[menog-announce] First Arab IGF, 9-11 October in Kuwait

[Paul Rendek]

Dear colleagues,

The first Arab Internet Governance Forum (IGF) event will take place in 
Kuwait, running from 9-11 October. Based on the model of 
multi-stakeholder dialogue and governance that has underpinned the 
global IGF over six years, this event marks a significant new 
opportunity for all Internet stakeholders in the region to participate 
more fully in Internet governance, and to focus on issues of specific 
relevance to the Arab region.

The RIPE NCC is proud to be a major supporter and sponsor of the Arab 
Internet Governance Forum. We strongly encourage members of the Internet 
technical community to take an active role in this event and help to 
ensure that the fundamental concerns of those who have developed and 
operate networks are represented.

The RIPE NCC is working with industry partners, including AFRINIC, to 
organise several sessions as part of the event, on topics including 
Critical Internet Resources (CIR), IPv6 deployment and best practices 
for Internet capacity building. Even if you are unable to attend, there 
will be opportunities for you to contribute remotely to these discussions.

All relevant information, including online registration, can be found on 
the website of the host organisation, the Kuwait Information Technology 
Society (KITS):
http://arabigf.kits.org.kw/


Fellowship program
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The Arab IGF Secretariat is offering fellowships covering airfare or 
accommodation for a number of attendees. If you are interested in 
applying for one of these fellowships, please read the attached document 
on eligibility, and complete the attached application form.


If you are interested in contributing to any of the sessions listed in 
the draft agenda, you can contact the local host organisation or the 
RIPE NCC. Industry sponsorship is also welcome, and we encourage anyone 
with an interest in sponsoring to make contact with the local host 
organisation.


Best regards,

Paul Rendek
Director of External Relations, RIPE NCC


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