ICT Summit Paramaribo 2014
2014-06-05 - 2014-06-06 | KKF beurshal, Chamber of Commerce Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
ICT Summit Paramaribo is a conference that offers a platform for everyone in the ICT industry to come together to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and foster new relationships. June 5 and 6, 2014 at KKF beurshal, Chamber of Commerce Suriname. This Summit is organized by the ICT Association of Suriname (ICT-AS) as one way of executing her mission of helping society achieve more with ICT… more

Startup Weekend - Trinidad and Tobago
2014-06-06 06:30 - 2014-06-08 21:00 (America/Jamaica) | University of Trinidad and Tobago, O'Meara Campus, Lots #74-98 O'Meara Industrial Park, Arima, Trinidad And Tobago
Startup Weekend Trinidad & Tobago is back!
Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities. Participants create multi-disciplinary teams of developers, designers and business people to develop their ideas and launch startups within 54hrs. Come to StartupWeekend T&T if you want to share ideas, form teams, and launch startups.. more

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Caribbean Mobile Innovation Program Launch (Jamaica)
2014-06-10 17:00 - 21:00 | University of the West Indies Regional HQ, Mona Road, Kingston 7, Jamaica
RSVP: UWi Consulting Limited
Daenia Ashpole,
Tel: +1 (876) 935-8178 or (876) 702-3070
Fax: +1 (876) 970-1618
Email: info@uwiconsulting.com

ICANN 50
2014-06-22 - 2014-06-26 | Hilton London Metropole Hotel, 225 Edgware Road, London,, W2 1JU , United Kingdom
ICANN 50 will be held at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel, in London, United Kingdom… more
About ICANN meetings:

ICANN meetings are held three times each year in different regions of the globe to enable attendees from around the world to participate in person. One meeting each year is also the organization’s annual general meeting, during which new Board members take their seats.
ICANN meetings are free and officially run five days (Monday to Friday). There are also a few pre-meeting workshops and working sessions when the volunteer members of our supporting organizations and advisory committees initiate their work.
ICANN meetings offer the best opportunity for face-to-face discussions and airing of opinions among knowledgeable people dedicated to the continued stable and secure operation of the Internet.
ICANN meetings offer a variety of sessions such as workshops, open forums, and working meetings on the development and implementation of Internet policies.
Remote participation is possible while the meetings are going on. We offer several tools such as streaming live audio and video, chatrooms, and online question boxes.

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Applications for Start Up Jamaica Acceleration Programme
2014-07-03 - 2014-07-31
Start-Up Jamaica is looking for entrepreneurs with early stage mobile application ideas from Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean. SUJ’s programme includes Boot Camps, business acceleration and investment of seed funding, as well as links to Mentors and Angel Investors for follow-up investment, if required. SUJ nurtures creative ideas in Information Technology (IT), Mobile and Digital Media, transforming them into start-up companies.
To enter the acceleration programme, applicants must go through a 7 stage application process… more

Kingston BETA
2014-07-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica
KINGSTON BETA -Jamaica’s Tech Community Meetup
Thursday 3 July, 2014
Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
6:30 p.m-9:30p.m,
Entry is still only $500 | US$5.

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Attention of tech hubs and labs in the Caribbean.
2014-08-03 - 2014-08-12
The Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with institutions including the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI),the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and ConnectiMass will organise a Caribbean Initiative for ICT for Agriculture called Agrihack Talent Caribbean. Its main objective is support the development of ICT innovations and entrepreneurship in agriculture by young people… more

Registration deadline: New Market Opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Using Internet and Social Media
2014-08-05 - 2014-08-12
Course Objective:
Strengthen the capacities of individuals and institutions from English Speaking countries who are working in the field of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about how Information and Communication Technology (ICT), such as the Internet and Social Media, can be used by MSMEs to enhance their business potential and facilitate entry into markets.
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ARIN 34 Fellowship Applications
2014-08-08 08:00 - 2014-08-29 17:00
Fellowship Program
Fellowship applications remain open for ARIN 34 until 29 August 2014 at 5:00 PM ET. All applications received after that date will be considered for the next ARIN Meeting. ARIN provides financial support for three Fellows to attend each ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting. If the applicant pool permits, one Fellow will be selected from each sector of the ARIN region: Canada, the Caribbean and North Atlantic Islands, and the Untied States and Outlying Areas… more

Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition
2014-08-10 - 2014-08-14 | Atlantis Paradise Hotel, Nassau, Bahamas
2014 heralds CANTO’s ‘Pearl’ anniversary – 30 years of proudly serving its members in the ICT sector, in a multiplicity of ways. CANTO, founded in 1984, started with eight operators from eight Caribbean countries. 30 years later the association has proudly grown to over 130 members in 34 countries. To mark this milestone CANTO will continue to observe its present broadband thrust through its theme “Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Broadband Development” which exudes the association’s desire to enter into Strategic Alliances to accomplish most especially, broadband infrastructural development throughout the Caribbean. This is an acute need at this juncture as the demand for high-quality broadband in the Caribbean especially that of a wireless nature, far exceeds supply… more

Diploma in Telecommunications Management Studies
2014-08-11 - 2014-09-05 | Mona ICT Policy Centre, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica
The CTO’s Diploma in Telecommunications Management Studies (DTMS) is a 6-week programme developed to help experienced specialist telecommunications professionals gain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of telecommunications business management. On completion of this course… more

Youth and Entrepreneurial Workshop in ICTs
2014-08-19 - 2014-08-20 | Hyatt Regency Trinidad, 1 Wrightson Road, Post of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago

ITU Young Innovators Competition 2014
2014-08-27 - 2014-10-07
We just launched our third of several challenges this year, focused on ‘Smart Cities and Climate Change’. We think that some people in your network will be interested to participate.
The competition is open to 18-30 year-old young people from across ITU’s 193 member states.
Partnering with the World Health Organization (WHO) we are looking for innovative ideas on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help smart cities to slow down or mitigate the effects of climate change and thereby improve people’s health. This might include novel technologies or combinations of existing technologies, services, and systems which would shape a smart city. It may focus on monitoring or reporting on climate change, mitigating or adapting the impact of climate change on society, or on changes in technology and society that lead to a greener community.
Since this is a co-creation challenge, we are looking for any useful thoughts or information which might help us, as a community to develop the concept for a new startup. We are running the challenge in parallel with an effort to crowdsource a youth contribution to the WHO Conference on Health and Climate Change. Several of our best ideas will be featured as part of that conference August 27–29. Participants should go to https://ideas.itu.int to get more information and apply.
We will be accepting ideas until October 7, 2014.
The innovators who are selected as winners of this challenge by a Selection Committee of experts are invited to attend ITU Telecom World 2014. At the event itself, selected Young Innovators will enjoy mentoring and workshops on entrepreneurial skills, opportunities to meet and network with leading ICT players, and the chance to showcase their projects at the InnovationSpace, a dedicated show floor pavilion. Prize money of up to USD 5,000 in the form of seed funding will be awarded to implement and bring to scale winning start-ups.
Thank you,
Young Innovators Competition Team
Young.innovators@itu.int

Ninth Annual IGF Meeting
2014-09-02 - 2014-09-05 | Lütfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey
The Ninth Annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Meeting will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on 2–5 September 2014. The venue of the meeting is Lütfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC). The overarching theme for the meeting is: “Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet Governance” with the following subthemes.
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ICT Week St. Kitts and Nevis
2014-09-22 - 2014-09-26 | St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino, 858 Frigate Bay Road, Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts And Nevis
With an ever rapidly evolving technology environment, it is a significant challenge for Caribbean territories to develop and implement a National ICT Policy and Strategy. It is even more challenging to ensure that existing ICT development agendas are kept current and relevant to the needs of the country. Questions are always being asked, such as – “Are we receiving the benefits of ICT as citizens?”, “Are our ICT policies supporting national development?”, “Are the services of Government being enabled by ICT?” and “Are we getting value for our ICT investments?”
Given this background, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in collaboration with Ernst & Young Caribbean, is pleased to invite you to attend a training workshop on Crafting ICT Policy in the Information Age on 22nd September 2014 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis. The workshop is part of ICT Week – St. Kitts and Nevis, which is being hosted by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the CTU, and runs from 22nd-26th September 2014… more

