Dear Friends This is just a friendly reminder and invitation to join us for next weeks NPOC Marrakesh NGO outreach event preparation. Wednesday 27th January 2016 at 16:00 UTC Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/npoc/ Below you find some draft thoughts about the event and the things we need to discuss. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments. Yours Klaus NPOC, the ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency, in co-operation with the Pathfinder initiative, is pleased to invite you to participate in a live session and webinar: *Why the Domain Name System on which the Internet is based is so important for Civil Society organizations * (alternative: ICANN: The Domain Name System and NGOs - How and Why Should NGO's Get Involved *Type of Event*:Looks like it should be a live event but with a large emphasis on a webinar character. The reason is that based on feed backs that besides logistical travel challenges, many CS organizations are reluctant to be present on Internet related live events. (see restrictions on Internet use). It would be great to have a good strong local partner, how can we secure him? Also who could act as a sponsor for the event *Rationale:*Civil Society, the Internet's largest stakeholder group, are increasingly dependent on how the Internet and its underlying Domain Name System, (DNS), operate in order to carry out their work. The event will directly address important issues, NGOs using the Internet are confronted with and provide solutions., *Place: *Marrakesh *Time:* Saturday *Program: * 1) Welcome 2) Setting the scene: World premiere of Infomercial Videos: NGOs and the DNS, (Klaus Stoll,Glenn McKnight) 3) Why and how Civil Society organizations should and can participate in Internet governance 4) Is my NGO secure on the Net? 5) Organizations on the Internet: Domain name based website or social media, that is the questions 6) Awareness and Knowledge, the key to an organizations best use of the Internet We should think also about more relevant topics for the region and we should try to get “local” speakers. *Outreach and dissemination strategy:* Identify and call up local and regional CS organizations Follow up strategy: ??? *Materials:* NPOC brochure Pathfinder brochure *Invitations:* Should we adapt the following draft: ?????? Did someone squat on your organization’s domain and demands a ransom for its release? *Has your organization’s good name and logo are used for fraudulent fund raising?* *Do you ask yourself how to ensure your organization’s right to open and free expression?* *Are you sure how many domain names do you need to register and how do you keep them from expiring?* *Do you wonder how to use and protect your organization’s name in social media?* *If you are a Civil Society organization and asked yourself one of the questions above:* *You need to get involved in:* NGO's, the Internet's largest stakeholder group, are increasingly dependent on how the Internet and its underlying DNS operate in order to carry on their work. NPOC directly address operational concerns of NGO's using the Internet and the event will also describe how ICANN addresses issues and provides solutions. *What NPOC does and what you can expect...(needs text)* For more information and to register as a member: *SECOND Event: * Rudi Vansnick leader *M. Pierre Dandjinou proposed as speaker*: *"*DNS new business opportunities for registrars across Africa". NPOC, the ICANN Not for Profit Operational Concerns Constituency, in co-operation with the Pathfinder initiative, is pleased to invite you to participate in a live session and webinar:
