NEWS
Heikki Huomo chosen for the member of ISTAG
4th of May 2010
CIE Director Heikki Huomo has been chosen for the member of ISTAG, EU’s Information and Communication Technologies Advisory Group. ISTAG advises the European Commission on the overall strategy for ICT Research and Innovation.
The ISTAG reflects and advises on the definition and implementation of a coherent policy for research in ICT in Europe. This policy should ensure the mastering of technology and its applications. Also, it should help strengthen industrial competitiveness and address the main European societal challenges.
The members of the ISTAG should provide consistent and consolidated advice to the Commission services regarding the Theme Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) of the Cooperation Specific Programme. Advice should be provided on strategy, relevant objectives and scientific and technological priorities.
The ISTAG advisory group includes 24 members for the period of 2010-2012. Another Finnish representative is Sitra’s Ossi Kuittinen.
For more information: ISTAG
