---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jeff Wishnie <jeff@wishnie.org> Date: Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:44 AM Subject: [TIER] 2016 ICT4D Conference Nairobi, Kenya May 16-19: Speaker Application Deadline Extended To: tier <tier@tier.cs.berkeley.edu> FYI, Speaker submissions for ICT4D 2016 have been extended to Feb 5. best, -- Jeff ________________________________________________________________________ [image: file:///Users/jwishnie/Library/Containers/it.bloop.airmail.beta11/Data/Library/Application Support/Airmail/General/Local/1453470215536654848/Attachments/image001.jpg@01D15460.69A771F0] *APPLY NOW TO BE A CONFERENCE SPEAKER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 5* *May 16-19, 2016* *Nairobi, Kenya* *Purpose:* The 2016 conference will focus on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). *Conference Goal:* · *Bring together* thought leaders from a cross section of public, private and civil society organizations in order to · *Foster* conversation among participants on how their ICT plans might build on the recommendations provided in the * SDG ICT Playbook* <http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/NetHope_SDG_ICT_Playbook_Final.pdf>, and · *Explore*the benefits of cross-sector partnerships in addressing the 2030 Sustainable Development and Addis Ababa Action Agenda. *Who should attend:* Executives, senior staff, and thought leaders from organizations committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and interested in how ICT can enable the changes needed to do so. Our audience includes governmental organizations, local and international NGOs, foundations, development banks, multi-lateral organizations, academic and research institutions, financial institutions, technology companies, and private sector businesses. *How to get involved: *Share your ICT4D experience, showcase your work, stimulate discussion regarding implementation challenges and best practices, and demonstrate your commitment to the strategic use of technology innovations to achieve the SDGs. Consider: · *Sponsoring* the conference – Each year, this conference attracts forward-looking sponsors who are shaping the future of development related work. · *Speaking* at the conference - Our speakers are thought leaders, experts and global ambassadors in the use of technology for development. Lend your voice and insights to further the advancement of the SDGs. · *Exhibiting* * at the conference* *-* As an exhibitor, you are able to showcase your services and products and share your experience with an engaged audience. · *Entering the conference challenge – *Put your creativity to work in developing digital solutions that improve people’s lives. Be recognized at the ICT4D Conference as a leading innovator. * Where to get More Information:* Check out our conference site: www.ict4dconference.org or email us at ict4dmail@crs.org Kind Regards, ICT4D Conference Organizers ICT4dmail@crs.org | www.ict4dconference.org [image: 2016_ICT4D_Nairobi_RGB-Small Low Res (002)] _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER@tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier