Fourth edition of the Innovatives SHS trade show

The CNRS Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences is organizing the fourth edition of theInnovatives SHS fair, a showcase for research translation in the humanities and social sciences, on May 15 and 16 at Lille Grand Palais.

This trade show demonstrates the ability of humanities and social sciences research laboratories to meet society’s needs and to facilitate the transfer of their research findings to local governments, nonprofit organizations, large industrial groups, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

At some 40 booths, researchers and engineers will showcase software and multimedia tools, applications, serious games, and innovations of all kinds, particularly in the fields of healthcare, urban planning, heritage preservation, and education. With new themes added each year, this year’s fair will place a strong emphasis on digital technology.

Once again, Innovatives SHSwill foster dialogue between exhibitors and the public through“Innov’actions,” interactive discussions modeled after“speed dating.” These sessions will cover topics ranging from heritage and health to learning and avatar-human interactions, with a particular focus on gaming. The 2019 edition will also feature two“focus” sessions, one on “smart and connected cities” and the other on “citizen science,” bringing together researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from local governments and associations.

You can findthe programfor theInnovatives SHS fair on the dedicated website.

Online registrationis free but required.