of Craiova Romania

Prof. Mihai Popescu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Petru Postolache University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Dr. Ion Potârniche ICPE ACTEL SA Bucharest Romania

Prof. Alexandru Sălceanu Technical University of Iasi Romania

Eng. Michael Sipos International Energy Security Network SUA

Eng. Livioara Şujdea Deputy General Director E-ON Moldova Romania

Prof. Gheorghe Ştefan CEZ Romania

Prof. Şerban Raicu University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Florin Tănăsescu Academia de Ştiinţe Tehnice din Romania Romania

Prof. Slim Tnani University of Poitiers France

Prof. Cornel Toader University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

Prof. Dumitru Toader Politehnica University of Timisoara Romania

Prof. Petru Todos Technical University of Moldavia Moldavia

Prof. Nicolae Vasile ICPE Bucureşti Romania

Dr. Mihai Voronca FREE, Bucharest Romania

Acad. Nikolai Voropai Energy System Institute Russia

Prof. Kunio Yoshikawa Tokyo University Japan

Prof. Dan Zlatanovici ICEMENERG SA, Bucharest Romania

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Associate Prof. Daniela Irimia Lecturer Neculai Barbă

Associate Prof. Mariana Rodica Milici Lecturer Narcisa Airoae

Associate Prof. Dan Laurenţiu Milici Lecturer.Constantin Ungureanu

Associate Prof. Gabriela Raţă Lecturer Elena Olariu

Associate Prof. Mihai Raţă Assistant. Eugen Hopulele

Associate Prof. Elena Crenguţa Bobric Assistant Ciprian Afanasov

Lecturer Marinică Bosânceanu with the University of Suceava, Romania

Dear Colleague,Dear Sirs and Madams,

We take great pleasure to address an invitation to participate in the 9th World Energy System

Conference – WESC 2012 held in June 28-30, 2012 in Romania. The conference is organized

by „Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer

Science with Canadian Institute World Energy System CIWES, Canada. We would be

honored by the widest possible participation and your colleagues who have interests in the

area of scientific conference domains.

This is the First Call and we are asking you to make it public in your department / college /

institution.

Accepted and presented papers will be published in AGIR Bulletin (ISSN 1224-7928) –

category B+ (CNCSIS). The best papers will be selected for publication in the: Advances in

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ISI impact factor: 0,700), Electric Power System

Research journal (Elsevier) or in the Energy journal (Elsevier).

Other information will be available by accessing the website of the conference,

http://www.wesc.usv.ro, or e-mail: Radu PENTIUC (Suceava, Romania) radup@eed.usv.ro,

Puica NITU, Canada, puica.nitu@rogers.com Prof. Gianfranco CHICCO, Italy,

gianfranco.chicco@polito.it

Yours faithfully,The Organizing Committee of WESC 2012

Stimati Domni / Stimate Doamne,

Ne face o deosebita placere sa va adresam invitatia de a participa la cea de-a 9-a editie a

Conferintei World Energy Systems- WESC 2012, organizata in perioada 28 – 30 iunie 2012,

la Suceava, de catre Facultatea de Inginerie Electrica si Stiinta Calculatoarelor a Universitatii

"Stefan cel Mare" din Suceava și Canadian Institute World Energy System CIWES, Canada.

Am fi onorati de o cat mai larga participare si a colegilor dumneavoastra care au preocupari

stiintifice in aria domeniilor conferintei.

Acesta constituie Primul Anunt si avem rugamintea sa-l faceti public in cadruldepartamentului / facultatii / institutiei dumneavoastra.

Lucrarile acceptate si sustinute vor fi publicate în Buletinul AGIR (ISSN 1224-7928) -revista de categorie B+ (CNCSIS). Cele mai valoroase lucrari vor fi publicate in Advances inElectrical and Computer Engineering <http://www.aece.ro> - revista de categorie A (ISI) –CNCSIS, Power System Research journal (Elsevier) sau in Energy journal (Elsevier).

Alte informatii vor fi disponibile prin accesarea paginii web a conferintei,

http://www.wesc.usv.ro, sau prin e-mail la adresele: Radu Pentiuc (Suceava, Romania)

radup@eed.usv.ro, Puica Nitu, Canada, puica.nitu@rogers.com Prof. Gianfranco Chicco,

Italy, gianfranco.chicco@polito.it

Cu cele mai alese ganduri,Comitetul local de organizare a WESC 2012.

