President’s Preface
10-10-10 will become an important symbol for ergonomics in Europe!
FEES has decided to organise its first European Conference on Ergonomics/Human Factors starting on October 10th 2010 under the title “Ergonomics in and for Europe”. The Conference will take place in the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium, a decision influenced by the fact that Belgium has the presidency of the European Union during that second half year of 2010.
The choice of the conference topics has, besides the scientific and practical relevance of the problems, major strategic and political priorities for employment in Europe. FEES, as the representative of ergonomics and human factors at the European level, has much to offer in this context.
The program of the 10-10-10 conference is rather unusual and does not follow the format typical of our Federated Society Conferences. Politicians, ergonomics and human factors scientists and practitioners will meet together to discuss in both plenary and “break-out” work sessions the actual and real issues of work and employment in Europe, as outlined by the Lisbon Strategy, that need major attention in Europe. Thus, the full title of the Conference is
“Ergonomics in and for Europe:
Quality of Life - Social, Economic & Ergonomic Challenges for Ageing People at Work”
The preparation and organisation of the Conference is in hands of the EUTF together with the FEES Executive. The day-to-day coordinator for the conference is Christophe Maes – secretary of EUTF (christophe.maes@azalma.be).
I cordially urge our members to support this most valuable initiative! We need your help in several areas such as suggestions for recognised and qualified speakers, presentation of posters, financial support, etc., etc.
Feel yourselves jointly responsible for the success of our 10-10-10 Conference. More information will reach you soon.
And………………….mark the dates (10 – 12 October, 2010) already in your diary!!!!!
Pieter Rookmaaker
President of FEES
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