Canadians Connected 2016 will take place this year in Toronto on Thursday, September 22.\u00a0Join us to hear some of Canada’s top digital thinkers and learn about the latest initiatives at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. In addition to an exciting lineup of industry-leading keynote speakers, CIRA presents its accomplishments from the past year, industry developments and statistics, future plans, audited financial statements and the auditor’s report to its membership.<\/p>\n
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Canadians Connected 2016 will take place this year in Toronto on Thursday, September 22. <\/p>\n
Join us to hear some of Canada’s top digital thinkers and learn about the latest initiatives at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. In addition to an exciting lineup of industry-leading keynote speakers, CIRA presents its accomplishments from the past year, industry developments and statistics, future plans, audited financial statements and the auditor’s report to its membership.<\/p>\n
\tSue Gardner is one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World and former executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation and CBC’s website and online news outlets.<\/p>\n
\tOther items on the agenda include Andy Forest of SteamLabs, who will provide the lunch keynote, CIRA President and CEO Byron Holland will provide his insights, and we have an expert panel lined up to discuss the future of the Internet in Canada. <\/li>\n
\tTo ensure that everyone interested can attend the event, we have made it free of charge. Even parking is included for 100 lucky Members (offered on a first-come, first-served basis).<\/p>\n
\tIf you can’t make it to Toronto, the entire event will be accessible by webcast. Advanced registration is required.<\/li>\n
\tParticipating in the annual general meeting is an important way to get involved in an organization that now, more than ever, represents Canadians \u2013 and Canadian values \u2013 online. CIRA Members play an integral role in CIRA’s governance.<\/p>\n
\tPlease note: As per the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and CIRA’s By-law, in order to participate as a voting Member in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) either online or in-person, you must have been a CIRA Member at least 21 days prior to the AGM (specifically, by end of day September 1, 2016) and continue to be a Member at the start of the AGM.<\/li>\n
\tThis event is a great way to meet other CIRA Members interested in the Canadian Internet, just like you. Our Members are all .CA domain name holders that come from across Canada to participate in the shaping of the future of the Canadian Internet. Connect with entrepreneurs, small business owners and Internet enthusiasts in your community.<\/p>\n
\tYou will have the opportunity to network during the reception at the end of the day.<\/li>\n
\tThe day will be full of exclusive learning opportunities on key digital-related topics, an insider view of CIRA’s recent activities, and insight into the future of the Internet in Canada. You’ll get a chance to shape your digital future online and contribute to building a better online Canada by getting involved in CIRA’s governance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Registration for Canadians Connected 2016 has now closed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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