Interesting and relevant sessions for private and public sectors as well as community
Sint Maarten Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Week: the 6th Annual Caribbean Internet Governance Forum that started on Sunday is progressing very well according to Peggy-Ann Brandon, a member of the local organizing committee.
ICT Road Show sessions are being held at the Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa until August 20. As of Wednesday, August 18, some very interesting workshop sessions will be starting.
On Wednesday, August 18 at 9.00am, there is an ICT CAMP on Power Point and Podcast Creation as well as a session on Voice Over IP and E-Government.
On Thursday, August 19 at 9.00am, Telcell Black Berry Training Camp; 10.30am Dangers in Cyber Space and Parental Control Possibilities; 11.00am Hot Seat Discussion: Government, Private Sector, and Chamber of Commerce & Industry, face your questions.
On Friday, August 20 at 9.00am, Business and Banking Forum: Technology & Secure Transactions, how they are protecting your information.
Businesses and persons can still register to attend the various sessions planned for the coming days by requesting a registration form from ICTROADSHOWSXM@GMAIL.COM or by stopping in at Duncan & Brandon, Cannegieter Str. #46 or call 543-7466, fax 543-7468.
"The various sessions planned over the next three days are very much relevant to the public and private sectors. In the case of the public sector, technology can be used to optimize Government services through E-Government. Improved public services will allow for the public to get through faster making long lines a thing of the past.
"On Thursday, the sessions deal with how to use your Black Berry along with the potential of creating applications or content that will allow you to make money with the device not only through use. There is a session that teaches parents on what they need to know about the internet and how to protect their underage children.
"Also on Thursday, attendees have the opportunity to ask questions to those who make the laws governing the communications sector. Friday’s session will be a very interesting one with respect to how your personal information is being protected on Sint Maarten and how identity theft is being prevented. There is something for everyone and we welcome all," Peggy-Ann Brandon, a member of the local organizing committee told the Government Information Service (GIS) on Tuesday.
The event is being hosted by the Island Government of Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and the Geneva-based non-profit ISOC Internet Society.