IGF-USA 2016 Social Media Brief & Resources

PRESS RELEASE

June 30, 2016 CONTACT: Charlie Schoenthaler, (202) 888-1963

What’s At Stake in 2016: Internet Leaders Meet at IGF-USA to Discuss Internet Growth and Policy

Key forum topics include IANA transition, ICANN accountability, broadband access, online privacy, Internet of Things, and digital trade.

Washington, DC — On Thursday, July 14, thought leaders from civil society, industry, academia, and government will meet at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC for IGF-USA – the preeminent conference on Internet governance in the United States.

The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet. Thursday’s event represents the most important national effort of the global IGF – the UN’s initiative on Internet governance.

This year’s conference will feature major keynote speakers and panel discussions focused on critical Internet policy issues including:

The IANA Transition
ICANN Accountability
Managing Opportunities and Risks of the Internet of Things and Big Data
Expanding Broadband Access
Promoting Human Rights Online
Privacy v. Security
Digital Trade

We invite you to join us for a full day of interactive, informative policy discussions on of the moment Internet governance issues. Eventbrite registration required – click here to sign up

Key Details

What: Internet Governance Forum – USA 2016

When: Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 8 a.m.

Where: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) – 1616 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

IGF-USA 2016 Confirmed Keynotes

Catherine A. Novelli – Under Secretary of State & Senior Coordinator for International Information Technology Diplomacy.
Lawrence E. Strickling – Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Ambassador Daniel A. Sepulveda – U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State.
Lee Rainie – Director of Internet, Science and Technology Research, Pew Research Center
David Farber – Adjunct Professor of Internet Studies and Distinguished Career Professor of Computer Science and Public Policy, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

For more information, please visit www.igf-usa.org or contact Charlie@vrge.us.

About IGF-USA

The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet. It provides a domestic forum in the US to engage civil society, government, technologists, research scientists, industry and academia, helping to create partnerships, coalitions and dialogues that demonstrate best practices and help move policy forward.

Website: www.igf-usa.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternetGovernanceForumUSA

Twitter: @igfusa2016

Registration link: Eventbrite registration required – click here

Registration invitation email html: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2&id=87505f8018&e=[UNIQID]

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ABOUT THE IGF-USA

This year the IGF-USA is excited to present a full day conference at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC. This year’s IGF-USA will feature panels, keynotes, and plenaries discussing issues vital to the continued growth of the Internet and increasing its benefits for all. We invite you to take part in sharing ideas on connecting the unconnected, privacy vs. security online, balancing human rights and online content, improving broadband for everyone, and much more.

The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet. It provides a domestic forum in the US to engage civil society, government, technologists, research scientists, industry and academia, helping to create partnerships, coalitions and dialogues that demonstrate best practices and help move policy forward. Please join us for a full day of interactive, informative policy discussions on of the moment Internet governance issues. Keynotes and panels feature thought leaders from civil society, industry, academia and government.

As always the IGF-USA 2016 will be host to interactive sessions with representatives from across the Internet community and is your opportunity to engage with an array of stakeholders on issues that matter to you and Internet governance as a whole.

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