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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
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SUMMARY:Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow \n  \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/20231206-spectrum-management-task-force-and-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Telecoms,wireless,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240103T150818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T151441Z
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SUMMARY:SIDS at ICANN – Where we are at and how do we chart a way forward
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Virtual\n\nBACKGROUND \nThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a key partner of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). ICANN is a not-for-profit\, public-benefit organisation formed in 1998. Its staff operates the Internet’s Domain Name System; coordinates allocation and assignment of the Internet’s unique identifiers\, such as Internet Protocol addresses; accredits generic top-level domain (gTLD) name registrars; and helps facilitate the voices of volunteers worldwide who are dedicated to keeping the Internet secure\, stable and interoperable. ICANN promotes competition in the domain name space and helps develop Internet policy. \nThe CTU has been working with ICANN to encourage and support the active participation of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in ICANN processes. The substantive and sustained participation of SIDS in ICANN is low and the absence of inputs from this globally dispersed but important group of ICANN stakeholders may be adversely impacting ICANN’s policy development. \nIn a measure to identify the challenges SIDS face in participating in ICANN’s processes\, as well as to develop strategies to encourage their sustained and active participation\, ICANN conducted a LAC SIDS Survey in 2022. The objective of the survey was to collect data from stakeholders that clearly identifies the challenges and barriers to SIDS participation in ICANN in order to form an empirical foundation for planning future actions aimed at increasing consistent and substantive participation of SIDS in ICANN. \nThe research questions for the ICANN LAC SIDS survey were: \n\nWhat is your level of participation/involvement at ICANN? (low/medium/high)\nWhat in your opinion are the top 3 challenges to SIDS participation in ICANN?\nWhat do you think makes SIDS engagement different from other developing countries?\nAre you aware of ICANN programs supporting the participation of stakeholders from developing countries?\nAre you aware of the current ICANN support programs? (Newcomers/Fellowship/NextGen)\nIn addition to existing programs and initiatives\, what type of resources should ICANN provide to increase SIDS participation?\nHow does the present structure of geographic regions lend itself to SIDS participation given the diversity of SIDS from a geographic perspective? (Africa\, North America\, Latin\nAmerica/Caribbean\, Asia/Australia/Pacific and Europe)\nWhat strategies should the ICANN Organization use to broaden SIDS stakeholder participation?\nIs there value in focus groups aimed specifically at SIDS vs Developing countries?\nIs there value in focus groups aimed specifically at SIDS vs LAC vs Oceania vs Africa?\n—- the following questions only show if participation in ICANN in question 1 is medium or high\nWhat are the topics of interest to you which are being discussed in ICANN?\nWhat topics currently not being discussed in ICANN would you like to see included in ICANN Discussions?\nWould you like to see KPI’s related to SIDS and under-served regions participation in ICANN?\nHow can regional organisations such as the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (or similar organizations in Oceania and Asia and others) be better leveraged for SIDS engagement in ICANN?\nWhat are some of the other regional organisations that could assist and how?\n\nThe survey population for the survey included persons with knowledge of and experience with ICANN in the Caribbean SIDS\, Oceania SIDS\, Africa SIDS\, Asia SIDS and ICANN organisation GSE. \n  \nMEETING OBJECTIVES AND TARGET AUDIENCE \nThe purpose of this meeting is to present the results of the ICANN LAC SIDS survey to SIDS stakeholders and to discuss openly and collaboratively\, mechanisms and approaches to increase consistent and substantive participation of SIDS in ICANN. This will include any support SIDS’ representatives indicate they require to achieve this objective. \nThe substantive and sustained participation of SIDS in ICANN is low and the absence of inputs from this globally dispersed but important group of ICANN stakeholders may lead to a deficiency of views considered in ICANN policy development leading to implementation of policies which may be detrimental to SIDS. This meeting is one of many stakeholder engagement events that aims to address this ongoing challenge. \nThis meeting is open to all CTU stakeholders and will be conducted virtually on 8th January 2024 at 13:00 hours (AST). \n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/sids-at-icann-where-we-are-at-and-how-do-we-chart-a-way-forward/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Internet Governance,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240115T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240103T151204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T141413Z
UID:169705-1705322700-1705330800@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:CTU’s 1st International ICT Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2024 \nVenue: Virtual \nThis meeting is intended to apprise our stakeholders of the forthcoming series of regional and international meetings taking place for the 1st quarter of 2024. We have invited partner organisations to present a brief on each meeting to encourage Caribbean representation at all major decision-making events of importance to the region. \n  \nAGENDA  \nREGISTER 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ctus-1st-international-ict-forecast-and-industry-watch-meeting-2024/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,ICT/Tech,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240110T145033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T145033Z
