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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130720
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
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SUMMARY:UNESCO Consultative Meeting on FOSS\, OS and OD
DESCRIPTION:UNESCO has commissioned a study on the status of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)\, Open Data (OS) and Open Standards (OS) in the Caribbean. Based on the findings of the study\, the organisation will consider interventions and support it can offer to individual countries\, and/or to the region as a whole\, to promote the adoption and use of FOSS\, OD and OS\,  in alignment with its Information for All Programme (IFAP). \nThe findings of the study\, which have been drawn from desk research\, an online survey\, and in-market meetings in select countries\, will be summarized in a report that should be reviewed by stakeholders. In addition to disseminating the report electronically\, UNESCO will be hosting two 2-day sessions\, 18—19 July in Jamaica\, and 25—26 July in Saint Lucia\, to allow in-depth examination of the study findings\, and to secure support for proposed follow-op activities.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/unesco-consultative-meeting-foss-os-od/
LOCATION:Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Meeting,National policy,Regional Policy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130711
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T170034Z
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SUMMARY:HIPCAR Project - First Stakeholder Consultation to Review the Legislative Framework on Telecommunications (Interconnection and Access; and Licensing).
DESCRIPTION:The HIPCAR Stakeholder Consultation Workshop to review the Legislative Frameworks on Telecommunications is held in Jamaica (9-10 July 2013)\, kindly hosted by the Government of Jamaica\, the ICT Division of the Ministry of Science\, Technology\, Energy and Mining\,  and co-organized with the HIPCAR Project. \nThe advent of convergence between telecommunications and broadcasting services has resulted in the development and provision of new products and service delivery modalities. In light of this the legal framework requires modification to support the development of convergent services. The goal is to establish an effective framework & enabling environment that will optimize the licensing regime\, and provide clear and transparent procedures & mechanisms to facilitate ICT legislation\, policy and regulatory framework with special focus on interconnection & access. \nThe objective of the workshop is to review the implications\, key issues and options to be considered in developing the aforementioned framework and to discuss recommendations for amendment. The deliverables are expected to be consistent with the HIPCAR Model Policy Guidelines & Legislative Texts\, while taking into consideration the specific requirements & circumstances of Jamaica. \n Who Can Participate \nThe workshop is addressed to relevant Governmental Ministries and Agencies\, Regulators\, Private Sector Companies\, and other stakeholders from relevant associations\, academia\, regional organizations\, etc. concerned with the Information Society Legislative Framework in Jamaica\, a HIPCAR beneficiary country. \n Meeting Presentations \n\n Speaker: Cleveland Thomas\n\nICT’s for Development and the HIPCAR Project \n\n Speaker:  Deaniel Leza
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/hipcar-project-stakeholder-consultation-review-legislative-framework-telecommunications-interconnection-access-licensing/
LOCATION:Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Jamaica,Meeting,Regional Policy,Telecoms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
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SUMMARY:Kingston BETA
DESCRIPTION:The next @KingstonBETA staged by Connectimass will be held on Thursday 27 June 6:30pm at the JAMPRO Offices in New Kingston\, Jamaica. \nEntry Contribution: JMD$500 |USD$5. \nTo our Caribbean and global friends and colleagues We’ll be live tweeting as usual. \nFollow us @kingstonbeta and the hashtag #kgnbeta. \nSpread the message- to increase the number of successful Caribbean Tech Startups by promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the Caribbean via media and events. Join the startup movement!
