A conference titled Industrial Technologies 2014 is taking place on April 9-11, at the Athens Megaron International Conference Centre, as part of the Greek EU Presidency, and funded by the EU Seventh Framework Programme. The event integrates nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and new production technologies, and offers opportunities for developing valuable research and industry collaborations, showcases cutting-edge research and the latest innovations and rising companies from all around Europe.

This conference is part of a larger framework, a strategic approach to economic development through targeted support for research, innovation, productivity and growth, known as Smart Specialisation or RIS3 (Research and Innovation strategies for Smart Specialisation).

Among the issues to be discussed are European and global developments in the high-tech arena, re-industrialisation and regional development in Europe, as well as new opportunities in the Horizon 2020 program, in enabling technologies sector.