The European Chamber is hosting a dinner in honour of EU Commissioner Viviane Reding on the 13th January. Mrs Reding is the Commissioner for Information Society and Media and is visiting China for the first time as Commissioner for this portfolio.
As Commissioner in this field, Mrs Reding focuses on a number of policy areas which aim to contribute to Europe?? competitiveness. These include the regulatory framework in the area of telecom (e-Communications); and the regulation of audiovisual content (Directive on TV without Frontiers). She is also the coordinator of media affairs in the Commission, a role she aims to use to boost the competitiveness of the EU's media industry. She also has the responsibility for the EU ICT Research Activities - over 20% of the 6th R&D Framework Programme (FP6). In addition she is responsible for a range of other programmes and initiatives, including the MEDIA programme, to support the EU audiovisual industry; and the eContent programme, supporting EU digital content.
For more information about Commissioner Reding please click here.
Please note that there will be limited numbers for this event. Unfortunately, because of the nature of this event we are not able to offer Corporate Sponsors free attendance.
To register for this event please enrol on-line, fax your response to the European Chamber at 010 6462 2067 by Thursday 12th January 2006 or email euccc@euccc.com.cn . Please note that we require 24 hours notice for cancellations. Only cancellations will be accepted. No-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Fees will be collected at the entrance. Persons without prior confirmation will only be allowed entrance if space permits.
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