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/kingston-beta-2/
LOCATION:Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)\, 18 Trafalgar Road\, Kingston 10\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
CREATED:20130611T002502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T202026Z
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SUMMARY:Jamaica Computer Society Conference Launch
DESCRIPTION:BizTech Conference Launch is organsed by the Jamaica Computer Society.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/biztech-conference-launch/
LOCATION:Hotel Four Seasons\, 18 Ruthven Road\, Kingston 10\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamaica Computer Society":MAILTO:inform@myjcs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20130606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
CREATED:20130604T172341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130604T172519Z
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SUMMARY:Packaging and Labelling - Sector Standards
DESCRIPTION:The Jamaica Promotions Corporation\, in conjunction with the Inter-American Development Bank is inviting interested persons to the following seminar for SMEs in the ICT and Services sectors\, on Thursday\, 6 June 2013 \nTo register\, please go to http://jamaicatradeandinvest.org/services/exportplusjamaica/register
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/packaging-labelling-sector-standards/
LOCATION:Knutsford COurt Hotel\, Ruthven Avenue\, Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Jamaica,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Rochelle James":MAILTO:rjames@jamprocorp.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
CREATED:20121002T113204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130324T040216Z
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SUMMARY:12th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries
DESCRIPTION:Conference Theme: Into the Future: Themes\, insights and agendas for ICT4D research and practice\n\n\nThe Working Group 9.4 of the International Federation for Information Processing gathers scholars and practitioners that deal with the issue on how ICT affects social development. In the last three decades this issue has been attracting scholars from information systems and a variety of other areas such as development studies\, political science\, political economy\, social anthropology\, and sociology. \nThe theme of the 12th International Conference of the IFIP 9.4 Working Group 2013 in Jamaica is “Into the Future.” The importance of this theme is fundamental to our research domain\, namely how might information and communication technologies shape the future of development within developing counties.  At the conference we seek to not only present scholarly conference papers in and around the different tracks but also to provoke thought and discussion in and around how we might set the agenda for the future for ICT4D research and practice.  Thus we seek to problematize the past\, present and the future of ICT4D. \nTo do this we welcome contributions from a wide range of perspectives.  We want to think through the future agenda in the area of ICT4D for theory\, methodology and practice.  This requires us to not only make clear our own positions but to encourage us to actively question them.  The conference thus will seek to promote critical debate across a range of perspectives. \nIn order to organize the discussion\, we propose 16 different tracks. In addition to papers from the field of information systems\, we also welcome multidisciplinary papers. \nWho Should Attend\nThe conference will bring together academics\, practitioners (from the private sector\, NGOs\, and public sector)\, and policy advisors who are involved with ICT and development in developing countries.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/12th-international-conference-social-implications-computers-developing-countries/
LOCATION:Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort\, Spa and Conference Centre\,\, Ocho Rios\, St. Ann\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Conference,International Policy,Jamaica
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130413
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T154912Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Open Data Conference & Codesprint
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Open Data Conference & Codesprint -“Developing the Caribbean” \nOn April 11-12\, 2013\, creative software designers and developers\, together with input from various domain experts\, will convene at eight venues across the Caribbean to tackle a wide range of pressing economic\, social and environmental challenges facing Caribbean societies in many areas such as agriculture\, trade\, tourism\, and education. Each country site will run with its own unique flavor\, facilitated by local partners and sponsors. \nVenue: \n\nJamaica  –  Faculty of Law Building\, University of the West Indies\, Mona\nTrinidad & Tobago  –  Conference & Codesprint site\, UWI\, St. Augustine\, Trinidad & Tobago\nDominican Republic  –  TBC\, Santo Domingo\nCuba  –  University of Information Sciences (UCI)\, Havana\nSt. Kitts & Nevis  –  TBC\nBarbados  –  TBC\, Bridgetown\nGuyana  –  TBC\nSuriname  –  TBC\n\n  \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/caribbean-open-data-conference-codesprint/
CATEGORIES:Barbados,Conference,Cuba,Dominican Republic,Guyana,Jamaica,Open Data,St. Kitts & Nevis,Suriname,Trinidad & Tobago
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130314
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SUMMARY:Avaya Evolutions 2013 (Jamaica)
DESCRIPTION:Avaya Evolutions TM is an annual event hosted by Avaya designed to inform and inspire business decision-makers\, IT managers\, and line-of-business end users. This event features industry and thought leaders focused on transformative business results related with collaboration\, customer care and networking technologies. It is held in multiple locations. To see other Evolutions locations across The Americas. \nOne leg of Avaya Evolutions 2013 will be held in Kingston\, Jamaica\, on 13 March. Register to attend here. \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/avaya-evolutions-2013-jamaica/
LOCATION:Jamaica Pegasus Hotel\, Knutsford Boulevard\, Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Business-to-Business,Expo,ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Telecoms
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121117
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
CREATED:20121002T113157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T113157Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean BETA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/caribbean-beta/
LOCATION:Knutsford Court Hotel\, Kingston\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Business-to-Business,Conference,ICT/Tech,Jamaica
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20121004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20121004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T104254
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SUMMARY:Kingston BETA
DESCRIPTION:Kingston BETA is the bimonthly event that brings together Jamaican/Caribbean entrepreneurs\, developers\, designers\,tech professionals and those aspiring\, To Learn. Be Inspired. To Network. The event has BETA Pitch\, the segment that’s a platform for entrepreneurs to pitch their big ideas. \nProgramme: \n\nSpeaking –  Hon. Julian J. Robinson is the Minister of State Ministry of Science\, Technology\, Energy and Mining who wants to speak to and get feedback from the tech community about coming developments from the government.\nLaunching-Jamaica Yellow Pages. They will be launching their Blackberry mobile App.\nLaunching – Here more about who’s speaking\, what are the topics\, who’s sponsoring Caribbean BETA 2012\nPitching – As usual we’ll have aspiring and current entrepreneurs\nConnecting – The Community of current and aspiring entrepreneurs\, developers\, designers\, professionals in the tech industry always attend to network\, share ideas and what they are working on.
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/kingston-beta/
LOCATION:Jamaica Pegasus Hotel\, Knutsford Boulevard\, Kingston 5\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Networking
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