October 30 2022: The Khunde Community Network is officially handed over to the community. The world’s highest community network brings connectivity to Khunde (3880m) and Khumjung (3740m) villages situated within the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal.
LIVESTREAM https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/videos/669951511223590/
TWITTER #CommunityNetworks #Nepal @InternetSociety @NepalInternetF1 @ISOC_Community #CommunityNetworks #InternetForEveryone
On Wednesday October 26 2022 at 14:00-16:00 UTC the Internet Society Online Safety Special Interest Group (Online Safety SIG) will host a webinar ‘Online safety and law: what they don’t tell you (that really matter)‘. Four experts will tackle different aspects of Internet regulation.
SESSIONS
The importance of privacy as culture and how (legal) regulation makes a difference
Eduarda Chacon Rosas, (Brazil)
Internet governance and digital rights
Waihiga K. Muturi, RTN (Kenya)
Online Apps: Its Regulations and Governance
Antara Jha (India)
Maintaining data integrity through effective regulatory policies
Jonathan Agbo (Nigeria)
MODERATORS
Suun Faye, ISOC Gambia
Christian Nzie, ISOC Cameroon
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety2/os-sig-law
PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3gBwRfw
TWITTER #onlinesafety @ISOC_Community @internetsociety
SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)
On Tuesday 1 November 2022 the UK Internet Governance Forum 2022 will be held in London. The UK Internet Governance Forum (UK IGF) is the national IGF for the United Kingdom. he purpose of IGFs is to facilitate a common understanding of how to maximise the opportunities of the internet whilst mitigating the risks and challenges that the internet presents. Messages from the UK IGF will be carried to the Global IGF in Addis Ababa at the end of November 2022. The livestream is provided by Internet Society UK England Chapter.
AGENDA https://ukigf.org.uk/2022-agenda/
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/ukigf22
PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3TNV2X3
REAL TIME TEXT
Morning https://bit.ly/3sLaBTh
Afternoon https://bit.ly/3DPCSyg
TWITTER #UKIGF22 @UKIGF @ISOCUKEngland @IntGovForum #netgov
SIMULCASTS_
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)
ARCHIVE_
https://archive.org/details/ukigf22
On Friday October 28 2022 at 10:00-12:30 UTC the Internet Society Gambia Chapter (ISOC GM) will host an online webinar / workshop ‘Encryption for a Safer Internet‘. As part of events to mark Global Encryption Day 2022, the webinar is geared towards providing for exchange of privacy and security best practices, implementation of encryption and management of cyber incidents
PRESENTERS
Robin Wilton, Director Internet Trust, Internet Society
Cedrick Adrien Mbeyet, Stakeholder Development Manager – Technical, AFRINIC
Barrack Otieno, General Manager – AfTLD
Jean-Robert Hountomey, President – AfricaCERT
Max Jonga, Head, gmCSIRT, PURA
Amadou Bah, President, Africa Cybersecurity Alliance
MODERATOR
Poncelet O. Ileleji, Jokkolabs Banjul
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/encryptgambia2022
PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3gBfdsj (AI Captions)
REAL TIME TEXT (see ISOC.LIVE)
TWITTER #EncryptGambia #GlobalEncryptionDay @isocgm @encryption_day @futureidentity @InternetSociety @cmbeyet @AFRINIC @otienobarrack @aftld Jean-Robert Hountomey @AfricaCERT @Poncelet2 @ISOC_Africa
SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)
https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica/ (AI Captions)
https://www.facebook.com/isocgambiachapter/ (AI Captions)
On Saturday October 22 2022 at 5pm-7pm IST (11:30-13:30 UTC) the Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter (ISOC LK) will host an Encryption Day Event in support of Global Encryption Day, with the theme ‘Encryption for ALL‘. The event will take the form of a two part webinar.
TOPICS / SPEAKERS
1. When should you not use encryption?
Prof. Gihan Dias, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
2. Blockchain Security with Encryption, Smart Contract Security, and Auditing
Dr. Lakmal, Ph.D.
MODERATOR / HOST
Prasad De Silva, MBA
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoclk-ged2022
PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3SpvDBo
REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3MVsAQf
TWITTER #GlobalEncryptionDay #EncryptionForALL @isoc_lk @encryption_day
SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)
On Tuesday November 8 2022 at 19:30 EST / 00:30 UTC (Nov 9) / 09:30 JST (Nov 9) the Accessibility VR Meetup hosts ‘Live Subtitles in Augmented Reality Glasses‘. Xander and XRAI Glass are among several companies (large and small) aiming to caption the world through smart glasses. Here’s your chance to get a glimpse of these glasses. Alex Westner and Paul Mealy will share what they’ve learned from testing with customers, and how these insights have helped to shape their products.
The session will be webcast live via a partnership with the Internet Society New York Chapter Accessibility SIG (A11ySIG).
LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/a11yvr29 (open captions)
PARTICIPATE VIA YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YZZRf7neL3I (open captions)
REAL TIME TEXT: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=a11yvr
TWITTER: @a11yvr #a11y #AR #XR #VR @IAAPOrg #LifeSubtitled #Deaf @XRAIGlass @alxwestner
SIMULCASTS (open captions)
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/punkcast/
On Friday October 21 2022 at 11:30-13:00 AST (15:30-17:00 UTC) the Collectivity of Saint Martin will host the official launch of Smart-IX – the Saint Martin Internet Exchange Point. This new IXP is part of the CaribIX project, launched in March 2022, which has already established an IXP in St Saint Barthélemy, and aims to also set up IXPs in Saint Maarten and Guadeloupe, promising to deliver better Internet speed, security and service quality across the region. The launch will be followed by the signing of an IXP memorandum of understanding, which signifies the willingness of the first IXP participants to begin peering. More participants are expected to join as Smart-IX continues to develop and grow.
Le vendredi 21 octobre 2022 à 11h30-13h00 AST (15h30-17h00 UTC), la Collectivité de Saint-Martin accueillera le lancement officiel de Smart-IX – le Point d’Echange Internet de Saint-Martin. Ce nouvel IXP fait partie du projet CaribIX, lancé en mars 2022, qui a déjà mis en place un IXP à Saint-Barthélemy, et vise également à mettre en place des IXP à Saint-Martin et en Guadeloupe, promettant d’offrir une meilleure vitesse, sécurité et qualité de service Internet à travers la région. Le lancement sera suivi de la signature d’un protocole d’accord IXP, qui signifie la volonté des premiers participants IXP de commencer le peering. D’autres participants devraient se joindre au fur et à mesure que Smart-IX continue de se développer et de croître.
SPEAKERS / ORATEURS
Alex RICHARDS, Conseiller spécial du Cabinet du Président Collectivité de Saint Martin
Alain RICHARDSON, 1er Vice-Président Collectivité de Saint-Martin
Gilles Bazajet, Directeur, Programme Interreg Caraïbes
Cédric BENJAMIN, Directeur Services Informatiques, Collectivité de Saint-Martin
Eve Riboud, CEO, Dauphin Telecom
Jean ARNELL, CEO, Computech
Kendall DUPERSOY, CEO, TELEM
Gary Kalloo, CARIB-IX Project Coordinator, CTU
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/caribix-smart
TWITTER #SmartIX @carib_ix @InterregC @TheCTUnion @caribpeer @e_computech
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SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)
https://www.facebook.com/CaribIX (AI Captions)
https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanTelecommunicationsUnion (AI Captions)
https://youtu.be/SW9LvoS1_hE (CTU YouTube)
On 24 to 28 October 2022 the Indigenous Connectivity Institute will host the Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 (ICS 2022). The Indigenous Connectivity Summit brings together Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable and sustainable internet. The 2022 ICS is led by the newly-formed Indigenous Connectivity Institute, an initiative incubated by Connect Humanity, and co-organized in partnership with the Internet Society.
AGENDA https://connecthumanity.fund/ics-2022-agenda/
01 Welcome
Phil Mozejko, Intern, Connect Humanity
02 Welcoming Remarks
Amanda G. Lathlin, Member, Manitoba Legislative Assembly (MLA)
03 Opening Remarks
Brenda Wilson, Rogers Communications
04 Building a mesh network in Winnipeg’s North End
Joel Templeman, Executive Director, ISOC Manitoba
Shelley Anderson, ISOC Manitoba
05 ISED spectrum access initiatives
Mark Saunders, Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada (ISED)
06 Digital equity and Indigenous communities
Davida Delmar, Digital Inclusion Manager, AMERIND
Rhea Doolan, Senior Policy Lead, First Nations Technology Council
MOD: Christopher Mitchell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance
07 Broadband Communications North
Jason Neepin, Executive Director, Broadband Communications North
08 Saskatchewan Sweetgrass
Darrah Blackwater, Navajo Nation
09 Managing large-scale projects
Matt Rantanen, Golden State Network
Jason Neepin, Broadband Communications North
Sally Braun, former GM, Western James Bay Telecom Network
Alfred Loon, Director of Economic & Sustainable Development, Cree Regional Authority
MOD: Geoff White, Executive Director, Competitive Network Operators of Canada
10 Updates on community broadband networks in Hawai’i
John Kealoha Garcia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nation of Hawai‘i
Denis (Bumpy) Kanahele, Head of State, Nation of Hawai‘i
11 Keeping the Community Informed During the Build Stage
Claudia Tarbell, Senior Engagement Manager, Calix
12 Campfire pitches
Mark Buell, Director of Indigenous Programs Development, Connect Humanity
13 Breakout report backs
Mark Buell, Director of Indigenous Programs Development, Connect Humanity
Natalie Dunleavy Campbell, Senior Director, North American Government and Regulatory Affairs, Internet Society
14 Thoughts on Day 1
Phil Mozejko, Intern, Connect Humanity
15 Prayer
Andy Daniels
16 Wed Welcome
Ernie Daniels
17 Community leadership
