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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Dear Members,<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><u1:p> </u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The OECD Secretariat has invited ISOC (coordinator if the Internet
Technical Advisory Committee) to participate to the Technology Foresight Forum
it is organizing in<span class=apple-converted-space> <st1:city u2:st="on"></span><st1:City
w:st="on">Paris</st1:city></st1:City><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>(26
October (tbc), <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Paris</st1:City></st1:place>)
which will focus on “<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Evolving mobile wireless
platforms and applications</span></i>”. At this early stage, the OECD is
inviting for <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>comments on the draft agenda
(see below) and suggestions of speakers</span></b>. Member perspective is
important so please let me know (<st1:PersonName w:st="on">bommelaer@isoc.org</st1:PersonName>)
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>by 31 July</span></b> any suggestions or
comments you may have on this agenda so we can consider them in developing our
response. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><u1:p> </u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Technology Foresight Forum is an annual event organized by the OECD
Committee for Information, Computer, and Communications Policy (ICCP) to help
identify opportunities and challenges for the Internet Economy posed by
technical developments. Foresight Forums represent a collaborative effort
of policymakers from member and non-member governments, business, civil
society, and the Internet technical community. They are a good
opportunity to give voice to stakeholders’ concerns and create a
constructive dialogue between all relevant actors.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Draft Agenda of the 2011 OECD Mobile
Platforms Technology Foresight Forum (open for comments)<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The forum will be divided into four sessions that will each focus on an
important element of mobile communications: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Platforms: There are
significant developments in new networks, new hardware manufacturing
models, operating systems and integration of fixed and wireless networks.
Policy makers also need to consider spectrum, allocated for long-term
development, and the use of wireless to extend broadband coverage,
particularly in areas where it may be uneconomic to extend fixed networks.
These developments will shape the mobile landscape in the years to come.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Applications: The
time that a mobile wireless device was only for voice communication is
long gone. Half of mobile telephones sold now, are known as
“smart” phones, capable of supporting a wide variety of
Internet based applications. Some governments are using mobile applications
to improve their services and interaction with their citizens. Many
companies are working on mobile money, which in some developing countries
has become a great success already. It is these applications that will
create tremendous innovation in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Machine to machine
(M2M): Billions of devices will likely be connected wirelessly in the
future. Whether it is automobiles, smart grids, smart cities or consumer
electronics, the devices will communicate. M2M will lead to significant
changes in business models and be a key development in meeting long term
policy objectives from environmental management to aging societies. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Content and
Convergence: The Internet has enabled a vibrant market for new content
creation and access, from eBook and location based services to audio and
video. The convergence of services over fixed networks is now increasingly
happening on mobile networks. Content created using mobile devices and
content created for mobile devices open new opportunities and challenges
for the Internet economy.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Each of the sessions will feature four presentations of 15 minutes
followed by 30 minutes for discussion. There will be a single track so that
attendees can attend all sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Useful links</span></font></u>: <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:6.0pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>ISOC fellowship to the OECD technology Foresight Forum:
<font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><a
href="https://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/oecd-fellowship/application.php">https://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/oecd-fellowship/application.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>ISOC’s engagement with the OECD:<font color=navy><span
style='color:navy'> <a
href="http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/community/oecd.shtml">http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/community/oecd.shtml</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Internet Technical and Advisory Committee to the OECD<font color=navy><span
style='color:navy'>: <a href="http://www.internetac.org/">http://www.internetac.org/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thank you and best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Constance Bommelaer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Director, Public Policy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Internet Society (ISOC)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'><a href="http://www.isoc.org/">www.isoc.org</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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