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Do you own a .CA domain name? If so, you should know about some of the great initiatives coming out of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) lately.
On February 25, 2011, CIRA will be hosting a national event about the future of the Internet – and you’re invited to attend, in person or virtually.
The Canadian Internet Forum (CIF) is an opportunity to discuss, debate and propose directions for the development, deployment and governance of the Internet in Canada.
The national event is the culmination of four months of consultations with Canadians focused on a range of topics related to digital literacy and the digital economy. So far, Canadians have discussed issues of online privacy, how social media is driving the future of the Internet, and access to and the cost of broadband in Canada, among others.
At the CIF you can provide your feedback and opinions about the results of these consultations. There will be opportunity to ask questions, debate and have your opinion heard about the direction the Internet should take in Canada.
There will also be a panel of Canadian experts on hand to discuss and debate the future of the Internet, including:
- Jacob Glick, Canada Policy Counsel, Google
- Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Executive Director, Masters of Digital Media Program at Vancouver’s Centre for Digital Media
- Marc Blanchet, Network Engineer, Viagénie
- Jim Roche, President and CEO, CANARIE
Canadian technology personality Leonard Brody will give the keynote address.
Following the CIF, there will be a networking reception where attendees can meet other Canadians interested in the development of the Internet
Can’t be there in person? Watch the CIF live via webcast in English and French.
Event Agenda:
View an outline of the day’s events
Free Registration:
Space is limited so register as soon as possible.
WebCast Information:
Click here for more information on the webcast and system requirements
Time and Date:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 25, 2011. (Lunch provided; reception to follow)
Location:
Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa, ON
Other CIRA News
Don’t forget to enter CIRA’s .CA Impact Award contest which is on NOW! CIRA is recognizing “.CA websites that make a difference” across four fields: e-learning, small business, not-for-profit and web technology. Up for grabs is a $5000 prize in each category – as well as nationwide publicity for the winning websites. Deadline to enter is March 25, 2011.
More info – Read the blog.