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

[William Drake]

Hi Carlos,

A CS meeting is a good idea.  One consideration on timing---we expect to
hold the second GigaNet symposium on the day prior to the IGF, the 11th, and
if the Athens symposium is any indicator, presumably a lot of CS/academic
types would want to be able to attend that.  If it were possible to do the
CS meeting on the 10th, that would avoid any conflict.  Just a thought...

Best,

Bill



On 3/28/07 11:16 AM, "Carlos Afonso" <ca at rits.org.br> wrote:

> 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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