Past Events

FFTH Council Europe - 5th Annual Conference (Paris, France (Le Palais des Congres) from 2008-02-27 09:00 to 2008-02-28 18:00) — by Malcolm Matson

This two-day event of fibre-to-the-home will allow participants to deepen their knowledge of a wide range of fibre-related topics such as market developments, insightful case studies, economics and financing, regulation and policy, ervices and content driving bandwidth demand and technology updates. Playing host to a number of keynote speakers and industry experts, this conference will be accompanied by an extensive exhibition. NOTE - this conference is 'technology specific' (fiber) and 'business model neutral' ... so it will be attended and populated by as many opposed to Open Access as those supporting it.

Broadband Cities 2007 (Amsterdam and Almere, The Netherlands from 2007-11-14 09:00 to 2007-11-15 17:00) — by Ricardo Krikke

Broadband Cities is INEC's annual event in bringing together visions, programs and experiences from over the world to gain insight in the global broadband development. The event is aimed at board level managers from government, business and NGO's who are looking at broadband as a means to strengthen there position and use it to create economic growth and social inclusion.

Broadband Cities 2007 (Amsterdam/Almere, The Netherlands from 2007-11-14 00:00 to 2007-11-15 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

During this conference the International Network of E-Communities (INEC) offers you the chance to learn from the experts, hearing about their visionary views and comprehensive experiences like: * The true value and impact of broadband to our business and society * Tackling complex environmental issues using broadband * The necessity for forging hybrid open access networks * Preparing for new developments in video and applying serious gaming * Learning from international experiences - This conference deals with these topics from governmental, business and social point of view and will give new insights to shape your own views. Furthermore the international audience of decision makers will allow you to break out of your own circle and experience fresh ideas and faces.

ICIN 2007 (Bordeaux, France from 2007-10-08 00:00 to 2007-10-11 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

ICIN is a world leading international conference on the intelligent service layer, the applications layer, the signalling and control plane, mobility, the associated network transport and access layers of communications networks and deals with all aspects of services, networks customers and terminal control. ICIN2007 will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to share, discuss and understand the latest innovative ideas currently driving changes in the application of intelligence in the Web and Telecoms technologies. ICIN2007 will highlight the challenges and opportunities which result from the interplay of web and network technologies and which will change user expectations and experiences. Examples include social networking services based on IP-TV and IMS that enable a totally new TV user experience; interactive group services where members of an online community can share digital content and chat in real time; and collaborative services for enterprises integrating voice, multimedia and data. ICIN2007 will focus on the key subjects that will allow us to understand the challenges and options that we face as Internet and Telecom cooperate with or compete against each other and gain an insight into how solutions, based on for instance SIP, IMS and Web Services technologies, will whange the lifestyle of end users.

Broadband Business Forum (Rome, Italy from 2007-09-26 09:00 to 2007-09-27 18:00) — by Malcolm Matson

The most important Italian event on Broadband & Wireless is back in Rome for its third edition. 2007 FOCUS is ON "Municipal Wireless" "In Rome we are still talking about wireless internet accesses offered by local Public Administrations to promote in a simple and economic way the broad band services diffusion. An increasing number of cities, villages and regions in Italy and abroad has launched planned municipal wireless initiatives for their communities: thanks to new technologies utilization, such as Wireless Mesh Network and WiMax, PA can implement new business models and develop and offer new services to their citizens in a convenient way." Therefore is very high the interest of companies and LPA, which are investing on these technological solutions to fight against digital divide and increase the local and national economic development. The event is focused on elaborations and analysis of Italian and foreign concrete cases.

International Summit of Free Networks 2007 in Catalonia (SAX2007 & WSFII) (Catalonia from 2007-07-10 00:00 to 2007-07-15 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

This year, the traditional meeting for the free civil networks in Catalonia (SAX) will be extended to new contents, will take a week and will be extended to new participants worldwide and therefore affiliated to the WSFII (World Summit for Free Information Infrastructures). The registration will be free and everyone interested in developing non-proprietary networks is invited. The main purpose of the SAX & WSFII event in Catalonia is to empower and develop at all levels the civilian, open and free infrastructures as an alternative to the classic proprietary/corporate owned or operated network models. Around this objective, we plan to have presence with panelists from all the actors involved, including local government, enterprises of any size, regulator authority, and of course, the geek community involved in the research and development activities and the users in general. You should come to this SAX2007 & WSFII event if you are part of a user community or you want to start one, a local government or local business and you whish to share your experience or understand how free networks can become a success and sustainable instead of just draining funds to feed unprofitable "business" models.

