10:00 – 10:05

Welcome and aim of the workshop
Maria Wimmer, University of Koblenz-Landau, DE

10:05 – 10:45

Introduction to DEMO_net & first results of the project
Ann Macintosh, ITC, Napier University, UK

10:45 – 11:45

Presentations by Government and technology vendor experts in their eParticipation cases, solutions and research requirements I (20 mins each)

eParticipation - the role of Cities
Chris Newby, Liverpool City Council, UK

Personalisation, information engagement and technology
David Dickinson, Fujitsu, UK

Challenges Barriers of eParticipation in the Austrian Parliament
Guenther Schefbeck, Austrian Parliament, AT

11:45 – 12:00

Coffee break

12:00 – 13:20

Presentations by Government and technology vendor experts in their eParticipation cases, solutions and research requirements II (20 mins each)

eParticipation - a perspective from Ireland
John McAleer, Director, South West Regional Authority, IR

eDemocracy and online engagement in Bristol
Carol Hayward, Bristol City Council, UK

Challenges and opportunities for technology vendors of eParticipation systems
John Glover, iNovem, UK

e-Participation as a Policy Tool: The Tuscany Case
Francesco Molinari, IT

13:20–13:30

Discussion

13:30 – 14:30

Lunch Break