Sjaak Wolfert specifically highlighted the Open Call issue showing in a clear way the objectives and a demo case of the project together with the identified topics, the budget allocated (6 million €), timescale (deadlines, communications, etc.) and selection criteria within a “multi-actor” approach. Edwin Hecker highlighted the presence of more than 70 partner organizations from 16 different countries in the IoF2020 Project, with a total budget of 35 million € and 4 years of duration. He also provided data about the ambitious targets of the project to reach several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): zero hunger, responsible consumption and production, climate action and life on land. Furthermore, in order to enhance the impact of the announcement, the launch of the Open Call was coordinated together with 2 other LSP’s in a joint annoucement of the 3 Open Calls.

On the exhibition site, in addition to its double booth hosting 8 use case representatives and their research posters, IoF2020 developed a new booklet presenting the first research results and next steps of the use cases together with a video. Use case representatives had the occasion to meet a varied crowd and answer technical questions from visitors including members of the European Commission. IoF2020 held its booth next to other Large Scale Pilots (LSPs) dedicated to IoT. In addition, to show the coherence between IoT research sectors, the joint presence of LSPs ensured a wider visibility of the projects.