The International Summit for Community Wireless Networks (Loyola College, in Columbia, Maryland, USA from 2007-05-18 00:00 to 2007-05-20 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

The Champaign-Urbana Community Wireless Network (CUWiN) and the Center for Community Informatics (CCI) will host the International Summit for Community Wireless Networks from May 18-20, 2007 at Loyola College in Columbia, Maryland. The summit is the largest gathering of wireless network developers, technology and policy experts, and community organizers working to build universal, low-cost broadband networks around the world. "We are proud to host an event that brings together technologists and activists committed to universal access to informatics," said Marco Figueiredo, CCI Director. "The International Summit for Community Wireless Networks explores the opportunities and challenges facing the growing movement to build nonprofit, open-source, community and municipal broadband networks," said Sascha Meinrath, co-founder and Executive Director of CUWiN. "This event showcases cutting-edge technologies and develops political strategies to increase digital inclusion." Since the first National Summit for Community Wireless Networks in 2004, over 300 Community Internet and municipal broadband projects have sprung up in the United States alone. The summit will focus on how these networks can better serve their target populations, the policies needed to support broader deployment of community wireless systems, and the latest technological and software innovations. Presenters at previous summits have included Jim Baller of the Baller Herbst Law Group, Annie Collins of Fiber for Our Future, Mark Cooper of the Consumer Federation of America, Harold Feld of Media Access Project, Robert W. McChesney of Free Press, Matt Rantanen of Tribal Digital Village, Greg Richardson of Civitium LLC, Paul Smith of the Center for Neighborhood Technologies, Jim Snider of the New America Foundation, Dana Spiegel of NYC Wireless, Esme Vos of Muniwireless.com and many other luminaries.

WSFII Summit (Osona, near Barcelona, Spain from 2007-04-27 00:00 to 2007-04-29 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

Plans are in progrss for this event and running several meetings during the Summit at several scales: Regional, Spain, Europe, Global... and focus on the interchangeof ideas, real world experiences, roadmaps, etc. There will also to have a session explaining how guifi.net runs for those who are interested.

Meeting on Open Access Networking - Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan from 2006-11-15 09:00 to 2006-11-19 18:00) — by Malcolm Matson

A meeting with presentations from leading exponents from around the world engaging in discussion on the importance and potential of open access networks with consideration of the topic from technical, regulatory, public policy and other relevant perspectives.

INEC Broadband Cities 2006 (Stockholm, Sweden from 2006-11-08 00:00 to 2006-11-09 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

This conference will carry several powerful themes: * What are Open Infrastructures and how do Open Infrastructures as well as open internet and open software contribute to a climate innovation, growth and fair competition? * How does 'real' broadband make things happen not just faster but also different? * How can broadband contribute to the quality of our lifes? As with previous installments of the annual platform, Broadband Cities will compare best practice approaches in broadband deployment and E-Community development of different cities and regions worldwide, while demonstrating Best and Next Practice Applications

WSFII - Air Jaldi Summit (Dharamsala, India from 2006-10-22 00:00 to 2006-11-03 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

The number one gathering for anyone interested in seeing and learning about how to bring connectivity to communities, cities, countries, the world! The AirJaldi Summit will address some of the ways that wireless solutions can be used to provide affordable Internet access in rural communities. The conference will focus on the advantages that wireless networks can provide, by enhancing the quality of education, governance and health-care, increasing economic development, and promoting cultural exchange. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying best practices for rapidly increasing connectivity for regions most in need. Summit keynoters and speakers will include social activists, IT opinion leaders, philanthropists, and international technology professionals. The AirJaldi Summit will also provide an opportunity for participants to share the lessons learned from the Dharamsala Community Wireless Mesh Network, a successful example of a sustainable technology integration model. With its unique combination of low-cost yet robust technology, community-based implementation, and relatively large scale, the Dharamsala project is an appropriate model for many rural areas around the world. On the fourth day of the summit, field trips will be undertaken to key sites around Dharamsala where mesh antennas are installed, providing participants a firsthand understanding of the project. Following the summit, the World Summits on Free Information Infrastructure (WSFII) Association – an AirJaldi strategic partner – will lead a two-week workshop on various aspects of wireless technologies, to provide hands-on training for conference participants and the public at large

VON Italy 2006 (Rome, Italy from 2006-10-25 09:00 to 2006-10-26 18:00) — by Malcolm Matson

After 10 years of success all over the world, from the USA and Canada to Europe, from Mexico to Japan, VON, THE meeting place for the IP Communications Industry, is finally coming to Italy. Beside the exhibition, an outstanding Conference agenda, with an unrivalled CEO-level speaker line-up, will be designed to give you the inside track on communications convergence, while several educational sessions will give further in-depth study opportunities.

