[UA-discuss] Speakers for IGF in Brazil

Fri Mar 27 20:07:42 UTC 2015

In addition to considering speakers, I'd like to suggest that we also consider co-sponsors for the proposed workshop, as the IGF seems to have a preference for proposals with multiple stakeholders.

We had discussed ICANN (or ICANN UASG) as a co-sponsor, and there was a concern raised as each organization is only allowed 3 workshop proposals. There has been further clarification from the Secretariat that this limit of 3 only applies to when an org is the *primary* organizer of the workshop, and does not apply when an org is co-sponsoring a workshop. Given this, perhaps we should reconsider approaching ICANN as a co-sponsor, or at the very least, list ICANN UASG as a co-sponsor?

Regarding potential co-sponsors from other regions or civil society organizations, might others on this list be interested or are there others we should reach out to?

Best regards,
Carolyn

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That is a great idea too.

The Roundtable format we are using (as opposed to a panel discussion) will facilitate that - several quick interventions.

Kurt

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On Mar 25, 2015, at 11:42 PM, Mike Silber <mike.silber at icann.org<mailto:mike.silber at icann.org>> wrote:

Rinalia and Kurt +1

This is a case where quantity may be useful. A few brief and well edited video clips in a variety of languages (possibly with one user in person) could be very powerful.

On 26 Mar 2015, at 04:11, Kurt Pritz <kpritz at thedna.org<mailto:kpritz at thedna.org>> wrote:
I agree, Rinalia's idea is terrific. Many registrants in new gTLDs have contacted the registry operator with complaints - e.g., small businesses that base their success on the acceptance of their new domains. We could have a sampling of registrants tell their story.

I will pursue this.

Kurt

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On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka at verisign.com<mailto:dtantanaka at verisign.com>> wrote:

+1 Rinalia

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On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim at gmail.com<mailto:rinalia.abdulrahim at gmail.com>> wrote:

Kurt et al.,

It would be worthwhile to also consider having a speaker that can speak from a "user" point of view as an indication of global demand for UA.

Best,

Rinalia
On Mar 20, 2015 9:53 AM, "Kurt Pritz" <kpritz at thedna.org<mailto: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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