[UA-discuss] Speakers for IGF in Brazil

[Anthony Harris]

I volunteer as a speaker. Can speak in English or Spanish with equal
fluency.

I do regular outreach presentations on behalf of ICANN.

Tony Harris

On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Kurt Pritz <kpritz at thedna.org> wrote:

> Hi Everyone:
>
> The UASG members that volunteered to work on a Universal Acceptance IGF
> Workshop proposal met and discussed a strategy for putting together a
> winning proposal. While speakers do not have to be named at this stage we
> think it is important that prospective speakers be named.
>
> I am writing to ask for nominations for potential speakers.  Here is what
> we think is the best approach.
>
> As I said, the IGF does not require that speakers be named at this stage
> because the event is not until November. If we do name them now, it is
> possible to change them later. (The IGF recognizes it is a long way until
> November.) However, we think that naming prospective speakers now would
> facilitate acceptance of our proposal for two reasons: it reflects
> planning, and it will allow us to highlight our pursuit of the meeting
> theme: inclusiveness and diversity.
>
> Given that, we are looking for potential speakers with an understanding
> and experience dealing with UA issues plus some of the following attributes:
>
>    - From a developing country
>    - Technical understanding of and experience with IDN / EAI UA issues
>    - Communications professional with experience with our target audiences
>    - Experience dealing with UA inside one's own company
>    - Solving ASCII UA issues
>    - New to IGF
>
> To us, the ideal speakers would be from developing countries and one or
> more of the attributes that follow that first one. This would give us the
> greatest chance at acceptance and matching the needs of many in the
> audience. I don't think we need to restrict ourselves to only those who are
> already planning to attend the meeting so nominate whoever you think would
> be great.
>
> While we think we will put IDN issues first, it is just as important that
> we address ASCII UA issues also, so there should be a mix at the table. I
> understand that not all speakers will be from developing countries.
>
> We will be using a modified roundtable format so long formal presentations
> are not required.
>
> The link to more information is at
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/workshop-proposals/igf-guidelines-for-workshop-proposals-2015
> .
>
> Please let me know your ideas right away, the deadline (30 Mar) is fast
> approaching. I can bring you or your proposed speaker up to speed. If you
> give me names, I can follow up with them directly.
>
> Regards,
>
> Kurt
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