As much as the Renaissance movement profoundly affected European intellectual life, its influence felt in art, literature, politics, science, religion, etc., so INSPIRE is influencing the way in which information for managing our planet can be shared and served.

Like the Renaissance movement, INSPIRE is slowly, but steadily spreading over Europe and beyond, with on the way, its principles being debated and implemented.

The aims of this year's INSPIRE Conference are therefore to take stock of this progress, to further exchange views and experiences on how INSPIRE is meeting past and emerging challenges and needs. to identify new opportunities and to reflect collectively on how INSPIRE can further evolve to maximise its benefits for society.

We invite paper and poster proposals on all aspects of INSPIRE and presentations that reflect the three pillars of the conference: Showcase on Environment, Capacities and Networking:

We are particularly interested in accounts of what works, and what does not work, what are perceived benefits for policy, public administration, citizens and the private sector. Proposals will be evaluated by the programme committee and those accepted will be included in programme and published in the on-line conference proceedings. Abstracts should be submitted in English, should not exceed 2 A4 pages words.

Deadline for submitting paper and workshops proposals: March 1, 2013.