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SUMMARY:AMA on proof-of-concept for Carib$
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nIn this event we’ll answer all questions concering the proof-of-concept (POC) of Carib$. In doing so we want to attract participants for the POC amongst the business community looking for fast\, cheap and seamless cross-border transfers within the Caribbean. https://caribcoin.com \nOur Agenda: \n\nIntroductory remarks\nPresentation “Proof-of-concept of Carib$ – what are our plans?”\nAsk me anything\nCollecting expressions of interest to participate in the proof-of- concept\nClosing round\n\n\n  \nmore \n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ama-on-proof-of-concept-for-carib/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Financial Services,ICT/Tech,Meeting,Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240103T150303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T150303Z
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SUMMARY:FIX 2024 – Fintech Islands Experience 2024
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED TO MORE THAN JUST A CONFERENCE\n\n\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the full Fintech Islands Experience (FiX)\, beyond captivating speakers and exhibits\, we present to you specially-curated events to introduce conference attendees to the vibrant\, cultural delights of the tropical paradise that is Barbados. \n\n\n\n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/fix-2024-fintech-islands-experience-2024/
CATEGORIES:Barbados,Financial Services,Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240103T145427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T145909Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 8th annual Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) 2024 will be online on January 25 and January 26\, 2024! \nTheme:  THE INTERNET WE WANT \n  \nTTIGF 2024 – REGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nTHE INTERNET WE WANT \nDate: Thursday 25th & Friday 26th January 2024. \nTTIGF 2024 will be held hybrid over 2 days on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th January\, 2024. The theme was inspired by the UNIGF 2023 theme as an important area that needs to reach the local discussion forum for a way forward in Trinidad and Tobago’s Internet Governance. \n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/8th-annual-trinidad-and-tobago-internet-governance-forum-ttigf-2024/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Internet Governance,Trinidad & Tobago
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240108T141428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T214134Z
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SUMMARY:CANTO CONNECT and 40th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register and Attend “CANTO Connect” & 40th Annual General Meeting Celebrations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTowards a Sustainable Digital Economy is the theme for CANTO CONNECT and 40th Annual General Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain\, Trinidad and Tobago. Join us and learn more! \n\n\n  \nmore 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/canto-connect-and-40th-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Trinidad\, 1 Wrightson Road\, Post of Spain\, Trinidad And Tobago
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,ICT/Tech,Meeting,Telecoms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240115T191720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T214122Z
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SUMMARY:ICANN79 | San Juan Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ICANN79 | San Juan Community Forum. This six-day meeting will be focused on outreach\, capacity building\, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. This meeting is hosted by nic.pr. \nICANN79 will be held 02 – 07 March 2024 at Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Convention Center). \nPrep Week (Online Only): 20 – 22 February 2024′ \n  \nmore
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/icann79-san-juan-community-forum/
CATEGORIES:Caribbean,Forum,Internet Governance,Puerto Rico
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T183426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T183426Z
UID:170290-1712793600-1713052799@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:50th Executive Council Meeting and Inaugural Caribbean ICT Ministers’ Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Belize\nThe Caribbean Telecommunication Union (CTU) will hold its 50th Executive Council (EC50) meeting\, its 21st Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar and the Inaugural Caribbean ICT Ministers’ Retreat from 11th to 13th April 2024.  The meetings are being hosted by the CTU Member State of Belize\, under the patronage of the Honourable Michel Chebat\, Minister of Public Utilities\, Energy\, Logistics & E-Governance (MPUELE)\, Government of Belize. \nEC50 is one the CTU’s statutory meetings for the members of the Executive Council\, its Permanent Secretaries\, Technical Officers and Advisors to ICT Minister\, to guide the work of the Secretariat. It is a closed meeting. \nThe 21st Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar\, like previous seminars\, will share with Ministers and their teams the current\, pertinent developments in the areas of 5G\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity to name a few. \nThe Inaugural Caribbean ICT Leadership Ministerial Retreat is being held to obtain the guidance and insight of the CTU’s ICT Ministers and Senior Government Officials as the CTU develops its 2024 – 2028 Strategic Plan. The retreat will discuss the pressing ICT challenges in the Caribbean to ensure they are factored into the Strategic Plan and importantly will also seek to