[Telecentres] FW: [tap-assessor] 2005 Summit - February 25-27, 2005 - Vancouver, BC

[Gurstein, Michael]

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	Subject: [tap-assessor] 2005 Summit - February 25-27, 2005 - Vancouver, BC
	
	

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	Strategic Use of Information and Communication Technology for Communities:  The Pacific Community Networks Association’s Annual 2005 Summit at the Vancouver Coast Plaza, February 25-17, 2005.

	 

	(Pre-Conference workshops: Thursday, February 24, 2005 – 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 more….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 – both sessions are invitation only.  You can contact registration at 2005summit.ca 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 organizers’ 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 – seating is limited:  http://www.2005summit.ca/registration.htm

	 

	Exhibit Space and sponsorship opportunities still available. 

	http://www.2005summit.ca/sponsors.htm