[A2k] Susy Struble: Invitation: Standards Edge - Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global Participation & Access

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From: Susy Struble <susy@sun.com>
Date: October 1, 2007 1:13:29 PM EDT
To: a2k-admin@lists.essential.org
Subject: Invitation: Standards Edge - Digital Inclusion: Accelerating
Global Participation & Access

Those planning to attend the U.N. Internet Governance Forum might be
particularly interested in this conference, which will focus on the
role that information technology standards and interoperability have
in improving digital inclusion. There is no cost to attend this event.

Standards Edge Conference: "Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global
Participation & Access
November 11, 2007
Windsor Barra Hotel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

www.thebolingroup.com/digitalinclusion


An Invitation to the =E2=80=9CDigital Inclusion: Accelerating Global
Participation & Access=E2=80=9D Conference

You are especially invited to join leaders in policy, industry, law,
and academia to determine how open standardization can improve
participation and representation in the digital world in a way that
benefits all stakeholders.

The global market is changing:

- Developing economies are predicted to contribute 50% to the growth
in world trade by 2030
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for the majority of
businesses in regions such as Europe and South America
- Consumers will come to rely more heavily on the digital world for
jobs, government services, education, and healthcare

Yet, most people and nations have little voice in how the digital
world evolves or is regulated.

Open ICT standardization can give them that voice. By building an
open global standardization community, participants can drive how the
digital world progresses. Their involvement is critical to developing
viable market, technological, and standardization infrastructures
that serve the needs of the global community and ensure a vibrant
global trading space.

This interactive conference will feature discussions on:

- Stimulating Digital Inclusion and Literacy through Open Standards
- Increasing Accessibility to Government Services and Social Programs
through Open Standards
- Balancing Representation in ICT Standardization
- Gaining International Market Influence

Register early as seating is limited. To register or for more
information, please visit http://www.thebolingroup.com/
digitalinclusion . We look forward to seeing you on November 11 in Rio!

Regards,

Sherrie Bolin
President
The Bolin Group=EF=BF=BC