Andrew Sullivan – President & CEO, Internet Society
18 Introducing the Indigenous Connectivity Institute
Justin Gilbert
Mark Buell
19 Tribal Broadband Bootcamp Update
Chris Mitchell
Matt Rantanen
20 Artwork presentation
Darrah Blackwater
21 Spectrum Sovereignty
Darrah Blackwater
Dr. Gregory Taylor
Jenna Cocullo
22 The future of digital advocacy – Indigenous Connectivity Institute Advisory Committee
Natalie Campbell, Senior Director, North American Government and Regulatory Affairs, Internet Society
Mark Buell, Director of Indigenous Programs Development Director of Indigenous Programs Development, Connect Humanity
23 Mapping broadband in Indigenous communities
Pierrette Renée Dagg, Director of Technology Impact Research,Merit Network
Dustin Loup, Project Manager, National Broadband Mapping Coalition, Marconi Society
Frances Goli, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, SE Idaho
24 Integrating International law and Indigenous law into telecommunications law
Dr. Brenda Gunn
25 Rogers Indigenous Collaboration Team
Brenda Wilson, Rogers Communications
Brian Mazerolle, Rogers Communications
Dana Wells-Durocher, Rogers Communications
Asennaienton Frank Horn, Rogers Communications
26 Building off-grid networks
Suzanne Singer
27 Wrap Up
Phil Mozejko, Intern, Connect Humanity
** Only the sessions from Tuesday Oct 25 – Thurs Oct 27 will be livestreamed. **
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/ics2022
REGISTER https://bit.ly/3TA1IY3
REAL TIME TEXT
TUE AM https://bit.ly/3TAgHSi
TUE PM https://bit.ly/3zedS17
WED AM https://bit.ly/3zh5DkO
WED PM https://bit.ly/3W6wUA7
THU AM https://bit.ly/3Fn5XTc
THU PM https://bit.ly/3DhzHhm
TWITTER #ICS2022 @Connect_Fund @internetsociety #indigenous #GrowInternet
SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc (AI Captions)
https://www.facebook.com/ISOCNewMexico (AI Captions)
On Wednesday to Friday October 19-21 2022 the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will host the High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Final Review of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022 in Jakarta.
In 2012 ESCAP member States proclaimed the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022, and adopted the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, the world’s first set of disability-specific development goals. In 207 the Beijing Declaration was adopted to provide guidance on further advancing disability-inclusive development.
This meeting will review progress and achievements made in the Decade (2013-2022), foster consensus on new strategic directions, and renew commitments by ESCAP members and associate members to disability rights and disability-inclusive development in the Asia-Pacific region, leading up to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
PROGRAM https://bit.ly/3VFxZib
DAY 1 – OCT 19 WIB/UTC https://youtu.be/NvQm-etuEx4
09:00/02:00 Opening
10:40/03:40 Regional Review of the Implementation of the Decade and the Incheon Strategy
14:00/07:00 Stakeholder statements
DAY 2 – OCT 20 WIB/UTC https://youtu.be/led0phJbTk8
09:00/02:00 Harmonization of national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
10:30/03:30 Innovative partnerships and engagement of persons with disabilities
14:00/07:00 Emerging issues and opportunities
15:30/08:30 Tracking progress towards the achievement of disability-inclusive development
DAY 3 – OCT 21 WIB/UTC https://youtu.be/VQEEj08brhE
14:30/07:30 Adoption of the report on the Meeting and the outcome document
16:00/09:00 Closing
TWITTER: #disabilities #MakeTheRightReal @UNESCAP @UN_Enable
On Wednesday October 19 2022 at 10am-11am EDT (15:00-16:00 UTC) the Blockchain Association and the Electric Coin Company present ‘PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto Breakfast – Global Encryption Day Celebration‘, at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies in Washington DC. This monthly roundtable on blockchain and cryptocurrency policy will include a celebration of Global Encryption Day 2022. This global celebration will take place on October 21, 2022 and is organized by the Global Encryption Coalition.
SPEAKERS
Philip Zimmermann, Creator of Pretty Good Privacy / Internet Hall of Fame inductee
Kristin Smith, Executive Director, The Blockchain Association
Zooko Wilcox, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Electric Coin Co.
Ryan Polk, Director of Internet Policy, Internet Society
Frederic Lemieux, Professor of the Practice / Faculty Director, Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
MODERATOR
Paul Brigner, Head of U.S. Policy and Strategic Advocacy, Electric Coin Co.
LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/pgpforcrypto-ged
PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM / IN PERSON https://pgpforcrypto.rsvpify.com/
REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3s8pMpb
TWITTER #pgpforcrypto #GlobalEncryptionDay @encryption_day @BlockchainAssn @ElectricCoinCo Philip Zimmermann @Ryan_ISOC @InternetSociety @GeorgetownSCS #globalencryption #blockchain #cryptocurrency #encryption #zcash
SIMULCASTS
https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ (AI Captions)