[Openstds] Invitation: Standards Edge - Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global Participation & Access

[Susy Struble]

[Information on DCOS activities at UN/IGF coming later today! We just 
got the scheduling squared away......]

If you're planning to attend UN/IGF this year, please let me know. This 
might be another event to add to your schedule in Rio.

Regards,
Susy

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Those planning to attend the U.N. Internet Governance Forum might be 
particularly interested in this conference, which will focus on the role 
that information technology standards and interoperability have in 
improving digital inclusion. There is no cost to attend this event.

Standards Edge Conference: "Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global 
Participation & Access
November 11, 2007
Windsor Barra Hotel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

www.thebolingroup.com/digitalinclusion


An Invitation to the “Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global 
Participation & Access” Conference

Co-sponsored by the Brazilian Civilian Cabinet of the Republican 
Presidency, RITS, LSI, KEI, and Sun Microsystems.

You are especially invited to join leaders in policy, industry, law, and 
academia to determine how open standardization can improve participation 
and representation in the digital world in a way that benefits all 
stakeholders.

The global market is changing:

- Developing economies are predicted to contribute 50% to the growth in 
world trade by 2030
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for the majority of 
businesses in regions such as Europe and South America
- Consumers will come to rely more heavily on the digital world for 
jobs, government services, education, and healthcare

Yet, most people and nations have little voice in how the digital world 
evolves or is regulated.

Open ICT standardization can give them that voice. By building an open 
global standardization community, participants can drive how the digital 
world progresses. Their involvement is critical to developing viable 
market, technological, and standardization infrastructures that serve 
the needs of the global community and ensure a vibrant global trading 
space.

This interactive conference will feature discussions on:

- Stimulating Digital Inclusion and Literacy through Open Standards
- Increasing Accessibility to Government Services and Social Programs 
through Open Standards
- Balancing Representation in ICT Standardization
- Gaining International Market Influence

Register early as seating is limited. To register or for more 
information, please visit http://www.thebolingroup.com/digitalinclusion 
. We look forward to seeing you on November 11 in Rio!

Regards,

Sherrie Bolin
President
The Bolin Group
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