Hello Ziski, Thank you, I've just registered. --- Tochi
On Mon, May 19, 2025, 5:34 PM Franziska Putz <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I hope you had a nice weekend. Please excuse the short notice on this one; > I was just made aware of an interesting event that might interest you. > > Date: May 20, 2025 > Time: 9:00am-1:00pm ET > Location: Zoom > Virtual registration: > > https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zmbQPXGXTmSZxbigzqVLGg#/registration > > The i2Coalition, Identity Digital, and ICANN will gather leading experts > in language, Internet infrastructure and AI to discuss how digital access > is the key to unlocking the Internet's full potential for all users. > Rebecca MacKinnon, VP of the Wikimedia Foundation's Global Advocacy team, > will be speaking and representing the leading work of our movement on this > topic. Full details in email below. > > Best, > Ziski > > > > > > View this email in your browser > <https://mailchi.mp/9be05a5d0ae6/register-now-for-codi-launch-event-may-13364674?e=a1b7d2e023> > > During a dynamic half-day hybrid event on Tuesday, May 20, the > i2Coalition, Identity Digital, and ICANN will gather leading experts in > language, Internet infrastructure and AI to discuss how digital access is > the key to unlocking the Internet's full potential for all users. > > *Date: *May 20, 2025 > > *Time:* 9:00am-1:00pm ET > > *Location: *ICANN Penthouse in Downtown DC & Zoom > RSVP to Attend In Person > <https://glenechogroup.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9cc42a59b5e78c809738a581&id=82c38a06be&e=a1b7d2e023> > RSVP to Watch Online > <https://glenechogroup.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9cc42a59b5e78c809738a581&id=46abc2de94&e=a1b7d2e023> > > *Agenda (Note: all times are ET)** > > **Additional schedule updates are forthcoming* > > > *9:00-9:10am * > *Welcome Remarks* > > > *9:10-9:30am* > *Fireside Chat: The Importance of Language in Digital Access* > > > *9:30-9:40am * > *Lightning Talk: Bridging Digital Divides: The Evolution and Future of > a Multilingual Internet* > > *9:40-10:30am * > *Panel 1: Will AI Break or Build Barriers? Linguistic and Cultural Divides > on the Internet* > As AI translation tools rapidly advance, we stand at a crossroads between > unprecedented global connection and potential cultural homogenization. This > panel examines how to leverage AI technologies to preserve and enhance the > rich variety of languages on the Internet today. Join experts from > technology, linguistics, and cultural studies as they explore how we might > harness AI to create a multilingual digital landscape while preserving > cultural nuance and diversity. > > *11:00-11:10am * > *Lightning Talk: Meaningful Connection in a Multilingual World* > > > *11:10-12:0**0pm* > *Panel 2: Universal Acceptance: The Cornerstone of Meaningful Connection* > In a digital world where billions seek to connect in their own languages > and scripts, Universal Acceptance ensures all domain names and email > addresses work seamlessly regardless of language or writing system. This > panel explores how Universal Acceptance can dismantle technical barriers > that have historically marginalized non-Latin script users and language > communities. Join technical experts, policy advocates, and community > leaders as they discuss how implementing Universal Acceptance creates the > foundation for a truly multilingual Internet where everyone can participate > fully in their own language and cultural context. > > > *12:15-12:25pm* > *Closing Keynote: One Internet, Many Languages. A Common Future* > > > *12:25-12:30pm * > *Wrap-up Remarks* > > > *12:30-1:00pm * > *Networking * > > > As part of the day’s programming, stay tuned for an exciting announcement > about the organizations working to bridge linguistic and cultural divides > in our interconnected world. > Register Now to Attend! > <https://glenechogroup.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9cc42a59b5e78c809738a581&id=1e59fbb8d8&e=a1b7d2e023> > > *Save your spot today - space is limited for in-person attendance.* > *Copyright © Coalition on Digital Impact, All rights reserved.* > > *Our mailing address is:* > 750 17th St. NW > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/750+17th+St.+NW+%0D%0ASuite+750+%0D%0AWashington,+DC+20006?entry=gmail&source=g> > Suite 750 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/750+17th+St.+NW+%0D%0ASuite+750+%0D%0AWashington,+DC+20006?entry=gmail&source=g> > Washington, DC 20006 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/750+17th+St.+NW+%0D%0ASuite+750+%0D%0AWashington,+DC+20006?entry=gmail&source=g> > > Want to change how you receive these emails? > You can update your preferences > <https://glenechogroup.us4.list-manage.com/profile?u=b9cc42a59b5e78c809738a581&id=bd3edef08e&e=a1b7d2e023&c=48f7c50f37> > or unsubscribe from this list > <https://glenechogroup.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=b9cc42a59b5e78c809738a581&id=bd3edef08e&t=b&e=a1b7d2e023&c=48f7c50f37> > . > >
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