7th European Mountain Convention in Lillehammer

Euromontana and the Norwegian Mountain Regions Cooperation is organising the 7th European Mountain Convention in Lillehammer, Norway, on 15-17 September 2010.
In addition to the members of Euromontana the whole European mountain community will be involved, including national and regional authorities, sectoral organisations, research bodies, think tanks and universities. Previous Conventions have attracted up to 400 professionals and stakeholders from all across Europe.  
The transversal theme that will be focused upon during this year's Convention will be "Innovation". Entitled "European Mountain Regions - A spirit of Innovation", the conference will examine the process of innovation and tools needed in order to innovate. Furthermore, will be discussed  the focal point on sectors in which mountain areas can achieve an added value and the best practices.
A statement of the position of European mountain stakeholders on innovation issues will be released after this event.