The event was opened by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, together with European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek and Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou, who has overall responsibility for the Marie Curie programme.
Ürituse avas Euroopa Komisjoni president José Manuel Barroso koos Euroopa Parlamendi presidendi Jerzy Buzeki ja volinik Androulla Vassiliouga, kelle vastutusalasse Marie Curie programm kuulub.