[isoc-ny] Fwd: Join us for the IGF-USA 2018 on July 27!

[ISOC-NY announcements]

Below is an invite from our ISOC DC colleagues to the IGF USA on July 27. I
have to commend them for, earlier in the year, agreeing to put it back a
week so it doesn't clash with HOPE here in NYC. Several ISOC-NY members
will be traveling down. Will you be one of them?

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Join us on later this month for a great lineup of speakers and sessions,
featuring panels, scenarios, interactive sessions.
Attend the IGF-USA 2018!  This year the IGF-USA
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excited to present a full day conference on July 27 at the Center for
Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC. This year's
IGF-USA will feature keynotes, plenaries, and breakouts discussing issues
vital to the continued growth of the Internet and increasing its benefits
for all.

Topics of discussion include privacy, the future of work, competition,
smart cities, platform content moderation, internet governance, fake news
and access!
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2018 Program
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*Confirmed Keynotes* *David J. Redl*
Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator,
NTIA

*Noah J. Phillips*
Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
  *Sessions*

Connecting Broadband with Economic Opportunities: Challenges and success
stories
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As we increasingly rely on the Internet, the lack of high-quality,
affordable connectivity prevents many in the US from accessing the
opportunities that come along with it. We'll offer examples and strategies
from leaders working to ensure broadband is accessible to all to create a
more just and equitable world.
Designing Smart Communities that are People-centric, Transparent and
Resilient
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As cities continue to grow in population, many challenges abound. The
Internet of Things holds a promise for cities to deliver services that are
more efficient, inclusive and sustainable. We’ll explore the frameworks,
tools and technology necessary to infuse smart communities with
intelligent, interconnected and integrated services.
The Futures of Work: How will the Internet change my job?
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A scenario-based discussion of the various potential "futures" where new
technologies impact how people work and make a living.
Moderating Content on Online Platforms: What would you do?
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Panel covers the challenges of creating and enforcing content moderation
through a discussion by experts and audience interaction.
The Competition Debate: Is big tech good for America?
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Is big tech good for America? Do the benefits of connecting Americans and
businesses of all sizes to reach each other outweigh the costs?
Should the USA Opt-In to Europe’s Privacy Regime?
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How would things change for US consumers and business if the USA adopted
Europe’s approach to online privacy?
Motion to Dismiss? The role of courts in shaping Internet policy
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This session will explore the role of courts in "the development and
application...of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making
procedures, and programmes that shape the evolution and use of the
Internet."
Trending now: Scenarios from the future of fake news
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This session explores three different scenarios for the future five years
out that could emerge from decisions being made today about how we combat
so-called fake news, who decides what constitutes fake news, and the
policy, technical and economic implications.
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