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) & Corvinus University

Joint Erasmus Staff Week Intercultural competence in organizing mobility

14-18 May 2012

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

10:00 – 12:00 ▪ Welcome speech ▪ Presentation of Eötvös Loránd University – Marton Belik, Head of the

Department of International Education and Mobility ▪ Presentation of the Faculties – Faculty coordinators

12:00 – 12:30 ▪ Campus tour 12:30 – 13:00 ▪ Sandwich lunch – offered by ELTE

Monday 14th May

ELTE program

13:00 – 15:00 ▪ Introduction of the participants

9:00 – 10:30 ▪ Intercultural training I. 10:30 – 11:00 ▪ Coffee break – offered by ELTE 11:00 – 12:30 ▪ Intercultural training II. 12:30 – 14:00 ▪ Campus tour and Lunch break (individually) 14:00 – 15:30 ▪ Intercultural training III.

Tuesday 15th May

Joint program: ELTE day for ELTE and

Corvinus participants 17:30 - ▪ Social program: walking tour in Buda Castle

9:00 – 10:30 ▪ Intercultural relations: Acceptance and tolerance vs. Exclusion

▪ How to be an alien in Hungary 10:30 – 11:00 ▪ International coffee break – with special national cookies, served by participants 11:00 – 12:30 ▪ International mobility as a source of intercultural learning

▪ Developing intercultural competences – why is it so important for us? 12:30 – 14:00 ▪ Lunch break (individually) 14:00 – 15:30 ▪ Intercultural communication

Wednesday

16th May Joint program:

Corvinus Day for ELTE and Corvinus

participants

16:00 - ▪ Social program: visit to the Parliament

9:00 – 10:30 ▪ Erasmus trainings for the successful integration and reintegration. Preparation, support and prevention

▪ Introduction of the Career Centre ▪ Student’s Union and ESN ELTE

10:30 – 11:00 ▪ Coffee break – offered by ELTE 11:00 – 12:30 ▪ ExchangeAbility

▪ Evaluation of the Staff Week, distribution of certificates 12:30 – 14:00 ▪ Lunch break (individually) 14:00 – 16:00 ▪ Study Fair

▪ Meeting with outgoing students of ELTE

Thursday 17th May

ELTE program

19:00 - ▪ Joint dinner offered by the two host universities (participation is recommended)

Friday

18th May ELTE program

10:00 – 14:00 ▪ Visit to the faculties (based on the bilateral agreements) ▪ Optional program: Visit to the (central) Library of ELTE

Eötvös Loránd University Rector’s Office, Department of International Education and Mobility – Mrs. Ágnes Székely

H – 1056 Budapest, Szerb utca 21-23. Tel. + 36 1 411 6543; Fax. + 36 1 411 6538; erasmus@elte.hu

EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY

HU BUDAPES01

Application form

Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week: Intercultural competence in organizing mobility

organized by Eötvös Loránd University (HU BUDAPES01)

and Corvinus University of Budapest (HU BUDAPES03)

14 – 18 May 2012

1. Personal data: Full Name (first name/family name)

Department Area Position Office contact details (e-mail address and phone number)

Spoken language(s)

Level of English language competence

2. Home University: Official Name (in English)

Address

ERASMUS Code Name & contact details of Institutional Erasmus Coordinator

4. Faculty visit: Please select which Faculty or Department of Eötvös Loránd University you would like to visit on 18th May, Friday Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Informatics Faculty of Law Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Sciences Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Education

Faculty of Primary and Pre-School Education University Library Other organizational unit (please specify):

5. Others: Specific requests such as visits, appointments: ▪ Specific topics of interest (please name one or two topic about which you would like to hear more detailed during the Staff Week): ▪ ▪ Special requirements (allergies, vegetarians, etc.): ▪ Please note that the costs of travel, accommodation and meals have to be covered by the participants.

The language of the Staff Week is English. We can accept up to 20 participants (maximum of two colleagues per partner institution and may not be able to accept all applications).

Date:

Signature of Applicant Date:

Signature and stamp of Institutional Erasmus Coordinator of Home

University

Please return your application form by e-mail to szekely.agnes@elte.hu

or by fax to + 36-1-411-6538 until Friday, 16th March!

Accommodation information We have pre-booked rooms for the participants at corporate prices at the hotels listed bellow. The quoted prices are available only for the accepted participants of the Staff Week and only for the time of the training. We will send you the booking forms later. Prices are for a single room and include breakfast, free WIFI and all applicable taxes (at Danubius Hotel Gellért free entrance to the famous Gellért Thermal Bath). Corporate prices: Danubius Hotel Erzsébet *** (64 € / person / night) http://www.danubiushotels.com/en/our_hotels/hungary/budapest/hotel_erzsebet_city_center Danubius Hotel Gellért **** (80 € / person / night) (free entrance to the famous Gellért Thermal Bath included) http://www.danubiushotels.com/en/our_hotels/hungary/budapest/danubius_hotel_gellert Danubius Hotel Astoria **** (80 € / person / night) http://www.danubiushotels.com/en/our_hotels/hungary/budapest/danubius_hotel_astoria Mercure Budapest Korona **** (93 € / person / night) http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-1765-mercure-budapest-korona/index.shtml