Engineering the Knowledge Society (EKS) Decembre 2003

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Information Technology (or Information and Communication Technology) cannot be seen as a separate entity. Its application should support human development and this application has to be engineered. What has to be taken into account when engineering the Knowledge Society ? The Conference will address : Lifelong Learning and education, e-inclusion, ethics and social impact, engineering profession, developing e-society, economy and e-Society.

What actions have to be undertaken to realize a human centered Knowledge Society ? The presentations in this World Summit parallel event will reflect the active stance towards human development supported by ICT expressed in its title. A Round Table session will provide concrete proposals for action.