CaribNOG 8
2014-09-29 - 2014-10-03 | Hilton Curacao Resort, John F Kennedy Boulevard,, Willemsted, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
The Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) and LACNIC will be hosting CaribNOG’s 8th Regional Meeting and LACNIC Caribbean 6 at the Hilton Curacao from September 29th to Oct 3rd, 2014 in Willemstad, Curacao.
CaribNOG 8 – LACNIC Caribbean 6 is being coordinated with the support of the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC), the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and Packet Clearing House (PCH). A key objective of CaribNOG is to better position the Caribbean to address critical technology challenges and issues and to collaboratively derive relevant solutions.
The CaribNOG 8 – LACNIC Caribbean 6 meeting is expected to draw industry experts from across the region and around the world to the beautiful island of Curacao. Curacao, offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy its natural beauty… more

LACNIC 6
2014-09-29 - 2014-10-03 | Hilton Curacao Resort, John F Kennedy Boulevard,, Willemsted, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
CaribNOG and LACNIC will host their first joint meeting, LACNIC Caribbean – CaribNOG 8, to be held in Willemstad, Curacao September 29 to October 3, 2014 at the Hilton Curacao Hotel… more

ARIN 34
2014-10-09 - 2014-10-10
Join Us in Baltimore!
Please plan on joining us Thursday, 9 October, 2014 to Friday, 10 October, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore for the ARIN 34 Public Policy and Members Meeting. Advance meeting attendee registrations and registration for remote participation are free. Please note that non-member attendee registrations received after 8 October or on-site will result in a $150 USD fee… more

ICANN 51
2014-10-12 - 2014-10-16 | Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California 90067, United States
ICANN meetings are held three times each year in different regions of the globe to enable attendees from around the world to participate in person. One meeting each year is also the organization’s annual general meeting, during which new Board members take their seats.ICANN meetings are free and officially run five days (Monday to Friday).
There are also a few pre-meeting workshops and working sessions when the volunteer members of our supporting organizations and advisory committees initiate their work.
ICANN meetings offer the best opportunity for face-to-face discussions and airing of opinions among knowledgeable people dedicated to the continued stable and secure operation of the Internet.
ICANN meetings offer a variety of sessions such as workshops, open forums, and working meetings on the development and implementation of Internet policies.

Protecting the Cybersecurity World of Barbadian Business
2014-10-29 08:00 - 16:30 | Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael, St. Michael, Barbados
The Information Systems Security Association – Barbados Chapter hosts a Cybersecurity Workshop in celebration of Cybersecurity Month in association with Trustworth Systems Inc.
Earn up to 8 Continuing Professional Education Hours (CPEs!)
Date: October 29th 2014
Location: 1st Floor Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Workshop Topics

The role of a CSIRT in protecting Barbados
Security Awareness training to build secure organisations
The role of business continuity in building our economy
Fighting financial fraud
Protecting enterprises with ethical hacking
Securing our mobile devices
The role of Forensics in Information Security
Strengthening businesses with IT Audit

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Kingston BETA
2014-11-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica

Caribbean Digital Marketing Conference 2014
2014-11-14 | Jaffa At The Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
The 2014 Digital Media & Marketing Conference is a Digital Media Marketing Conference to be held in Trinidad and Tobago on November 14th 2014.
World leading digital experts and content providers will deliver insights to increase participants’ marketing effectiveness, brand growth and ultimately, drive sales. It is about getting the digital media strategy right in an ever growing digital landscape.
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CariCam 2014
2014-11-17 - 2014-11-18 | Marriot Miami Dadeland, 9090 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 33156, United States
CariCam is a high level networking summit that brings together key players from network operators and suppliers to discuss ways to drive forward solutions in the region. The summit combines educative content, assessing the state of the industry and identifying new areas of growth with an occasion for one to one interaction and networking. It is today the most recognized business event in the Caribbean and Central America region. The participants gained a keen sense of the dynamics of a Caribbean and Central America mobile marketplace through presentations, numerous questions and answers sessions, and more than a few social events… more

