[bestbits] Hubs to Net Mundial - call for registration still open

[Marilia Maciel]

Dear all,

This is a reminder of the opportunity to register a remote participation
Hub to Net Mundial, given that the deadline has been extended. Remote hubs
will have the opportunity to follow the webcast of the meeting and send
comments, questions an suggestions to Net Mundial. All registered hubs will
receive support from the organization of the event.

The call containing further information can be found here:

http://netmundial.br/blog/2014/03/18/netmundial-opens-opportunity-for-interested-to-host-official-hubs-of-participation/

Best,
Marília

*What are the hubs?*
The hubs are local meetings that take place simultaneously with NETmundial
meeting. People can watch the webcast together and send questions and
comments, via text or audio, that will be included in the Sao Paulo
discussions.

NETmundial remote hubs can be organized among participants and any group of
interested people who share a more immediate community or geographical
proximity. It should be open and inclusive to interest actors among the
local community, as well as the local press. An minimal infrastructure
should be provided, such as:

- Accessible location, open to the general public (hotel meeting room,
auditorium, theater etc);
- Accommodate around 50 participants;
- Computer and Internet broadband connection availability;
- Computer screen projection and audio system (microphone and speakers);

 *About NETmundial*

*The Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance* will
focus on crafting Internet governance principles and proposing a roadmap
for the further evolution of the Internet governance ecosystem.  The
meeting is scheduled for April 23rd and 24th 2014, in Sao Paulo, Brazil,
and will be live webcast enabling remote participation.  The meeting
follows an initiative proposed by CGI.br and /1net. More info:
www.netmundial.org
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