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AFRAN Forum 2023 on “Developing research connections for the Indian Ocean”, 26-27 November, Perth and online. {grants and sponsorship to develop the forum and follow-up activities totalling approx.. $90k AUD from DFAT, Australian Government, French Embassy in Australia and CNRS} Conference with policy and diplomatic community representatives and academics from at least two countries), linked to international university sector research collaborations, strategic alliances and networks Each year, the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) Inc. runs a Forum to exhibit and discuss current cooperation and areas of future cooperation upscaling potential. The 2023 AFRAN Forum will be held on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 October 2023 at Murdoch University in Perth and will be supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Australian Government. The theme for 2023 is “Developing research connections for the Indian Ocean”. This Forum will display current collaborations, facilitate the development of new connections, and discuss new opportunities in the fields of science and industry in and for the Indian Ocean region. The AFRAN Forum is a great opportunity to promote the activities of Australian and French stakeholders in the research and innovation sectors, and to strengthen high-level networks. Both Australia and France are developing collaborations with other countries in the Indian Ocean Region to support the design of knowledge-based solutions serving an inclusive and sustainable development of the region. Regional integration is central to the French La Réunion Island, and its university and research organisations have been striving to build and develop regional academic and scientific networks or regional structuring initiatives. Australia is a powerful partner to achieve successful collaboration in the region with its high-level scientific expertise, research infrastructures, and operational capabilities.| Period | 26 Oct 2023 → … |
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| Event title | International conference development and organisation - Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) Forum 2023 |
| Event type | Other |