The world is changing fast. Will technology trade barriers rise? Will relations among Europe, the US, China, Russia and other powers be upended? Will research priorities change - for climate, energy, health, defence, maritime? Al l of these questions will force new strategies for companies, universities and governments around the world.

The annual Science|Business Network conference will focus on how international relations in science, technology and trade could be transformed - and how these changes will, in turn, affect the EU's next flagship R&D effort, Framework Programme 9.

For further information, please contact Isabel Ortega at isabel.ortega@sciencebusiness.net