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The aim of this Innovation and SME forum is to showcase to companies the free data resources and services that are available through ELIXIR Spain and ELIXIR Europe more generally. It will feature talks from ELIXIR partners on some of the key databases and resources and present examples of innovative companies that are already using public data in their businesses. Dedicated sessions will cover the theme of public-private partnerships in open data, including presentations on the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) and talks from several IMI projects. To stimulate interaction between industry delegates and ELIXIR partners, there will be ample opportunities for networking, including a ‘flash talk’ session, sponsored by Biocat, and an evening drinks reception.

We will also have "FlashTalks - sponsored by Biocat" where organisations can present their work around public bioinformatics. If you want to give a 5-minute flash talk to present the open data activities of your company or organisation please tick the appropriate box in the registration.

The event is free and open to all companies large and small, in the Barcelona region and further afield.

• Programme can be found Here
• More information about the event can be found Here
• Registration deadline 26th May