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SUMMARY:ITU Regional workshop for the Caribbean on promoting and measuring universal and meaningful connectivity
DESCRIPTION:Date: 11-13 June 2024 \nVenue: British Colonial Hotel\, Nassau\, Bahamas \nWorking language: English \n\nRegister\n\n\n\n  \nWith financial support from the European Commission\, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organising a series of regional workshops. These workshops will convene policymakers and statisticians to deliberate on metrics for gauging progress towards universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC)\, analyze the persistent socio-economic and geographical divides\, and harness data effectively to refine\, monitor\, and assess digital policies. \n\n\nThe regional workshop for the Caribbean will be held from 11 to 13 June 2024 in Nassau\, Bahamas\, and will provide an occasion to examine the concept of UMC and how to streamline it in national digital policies\, how to improve the statistical capacity of countries in the region to produce and disseminate relevant statistical data\, and how to use the data to identify good practices and policy recommendations. This workshop is organized in collaboration with the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority of Bahamas. \n\n\nThis workshop is intended for policymakers in charge of national policies and strategies for digital connectivity\, and executives and experts responsible for the measurement of telecom/ICT development from ministries\, national statistics offices (NSOs)\, regulators\, telecom operators\, research institutions\, and other relevant organizations from the Caribbean. \n\n\nThe workshop will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\nEmbracing universal and meaningful connectivity: The new policy imperative (day 1)\nData-driven decision making: Enhancing statistician-policymaker collaboration (day 2)\nTracking UMC: Strategies for overcoming measurement challenges (day 3)\n\n\n\nParticipants from national statistical offices and other institutions that collect data on ICT are encouraged to complete two free\, self-paced courses available through the ITU Academy: “Measuring digital development: ICT access and use by households and individuals” and “Measuring digital development: Telecommunication / ICT indicators” prior to the workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\nFellowships\n\n\nThere is no participation fee for this workshop. To encourage participation of developing countries and subject to availability of funds\, one full or two partial fellowships may be granted per eligible Member State in the Caribbean. Full fellowships will cover the air ticket (one return economy class ticket by the most direct/economical route from the country of origin to the meeting venue)\, and appropriate daily subsistence allowance intended to cover accommodation\, meals and incidental expenses. Partial fellowships will cover either the travel or the subsistence allowance. Member States shall cover the remainder of the cost of participation. \n\n\nTo apply for fellowships\, participants must first register for the workshop and complete the two mandatory ITU Academy training courses. Then\, they should complete the online fellowship form by 5 May 2024 at the very latest. Successful fellowship applicants will receive further guidance on preparing a short contribution. \n\n\nIn line with Plenipotentiary Resolution 213 (Dubai\, 2018)\, it is encouraged that fellowship nominations take into consideration gender balance and inclusion of persons with disabilities and with specific needs. \n\n\n\n\n\nFellowships\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout UMC\n\n\nDepriving vast swaths of humanity from the possibilities offered by the Internet is costly\, deepens inequalities and undermines development. Over the past 30 years\, the number of Internet users surged from a few million to 5.4 billion. Yet the potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains untapped: one-third of humanity is offline\, and many users only enjoy basic connectivity. Multiple digital divides persist across and within countries\, between men and women\, between youth and older persons\, between cities and rural areas\, between those who enjoy a fibre connection and those who struggle on a spotty 3G connection. \n\n\nAchieving universal and meaningful digital connectivity —the possibility for everyone to enjoy a safe\, satisfying\, enriching\, productive and affordable online experience— is key for enabling digital transformation and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n  \nDocuments\nInvitation letter \nDraft agenda
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/regional-workshop-for-the-caribbean-on-promoting-and-measuring-universal-and-meaningful-connectivity/
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,ICT/Tech,Internet Governance,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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SUMMARY:CTU ICT WEEK 2022 – THE BAHAMAS
DESCRIPTION:PROVISIONAL \nTheme: Leveraging Global Partnerships for Caribbean Connectivity \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nEvent\nDescription\n\n\nMonday 5th September 2022\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon\n1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.\nCTU Technical Conference:\nSingle Caribbean Regulatory FrameworkRegulation of Over-the-Top Services\nBy invitation only (representatives from each CTU Member State and from other CTU members)  \n\n\nTuesday 6th September 2022\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon\n45th Executive Council (EC45)\nOpen to only the CTU’s Permanent Secretaries and Technical Officers. this statutory meeting will progress the work of the CTU.    Note: Election of Chair and Vice Chair will take place\n\n\nTuesday 6th September 2022\n1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nJoint Meeting of  45th Executive Council (EC45) and 26th General Conference of Ministers (GC26)\nOpen to All: Presentations of the projects and initiatives of the CTU Secretariat and membersPresentations by Candidates in ITU PP-22 elections.\n\n\nTuesday 6th September 2022\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n6th Regulators Forum\nOpen to only ICT Regulators and Specially invited guests\, this round-table discussion will address regulation for digital transformation and to prepare the region for the 4th Industrial Revolution and connectivity.