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GLOBAL CONVERGENCE 2.0
INTEGRATION & INNOVATION
Building the Collaborative Knowledge Society

MONDAY 5 & TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER, 2007

FONDAZIONE GIORGIO CINI, VENICE, ITALY







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EUR OPEAN ED UC ATION
NEW SOCIETY
ASSOCIATION

The program is constantly evolving in order to accommodate the interests of Global Forum 2007 speakers and participants, as well as to take
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into account the rapidly changing dynamics of the information technologies market.

25/07/2007� Draft Program V39� Global Forum 2007 � ITEMS International

Sunday November 4th, 2007
6:30 pm-8:00 pm � Welcome Cocktail Reception
Ca' Pisani Moretta, a Splendid Palace on the Canal Grande in front of the Ponte di Rialto
[DAY 1] MORNING � Monday November 5th, 2007
[8:00 am - 9:00 am] Registration
[9:00 am � 10:30 am]
WELCOMING ADDRESSES
OPENING SESSION
Keynote Speeches



SESSION 1
SESSION 2
[10:30 am � 12:30 pm]
[10:30 am � 12:30 pm]

SOFTWARE & R&D
BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INNOVATIVE
APPLICATIONS
INTEROPERABILITY & OPENESS
IN ESTABLISHED & EMERGING MARKETS
Main Topics
Main Topics

The Software as the Engine in Convergence 2.0

Expanding Bandwidth

Open Standards

FTTx Initiatives

Open-Source

Mobile Convergence (Ubiquitous Technologies)

Public Policies Regarding Software vs. Open Source

WiMax/Wifi

SOA (Services Oriented Architecture) & Standards

Satellites in Multimedia Competition

Future for Patents in Europe, US, Japan and China

First Mile: the big deal between operators or the race to be

New Challenges for R&D
at the top?

Best Projects Worldwide

Cabling Building


Public Authorities: Spectators, Catalysers or Investors?

Internet of Things & RFID
[12:30 pm � 2:00 pm] LUNCH
[DAY 1] AFTERNOON � Monday November 5th, 2007
Keynote Speeches [2:00pm- 2:30pm]
SESSION 3
SESSION 4
[2:30 pm � 4:00 pm]
[2:30 pm � 4:00 pm]
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
THE COLLABORATIVE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY
Main Topics
IN A DIGITAL WORLD

Unbundling Fiber: Boost or Break Competition?
Main Topics

MVNO: Still Space for full MVNO?

Digital Life

Mobile TV: A Challenge for International Regulation?

e-Education and e-Learning: Innovation and Creativity

The New European Framework in Communications: Impact

e-Commerce: New Avenues for Growth
of "TV without Frontiers"

e-Games:Rise of Massive Multiplayers

Net Neutrality vs. Net Regulation: European, US and Asian

What Will the Home Look Like in 5 years?
Perspectives

e-Health: New Approaches

The ICANN Model: Private-Public Sector Convergence

Web2.0, Blogs, Wikis ... : Currency of Collaboration


Challenges for SME's Access to Established & Emerging
Markets
[4:00 pm �4:15 pm] COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 5
SESSION 6
[4:15 pm � 5:45 pm]
[4:15 pm � 5:45 pm]
SUSTAINABILITY & CONVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES
21st CENTURY BUSINESS � GLOBAL INTEGRATION
Main Topics
Main Topics

Smart use of ICT for :

The Future of Work in the 21st Century

Environment

Governance across Geographies

Energy efficiency

Government initiatives� driving force of cities and regions

Urban Planning

Digital business ecosystems, Open Business and

Transportation
Collaboration Models

Healthcare

R&D, innovation and technology transfer

Tourism

Forming New Leaders in a Global Economy

WORLD SUMMIT AWARD - AWARDING CEREMONY
[5:45 pm � 7:15 pm] � Arazzi Hall
CONCERT & GALA DINNER (by invitation) at the TEATRO della FENICE
8:30 pm Concert of the Venice Maestri
9:30 pm Gala Dinner at the Apollinee Hall

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[DAY 2] � Tuesday November 6th, 2007

[ 8:00 am � 9:00 am ] Registration
[9.00 am � 10:00 am]
OPENING SESSION
Keynote Speeches
SESSION 7
[10:00am � 12:00 pm]
MEDIA & CONTENT ISSUES
IN THE NEW CONVERGENT ENVIRONMENT
Main Topics

Transition from Analogue to Digital TV

Telecom Players in the Field: Risk or/and Opportunity?

