Invitation

Age on Stage 21-22 June 2012 in Graz, AT

European Conference on Later Learning in Adult Education and its Role in Europes Development Challenges, Concepts, Benefits Outlook
E.N.T.E.R. - European Network for Transfer and Exploitation of EU Project Results in cooperation with Europe Direct Information Network Styria European Office of the Province of Styria (Austria) has the pleasure of inviting you to the European Conference Age on Stage.

Topic and objectives

The European Commission has declared 2012 as the European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity. During this thematic year particular emphasis will be placed on the role of senior and elderly citizens in society. The Age on Stage Conference will provide an ideal platform for target groups and stakeholders to discuss not only important topics regarding active ageing, but also to gain information about 30 selected best practice projects concerning later learning.

Target groups

The target groups of the conference are senior learners, people working with seniors, researchers, trainers and adult educators plus people interested in European cooperation projects.

Working methods

By means of a number of thematic workshops and key notes, different aspects of learning in later life will be discussed and how they are being supported by EU funded projects and their outcomes. The conference will also be accompanied by a large project exhibition, allowing 30 selected best practice projects to be showcased. Furthermore networking opportunities will be promoted.

Working language

English/German (Simultaneous translation will be provided during plenary sessions)

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication and all its contents reflect the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. www.age-on-stage.eu I 518619-LLP-1-2011-1-AT-GRUNDTVIG-GAM

Venue

The conference will take place at the Austria Trend Hotel Europa Graz (Bahnhofgrtel 89, A-8020 Graz), which is located near Grazs main railway station. http://www.austria-trend.at/Hotel-Europa-Graz/en/ Directions: The tramlines 1,3,6 and 7 take you from the city centre to the hotel in less than 5 minutes. Car Parking is available at the hotel (2 per hour, 12 per day, 17 for two days). http://www.austria-trend.at/Hotel-Europa-Graz/en/route.asp Accommodation and Reservation: Information about room rates can be obtained directly from the hotel by quoting STAGE Conference. Contact: Tel +43 316 7076-0 | Fax +43 316 7076-606 | Email: europa.graz@austria-trend.at

Funding

For transnational participants funding for travel and accommodation may be available from your Grundtvig National Agency, through the "Visits and Exchanges" action. Please consult your National Agency for more details: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learningprogramme/doc1208_en.htm.

How to participate

Participation at the conference is free of charge. Register for the conference online at http://www.age-onstage.eu/anmelden/ or you can email, fax or post the registration form to Ms. Petra Kampf. Registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.age-on-stage.eu/download/ Registration closes at 1 June 2012

Contact

Should you have any questions or require any further information please contact: Ms. Petra Kampf E.N.T.E.R. Geidorfplatz 2 . 8010 Graz . Austria Tel: +43 316 329005 . Mobile: +43 664 6203506 . Fax:+43 316 329006 Email: petra.kampf@enter-network.eu

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication and all its contents reflect the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. www.age-on-stage.eu I 518619-LLP-1-2011-1-AT-GRUNDTVIG-GAM

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication and all its contents reflect the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. www.age-on-stage.eu I 518619-LLP-1-2011-1-AT-GRUNDTVIG-GAM