 Furthermore, MLE researchers regularly contributed to international research forums of the European Commission, the Association for Computing Machinery, and others concerned with advancing technologies and their constructive uses.MLE held a highly successful international conference on "New Interfaces for Musical Expression" (NIME-02) in May 2002.In May 2004, in conjunction with Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency, MLE and the Department of Education and Science assembled "New Futures for Learning in the Digital Age".