HD TV: New Trends

Mobile TV and Podcasting: New Content Challenges

"Digital Natives" vs. "Digital Emigrants"

Coffee Break 12:00pm -12:30pm


SESSION 8
SESSION 9
[12:30 pm � 2:30 pm]
[12:30 pm � 2:30 pm]


HOW CONVERGING TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORM GOVERNMENT
DATA GOVERNANCE, SECURITY & PRIVACY


Main Topics
Main Topics

Contribution of Technologies and Services to

Data Governance Maturity Model
Transformation and e-Inclusion

Biometrics: applications for National Identity and Fraud

e-Services & e-Content as Means to Transform
Prevention
Government

Internet Jurisdiction and Regulatory Compliance

Renewing the Social Contract & Ensuring Equality

Data Retention

e-wealfare

Location-Based Services: Impact on Privacy

E-Democracy & e-Participation at the National, Regional &

Videos & Web 2.0: How to Deal with Privacy
Local Levels

Data Governance in a Globally Integrated Enterprise

m-Gov: Experiences in New Applications

Public/Private Collaborative Practices Worldwide

Converging Technologies for Civil Servants



2:30pm � 4:00 pm LUNCH
Conclusion






THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GLOBAL FORUM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
Keynotes & Panellists
Senior Officials from the European Commission, EU-25, European, US, Asian and other Governments, including Competition Entities and top Regulators and Representatives from
international organizations, including WTO, ITU, ICANN, WSIS and ICC; Network Service Providers (Including Satellite, Broadband, Internet and Wireless Companies); Cable, Radio
(WLL), Telecom and Media Companies; Equipment and Software Providers; Content and Information Providers; MVNO; Computing Companies; Application Providers; Utilities; Business
Users: SMEs, Banking, Insurance & Finance Analysts; Smartcard Manufacturers; R&D Companies; Defence Experts; Regional / National / Local Authorities; Lawyers; Standards
Organizations; Non-profit Associations; User Groups; Consumer Advocates and Think Tanks.


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MAIN ORGANIZERS OF THE GLOBAL FORUM 2007

ITEMS INTERNATIONAL
Items International is an international consulting firm based in Paris, dedicated to delivering Information & Communication Technology strategies.
Created in 1994, the company has a long experience in strategic and marketing consulting, networking, knowledge sharing and transfer. ITEMS
International is specialized on ICT-related projects and initiatives and has carried out various international studies in a vast range of ICT-related fields
for private Telcos and public and private institutions, including the European Commission and the French government.
The different backgrounds and the versatility of our consultants lead to a unique company's expertise in the areas of ICT strategies, project management, services
and usages.

FOUNDATION SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS
The French Sophia Antipolis Foundation was created in 1984 by Senator Pierre Laffitte, and received state-approval for playing a fundamental
role in the development of scientific and cultural activities. The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage the exchange of ideas and cooperation
in scientific, industrial and cultural matters at a national, European and international level in order to create a new entrepreneurial culture, thereby turning Sophia
Antipolis into an experimental laboratory for the future. Sophia Antipolis is a Science Park taking pride in being internationally recognized as one of the most
dynamic and fastest growing technological and scientific hubs in Europe and a "best practice" site for innovation.

CITY OF VENICE
Venice is an extraordinary city, a unique place in the world, but it is also a usual place where people live, work and study. Venice is one of the most
visited cities in the world. In Venice, every day, the Mayor and the Councillor can both meet "ambassadors" from all over the world, to discuss important
matters in the field of art, culture, finance, science and politics, and meet their own citizens: Information and Communication Technology must be at the
service of this peculiar city.
According to the Mayor Massimo Cacciari policies, ICT projects in Venice are therefore oriented to the creation of communication infrastructures and services for
people living, working or studying in the city (i.e. local e-government, portals of the various services, the broadband network for the local government,...) and for the
nearly 20 million tourists visiting Venice every year (i.e. the "Value Added Services" - the new network of services supporting transport, the access to artistic and
cultural resources, global information and communication, mobility...).

CO-ORGANIZERS OF THE GLOBAL FORUM 2007

Realizing an organized plan of e-health, the Corporation ULSS 8 of Asolo achieved some best practices: the digital clinical Report File (depository) with
6 millions of case histories on line; a system of information's tracing RFID for sick person / trained nurse / drug; the self bringing of personal clinical
history for each private citizen; the clinical reports are consulting on line from the private citizen; an evolved system of e-learning and of multimedia e
education; the financial management with digital signature.
The ULSS of Asolo takes part to international actions on digital developments.

