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A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - Rayburn House Office Building, B-369 Overview | Register 2012 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Monday, June 11, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Register 2012 State of the Net West with FTC Commissioner Julie Brill: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Thursday, September 20, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Register (Opens Soon) 2012 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Silicon Valley, CA Overview | Register (Opens Soon) Recent events: 2012 State of the Net West with Congressman Jason Chaffetz: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Palo Alto, CA Overview | Video New Internet Privacy Legislation: What the White House, Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission Are Recommending Monday, May 14, 2012 - Rayburn House Office Building - Room 2226 Overview | FTC Audio | Panel Audio 2012 State of the Mobile Net Thursday, May 3, 2012 - Reserve Officers Association Overview | Video | Audio 2012 State of the Net West with Congressman Mike Honda: A Technology Town Hall Discussion Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Audio | Video The White House Proposal For A Framework for Protecting Privacy: A Presentation From Daniel J. Weitzner, Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Internet Policy, The White House Monday, April 2, 2012 - U.S. Capitol Bldg., Room HC-5 Overview | Video | Audio Mobile Phone "Wallets": A Congressional Update On Policies and Practices Needed to Assure a Smooth and Fair Transition to Smartphone Consumer Payments Friday, March 23, 2012 - 12 PM-1:30 PM Rayburn House Office Building - Room 2226 Overview | Audio The Proposed European Privacy Directive and What It Means for Internet Privacy: A Presentation From Françoise Le Bail, Director General for Justice in the European Commission Monday, March 19, 2012 - 12 PM-1:00 PM Rayburn House Office Building - Room Room B-339 Overview | Audio 15th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition January 25, 2012 Overview | 2012 Demonstrators 2012 State of the Net Conference January 17-18, 2012 About the Conference | Video | Audio Debating Congressional Anti-Piracy Legislation: What Do PROTECT IP and SOPA Mean For The Internet? November 10, 2011 Overview | Audio Celebrating 15 Years Of The Legislation That Saved the Internet: Section 230 October 19, 2011 Overview & Video 2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Audio | Video 2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Palo Alto, CA Overview | Audio 2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Monday, September 19, 2011 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA Overview | Video 2011 State of the Net West with Congressman Bob Goodlatte: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - Cooley LLP - Palo Alto, CA Overview | Audio Transatlantic Roundtable on Privacy and Intellectual Property Thursday, July 14, 2011 Overview | Video Securing the Vast Internet Ecosystem: Incentivizing Non-Critical Infrastructure Systems Monday June 20, 2011 Overview | Audio 2011 State of the Mobile Net May 26, 2011 Overview | Video Congress and Cloud Computing April 11, 2011 Overview Privacy: Do Not Track April 5, 2011 Overview | Audio ICANN and Internet Governance March 21, 2011 Overview | Audio The Internet Needs Universal Service Reform: Can Someone Please Do It! February 23, 2011 Overview | Audio 2011 State of the Net Conference January 18, 2011 About the Conference | Agenda | Video 14th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition January 11, 2011 Overview | Demonstrators The State of Digital Copyrights on the Internet July 28, 2010 Overview | Audio A discussion with Malcolm Harbour, Member of European Parliament July 21, 2010 Overview | Audio Legislating Consumer Privacy Online & Off June 17, 2010 Overview | Audio Federal Communications Oversight and Authority: Who's in Charge? May 11, 2010 Overview | Audio All Prior Events What Role Should the UN Have in Governing the Internet? A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Program begins promptly at 12:00 pm, check-in starts at 11:30 am. (Box lunch will be served) Location: Rayburn House Office Building, B-369 RSVP: rsvp@netcaucus.org or via phone to 202-407-8829 (Note: Registration is complimentary.) Panelists Fiona Alexander - Associate Administrator, National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) [Bio] Richard Beaird - Senior Deputy United States Coordinator, International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State [Bio] Amb. David Gross - Partner, Wiley Rein LLP [Bio] Commissioner Robert McDowell - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [Bio] Shane Tews - Vice President, Verisign & Vice-Chair, Internet Education Foundation [Bio] (Moderator) Sally Wentworth - Senior Manager for Public Policy, Internet Society (ISOC) [Bio] Additional Panelists Will Be Confirmed The Internet has played a historic and integral role as an outlet for free expression and economic growth. A gathering of United Nations (UN) diplomats overseas has recently raised concerns among some about a potential takeover of the Internet by foreign powers, with others claiming such concerns are unfounded. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a branch of the UN whose 193 member states also includes the U.S., is hosting a Working Group meeting on June 20-22, 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The purpose of the conference is to seek consensus for an updating of the last set of international telecom regulations, also known as ITRs, which were issued in 1988. This panel briefing provides an important opportunity for a timely and informative panel discussion for Congressional Members and Staff about upcoming major developments at the UN/ITU that could significantly affect the governance of the Internet. The Geneva conference is part of a series of meetings to be held in advance of a December conference in Dubai, known as the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). The ramifications of Internet governance are enormous. We have assembled a distinguished panel of experts and government officials to discuss this important and timely issue. This briefing is of interest to policymakers and stakeholders working Internet and international technology policy issues. As the briefing will be held weeks prior to a major ITU council meeting, we strongly encourage your attendance and participation. This widely attended educational briefing is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee (ICAC), part of a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Congressional staff and members of the press welcome. The ICAC is a private sector organization comprised of public interest groups, trade associations, non-profits, and corporations. More information on the ICAC is available at www.netcaucus.org. Privacy Policy | Copyright © 1998-2012