strengthen the bonds between CTU Ministers\, fostering a spirit of regional cooperation and future-oriented thinking. The retreat will be a blend of formal sessions\, cultural immersion and leisure activities so as to deliver a holistic\, productive and memorable experience for all attendees. \nDr. Cosmas Zavazava\, Director\, Telecommunication Development Bureau\, ITU and other key Stakeholders will join Member State Ministers and their advisors in Belize for this event. \nObjectives: \n\nPrimary Objective:\n\nTo foster collaboration\, share insights and strategise on the advancement of ICT in the Caribbean. \n\nSecondary Objectives:\n\nTo review\, discuss and progress the Draft CTU Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028;\n\n\nTo discuss challenges and opportunities unique to the CTU Member States;\n\n\nTo develop a unified approach to digital infrastructure and cybersecurity;\n\n\nTo explore innovations and emerging technologies; and\n\n\nTo enhance the relationship of the CTU’s ICT Ministers.\n\n\n\nThe retreat is designed to foster interactive and open discussions among Ministers\, as the region’s foremost policy makers in the ICT sector. This gathering will offer a unique opportunity to engage with regional counterparts and\, importantly\, with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)\, represented by Dr. Cosmas Zavazava\, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT). Dr. Zavazava will be visiting the Caribbean for the first time since his election as the Director BDT in September 2022. Through a blend of formal sessions and cultural immersion\, the retreat aims to facilitate candid conversations on pivotal ICT issues facing the Caribbean\, encouraging regional collaboration and cooperation; and the pursuit of forward-thinking initiatives with our international partners. \n  \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/50th-executive-council-meeting-and-inaugural-caribbean-ict-ministers-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Belize,Meeting,Policy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T184014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T184014Z
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SUMMARY:ARIN 53
DESCRIPTION:14 April 2024 – 17 April 2024 \nLocation: Bridgetown\, Barbados \nCategory: ARIN Hosted Events\, Public Policy and Members Meetings \nEvent Website: https://www.arin.net/ARIN53 \n  \nThe ARIN 53 agenda can be found here . All session times are in Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). \nGet prepped for ARIN 53 by visiting the Meeting Materials page for the Meeting Orientation handout\, the Policy Discussion Guide\, a sneak at the presentations\, and more. \nAnyone wishing to participate in policy discussions virtually via Zoom must register as an attendee . The livestream will be publicly available on ARIN’s YouTube channel .
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/arin-53/
CATEGORIES:Barbados,ICT/Tech,Internet Governance,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T185441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T185441Z
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SUMMARY:CaribNOG 27
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/caribnog-27/
CATEGORIES:Barbados,ICT/Tech,Meeting,Telecoms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T190657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190657Z
UID:170315-1713355200-1713360600@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:Jamaica’s Path to Universal Legal Identity in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday April 17th 2024 the SlashRoots Foundation will be hosting the second forum in our Digital Democracy Series titled ‘Jamaica’s Path to Universal Legal Identity in the Digital Age’. \nThe GOJ is in the process of finalizing NIDS regulations in preparation to launch an expanded pilot as it moves towards national rollout. Eventually\, the national ID will be opened up to actors across the Jamaican landscape for general use and integration within digital services. \nIn the session titled ‘Jamaica’s Path to Universal Legal Identity in the Digital Age’\, we’ll reflect on the underlying problems Jamaica seeks to address with NIDS\, discuss some of the difficult trade-offs that can emerge during the rollout of digital IDs\, and ask how we might achieve universal access to trusted legal identification in Jamaica. \nYou are invited to join us as we explore issues of implementation\, adoption\, citizenship\, privacy\, and governance with local and international experts. \n  \nMORE
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/jamaicas-path-to-universal-legal-identity-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Jamaica,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190159Z
UID:170312-1714003200-1714089599@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:UN’s International Girls in ICT Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:MORE
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/uns-international-girls-in-ict-day-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T183803Z
UID:170291-1714348800-1714607999@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:CTU’s 35th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Trinidad and Tobago \n  \nMore 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ctus-35th-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Trinidad & Tobago
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T184837Z
UID:170302-1714953600-1715385599@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:LACNIC 41
DESCRIPTION:LACNIC 41\, one of the most important Internet events in the region\, will take place at Panamá City\, Panamá at the Megapolis Convention Center\, from May 6 to 10. \nAmong other activities\, the agenda will include technical tutorials\, presentations by experts\, and the Public Policy Forum. \nThe standards of behavior defined in the LACNIC Community Code of Conduct will apply to this event. Click here to read the Code of Conduct. \n\n  \nMORE
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/lacnic-41/
