[governance] Fwd: Conference of the Internet Governance Project 2008

[Carlos Afonso]

Unless the IGP is really cooking something for Rio *in 2008*, these 
people of the Rio Convention Bureau are certainly quite misinformed :)

I will check this as soon as I get back to Rio, and get back to you.

BTW, a few of us are discussing the possibility of holding a CS meeting 
just before the IGF meeting in Rio, perhaps at the same venue (if the 
organizers are supportive). This would be an opportunity for an exchange 
of opinions and proposals among us, perhaps even fine-tuning them, 
before we go into the big show. Basically thinking of a one-day event 
with up to 150-200 people, on November 10th or 11th. I think this would 
make sense if we could consider this milestone in CS's (including the 
"dynamic" coalitions') discussion/preparatory process leading to IGF.

I need reactions/ideas on this ASAP so I can negotiate with the local 
organizers how far they would go in supporting this.

frt rgds

--c.a.

Lee McKnight wrote:
> So - how should I answer?   I guess they are confusing IGP and IGF. Not
> that IGP might not set up a sideshow, or help with giganet ii...but main
> thing is getting CS folks settled comfortably and safely  in Rio for IGF
> II right.
> 
> Is CONGO volunteering to coordinate with the Rio Convention & Visitors
> bureau on behalf of cs types, for suitable accommodations and logistics
> ie transport?  Any other volunteers?
> 
> Or should we just be assiuming the un will worry about us all as much
> as it and the Brazilian govt does the official main stage event and
> hotel?  : )
> 
> Lee
> 
> Prof. Lee W. McKnight
> School of Information Studies
> Syracuse University
> +1-315-443-6891office
> +1-315-278-4392 mobile
> 
>>>> "Daniella Pedras" <daniellapedras at rcvb.com.br> 3/13/2007 5:13 PM
>>>>
> 
> Dear Dr. McKnight,
> 
> 
> The Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau was thrilled and honoured to learn
> that the City of Rio de Janeiro will host the IGP Conference in 2008.
> 
> 
> 
> The Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private non profit Foundation
> that promotes Rio de Janeiro with a membership of about 120 companies in
> the tourist industry  (http://www.rioconventionbureau.com.br - select
> ABOUT RCVB and CORPORATE MEMBERS and find the member categories).
> 
> Rio de Janeiro is a great choice as a location for meetings.  Its
> infrastructure includes a perfect airline connection for the whole
> world, an international airport with capacity for 520 flights per day,
> distant only 20 minutes from main hotels, around 24.000 hotel rooms,
> many of  which with convention centers.  And then of course we have the
> city itself with its tropical resort atmosphere, curving beaches,
> mountains and forests, good weather, wonderful scenery, an active
> cultural environment, large choice of restaurants and world class
> shopping at competitive prices and a warm and friendly people.
> 
> Concerning services if you wish we can put you in contact with our
> member suppliers (travel agencies, professional organizers, hotels,
> catering, etc.)
> 
> Could you inform us name, title and estimative of participants of the
> event ? As we have a calendar of events in our web site we would like to
> include it..
> 
> We are at your disposal for any further information,
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> 
> Daniella Pedras
> Congresses & Events Department
> Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau
> (55 21) 22 59 61 65
> daniellapedras at rcvb.com.brr 
> www.rcvb.com.br 
> 
> "Great Cities deserve great events: Pan American games 2007 - Rio de
> Janeiro"
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Rede de Informações para o Terceiro Setor - Rits
http://www.rits.org.br
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