Telco2.0 - Industry Brainstorm 2006 (London - Tower Bridge Hilton Hotel from 2006-10-04 08:30 to 2006-10-05 17:30) — by Malcolm Matson

Telco 2.0 Industry Brainstorm focuses on the following burning issues: 1. How to clarify the opportunities and threats to profitability across the value chain (from the point of view of traditional Operators, VNOs/Disruptors, ISPs, Media players, IT and Device Manufacturers). 2. How to make money from: * Voice & Messaging 2.0 – Telephony/SMS meet Skype/Yahoo * Advertising-funded Content - Exploiting customer data and attention * Broadband Connectivity - New ways of funding and pricing networks

Broadband Boat - Stockholm (Sweden) to Tallinn (Estonia) (Stockholm from 2006-09-27 19:40 to 2006-09-29 23:40) — by Malcolm Matson

The conference has two directions. One is about the demands on the broadband networks and their possibilities. The other one is about public procurement of technology, services and IT systems in which the EU directives play a major part. Parallel to this, a number of mini seminars will be held concerning certain special areas including business models and legislation. The programme will contain information from SSNf. Moreover, there will be a special programme for invited guests who visit the Broadband boat during the visit Tallinn where the aim is to market open access nets through a number workshops and presentations. Malcolm Matson (The OPLAN Foundation) is giving a keynote address on the first day.

The Hague Telecom 2006: Open Networks, New Applications (Nieuwe Kerk, Spui 175, Den Haag from 2006-09-20 14:30 to 2006-09-20 20:15) — by Malcolm Matson

The annual Den Haag Telecom event is again taking place. The theme is open networks and new applications. The City of Den Haag hosts this networking event every year which is always well attended. Malcolm Matson of the OPLAN Foundation is giving the keynote address, "Why open networks ? The end of traditional telecom". Pre-registration is essential

Wizards-of-OS (Berlin - Germany from 2006-09-14 00:00 to 2006-09-16 00:00) — by Juergen Neumann

For the fourth time since 1999, scholars, researchers, artists and activists from various communities are coming together in Berlin to discuss issues of free software, free content and free infrastructure. While other events address the ugly sides of cyberspace like surveilance, extension of IPRs, software patents, RFIDs etc., the primary aim of WOS is to showcase freedom at work, best practices, theoretical and political trends that further freedom and openness and practical examples that inspire.

WALC 2006 (Ecuador from 2006-07-24 00:00 to 2006-07-29 00:00) — by Juergen Neumann

These workshops aim to contribute to the training of technicians and professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean in Information and Communications Technologies, with emphasis in hands-on aspects and new developments, like Wireless Technologies and the use of Open Source Software.

Digital/style : Life : Work : Learn ( from 2006-06-13 00:00 to 2006-06-14 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

Digital/style is a unique event that will showcase the latest ways of living, working and learning in today’s digital world. This event, located in the Yorkshire town of Harrgoate (North England) will have three Digital/style areas – Life/style, Work/style and Learn/style. Oragnised and promoted by supporters of OPLAN principles.

Reboot 8 (Copenhagen, Denmark from 2006-06-01 00:00 to 2006-06-02 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

Reboot8 is a community event for the practical visionaries who are at the intersection of digital technology and change all around us... 2 days. 400 people. A journey into the interconnectedness of creation, participation, values, openness, decentralization, collaboration, complexity, technology, p2p, humanities, connectedness and many more areas. Held in Copenhagen, Malcolm Matson will be speaking at Reboot8 on behalf of the OPLAN Foundation

DigitalCITY Expo (Washington DC from 2006-04-25 00:00 to 2006-04-26 00:00) — by Malcolm Matson

...the conference for (US) Community Leaders