Implementing e-Cohesion proves to be one of the most challenging responsibilities for EU Funds authorities in Member States nowadays. By the end of next year most probably EU-funded projects have to be managed electronically. This transformation will be very complex and the preparation for it will reach far beyond the IT departments of the involved institutions. As most Member States do not have systems in place yet, which allow the whole exchange of information to take place electronically, they need to start intensive preparations. This European seminar is designed to teach participants how to use this major change as a window of opportunity, reducing the workload for administrations. The training will provide with a clear overview of requirements. Our expert speakers will share with their experiences regarding the design, introduction and operating of electronic data exchange systems. Speakers:Gerard van den Berg, Audit Manager, Central Audit Service, Ministry of Finance, The NetherlandsJohan Radder, IT Manager, Managing Authority Kansen voor West (ERDF), The NetherlandsCarsten Westerholt, Senior European Expert, Programme Management and Cooperation, DenmarkTamás Laposa, Public Administration Advisor, Central Monitoring Department, National Development Agency, HungaryDr Alexandros P. Synanidis, Director, Monitoring Information System (MIS), Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, Greece