Agenda
Dec 18th 2015
09:00 - 10:00
Levante 3, 5th Floor
DAY 2: Workshop (7)
How can circumvention data help us understand the dynamics of information controls online?
Organizer(s):
Speakers/ Panelists:
Keith McManamen
Dec 18th 2015
09:00 - 10:00
Levante 2, 5th Floor
DAY 2: Workshop (9)
Information security: culture, knowledge and application
Organizer(s):
Speakers/ Panelists:
- Khalid Samara
- Shadi Alsueri
- Ahlam Abujadallah
Dec 18th 2015
09:00 - 10:00
Levante 1, 5th Floor
DAY 2: Workshop (8)
The Internet Policy Analyst : A Grassroot Policy Analysis Initiative
Organizer(s): Hamza Ben Mehrez
Focal Point(s): Hamza Ben Mehrez, Mahdi Taghizadeh
Speakers/ Panelists:
- Ines Hfaieth
- Rim Hayat
- Marwa Gobran
- Ahmed Jeddou
- Majdoubi Mohamed
- Houda Belkassem
Dec 18th 2015
10:00 - 12:00
Mistral, 7th floor
DAY 2: Main Thematic Plenary Session (3): International Internet-Related Public Policies
Description: This year is witnessing the continuous international tracks in relation to the Internet Governance and administration, whether through the revision of the outcome of the (WSIS+10) or through IANA functions transition. Moreover to be discussed, stress test 18 (role of the GAC) and the new international and regional initiatives of the Internet multi-stakeholders community, namely the NetMundial initiatives, the Global Internet Policy Observatory, the Global Forum Cyber Expertise among others.
Main Focus:
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Internet Governance Initiatives
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Legal aspects of public policies related to the Internet
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Enhanced Cooperation initiative
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Private access public policies
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Multiplicity of parties involved
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Social and cultural Aspects of the Internet public policies
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IANA functions transition
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Other issues
Chair: Khaled Foda, Manager of ICT Development, LAS, Egypt
Moderator: Pierre Bonis, Deputy CEO, AFNIC, France
Speakers:
Mongi Marzouk, VP Internet Governance and Digital Development, Orange, France
Quosai El Shatti, Deputy Chairman, KITS, Kuwait
Fahd El Batayneh, Coordinator, Global Stakehoder Engagement MEA,ICANN, Jordan
Gebran El Khoury, CAO, OGERO Telecom, Lebanon
Abdul Munhem Youssef, Chairman-CEO, OGERO Telecom, Lebanon
Ayman El Sherbiny, Chief- ICT Policies, ESCWA,
Hafedh El Yahmadi, CIC-Collaborative Innovation Centre On Technology, Tunisia
Dec 18th 2015
12:30 - 14:30
Mistral, 7th floor
DAY 2: Main Thematic Plenary Session (4): Access and Infrastructure
Description: The session will deal with the issues of Internet Access and the related Infrastructure developments in the Arab Region. Discussions will focus on bridging the digital divide and ensuring that Internet services will reach new segments of population at the regional and international levels. Moreover, the challenges facing the Internet service providers will be discussed, including the increase usage of content such as OTT and Open Data versus the investments in infrastructures. The session will focus also on the requested policies to ensure the freedom of access and maximize the developmental benefits of the Internet.
Main Focus:
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To connect the unconnected
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Potential opportunities of broadband services
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Economic and social developments of internet access and usages
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Updating business models to adapt new charging patterns like NetNeutrality and Zero Rating
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Cost of Connectivity
Chair: Mongi Marzouk, VP Internet Governance and Digital Development, Orange, France
Moderator: Christine Arida, External Relations Manager, NTRA, Egypt
Speakers:
Gamal Hijazi, CTO & Technical lead, Alcatel, Egypt
Pierre Bonis, Deputy CEO, AFNIC, France
Marwan Hayek, CEO, ALFA, Lebanon
Abdul Munhem Youssef, DG OGERO Telecom, Lebanon
Hiba El Tijani, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Sudan
Peter Kaliaropoulos, CEO, Touch, Lebanon
Patrick Farajian Chairman CEO, Sodetel, Lebanon
Dec 18th 2015
15:30 - 16:30
Levante 2, 5th Floor
DAY 2: Workshop (10)
The challenges in implementing Internet policies in MENA
Organizer(s): Hiba Abbas
Speakers/ Panelists:
- Jane coffin
- Mohamed El Bashir,
- Walid Al-Saqaf
- Hamza Ben Mehrez,
- Fahd A. Batayneh