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Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Hyderabad, India
3-6 December 2008
Why BASIS is active at the IGF
To bring business experience, expertise and priorities to the important discussions on Internet governance issues, and to build communications with other stakeholders---- government, civil society, technical experts, and international organizations
The information on this page is intended to help you plan your participation in this year's IGF.
What BASIS is doing at IGF
- Daily business briefings
8:00-8:50 every day 3-6 December, room 105/6
A business briefing will be held each morning during the forum from 8:00 - 8:50.
These briefings are open to all business participants, including business representatives who are not ICC-BASIS members.
Details regarding the morning briefings will be sent via email before the event to those members who have confirmed their participation and will be made available on the screens that display scheduling information on-site.
- "Digital convergence beyond technology: socio-economic benefits, SMEs & public policy " workshop
Friday 5 December, 9:30-11:00, room TBD
ICC/BASIS and the Government of Finland are organizing an interactive workshop to discuss the evolving definition of digital convergence as well as the benefits and opportunities to key stakeholders - with a special focus on SMEs
View a full description of the workshop here
- Booth in IGF village
BASIS has reserved a booth to display our brochures and materials. BASIS members are welcome to bring their materials to display at this booth as well. Space will be limited, and we advise that organizations with substantial information to display contact the IGF Secretariat to secure a separate booth.
During the IGF, please come by the ICC-BASIS booth in the village for more information, or if you would like to be in touch with ICC-BASIS staff or members.
- Many business experts from the ICC-BASIS network are participating in main panel discussions, workshops and other events during the IGF. In addition, business participants will be active in the open dialogues, and available for informal discussions with other participants.
Download important information
Helpful links
- www.intgovforum.org
The official website for the IGF contains valuable information such as the programme, the preparatory process and a helpful list of FAQ's.
- www.igf2008.in
For information on visas, travel, accommodation options and the venue, visit the host country website.
Relevant Web Stories
Archived Pages
For archived web pages on previous Internet Governance meetings please click here
Contact information
In order to ensure that all business attendees are included in ICC-BASIS activities, please send details and confirmation of your registration to Luz Rodriguez.
If we can be of any further help please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ayesha Hassan
Executive in charge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy
Tel: +33 1 49 53 30 13
Fax: +33 1 49 53 28 59
Email: Click here to send an email
Luz Rodriguez
Project manager
Tel: +33 1 49 53 28 42
During IGF: + 33 6 23 11 01 98
Email: Click here to send an email
Dawn Chardonnal
Communications manager
Tel: +33 1 49 53 29 07
During IGF: + 33 6 24 69 78 36
Email: Click here to send an email
Elizabeth Thomas-Raynaud
Policy manager
Tel: +33 1 49 53 28 07
During IGF: + 33 6 10 62 85 91
Email: Click here to send an email
Anneliese Poulain
BASIS Assistant
Tel: + 33 1 49 53 29 18
Email: Click here to send an email
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