[IGFmaglist] REQUEST TO DISCUSS “SETTING THE SCENE” AS PART OF THE MAIN SESSION PLANNING CALL

[Bianca Ho]

Hi all,

I strongly agree with the newcomer track. In fact, I have been working with
Anja from the IGF secretariat and Laura on a proposal. We are finishing up
on the proposal, and would love to circulate for commenting.

Thanks!

On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 9:52 PM, Lynn St.Amour <Lynn at internet-matters.org>
wrote:

> Hi Virat, all,
>
> I think this is an important topic, and hope we have time today to discuss
> it, though we may not, given the meeting is only scheduled for an hour.
>
> I would welcome your writing up your thoughts and note that in the
> responses to your mail there were a few other topics we should consider at
> the same time.   Perhaps an ad-hoc WG?
>
> Best,
> Lynn
>
>
>
> > On Aug 24, 2016, at 8:53 AM, Bhatia, Virat <virat.bhatia at intl.att.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Chair and Chengetai,
> >
> > Since we are discussing main sessions today, may I request a 5 minute
> slot to discuss “Setting the Scene” session which is usually held as part
> of the “Opening ceremony / Opening session” 3 hour plus slot, post lunch on
> Day 1.
> >
> > The MAG has discussed each year the need to do something for first
> timers / new comers but hardly anything meaningful or focused gets done.
> >
> > It might be worth evaluating whether “Setting the Scene” can be used for
> meeting the objective of providing an overview / familiarization of the IGF
> in general, and IGF 2016 in particular, to new comers, including use the
> opportunity to help them navigate through the fairly sophisticated but
> complex program and introduce them to MAG / other volunteers from various
> stakeholder groups, to whom they can turn for guidance during the IGF.
> >
> > Of course, this request is “time permitting”, though I may note that it
> is part of the main session planning.   If we have a rough agreement, I
> could follow it up with a proposal / structure to help plan the session.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Virat Bhatia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] On Behalf
> Of Chengetai Masango
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:35 AM
> > To: IGF Maglist <Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org>
> > Subject: [IGFmaglist] MAG Virtual Meeting on Main Session Planning
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > Please find below a reminder for tomorrow’s call. Also attached is an
> updated compilation of the main session descriptions that the Secretariat
> has received since the last call. We are still looking for some additional
> MAG volunteers to support the main session planning and organizing.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Chengetai
> >
> >
> >
> > From: cmasango at unog.ch
> > Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:03:53 +0200
> > To: Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org
> > Subject: [IGFmaglist] MAG Virtual Meeting on Main Session Planning
> >
> > Dear All
> >
> > Kindly find attached a draft 2016 IGF Main Session schedule for MAG
> discussion and review. Of note is that due to the fact that the host
> country has confirmed the use of UN interpreters for the main sessions, we
> will have to keep to UN meeting times in the main room therefore we will
> have a six hour maximum that we can have interpretation daily and this
> draft schedule reflects this update.
> >
> > A topical virtual MAG meeting on main sessions will be held next week on
> Wednesday 24 August at 14:00 UTC.
> >
> > World time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/
> worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+MAG+Virtual+Meeting+on+Main+
> Session+Planning&iso=20160824T14&p1=1440&ah=1&am=30
> >
> > Webex details/registration are below:
> >
> > Best,
> > Chengetai
> >
> >
> > MAG Virtual Meeting on Main Session Planning
> > Wednesday, 24. August 2016
> > 14:00  |  Greenwich Time (Reykjavik, GMT)  |  1 hr
> >
> >
> > Register
> > After your request has been approved, you'll receive instructions for
> joining the meeting.
> >
>
>
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