[Evolintgov2014] [IGFmaglist] IGF Main Session - Evolution of IG Ecosystem-Update

[William Drake]

Hi

On Aug 7, 2014, at 1:34 PM, Jeanette Hofmann <jeanette at wzb.eu> wrote:

> I have stopped contributing to this list because I am confused about the decision making structure. Is it this list who decides on the direction and composition of this main session or are decisions made elsewhere? I so, by whom?

Please do contribute Jeanette, the standard MAG+ planning group model applies unless a decision to do something else is taken, and no such decision was taken.

On Aug 7, 2014, at 1:28 PM, Avri Doria <avri at acm.org> wrote:

> "Main/Focus Session: Evolution of Internet Governance Ecosystem/Role of
> the IGF - Reaction to NETmundial"

I’d strongly support this streamlining and updating.

On Aug 7, 2014, at 12:59 PM, Anriette Esterhuysen <anriette at apc.org> wrote:

> Speakers need to be people that have an established history and understanding of the IGF.


I agree with this as well, we can’t have a really conversation about strengthening IGF that could, e.g. stimulate intersessional, focused, NM-style discussions leading to the Brazil IGF (which I’m told the hosts there want) unless we have folks who’ve been seriously engaged on the matter.

I mentioned before that Jeremy Malcolm (CS), Markus (TC), and Vint/Patrick/Max (PS) have written papers with specific proposals for IGF strengthening that will be included in a multi-author book we’ll lease on Day 0.  Vint is confirmed here, but Markus will already be on other main sessions. I’d support Jeremy putting forward his ideas here, or Adam.

Another TC option who’d have been perfect on the IGF panel is Raul Echeberria.  He has a long standing interest in this matter.  But with Kathy already onboard it’d be awkward to have two speakers from the same organization.

On Aug 7, 2014, at 12:54 PM, Fiona Alexander <FAlexander at ntia.doc.gov> wrote:

> I too am a bit lost but note that Larry Strickling is listed as a possible speaker.   Tony knowledge NTIA has not been contacted regarding this request.  If there is a desire to have a US Government speaker please let me know ASAP and we can find one.


Personally I think it would be excellent to have Larry on the ecosystem panel alongside Neelie, Fadi, Milton and some Global South voices + people involved in the NETmundial Initiative.

To move this forward we simply need people to start weighing in and proposing/supporting options so we can reach consensus and move to the next task etc...

Best

Bill
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