[NCUC-EC] FW: NCUC session approved at the 19th annual IGF / seeking for speakers

[Amin Hacha]

Hi everyone,
Apologies for the delayed response.  I have been quite busy lately.
Thanks to Ken for the outline.

I think it was a good idea to create a Google Form to assess the level of
interest if done before sending out the email. So far, I've received around
10 or 11 emails from interested people. We will assess all the submissions
together and determine who is best qualified to present.

I am always in discussion with Pedro since working on presenting the
proposal and will soon create a WhatsApp group dedicated to this IGF
session. The group will include me, Pedro, and Ben (who has also expressed
interest), and is open to anyone who is seriously committed to attending
and contributing.

For info, the session proposal was submitted by me on behalf of my
association, "Lebanese Cyberspace Association," as we have been involved in
the IGF since 2014.

Let's work together to present the best example for the NCUC.
Best regards,
Amin

On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 7:53 PM Ken Herman <ken at kherman.com> wrote:

> EC members.
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> Pedro has raised two important issues for the IGF speaker
> role…qualification and funding.
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> Amin, perhaps it would be a good idea to create a google form, much like
> the one we use for the CROP funding applicants, but in this case ask a few
> questions related to which of the three topics mentioned in the proposal
> (cybersecurity, law, and digital rights advocacy) as well as their
> experience in the mechanisms mentioned, i.e.:
>
> “…the use of open-source tools for privacy protection, and
> community-driven initiatives that have successfully advocated for user
> rights. Best practices from various regions will be highlighted,
> demonstrating concrete impacts and results. For instance, the session will
> present case studies for diverse regional areas…”
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> Of course, there is a need to ask about ability to participate in-person
> as well as their funding (as source may be an issue – this should be
> declared in an SOI).
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> Then the EC (who I assume will be deciding who speaks as representatives
> of the NCUC) can consider the applicants.
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>
> Ken
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> *From:* NCSG-Discuss <NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> *On Behalf Of *Pedro
> de Perdigão Lana
> *Sent:* Friday, July 12, 2024 11:58 AM
> *To:* NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: NCUC session approved at the 19th annual IGF / seeking for
> speakers
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> Congratz on leading the work to have this session approved, Amin!
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>
> Amin, if I may complement your call by highlighting an important piece of
> information you already mentioned: considering there is no guaranteed
> support to go to Riyadh involved here, a crucial aspect to be evaluated
> would be that the person is already confirmed (or with great chances to
> receive support) to be onsite at the IGF. It is also relevant to know what
> the applicant intends to talk about related to the session description,
> with a reasonable level of depth/detail.
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>
> So, Peterking (while also asking the same for others who are also
> interested, in future answers), could you gently complement the declaration
> of interest with those two pieces of info?
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> Thanks in advance,
>
>
> *Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
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> Em sex., 12 de jul. de 2024 às 12:42, Peterking Quaye <
> peterkingq at gmail.com> escreveu:
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> Dear Amin Hacha,
>
> Thank you for the exciting news and the opportunity to contribute to the
> 19th Annual IGF Meeting in Riyadh. I am honored to have our session
> proposal, "Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet,"
> approved by the IGF MAG.
>
> I am indeed interested in being a speaker at the event and attending in
> person. Please consider my candidacy for one of the speaker positions. I
> look forward to contributing to the discussion and showcasing our
> community's expertise.
>
> Looking forward to your response,
>
> Best regards,
>
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> On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 1:31 PM Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> I am delighted to share the exciting news that our proposal for a session
> has been approved, by the IGF MAG, at the 19th Annual IGF Meeting, which
> will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 15 to 19 December 2024.
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> The session, titled "*Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe
> Internet*" offers a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our
> community's expertise. We are seeking 3 speakers from our community who
> will contribute to the session.
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> If you are interested in being a speaker and will be attending the IGF *in
> person* at Riyadh, please respond to this email before Friday, 19 July
> 2024. We will evaluate responses and select the speakers.
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> Thank you for your attention, and looking forward to hearing from you!
>
> Regards,
>
> Amin Hacha
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> *for more information about the session : *
>
> Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet
>
> *Description:*
>
> The session “Non-commercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet”
> will focus on the important role that non-commercial users play in
> fostering a secure online environment, focusing on the ICANN and the Domain
> Name System examples, but going beyond these arenas.
>
> This session will explore the subtheme of user empowerment and safety. It
> will cover topics such as privacy protection, data security, and the impact
> of policy on user rights. Participants will engage in discussions on how
> non-commercial users, often the most vulnerable and least heard, (usually
> with fewer institutional decision-making mechanisms and fewer resources),
> can influence Internet governance and contribute to a safer Internet for
> all.
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> Our approach is interactive and inclusive, featuring a panel of experts
> from diverse backgrounds, including cybersecurity, law, and digital rights
> advocacy. We will showcase innovative approaches, such as the use of
> open-source tools for privacy protection, and community-driven initiatives
> that have successfully advocated for user rights.
> Best practices from various regions will be highlighted, demonstrating
> concrete impacts and results. For instance, the session will present case
> studies for diverse regional areas.
> We aim to disseminate how Non-commercial Users are not just consumers of
> policy but active participants in shaping a safe internet landscape for
> all, and how they can better engage in different areas to protect and
> advance their rights.
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