\n\n\nWednesday 7th September 2022\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n26th General Conference of Ministers (GC26)T\nOpen to only CTU’s ICT Ministers\, Permanent Secretaries and Technocrats\, this statutory meeting will progress and discuss the business and operations of the CTU\, including receiving resolutions and recommendations from the Executive Council.   Note: Election of President and Vice President will take place.\n\n\nThursday 8th September 2022\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n1:30 – 5:00 p.m.\n18th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar\nOpen to All: This session will feature presentations by various ICT industry leaders and is designed to bring policy-makers up to speed with new and emerging technology trends that may require public policy interventions.\n\n\nThursday 8th September 2022\nCaribNOG Meeting\nMeeting of the Caribbean Network Operators’ Group\n\n\nFriday 9th September 2022\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Youth)\n1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Adults)\nICT4PWD Workshops for the Blind and Deaf\nLocal Workshops on use of ICT by/for persons with disabilities\n\n\nFriday 9th September 2022\nCaribbean Justice Meeting\nApplications of ICT in the Justice system\, targeted to regional stakeholders and practitioners\n\n\nFriday 9th September 2022\nSocial Event – Tour\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER \n  \nClick here for more details
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ctu-ict-week-2022-bahamas/
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Expo,ICT/Tech,Meetup,National policy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
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SUMMARY:Crypto Bahamas
DESCRIPTION:Crypto Bahamas\, presented by FTX and SALT\, is an invitation-only event featuring collaboration and networking among leading players in the crypto and traditional finance industry. The event will feature four days of discussion and unique experiences in The Bahamas. Event programming will cover Bitcoin\, DeFi\, NFTs\, regulation\, web3\, gaming and more. All participants must apply to attend. \n  \nClick here for more details \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/crypto-bahamas/
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Financial Services,Meeting
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211210
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SUMMARY:FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN MONEY 2021
DESCRIPTION:SiliconCaribe The Caribbean Technology Media and Events Company\, invites you to meet the people and businesses using Technology\, Collaboration\, Community and Daring Policy to reimagine the Future of Caribbean Money. \n  \nKNOW WHO AND WHAT’S SHAPING HOW CARIBBEAN PEOPLE MAKE\, MANAGE AND INVEST THEIR MONEY \nOver 2 days learn more about the emerging trends in Blockchain\, Cryptocurrency\, eCommerce\, NFTs and Payments and how its all changing entrepreneurship\, business and the creation of wealth in the Caribbean. \nWHO SHOULD COME? \nThis event is For you If: \n\nYou want to understand the current financial technology trends growing in the Caribbean\n\nYou want to know who is doing what on the ground and in early adopter entrepreneur\, creative and crypto communities.\nYou want to spot fresh business opportunities in the Caribbean\nYou want to sharpen your understanding of Cryptocurrency\, Ecommerce and NFTs basics.\nYou’re interested in rubbing digital elbows with entrepreneurs\, investors\, creators\, tech and community leaders\, policy makers and more.\nYou want to know more about Caribbean Startups & Service Providers in this space \n\nAnd/or you love hanging out with inspiring and fun people.\n\nGet special offers from SiliconCaribe and Partners. \nCome to and get prepared for the Future of Caribbean Money in 2022. | #FOCMNY
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/future-caribbean-money/
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Blockchain,Caribbean,Conference,Entrepreneurship,Financial Services,Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140810
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/august-2014-annual-conference-trade-exhibition/
LOCATION:Atlantis Paradise Hotel\, Nassau\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Conference,ICT/Tech,Regional Policy,Telecoms
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140809
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SUMMARY:10th Internet Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/august-2014-10th-internet-governance-forum/
LOCATION:Atlantis Paradise Hotel\, Nassau\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Forum,Internet Governance,Regional Policy,Telecoms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130312T083000
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SUMMARY:IT Security Seminar - Are You Suited for Battle?
DESCRIPTION:Information security has evolved from a tactical IT concern to a boardroom-level dilemma. This transition has challenged many executives who are now obligated to protect their organization’s critical assets. McAfee released Security Battleground: an Executive Field Manual to provide guidance to executives who find themselves shouldering oversight responsibility for information security. \nCome join Bradon Rogers\, McAfee’s Vice-President of Worldwide Sales Engineering\, who helped write and design this book to provide practical advice for security-obligated executives with or without formal backgrounds in security processes or technologies.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/security-seminar-suited-battle/
LOCATION:British Colonial Hilton\, Bay Street\, Nassau\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Cybercrime/cybersecurity,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="McAfee":MAILTO:ana_curreya (at) mcafee (dot) com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121110
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SUMMARY:10th OOCUR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Utility Regulation in the Caribbean: A Case of the Harmonization of Approaches to Regulation
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/10th-oocur-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Resort Grand Lucayan\, Freeport\, Grand Bahama\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:Bahamas,Conference,Regional Policy,Regulation,Telecoms
ORGANIZER;CN="Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators":MAILTO:secretariat@oocur.org	
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