[AfrICANN-discuss] “Internet Pavilion” to Host Key Internet Discussions During the ITU Telecom World Conference

[Anne-Rachel Inné]

*“Internet Pavilion” to Host Key Internet Discussions*

*During the ITU Telecom World Conference*

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*Washington, D.C… September 15, 2009… 2009 – *The Internet Corporation for
Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the Internet Society (ISOC) and the
Number Resource Organization (NRO) are joining forces to host the “Internet
Pavilion” at the Telecom World Event, taking place from October 5-9. The
three organizations are working together to raise awareness of the need
maintain and reinforce a single, global, secure, stable and interoperable
Internet.

 “The Internet Pavilion will be a focal point for participants to gather the
most current literature and hear discussions about how the Internet
ecosystem works”, said Theresa Swinehart, ICANN’s Vice President for Global
and Strategic Partnerships. The “Internet Pavilion” is  supported by
organizations responsible for different aspects of Internet development,
operations, administration, and technical management.



 “For the Internet, open standards are developed through open processes,
where anyone with the necessary skills and interest can participate,” said
Gerard Ross, Senior Communications Manager of ISOC.  “The Internet is where
anyone who wants to apply those creative standards can do so without having
to seek permission or pay fees.”

 The Internet Pavilion will host a series of seminars, briefings and
presentations on a range of topics, including how the global infrastructure
of the Internet works, the key roles of the Internet protocol (IP) address
and domain name systems, as well as the importance of a collaborative
approach to Internet governance.

 “One of the key challenges that the Internet community, national and
regional governments as well as private sector organisations are tackling at
the moment, is the imminent depletion of the current IP address pool, IPv4,
and the need to accelerate the worldwide deployment of the next generation
of Internet Protocol, IPv6,” said Adiel A. Akplogan, Chairman of the NRO.
“Collaboration between different Internet stakeholders at events such as ITU
Telecom World and beyond will help raise awareness of this challenge,
protect future Internet innovation and growth, and ensure that the Internet
remains open and accessible for all.”

For more information, visit the Internet Pavilion, October 5-9, 2009, Hall
4, Stand 4035, ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 Conference.



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*MEDIA CONTACTS:                        *Brad White

                                    Director of Media Affairs, ICANN

                                                Ph. +1 202.429.2710

brad.white at icann.org



Michele Jourdan

Corporate Affairs

Ph. +1 310.301.5831

michele.jourdan at icann.org



Megan Kruse

Public Relations Officer, ARIN/Number Resource Organization (NRO)

Ph. +1.571.438.7121

megank at arin.net



Kersti Klami

Client Manager, Racepoint Group UK/ Number Resource Organization (NRO)

Ph. +44 7891 796 473

kersti.klami at racepointgroup.com <nrokersti.klami at racepointgroup.com>
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