With the Communication on the data-driven economy (COM(2014)442 final), the European Council (EC) aims to accelerate the transition towards a single digital market, where cloud computing, big data, cyber security, 5G and Internet of Things are considered key building block technologies. In Brazil, the National Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (ENCTI) promotes Science, Technology and Innovation as a supporting axis for the economic and social growth of the country. Its Strategic Program for Software and Services in IT, known as project “TI Maior (Major/Bigger IT)”, recognises Cloud Computing and Big Data as two major driving forces for the Brazilian economy, thus aligned with the EC vision. That’s why this year's Cloudscape Brazil is showcasing “Trustworthy cloud & big data services from research to market”, to demonstrate how powerful this market is in the two regions and how productive transatlantic collaboration is key to accelerating innovation.
A dialogue with Europe. A primary goal of this year's Cloudscape Brazil is to ensure a productive exchange with research institutes and businesses that are active in shaping an economy enabled by Big Data and Cloud Computing research in Europe. Representatives from European research projects, funded by the European Commission, will be attending to showcase cutting-edge results and Open Source Software available in the CloudWATCH2 Service Offer catalogue, and which can serve as a reference to build the brand-new EUBrasilCloudFORUM marketplace. The Clusters of European Projects on Cloud will have a unique opportunity to share trends in European markets, how they are meeting demand for the next wave of cloud computing, and also create new collaboration synergies.
The floor to SMEs. European SMEs, will be invited to explain how they ended up in delivering services that are emerging from top-class European research projects. Their lessons learnt will be useful for all those Brazilian start-ups hosted at CATI-certified (the Brazilian Information Technology Committee) accelerators that, since 2016, can apply for funding H2020 and MCTI collaborative and which are also part of this agenda.
Cloudscape Brazil, 5th July
08:30 - 08:45 |
Cloudscape Brazil & WCN Opening and welcome
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Welcome & perspective from the EC and MCTI
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KEYNOTE SESSION |
Maximising the impact of EU-Brazil co-operation in ICT ResearchChair: Wanderson Paim de Jesus, R&D project manager at the Brazilian National Research and Education Network (RNP) |
08:45- 09:00 |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
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09:15- 09:30 |
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09:30 - 10:30 |
Session 1: An intercontinental resource pool for trustworthy cloud services and stories of adoptionWhat services, tools and software components have come from past funded EU-Brazil collaborative research projects so far? The session is all about showcasing results and assets from joint EU-Brazil research and innovation initiatives. Coordinators and end-users from current projects will not only showcase innovations in cloud computing and big data services, but also zoom in on experiences and new knowledge creation over the past few years to help measure the impact of international co-operation so far. The session also includes discussions on bilateral initiatives between Europe and Brazil and what we might or should see in the years to come. Panel discussion Chair: Marco Vieira, University of Coimbra, EUBrasilCloudFORUM European Coordinator |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Networking Coffee Break & demo area This is an opportunity for all attendees to present their activities and connect with others engaged in international-intensive discovery. Submit your demo |
11:00 - 12:00
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Session 2: Towards 2020: common priorities and challenges for the future of EU-Brazil Collaborative researchThis session revolves around Cloud & software, the data economy, cyber security, IoT and 5G as key technology building blocks for the digital economy and society. Brazilian and European experts share insights on the challenges and priorities of common interest as forthcoming EU-Brazil collaborative calls approach. Panel discussion Chair: Mauricio Carvalho, Open Innovation Program Manager at Porto Digital |
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12:00 - 12:55 |
Session 3: From Europe to Brazil: Free tools and services for easier cloud adoption - session co-organized with CloudWATCH2Cloud computing is a key enabler for emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things and Data Science. It is continuously driving the vast spectrum of both current and emerging applications, products, and services. Mobile phones and tablets are now used more than desktops to access Internet as business and habits change. SMEs are adapting to this new reality. Cloud services are providing amazing opportunities for and giving the opportunity for businesses to be agile allowing them to adapt business plans to changing circumstances. This session showcases secure and interoperable services which can improve the lives of SMEs. From services to understand cloud contracts and actually write SLAs to solutions to helping bring together developers and users in a collaborative environment. Panel discussion Chair: Nicholas Ferguson, Trust-IT Services and CloudWATCH2 & Cyberwatching Coordinator (overview slides). |
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12:55- 13:00 |
Wrap-up and conclusionsJames Clarke, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland |
13:00 - 14:30 |
Networking Lunch at Hotel Tryp Higienópolis |
14:30 - 16:30 |
SECOMU (Joint with the CSBC 2017 Conference) |
16:30 - 17:00 |
Networking Coffee Break & demo area This is an opportunity for all attendees to present their activities and connect with others engaged in international-intensive discovery. Submit your demo |
17:00 - 18:30 |
Pitch session with European and Brazilians SMEs and StartupsThe Cloudscape Brazil networking session is the perfect place for maxmising visibility with a European audience and engage with potential partners. Pitch your company's story, services and objectives to a global audience of research analysts, industry representatives, SMEs, start-ups and policy makers from Europe and Brazil and reserve your place in EUBrasilCloudFORUM marketplace. Reserve your place, submit your demo or write us at info@eubrasilcloudforum.eu Opening Pitch: EU-Brazil Strategic assets: a tour of the EUBrasilCloudFORUM Marketplace. Antônio Augusto Fröhlich, Federal University of Santa Catarina Accepted demos: See all PITCHES HERE
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18:30 - 19:30 |
EUBrasilCloudFORUM working meeting with the Advisory Board(closed meeting) |
19:30 |
Cocktail & Networking Event at Hotel Tryp Higienópolis |
8:00 - 18:30