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Official Opening of the London European Space Expo focusing on:
'Space Solutions for Assisted Living'
on the occasion of the 2012 UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities
Date: 3 December 2012, 17:30 - 19:30
Place: European Space Expo, Horse Guards Parade, St. James Park, London
This unique event will bring together high level personalities from government, industry and national and international NGOs with the press and interested parties to showcase the many space applications being developed that support greater independence and safety for citizens with disabilities and special needs. The event will include:
- Demonstrations of a select number of innovative space-fuelled applications for persons with disabilities and special needs
- Speeches by key officials
- Press conference & reception
17:30: Doors open: demonstrations of Space Applications developed to support a range of assisted living needs, tour of the European Space Expo
17:45: Speeches by key officials
18:30: Q&A, followed by Tour of European Space Expo & Reception
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Confirmed Speakers include:
- Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission, responsible for Enterprise and Industry
- Rt. Hon. David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, United Kingdom
- Luk Zelderloo, Secretary General, EASPD (European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities)
Media, NGO's and interested parties
For more information contact:
european.space.solutions@gsa.europa.eu
Admission is free. Members of the Press are kindly requested to register at the Registration Desk at Central Hall Westminster Monday 3 December from 12:00 to 17:00