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,International,Internet Governance,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240403T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T185616Z
UID:170305-1715644800-1715817599@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference 
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\n\n\n\nNew to the Global Spectrum Series for 2024\, the inaugural Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference will take place on 14 – 15 May 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay\, Jamaica\, alongside CTU’s Spectrum Management Taskforce Meeting on 16 May. \nRegistration is now available – you can register your place here. \nAcross 2 days attendees will have the opportunity to be involved in discussions on the key spectrum topics for the Caribbean region and beyond\, through interactive sessions\, networking opportunities\, an exhibition area and much more. \nThis event is part of The Global Spectrum Series. The world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences. Click on the image on the left to find out more about the series. \n\n\nMORE
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/caribbean-spectrum-management-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jamaica,Telecoms,wireless
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240506T211640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T214105Z
UID:170528-1715850000-1715853600@ict-pulse.com
SUMMARY:IPv6 for Decision Makers: More Connected People\, Smarter Systems\, and More Secure Internet
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Join us for our 3rd CANTO Conversations of 2024! 🌐\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔍 Topic: “IPv6 for Decision Makers: More Connected People\, Smarter Systems\, and More Secure Internet” \n🎤 Speaker: Mr. Oscar Robles-Garay – CEO\, LACNIC \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, May 16th\, 2024 \n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (AST)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the CEO of LACNIC since 2015\, Oscar leads an international non-government organization that assigns and administrates Internet numbering resources for the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. \nWith more than 25 years of professional experience in the Internet industry\, he co-founded and served as a board member of several organizations related to the Internet governance\, domain name system\, IP address management\, registry services\, and Internet self-regulation\, such as LACTLD\, LACNIC and .LAT. \n  \n#CANTOConversations #LACNIC #IPv6 🚀 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ipv6-for-decision-makers-more-connected-people-smarter-systems-and-more-secure-internet/
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Meeting,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240506T213946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T213946Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Small Island Developing States Internet Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Antigua and Barbuda\nSide Event: 2nd Small Island Developing States Internet Governance Forum \nDate |Time : 29 May 2024 | 14:00 – 15:30 \nVenue: Room 11 \nIntroduction \nThe 2nd Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is proposed to be a significant Special Event during the SIDS4 conference in Antigua and Barbuda. Building upon the foundational work of the inaugural SIDS IGF in 2022\, this forum aims to further enhance the dialogue and cooperation among SIDS in the realm of Internet Governance (IG)\, Internet Policy\, and the Digital Economy. By aligning with the current theme of the SIDS 4 conference\, this event seeks to leverage the collective experiences and challenges of SIDS\, to foster a more inclusive\, resilient\, and sustainable digital future for all. \nBackground \nThe first SIDS IGF established a vital platform for SIDS across the Caribbean\, Pacific\, and the Africa\, Indian Ocean\, Mediterranean\, and South China Sea (AIMS) regions to engage in the global discourse on Internet Governance without the necessity of formal membership in entities such as the Dynamic Coalition on Small Island Developing States in the Internet Economy (DC-SIDS). This forum highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities facing SIDS in the digital economy\, fostering a global recognition of the need for inclusive dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. It set the stage for ongoing cooperation and identified initial governance\, procedural\, and operational mechanisms to address critical issues effectively. \nMeeting Objectives  \n\nMaintain this globally visible\, reputable\, recognised platform and ongoing process where SIDS can be involved\, collaborate\, cooperate\, share experiences and have their voices heard re: issues arising from and impacts on their countries by IG\, Internet Policy and the Digital Economy without necessarily having to “join” an entity (e.g. the DC-SIDS)\nHighlight and seek solutions for the critical issues affecting SIDS efforts towards a resilient prosperity.\nConsider and Identify appropriate initial governance\, procedural and operational mechanisms to effectively address and achieved resilient prosperity\nEnsure that all stakeholders\, including marginalised and remote communities\, are included in the dialogue on Internet governance and digital economy\, promoting equitable and inclusive growth.\n\n 
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/2nd-small-island-developing-states-internet-governance-forum/
CATEGORIES:Forum,ICT/Tech,International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
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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:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240606T144736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T144736Z
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SUMMARY:University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus Artificial Intelligence Conference
