APNIC will sponsor a remote hub in Fiji at the University of the South Pacific during the 2011 IGF.

The Sixth Annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 27 to 30 September at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).

The theme of this year's IGF is: "Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation".

The Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) encourages all members of the Asia Pacific Internet community to participate in this year's IGF.

There are several remote hubs throughout the region to enable remote participation. Online participants can take part in workshops and discussions and voice their opinions on issues relevant to the community.

Alternatively, anyone can watch sessions via live webcast.

Pacific Internet Community Hub

APNIC is sponsoring a hub in Suva, Fiji:

University of the South Pacific
Japan-Pacific ICT Centre

Members of the Fijian and Pacific Internet community are welcome to participate in IGF sessions live.

Workshops

On behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO), APNIC invites all members of the Asia Pacific Internet community to participate on site or remotely in two workshops, hosted by the NRO:

• 165. Understanding the IPv6 Deployment and Transition
  Thursday, 29 September, 09:00 - 10:30 (UTC +3)
• 166. Enhancing Understanding: Facilitating Internet Governance Through Openness and Transparency
  Friday, 30 September, 11:00 - 12:30 (UTC +3)

NRO and RIR representatives will also be participating in the following workshops and sessions:

• Managing Critical Internet Resources
  Friday, 30 September, 11:00 - 12:30 (UTC +3)
  Main Session Conference Room
• 202. Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Global Internet and Emerging Issues/Opportunities
  Wednesday, 28 September
• 64. Interconnecting Africa: Opportunities and Obstacles along the way
  Thursday, 29 September
• 63. SWOT analysis of the impact of Mobile Internet on Internet Governance in Africa
  Friday, 30 September
• 162. The I* organizations and their contribution to development
  Wednesday, 28 September 14:30 - 16:00 (UTC +3)
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On-site participants are also invited to visit the NRO booth at the IGF Village to discuss the NRO's current work.

Session times are listed as (UTC +3), Kenya time.

We look forward to seeing you on site or online at the 2011 IGF.

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