IGF’09 Insights

IGF: An Essential Process

• The most significant and tangible outcome of the Tunis summit; • It appropriately addresses its mandate in consistence with the principles of the WSIS; • A perfect forum for discussions and exchange of information and experience; • Flexible in terms of topics and formats of discussion.

IGF: An Essential Process

• A platform where participants can converse freely; • Common understanding between different stakeholder groups; • Free exploration of the ways forward; • Broader and diversified participation both across the different regions as well as across the various stakeholder groups.

Egypt

at

the IGF

• Egypt used to be a member at the WGIG; • Represented in the MAG; • Effective Participation in the three past IGF Meetings: Athens 06/ Rio De Janiero 07/ Hyderabad 08; • Hosting the 4 th meeting of IGF, in 2009;

Agenda

Time 10:00 11:30 Day – 11:30 – 13:00 Sunday 15 Nov 09 IG – Setting the Scene Regional Perspectives Monday 16 Nov 09 Managing Critical Internet Resources Lunch Tuesday 17 Nov 09 Access and Diversity Wednesday 18 Nov 09 Taking stock and looking forward on the desirability of the continuation of the Forum 13:00 – 14:00 15:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 18:00 Opening Ceremony / Session Keynote Panel Security, Openness and Privacy Internet Governance in light of WSIS Principles Emerging Issues Closing Ceremony

Sharm Aspired Outcome

• To provide an opportunity for IG capacity on national and on the regional level; • To promote and link policy dialogues on national and regional levels to the global dialogue; • To maintain the multi-stakeholder approach to public policy discussions; • Regional and international Exposure and networking through the IGF Village;

Sharm Aspired Outcome

• Regional Networking; • Initiation of new regional and international programs; •

Inclusion of new strata such as Kids, Juniors and disabled;

• Capacity Building and Development as cross cutting themes; • Focusing on issues of interest to Africa and the region, such as: – Multilingualism – Child Safety – Cyber Security – Enhanced Cooperation

Egypt on the Way to Sharm

• Logistical Arrangements; • National Mobilization; • Regional Mobilization.

Sharm EL Sheikh

A City of Peace

Sharm El Sheikh

• One of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities and beautiful shores on the Sinai Peninsula; • Is often called the

Peace” “City of

because of the

various peace conferences/ negotiations

leaders .

that was held there & attended by world

A Conference Culture

• Several Presidential Summits for Peace negotiations and discussions; • Home of the World Economic Forum (WEF) of the Middle East, in the years 2006 and 2008; • The International Youth Forum; • The launching ceremony of the Cyber Peace Initiative; • Several golf and diving world championships

The Beauty of Sharm

•

No traffic..

every where is accessible in few minutes; •

Pleasant dry refreshing weather

throughout the year; •

Attractive daytime activities

and sea sports; •

Glamours Nightlife

…….

Maritim International Congress Center

• A testament to modern architecture and functional elegance all on one floor; • The entrance is 240 sqm, and is equipped with a registration area; • The main lobby is 3000 sqm; •

The SHICC is by all means an excellent choice for vibrant international meetings that are held annually;

Headquarter Hotel

Maritim Hotel & Resort Royal Peninsula

• 337 rooms and suites; • Occupies an enviable spot between Naama Bay and Sharm El Sheikh’s International Airport; • 5 mins Walking distance from the Congress Center; • 10 minutes away from the center of Sharm El-Sheikh

Twin Venue Hotel

Jolie Ville Golf & Resort

• 2 km away from the Congress Center; • occupies a prime spot atop a low rock plateau overlooking the sea; • Located right beside the resort is the hotel’s own 18-hole PGA Championship golf course

Other Official Hotels

• Four seasons, • Hyatt Regency, • Grand Rotana, • Savoy, • Concord, • Baron Resort, • Domino Coral Beach (6 hotels in one)

An Array of Services

• Official Carrier; •

Meet & Assist

at Cairo & Sharm International airports; •

Free Shuttling Services;

• Visa Facilitations'; •

Freight & Customs handling

;

Message from the Minister

“ For the IGF to continue developing and bearing fruit, the IGF in Sharm should underscore the great responsibilities both developing and developed countries equally share. It should remain a space for exchanging ideas and deepening dialogue among stakeholders, thus enabling societies to further prosper.”