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#/registrati...
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
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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
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