Workshop - Conformity and Interoperability assessment study for Caribbean Region
2014-12-02 - 2014-12-04 | University of the West Indies (T&T), St. Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago
In the framework of the ITU Conformity & Interoperability (C&I) Programme, the Union is conducting an assessment study on Conformity and Interoperability in the Caribbean Region. This study aims to identify all the necessary elements to promote collaboration among regional and sub-regional organizations for establishing a common C&I Regime through Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) and/or regional test centres, as appropriated. Possible scenarios to meet Caribbean needs on C&I are going to be presented and discussed during the Workshop. The Workshop is scheduled to be held on December 2nd to 4th, 2014.
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NTRC's i^2 Competition Finals and Prize Giving Ceremony
2015-01-15 09:00 - 17:00 | NIS Building – Main Conference Room, Upper Bay Street, Kingstown, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines

31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Mini Expo
2015-01-25 - 2015-01-29 | Toraria Hotel, Rietbergplein 1, Map data ©2015 Google Terms of Use Map Satellite 100 m MAPS & DIRECTIONS Torarica Hotel & Casino is perfectly located and offers an ideal starting point to discover all the marvelous experiences Paramaribo has to offer, such as the historic center, major monuments and the animated activities of the entertainment center. A relaxing stroll of less than 10 minutes to the historic center of Paramaribo will take you along picturesque flower stands and street artists displaying their paintings, allowing you to take in energetic ambiance of the city. How to get there? Upon request, we offer bus transportation from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. Should you like to use this service, notice should be given in advance. Torarica Hotel & Casino Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 P.O. Box 1514 Paramaribo,, Suriname

CTU 25 Anniversary ICT Week
2015-02-02 - 2015-02-06 | Hyatt Regency Trinidad, 1 Wrightson Road, Post of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
On 28th April, 2014, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) reached the historic milestone of 25 years since its establishment by the Heads of Caribbean Governments, as the regional telecommunications and ICT policy-making body. We will be commemorating this event under the theme: Celebrating: Our Journey to ICT-enabled Development, with a week-long programme of ICT activities from 2nd to 6th February, 2015 that will culminate in the inauguration of CTU’s new Headquarters.
To register, click here.

ICANN 52
2015-02-08 - 2015-02-13
About ICANN Meetings
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ICANN meetings in brief

ICANN meetings are held three times each year in different regions of the globe to enable attendees from around the world to participate in person. One meeting each year is also the organization’s annual general meeting, during which new Board members take their seats.
ICANN meetings are free and officially run five days (Monday to Friday). There are also a few pre-meeting workshops and working sessions when the volunteer members of our supporting organizations and advisory committees initiate their work.
ICANN meetings offer the best opportunity for face-to-face discussions and airing of opinions among knowledgeable people dedicated to the continued stable and secure operation of the Internet.
ICANN meetings offer a variety of sessions such as workshops, open forums, and working meetings on the development and implementation of Internet policies.
Remote participation is possible while the meetings are going on. We offer several tools such as streaming live audio and video, chatrooms, and online question boxes.
Detailed logistics and information about each meeting venue, registration, and remote participation can be found at the dedicated website created for each meeting.
ICANN’s Fellowship program supports attendance at ICANN meetings by selected individuals from stakeholder groups

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Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre

ISSA Barbados Business Continuity Workshop
2015-02-11 | Courtyard by Marriott, Hastings, Bridgetown, Barbados
The ISSA Barbados Chapter will be holding a 1-day Business Continuity workshop on February 11th at Courtyard Marriot, St. Michael Barbados. The title of the workshop is “Business Continuity Planning in Supplier Management”.
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2015 FRIDA GRANTS - OPEN CALL
2015-02-24 - 2015-05-20
About the program
The FRIDA Program provides financial support for projects in the form of “small grants.” This means that each project is allocated a small sum, which allows their funding to be complemented by other sources; that these grants are not repayable (no money or interest must be paid back); that their allocation is decided through a competitive process in which a public invitation is made for the presentation of proposals, and these proposals are later evaluated and the best are awarded the grants.
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