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-worksho.... 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
I volunteer as a speaker. Can speak in English or Spanish with equal fluency. I do regular outreach presentations on behalf of ICANN. Tony Harris On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Kurt Pritz <kpritz@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-worksho... .
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
I have raised this issue before, but surely it is time that icann had domain names using new TLDs. By implementing and using such domain names, icann will lead by example and will have to resolve new gTLD/ccTLD/IDN issues. Here are 2 possible candidates - icann.संगठन - Hindi version of org icann.global André Schappo
I also volunteer as speaker. I was one of the speaker at a workshop, held in last IGF. I can cover the UA in developing country as well as issue regarding the IDN for right to left scripts. -Alireza On Mar 20, 2015, at 9:34 PM, Anthony Harris <anthonyrharris@gmail.com> wrote:
I volunteer as a speaker. Can speak in English or Spanish with equal fluency.
I do regular outreach presentations on behalf of ICANN.
Tony Harris
On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Kurt Pritz <kpritz@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-worksho....
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
Nasser Kettani from Microsoft can also speak, based in Morocco and well versed in the issues in the region. From: ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org [mailto:ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Alireza Saleh Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:11 PM To: Anthony Harris Cc: Kurt Pritz; UA-discuss@icann.org Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Speakers for IGF in Brazil I also volunteer as speaker. I was one of the speaker at a workshop, held in last IGF. I can cover the UA in developing country as well as issue regarding the IDN for right to left scripts. -Alireza On Mar 20, 2015, at 9:34 PM, Anthony Harris <anthonyrharris@gmail.com<mailto:anthonyrharris@gmail.com>> wrote: I volunteer as a speaker. Can speak in English or Spanish with equal fluency. I do regular outreach presentations on behalf of ICANN. Tony Harris On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Kurt Pritz <kpritz@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@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-worksho.... 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
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@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-worksho... .
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
+1 Rinalia Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@gmail.com<mailto:rinalia.abdulrahim@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@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@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-worksho.... 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
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 _____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka@verisign.com> wrote:
+1 Rinalia
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@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@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-worksho....
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
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@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
_____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz
On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka@verisign.com> wrote:
+1 Rinalia
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@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@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-worksho....
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
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 _____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz On Mar 25, 2015, at 11:42 PM, Mike Silber <mike.silber@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@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
_____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz
On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka@verisign.com> wrote:
+1 Rinalia
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@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@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-worksho....
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
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 From: ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org [mailto:ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Kurt Pritz Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 11:14 AM To: Mike Silber Cc: UA-discuss@icann.org Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Speakers for IGF in Brazil 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 _____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@thedna.org> +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz On Mar 25, 2015, at 11:42 PM, Mike Silber <mike.silber@icann.org<mailto:mike.silber@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@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@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 _____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@thedna.org> +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka@verisign.com<mailto:dtantanaka@verisign.com>> wrote: +1 Rinalia Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@gmail.com<mailto:rinalia.abdulrahim@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@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@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-worksho.... 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
Thanks, Carolyn: Your points are really good. It is my thinking that we intended to list the DNA and ICANN's UASG as co-sponsors. I know that Baher Esmat is organizing other ICANN workshop proposals. I will work with Don Hollander to contact Baher and coordinate on the precise wording he would prefer to see. We could contact organizations such as APTLD and CENTR to determine if they wished to be included. We should think about whether a request to other potential co-sponsors might be taken negatively to due the lateness of the request (but I support providing them the opportunity). As you said, other suggestions from those on the list are welcome. Regards, Kurt On Mar 27, 2015, at 1:07 PM, "Carolyn Nguyen (LCA)" <Carolyn.Nguyen@microsoft.com> wrote:
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
From: ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org [mailto:ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Kurt Pritz Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 11:14 AM To: Mike Silber Cc: UA-discuss@icann.org Subject: Re: [UA-discuss] Speakers for IGF in Brazil
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
_____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz
On Mar 25, 2015, at 11:42 PM, Mike Silber <mike.silber@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@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
_____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz
On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka@verisign.com> wrote:
+1 Rinalia
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On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@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@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-worksho....
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
A few years ago I came across a family of fully functioning Chinese IDNs with some of the content adapting to the IDN. I was most impressed. Unfortunately the registrant let them drop. See http://schappo.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/cork.html I am sure there is an interesting story behind this family of IDNs but my Chinese is not good enough to pursue it. André Schappo On 26 Mar 2015, at 02:11, Kurt Pritz 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 _____________________________________ Kurt Pritz Executive Director, Domain Name Association kpritz@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@thedna.org> +1-310-400-4184 Skype: kjpritz On Mar 25, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Tan Tanaka, Dennis" <dtantanaka@verisign.com<mailto:dtantanaka@verisign.com>> wrote: +1 Rinalia Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim@gmail.com<mailto:rinalia.abdulrahim@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@thedna.org<mailto:kpritz@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-worksho.... 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 羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊羊 http://twitter.com/andreschappo http://schappo.blogspot.co.uk http://weibo.com/andreschappo
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Tan Tanaka, Dennis