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Internet Governance Events

National IG Mechanisms – Looking at Some Key Design Issues Nov 08, 2012 from 06:30 AM to 08:00 AM — Baku, Azerbaijan, — by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society is coorganizing this workshop along with Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, Institute for System Analysis, Russian Academy of Sciences, et.al., at the seventh Internet Governance Forum 2012 in Azerbaijan. The workshop will be held in Conference Room 4, from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Pranesh Prakash is a panelist for this workshop.
The Public Voice: Privacy Rights are a Global Challenge Oct 21, 2012 from 12:30 AM to 10:00 AM — Punta del Este, Uruguay, — by Prasad Krishna
October 21, 2012 is an important day for global civil society defending privacy and free speech. The Public Voice coalition will be hosting a global conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and you are invited to take part in the conversation and interact with the panelists. Malavika Jayaram is speaking at this event.
The DNA Profiling Bill: Developing Best Practices Sep 27, 2012 from 01:00 AM to 05:00 AM — India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 , — by Prasad Krishna
On the 27th of September 2012 the Centre for Internet & Society invites the public to a meeting and talk with international experts Helen Wallace from GeneWatch UK, and Jeremy Gruber from the Council for Responsible Genetics from the United States. The meeting will take place from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at the India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi in Conference Room No. 2.
UK DNA Database and the European Court of Human Rights: Lessons that India can Learn from Its Mistakes Sep 24, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM — Centre for Internet & Society (Near TERI Complex and Domlur Club), No. 194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur IInd Stage, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
On September 24, 2012, the Centre for Internet & Society in collaboration with the Alternative Law Forum invites the public to a talk with international experts, Helen Wallace from GeneWatch, UK and Jeremy Gruber from the Council for Responsible Genetics in the United States. The meeting will be held at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bangalore from 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Cartonama Conference Sep 22, 2012 from 01:30 AM to 10:00 AM — TERI (4th Main, 2nd Cross, Next to Domlur Club, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560 071), — by Prasad Krishna
HasGeek is organising a Cartonama Conference on September 22, 2012 at the TERI Complex in Bangalore, from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Thinking with Data@CIS from Sep 16, 2012 09:00 AM to Sep 18, 2012 12:30 PM — The Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore (Near Domlur Club and TERI Complex), — by Prasad Krishna
The Thinking with Data course offered at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) will be screened at the Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore. The screening will be followed by online discussions with the faculty through Skype or Google+ Hangouts.
Role of the US Tech Companies in Government Surveillance: A Lecture by Christopher Soghoian Aug 27, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — The Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
Christopher Soghoian will deliver a lecture on the role US tech companies play in assisting government surveillance at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bangalore on August 27, 2012, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Biometric Identification: Specified Error, Accuracy and Efficiency, Considered for the Operations of the UIDAI — A Talk by Hans Varghese Mathews Aug 17, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — The Centre for Internet & Society Office, Bangalore (Near to Domlur Club and TERI), — by Prasad Krishna
Hans Varghese Mathews gave a public lecture on biometric identification at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bangalore on August 17, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Asian Edge: 2012 Inter-Asia Cultural Studies Society Summer School from Aug 02, 2012 01:30 AM to Aug 11, 2012 09:00 AM — Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
The 2nd Biannual Inter Asia Cultural Studies (IACS) Summer School will be hosted in Bangalore, India by the Centre for the Study of Culture and Society (CSCS) and the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) with the Inter Asia Cultural Studies Consortium. The event will be held in the first and second week of August 2012.
Privacy Matters — Consumer Privacy Jul 07, 2012 from 01:00 AM to 09:00 AM — India International Centre, New Delhi, — by Prasad Krishna
Privacy India, in partnership with the Centre for Internet & Society, International Development Research Centre, Society in Action Group and Privacy International, invites you to a public conference focused on discussing the challenges and concerns to consumer privacy in India. The event will be held at the Indian International Centre, New Delhi on Saturday, July 7, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GeekUp with Alan Knott-Craig Jun 30, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
HasGeek and CIS invite you to a lecture by Alan Knott-Craig at CIS office in Bangalore on June 30, 2012, from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Medical Privacy Jun 30, 2012 from 01:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, Rajbhavan Complex, Baner Road, Pune, — by Natasha Vaz
Privacy India in partnership with the Indian Network for People living with HIV/AIDS, Centre for Internet & Society, IDRC, Society in Action Group and Privacy International is organising an event on Medical Privacy at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, Rajbhavan Complex, Baner Road, Pune on June 30, 2012, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
HasGeek presents The Fifth Elephant from Jun 27, 2012 01:00 AM to Jun 28, 2012 10:30 AM — NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
HasGeek and the Centre for Internet & Society invite you the Fifth Elephant at the NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore on July 27 and 28, 2012.
Securing e-Governance: Ensuring Data Protection and Privacy Jun 16, 2012 from 01:30 AM to 09:00 AM — Atira Campus, Seminar Hall No. 11, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Marg, Ahmedabad, India, — by Prasad Krishna
Privacy India in partnership with the Centre for Internet & Society, International Development Research Centre, and Society in Action Group is organizing a discussion on E-Governance. It is based on the theme, ‘Security and Privacy Issues’, and will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 16, 2012, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Registration is free and open to the public.
The Awesome Contracts Project (Geekup @ CIS) May 18, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM — The Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
Vivek Durai, co-founder at Awesome Contracts, a Singapore-India startup will give a public lecture on May 18, 2012 at the Centre for Internet & Society in Bangalore. Lawyer, musician, legal recruiter and entrepreneur, Amith Narayan will also participate through Skype!
Konkan Corridor Project — A Lecture by Vasant Gangavane Apr 16, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Ashoka Innovators for the Public, 54, 1st Cross, Domlur Layout, Bangalore - 560071, — by Prasad Krishna
Well known social worker Vasant Gangavane will be giving a public lecture on the Konkan Corridor Project at Ashoka Innovators for the Public in Bangalore on April 16, 2012. The lecture will focus on the role of Information & Communication Technology for total rural transformation by inclusive integrated development with no change of land ownerships. The event is co-organized by Ashoka Innovators for the Public and the Centre for Internet and Society.
Braitenberg Cybernetic Vehicles: Workshop, Film Screening & Discussion Apr 14, 2012 from 06:30 AM to 10:00 AM — Center for Internet and Society, 194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur II Stage, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, — by Prasad Krishna
The Metaculture Media Lab at the Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore is organizing a fun event, next Saturday, April 14, 2012. The event will begin at 2.30 p.m. and will end at 6.00 p.m.
Climate Change and Controversy Mapping from Mar 19, 2012 01:30 AM to Mar 21, 2012 09:00 AM — Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
A three-day workshop with Professor Bruno Latour, Dean for Research at Sciences Po, Paris. The workshop is being organised in collaboration with the Devechia Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from March 19 to March 21, 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Cartonama Workshop from Mar 02, 2012 01:00 AM to Mar 03, 2012 10:00 AM — The Centre for Internet & Society, No. 194, 2nd C Cross, 4th Main, Domlur, — by Prasad Krishna
HasGeek presents an intensive, hands-on training for managing and building location based services at the Centre for Internet & Society (CIS), Bangalore on 2nd and 3rd March, 2012. CIS is a partner for this event.
GeekUp with Erica Hagen Mar 01, 2012 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — The Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore, — by Prasad Krishna
HasGeek is organizing a GeekUp with Erica Hagen of the GroundTruth Initiative on 1 March 2012 at 5 p.m. Erica will speak on the theme: "From Information to Empowerment: Unpacking the Equation".
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