The MEDICI Framework (Multimedia for EDucation and employment through Integrated Cultural Initiatives) is a framework of co-operation established
by the European Commission (1997).The goal of MEDICI is to promote the use of advanced technologies for access to, understanding, preservation
and economic promotion of cultural heritage and culture in a broad sense..Activities and active members are spreaded world-wide Main action lines
are: information sharing, research projects, education & training.

The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content, started in 2003 in the
framework of the United Nations' World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). This is done through national contests, a global
contest, held every 2 years, and numerous content-focused national and international conferences and workshops � the WSA Road
Show. WSA is an invitation project and a global hub for everyone, who sees the crucial importance of excellent e-Content creation
within the new Information Society. As of today, 168 countries are actively involved in WSA. New partners from all over the world are always welcome to
join this global initiative!


GLOBAL FORUM 2007 STEERING COMMITTEE
EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST
NORTH AMERICA
Laura Aho, Responsible for Security Systems �Division International
Steven B. Adler, Program Director, IBM Corporation, USA
Partnership Development, Insta DefSec Oy, Finland
Kathryn Brown, Senior Vice-President Public Policy Development &
Larbi Ajjoul, Congressman & Former Secretary of State,
International Government Relations, Verizon, USA
Posts, Telecommunications & IT, Morocco
Robert Flaim, Supervisory Special Agent, Special Technologies Section/ Cyber
Thomas Andersson, President J�nk�ping University & President of the Board, Division, FBI, USA
IKED, Sweden
L. Marie Guillory, Founding Partner -Guillory & Hjort, USA
Sergio Antocicco, Chairman of INTUG, Italy
Ashton Johnston, Partner, DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US, LLP, USA
Jean-Pierre Chamoux, Professor, University Paris Ren�-Descartes, France
Gene Kimmelman, Vice President, Consumers Union, WDC, USA
Michel Chevallier, Deputy Secretary, State Chancellery, Switzerland
Andrew D. Lipman, Partner, Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman, USA
Lionel Chmilewsky, Senior Vice President, Proxim International, France
Phil Noble, Founder, Politicsonline.Inc / Phil Noble and Associates, USA
Patrice Cristofini, International Expert in Healthcare & Public Health, France
Brent Olson, Assistant Vice President - Regulatory Policy, SBC
Hugo Kerschot, Research - Consulting - e-gov - New media, INDIGOV, Brussels Telecommunications, Inc., USA
Christoforos Korakas, Project Manager, ACCESS2dEMOCRACY, Greece
Miriam Sapiro, President, Summit Strategies International, LLC, USA
Eric Legale, City of Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Alan Shark, Executive Director, PTI � Public Technologies Institute, USA
Helena Lindskog, CEO Hel-dag AB, Sweden
Micha�l Stankosky, Professor vice Associate Professor, Georges Washington
Bernard Mathieu, Head of Radio Communication Programs, CNES, France
University, USA
Mario Po, Administrative Director, Azienda ulss n 8 Asolo, Italy
William Sloan Coats, White & Case LLP, USA
Giorgio Prister, Strategy Consultant, Italy
Karen Silverman, Antitrust Partner, Latham & Walkins LLP, USA
Alfredo M. Ronchi, Secretary EC Medici Framework, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Philippe Scheiman, CEO, AYALA Ltd., Israel
ASIA
Daniel Van Lerberghe, President & Executive Director, POLITECH Institute -
Shigehiko Naoe, Professor of Information Policy, Chuo University, Japan
European Center of Political Technologies, Belgium
Keiichiro Seki, Director, Economic Affairs Division, Ministry of Internal Affairs
Edouard Varvarian, Managing Director iDDoon, France
and Communications, (MIC), Japan
Herman Waumans, Director Public Sector, Oracle EMEA, The Netherlands

David Wood, Councillor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council, United Kingdom
OCEANIA
Nitya Karmakar,
University of Western Sydney, Australia

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GLOBAL CONVERGENCE 2.0
INTEGRATION & INNOVATION
Building the Collaborative Knowledge Society

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MONDAY 5 & TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER, 2007




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Fondazione Giorgio Cini Arrazi Hall* Ca' Pisani Moretta Teatro della Fenice

* The Giorgio Cini Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution based in Venice, Italy. It was constituted by Count Vittorio Cini, in memory of his son Giorgio, with the aim of restoring the
Island of San Giorgio Maggiore and of creating an international cultural centre in order to reintegrate the island into the life of Venice. San Giorgio Maggiore is one of the world's most
extraordinary building complexes, reflecting history from the time of early Roman settlements to the Renaissance to Baroque splendours.

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