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Learn about the dissemination objectives and activities associated with the EU-IndiaGrid project, including training events, workshops, and the development of the project conference. Find out about the promotion strategies and consortium involvement in this comprehensive project.
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WP6 – Dissemination & Networking Events Metaware SpA euindiagrid@metaware.it
Presentation Overview • Dissemination Objectives • General Dissemination Activities • EU-IndiaGrid Portal • Training Events • International Workshops • Project Conference
WP6 Objectives • Provide organisational, promotional dissemination & outreach activities associated with communicating the Grid Infrastructure Through • EU-IndiaGrid Portal & Promotion Activities • 4 Training Events • 3 International Workshops • 1 Project Conference
WP Tasks T6.1 Promotion & Dissemination Activities Leader Metaware T6.2 International Workshops Leader Metaware T6.3 Training Events Leader ICTP T6.4 Follow-up activities and evaluation of events Leader ICTP T6.5 EU-IndiaGrid Portal Development & Maintenance Leader Metaware
Consortium Involvement • Nominate interface – point of contact for each partner • Set up WP6 mailing list and schedule regular communication
General Dissemination Activities & Actions 1/2 T6.1 - 1st 6 months • Project Announcement (M1) & Press Release • Distribute through partner channels – i.e. web link, internal mailing lists & newsletters, local media contacts, … Quantitative Feedback • Events Planner (e.g.BELIEF plenary) • Information on partner participation at future events for inclusion in EU-IndiaGrid “presence” calendar • Dissemination Database • Contact details of “Gatekeepers” & multipliers
General Dissemination Activities & Actions 2/2 T6.1 - 1st 6 months • Media channels & partners (scientific, …) • Details of on-line & printed media contacts – “in-house” & local general and specific channels – e.g. local news, scientific journals & publications • Promotional materials (M2) • Ensure visibility & highlight any special requests • Related Project Synergies (WP2) • Community Recruitment tools (WP2)
Visual Elements • Logo • Images
Promotional Material • Flyer A4 & Poster A0 • Business Cards • PowerPoint Template • Header & Footer • Web Banner / Image • Pop-Ups • Gadgets …
Communication • Internal (WP1) • Internal Mailing lists • External (WP6) • Mailing lists & accounts • .eu &/or .org & .in ???? • Web address
www.euindiagrid.eu/org/in T6.5 • 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
Workshops 1/3 T6.2 – 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
Workshops 2/3 Expected Outcome: (dependant on timing) • Groundwork for EU-IndiaGrid application • Implementation Blueprint • Showcasing & discussing results applications • Best Practice Location: India Time-line: See excel Handout for Proposed Dates
Workshops 3/3 Actions: • Decision Dec. 2006 – 1st Workshop in Mumbai • Decision on BELIEF Conference – EU-IndiaGrid level of involvement • Define timeline & workshop topics
Project Conference Objectives: raise awareness of grid & EU-IndiaGrid applications Location: India Date: October 2007 Expected Outcome: Increased use of EGEE grid: >45mbps; new application areas, 200 people?
Training Events 1/2 T6.3 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
Training Events 2/2 • T6.3 Actions – M1 • Plan “Training the Trainers” & define date • Revise timeline according to project phases & pertinent events • Define Geographical coverage • Plan for next 6 months 1 training (DoW) • Define training structure • Define Objective & Target audience oriented promotional message for recruitment & targeting
Event Financial Aspects 3/3 Actions • Agree on partner breakdown & cost categories • Conference Fees? Feasible / Acceptable? • Sponsorship & In-house facilities to keep costs low
Follow up and evaluation T6.4 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
Stephen Benians s.benians@metaware.it Hilary Hanahoe h.hanahoe@metaware.it EU-IndiaGrid contacts at Metaware euindiagrid@metaware.it