CTU/ARIN Policy Forum
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May 18, 2021 - May 19, 2021
Venue: Online
The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) are pleased to host the 4th ARIN/CTU Public Policy Group Special Forum. The theme for this event is “Caribbean Priorities Within A Changing Global Internet.”
This virtual forum will feature keynote speakers, interactive discussions, and case studies on international Internet public policy topics relevant in the Caribbean.
The Forum will offer attendees a current, holistic view of the issues, trends and opportunities affecting adoption, resilience, and security of the Internet in the Caribbean. The goal is to foster awareness of approaches and practical strategies in the following areas:
- Synchronization: coordination and collaboration on Internet policy development initiatives
- Cooperation: safeguarding national, regional, and international development interests
- Participation: facilitating Caribbean involvement in and tracking of international policy developments
| Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | |||
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| Opening and Forum 2021 Overview | 09:00 – 09:05 (EDT) | ||
| Welcome Remarks – ARIN | 09:05 – 09:10 (EDT) | ||
| Welcome Remarks – CTU SG | 09:10 – 09:20 (EDT) | ||
| Remarks – Country Priorities | 09:20 – 09:30 (EDT) | ||
| Feature Address: The Connectivity Conundrum: Access, Inclusion and Digital Transformation – Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for SIDS and the World | 09:30 – 09:50 (EDT) | ||
| Keynote Interaction/Q&A | 09:50 – 10:05 (EDT) | ||
| Morning Break | 10:05 – 10:15 (EDT) | ||
| Round Table Discussion I: Strengthening Caribbean Connectivity: Public Policy Priorities for Caribbean Internet Infrastructure Development | 10:15 – 11:15 (EDT) | ||
| Round Table Discussion II: Enabling Digital Inclusion: Public Policy Priorities for Caribbean Digital Inclusion | 11:15 – 12:15 (EDT) | ||
| Closing Remarks | |||
| Wednesday, 19 May 2021 | |||
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| Day 1 Review | 09:00 – 09:05 (EDT) | ||
| Welcome Remarks – LACNIC | 09:05 – 09:10 (EDT) | ||
| Remarks from CITEL | 09:10 – 09:20 (EDT) | ||
| Remarks from OAS | 09:20 – 09:30 (EDT) | ||
| Feature Address: Accelerating Caribbean Internet Development: Internet Policy Priorities and Imperatives | 09:30 – 09:50 (EDT) | ||
| Keynote Interaction/Q&A | 09:50 – 10:05 (EDT) | ||
| Morning Break | 10:05 – 10:15 (EDT) | ||
| Round Table Discussion III: Regulatory Considerations for Fostering Digital Transformation | 10:15 – 11:15 (EDT) | ||
| Round Table Discussion IV: Connecting the Dots Practical Actions for Accelerating Regional Digital Transformation | 11:15 – 12:15 (EDT) | ||
| Fourm Closing – Priority Areas, Practical Next Steps and Wrap Up | 12:15 – 12:30 (EDT) | ||
| News Releases |
| 2021 ARIN-CTU Caribbean Internet Forum Day 1 Recap |
| 2021 ARIN-CTU Caribbean Internet Forum Day 2 Daily Recap |
| Media Coverage |
