Forwarded from: Telecentre list

Dear all,

We at telecentre.org are very pleased to invite you to a special networking
event, the Telecentre Leaders Forum (TLF), which will take place at the
World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis, from November 14
to 19, 2005.

WHAT IS THE TELECENTRE LEADERS FORUM?

The Telecentre Leaders Forum is a series of four 2-hour long participatory
workshops for telecentre and network leaders, policy-makers, researchers
and grassroots practitioners to share experiences, inspiring stories and
practical ideas that they can use in their day-to-day work.

It will provide an opportunity to learn, share and collaborate on topics
such as: grassroots experiences; reviewing different telecentre models;
training and leadership development; business models and sustainability;
and the future of telecentres. With an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning
and relationship building, the event will also build the foundations for a
global network of networks supporting the telecentre movement.

We hope that you will be able to join us and others from all types of
telecentres and community technology initiatives to share your stories,
experiences and knowledge in any or all of these events.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The TLF is an event for people who are passionate about the power of
telecentres. This will include grassroots practitioners working on the
cutting edge as well as people who are leading telecentre networks. Policy
makers and researchers are also invited to attend, with the hope that they
will both learn from and interact with grassroots practitioners. If this
sounds like you, then you should attend.

HOW CAN I ATTEND?

If you would like to attend these Telecentre Leaders Forum workshops,
please RSVP to Claire Buré at IDRC (cbure@...) by October 31, 2005.

In your e-mail, please indicate whether or not you will attend all four
sessions, as well as the goals you have for the workshops. We'll use your
input to refine the agenda and ensure that it meets the needs of all
participants.

The workshop will be taking place in Global Knowledge Partnership Forum,
Expo Room 9. Sessions are scheduled for:

• Tuesday, November 15th - 12:00-14:00
• Wednesday, November 16th - 16:00-18:00
• Thursday, November 17th - 16:00-18:00
• Friday, November 18th - 10:00-12:00

For more information and for updated information about the event, please
visit: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-86679-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Note: If you would like to attend WSIS on your own funds, but need an
official invitation letter for VISA purposes, please contact Claire Buré at
cbure@...

WHAT ELSE IS TELECENTRE.ORG DOING AT WSIS?

Additionally, the official telecentre.org project launch will be held at
the Global Knowledge Partnership Pavilion on November 17 from 14:00 to
16:00. It will consist of brief presentations by IDRC, Microsoft and SDC. A
light cocktail will be provided. For more information, please see:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-86698-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

For more information about IDRC’s ICT4D program events, please see:
http://www.idrc.ca/wsis

Regards,
Sarah


Sarah Fiset
Coordinatrice Administrative Coordinator, telecentre.org
IDRC / CRDI
C.P./P.O. Box 8500
Ottawa Ontario K1G 3H9
Tel: +1-613-236-6163 ext. 2403
Fax: +1-613-567-7749