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Subject: [tap-assessor] 2005 Summit - February 25-27, 2005 - Vancouver,
BC
(please distribute widely)
Strategic Use of Information and Communication Technology for
Communities: The Pacific Community Networks Associationâs Annual 2005 Summit
at the Vancouver Coast Plaza, February 25-17, 2005.
(Pre-Conference workshops: Thursday, February 24, 2005 â Invitation
only)
2005 Summit Website: http://www.2005summit.ca
<http://www.2005summit.ca/>
The Pacific Community Networks Association and Vancouver Community
Network, with the support and partnership of BC & Yukon Technical Support
Network, Industry Canada, Human Resources Development Canada, CRACIN, IDRC,
Western Diversification, First Nations Technology Council, BC Government, BC3
and the Rural Secretariat (visit http://www.2005summit.ca/partners.htm more
information) invite you to join over 300 attendees, experts, government and
community practitioners addressing issues around information and communication
technologies for communities.
Conference highlights include:
Over 70 workshops in the areas of Community Development, Information
Management and Information Technology, Building local Broadband Networks, Asset
Mapping, First Nation Technology Sessions, Grant writing tools, Protecting your
Information, Community Access Program, Open Source Software, Community Learning
Networks, Community Networks, Telecentres of the Americas, Strategic Planning
and so much moreâ.visit http://www.2005summit.ca/program.htm
<http://www.2005summit.ca/program.htm> for more information.
Pre-Conference Sessions (February 24th) include: CAP Network
Coordinators and the First Nation Technology Conference â both sessions are
invitation only. You can contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information.
Communities around the world are taking advantage of the Internet to
improve people's lives. They are using new information and communication
technologies (ICTs) to help create social and economic change in areas as
diverse as health, education, culture, and democratic engagement. But the
benefits are not evenly distributed. "Digital divides" persist between urban
and rural communities, First Nations and others.
The 2005 Summit will bring together a powerful mix of community
leaders, technology service providers, business, government, researchers, and
non-profit organizations. The diverse program will reflect the local, regional,
national, and international make up of the organizers, presenters, and
delegates. It will also reflect the organizersâ commitment to provide
delegates with tools that are readily applied to local community projects.
Keynote Speaker: Grand Chief Edward John
Telecentres of the Americas Wine and Cheese reception
International Panel
Innovation Room: Showcase of innovative use of technologies among CAP
sites and Community Networks
Summit covered by CAP Youth Interns recording sessions that will be
available in MP3 format during and after the summit.
Register today â seating is limited:
http://www.2005summit.ca/registration.htm
Exhibit Space and sponsorship opportunities still available.
http://www.2005summit.ca/sponsors.htm
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