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The REMORA project strengthens the integration of Outermost Regions (ORs) into the European Research Area (ERA). This symposium aims to showcase scientific expertise from 3 regions : La Réunion, Madeira, the Azores and stimulate collaborative Horizon Europe projects.
Academic actors, technical centers, innovative companies, PhD students, and Master's students interested in marine themes related to insular and tropical regions.
Aligned with REMORA project priorities and European network expectations:
1️⃣ BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS, MONITORING AND MARINE STATIONS - Marine biodiversity assessment - Monitoring technologies and protocols - Marine protected areas management - Station networks and data sharing
2️⃣ OCEANOGRAPHIC OBSERVATORIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE - Climate impact monitoring - Ocean observation systems - Long-term data series - Climate adaptation strategies
3️⃣ FRUGAL TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND SMALL-SCALE INNOVATIONS - Cost-effective technologies - Local adaptations and innovations - Appropriate technology transfer - Community-based solutions
4️⃣ TEST AND DEMONSTRATION INFRASTRUCTURES - Living labs and testing facilities - Innovation platforms - Technology validation - Demonstration projects
5️⃣ SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY - Marine resource valorization - Sustainable practices - Economic models - Value chain innovations
6️⃣ MARINE ECOSYSTEM GOVERNANCE - Policy frameworks - Stakeholder engagement - Collaborative management - Regulatory innovations
📄 ABSTRACT SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 150-250 words - Languages: French or English - Format: Word or PDF
📋 MANDATORY ELEMENTS: Contribution title - Author(s) and affiliation(s) - Keywords (3-5) - Main chosen theme - Preferred presentation format
📧 SUBMISSION PROCESS: Email to: evelyne.tarnus@cellule-europe.re Copy to: alina.tunin-ley@citeb.re
⏰ SUBMISSION DEADLINES 🟠 First cutoff: July 29, 2025 🟡 Second cutoff: August 20, 2025
✅ Author notification: September 5, 2025
📅 Final program publication: September 15, 2025
📅 MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 - Welcome of international guests - Registration and networking
📅 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 - Morning: Scientific Seminar #1 - Afternoon: Scientific Seminar #2
📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 - Morning: Scientific Seminar #3 - Afternoon: Horizon Europe Workshop - Evening: Public Conference
📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 - Morning: Scientific visits and sites - Afternoon: Field visits
📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 - Closing activities and synthesis
🌍 INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE - Showcase work to European experts - Access to policy makers and industry leaders - Media coverage and documentation
🤝 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES - Direct contact with Horizon Europe program officers - Partnership development with OR regions - Access to European innovation networks - B2B meetings with potential collaborators
📚 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Feedback from international experts - Best practices exchange - Horizon Europe project development support - Publication opportunities
🚀 COLLABORATION PROSPECTS - Horizon Europe consortium building - Technology transfer opportunities - Joint research initiatives - Innovation scaling possibilities