GIRLS IN ICT DAY: launch of ITU’s new global campaign Tech Needs Girls | Girls In ICT

Evénements

GIRLS IN ICT DAY: launch of ITU’s new global campaign Tech Needs Girls

2012, April 26

Live webcast

GIRLS IN ICT DAY PROGRAMME

APRIL 26, 2012

launch of ITU’s new global campaign Tech Needs Girls

Venue: Edgar J. Kaufmann Conference Facility,
Institute of International Education, New York City

Empowering girls through ICT – how can we encourage young women in countries around the world to play a greater role in the technology revolution?

EVENT SCHEDULE
09:30 Welcome coffee
10:00 Opening remarks by moderator Geraldine Laybourne
10:05 Welcoming remarks from Dr Hamadoun Touré, ITU Secretary-General
10:10 The Global Perspective: a conversation with Lakshmi Puri, Deputy Executive Director, UN Women and Melanne Verveer, United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues
10:40 The view from Europe and the US: a conversation with Mignon Clyburn, FCC Commissioner, and Neelie Kroes, VP European Commission/Commissioner, Digital Agenda
11:10 Policy imperatives: Jasna Matic, State Secretary for Digital Agenda, Serbia on what national governments can do to open up a world of new opportunities for girls
11:15 Girls, Gaming and Manga Goddesses: a conversation with Emiko Iwasaki, manga creator, WIPO prize winner 2010
11:20 Coffee break
11:30 Bright New Future?: Report author Nidhi Tandon on measuring the gaps and spotting the opportunities
11:35 Challenges & Opportunities for Industry: a conversation with Alethea Lodge-Clarke, Programme Manager, Public Private Partnerships, Microsoft, Monique Morrow, CTO Asia Pacific & Distinguished Consulting Engineer, Cisco Systems, Juliana Rotich, Executive Director, Ushahidi, and Sarah Wynn-Williams, Manager, Global Public Policy, Facebook
12:15 Technology as Empowerment: a conversation with Joanne O’Riordan on how she uses technology to overcome the limitations of Total Amelia Syndrome
12:20 Closing remarks by moderator
12:25 Launch of ITU’s Tech Needs Girls campaign by Dr Hamadoun Touré
12:30 Lunch. Waiter service gourmet sandwiches,
hot and cold beverages
14:00 Event close

Concept: The event comprises a series of moderated ‘conversations’ and audience interaction with outstanding women who have compelling stories to tell

Moderator: Geraldine Laybourne, Chairman of the Board, Alloy Inc

Watch this event live on the following webcast

Policy for use of the ITU Girls in ICT Logos and Banners

The ITU Girls in ICT logos and banners may only be used if the activities of the user are consistent with the aims, purposes and activities of International Girls in ICT Day.
The use of ITU Girls in ICT logos and banners must contribute to or provide an opportunity to promote International Girls in ICT Day.
The image, reputation and impartiality of International Girls in ICT Day must be maintained. The ITU Girls in ICT logos and banners may, in particular, not be used in any way which may imply the endorsement of the ITU of any product, opinion, or activity and in a manner prejudicial or detrimental to the interest of International Girls in ICT Day.
ITU Girls in ICT logos and banners must be used in their complete form without alteration or deletion. If used in conjunction with other logos, the International Girls in ICT logo must be reproduced in the same size and proportions as the other logos.
Please contact should you have any questions or comments about the use of the ITU Girls in ICT Day logos.