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of the West Indies is proud to announce the inaugural Artificial Intelligence Conference in the Caribbean\, a historic milestone in the region’s technological advancement. \nIt seeks to bring together luminaries\, researchers\, and enthusiasts from across the globe to delve into the cutting-edge realm of AI that is relevant to the Caribbean region in regional priority sectors and actions\, including Tourism\, Health\, Education\, Cultural Industries\, Economic Development and Climate Action. \n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD CONFERENCE BROCHURE
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/university-of-the-west-indies-five-islands-campus-artificial-intelligence-conference/
CATEGORIES:Antigua & Barbuda,Artificial Intelligence (AI),Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240606T142151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T142708Z
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SUMMARY:Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pending…
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/spectrum-management-task-force-and-workshop-july2024/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Online,Telecoms,wireless
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240606T142329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T214114Z
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SUMMARY:20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION:August 21\, 2024 – August 24\, 2024\nVenue: Pegasus Hotel\, Georgetown\, Guyana\n\nSCHEDULE AT A GLANCE \n\n\n\n\nDATE\nEVENT\n\n\nWednesday 21st August\n09:00 – 10:00\nWelcome and Introduction\n\n\nWednesday 21st August\n10:00 – 12:00\nCapacity Building Session\n\n\nWednesday 21st August\n13:00 – 17:00\n3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum\n\n\nWednesday 21st August\n17:00 – 19:00\nRECEPTION\n\n\nThursday 22nd August\n09:00 – 10:00\nOpening Ceremony\n\n\nThursday 22nd August\n10:00 – 12:00\nCIGF 20 (Reviewing CIGF Vision and Mission\n\n\nThursday 22nd August\n13:00 – 15:00\nNational\, Regional & Global IG Contexts\n\n\nThursday 22nd August\n15:00 – 17:00\nPanel Discussions\n\n\nThursday 22nd August\n09:00 – 17:00\nCTU/ARIN/LACNIC/ICANN POLICY FORUM\n\n\nFriday 23rd August\n09:00 – 10:00\nWorkshop Session\n\n\nFriday 23rd August\n10:00 – 12:00\nReport & Synthesis from workshop session and Open Forum\n\n\nFriday 23rd August\n13:00 – 17:00\nCOMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\nThe Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) is a regional\, non-hierarchical\, multi-stakeholder forum initiated by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in 2005 to coordinate a regional approach to Internet Governance (IG)\, initially focussed on the proceedings of the United Nations’ World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).  The CIGF has since met annually and has delivered significant and pioneering benefits to the region including formulation of a Caribbean Internet Governance Policy Framework; the proliferation of Internet exchange points (IXPs); capacity building in IG Principles and best practices; and growth in Caribbean influence in international IG fora. The CIGF is the longest running Internet Governance Forum in the world. \nThis year the 20th CIGF will return to Guyana\, where it was launched in 2005. It will be staged in-person but with remote participation via online videoconferencing under the auspices of the CTU and the Government of Guyana. In addition to reviewing achievements over the years\, the Forum will address various facets of Internet Governance of current import to the Caribbean including UN initiatives to adopt a Global Digital Compact in September 2024 and undertake a 20-year review of WSIS-initiated activities in 2025 (WSIS+20 Review); enhancing the reach\, resiliency and sustainability of critical digital infrastructure in the Caribbean; fostering adoption and growth of our digital economies in a trusted and secure manner; and harnessing the benefits of emergent technologies (e.g. AI) while minimising attendant risks. The 3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (3rd CYIGF) will also be hosted during the time of the 20th CIGF. \n\nConsider Internet governance policies and initiatives for priority attention and regional consensus to facilitate accelerated digital transformation in the Caribbean\nElicit the voices and develop the capacity of Caribbean youth in Internet governance by facilitating the 3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum\nBuild national and regional capacity and systems in IG to enable\, support\, strengthen and sustain socio-economic development and effective Caribbean participation and representation at regional and global Internet Governance fora\n\nTarget Audience\n\nAcademia\nCivil society\nGovernment policy makers and IT Managers\nInternet users\nInternet service providers and Telecommunications operators\nInternational organisations\nICT Regulators\n\nMore info \nREGISTER
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/20th-caribbean-internet-governance-forum/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Guyana,Internet Governance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240606T142733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T142733Z
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SUMMARY:CTU’s 4th International ICT Forecast and Preparatory Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pending…
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ctus-4th-international-ict-forecast-and-preparatory-meeting/
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Meeting,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20260403T162358
CREATED:20240606T142914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T105554Z
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SUMMARY:CTU ICT Week 2024 – St Kitts and Nevis
DESCRIPTION:Pending…
URL:https://ict-pulse.com/events/ctu-ict-week-2024-st-kitts-and-nevis/
CATEGORIES:ICT/Tech,Meeting,Showcase,St. Kitts & Nevis,Symposium
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