2009 Events
September 9, 2009
Panel Forum:
"Growing New Markets and Transforming Society:
Telecommunications' Role in Africa"
IEC Worldwide Broadband Conference
Paris, France
Plenary Session and panel discussion exploring the importance of connectivity as a determinant of progress,technological barriers and possible solutions and models for profitability. Chaired by George Bugliarello, President Emeritus, Polytechnic Institute of NYU, speakers include: Iqbal Quadir, Legatum Foundation; Federico Faggin, Marconi Fellow; John M. Cioffi, Marconi Fellow; Mel Horwitch, Polytechnic Institute of NYU
In conjunction with its afternoon Plenary Session on Wednesday, September 9th, the Marconi Society is receiving a 30% registration discount applicable for the entire event or single sessions and day passes at the Sept. 7-9 conference. To take advantage of this offer, Marconi Society Fellows, board members and "friends" can access the private registration page offering a 30% savings on all conference packages by entering promotion code EXHMAR at the following URL: http://www.iec.org/events/2009/bbwf/register/.
This year's must-attend event, host-sponsored by Orange includes the following exciting highlights:
More than 45 workshops, panel discussions, keynote addresses, and plenary panels
Exclusive programming presented by the Marconi Society focused on combating world poverty while creating new business opportunities in telecommunications
Cutting-edge technology exhibition spanning all three days showcases leading technology vendors from around the world with their progressive products, solutions, and services on display Co-located IEC European Executive Institute bringing together the continent's most influential senior executives to discuss the convergence of networks, devices, and content.
The IEC Broadband World Forum Europe event will be one of the best places on the planet to see the latest innovations in ICT technology, network with more than 5000 fellow ICT professionals, and talk to more than 200 of the world's leading telecommunications companies.
Come hear firsthand the Marconi Society's thought-provoking sessions on using telecommunications technology to combat world poverty. And, register today for the rest of the event by entering promotion code EXHMAR at the following URL: http://www.iec.org/events/2009/bbwf/register/.
Audio Files
MARCONI SOCIETY AND COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
SYMPOSIUM ON INTERNET'S IMPACT AND CHALLENGES
Held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Italian Academy
"The Dark and the Light of the Internet"
Chaired by Joseph F.Traub -
Edwin Howard Armstrong Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University
Session One (mp3)
For Better or Worse: The Internet's Impact and Challenges to Society -
Chaired by Gerald Navratil, Interim Dean, Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science, Columbia University
Steven M. Bellovin - Columbia University
Robert G. Gallager - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William Grueskin - Dean of Academic Affairs, Columbia School of Journalism
Sean M. Walsh - Assistant General Counsel, FBI - National Security Branch
Session Two (mp3)
New Light on the Dark Continent: The Internet, Mobile Telephony, and Security in Africa - Chaired by Henning Schulzrinne, Chair, Computer Science Department, Columbia University
Seymour (Sy) Goodman - Georgia Institute of Technology
Third and final Session (mp3)
Protecting Individual Privacy in the Struggle Against Terrorism - Chaired by Joseph F. Traub, Edwin Howard Amstrong Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University
David Jensen - University of Massachusetts
Herbert S. Lin - Computer Science & Telecommunications Board, National Academies
Daniel J. Weitzner - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
