[governance] FW: IGF Workshop information

[Ian Peter]

I have received the following (as my name was attached to the two IGC
workshop proposals).

The 2 workshops we submitted as a group are 196 and 197. I am interested in
all thoughts as to whether and how we might merge these. 197, for instance,
seems to have a relatively happy merge with a Diplo workshop on the same
subject (net neutrality). 196 (internationalisation/transnationalisation)
does have some possibilities but I would welcome suggestions and proposals.

Ian Peter



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> From: IGF <IGF at unog.ch>
> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 16:13:32 +0200
> To: <igf at unog.ch>
> Subject: IGF Workshop information
> 

> Dear workshop organizer,
> 
> Thank you very much for expressing your interest to hold a workshop in the
> fourth annual meeting of the IGF in Sharm El Sheikh.
> 
> This year we received an overwhelming response to the call for workshop
> proposals and unfortunately there is not enough room to accommodate all
> workshops.
> 
> We noticed that many of the workshop proposals cover similair topics and, like
> last year, we are therefore as a first step incouraging the merging of
> workshops. Merged workshops will get priority in the allocation of slots and
> rooms.
> 
> In addition to that, depending on the nature of the merged workshops, special
> slots will be made available, where best practices can be identified around
> the session.
> 
> Please note that the workshops should ideally be balanced in terms of
> geography and stakeholder representation. This is an important element that
> will be considered in the allocation of workshops.
> 
> Taking this into account, please kindly let us know if you are interested in
> getting in touch with other workshop organizers. We will then provide you the
> contact details for that purpose.
> 
> About deadlines
> 
> You will recall that 15 of June was set for submitting final proposals, but
> that workshop organizers could send the list of workshop speakers by 30 of
> June.
> 
> Accordingly, the deadline to inform us about the merge is 15 of June.
> 
> We have changed the database system so that now you can login with your
> password and edit your workshop.
> 
> We are looking forward to have your collaboration and facilitate the merging
> of workshops. Thank you for your understanding.
> 
> Best regards
> IGF Secretariat

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