[kictanet] Invitation to the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebration - Women and Girls in ICT

[Alwala, Rachel]

Dear all,


Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), will be leading the industry
and other stakeholders in celebrating World Telecommunication and
Information Society Day on 17th May 2012.  This day is celebrated to
mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the
institutionalisation of the Information Society .   The selected theme
this year is "Women and Girls in ICT". The Commission has therefore
organized a special forum in line with the theme, on "Harnessing the
Potential for Women and Girls in ICTs" on the 17th May 2012 at Nairobi
Safari Club, University Way from 8:00am - 2:00pm.  It is the view of the
Commission that this forum will provide a good opportunity  for sharing
knowledge  and best practices on how  we can create the right
environment that will encourage the participation of women in the ICT
sector.  
 
We wish to extend our invitation to various target participants
including :  Girls and Young women at the verge of entry into ICT
careers; Young professionals in the area of ICT; Professional women in
ICT; ICT Career support networks in the country; ICT entrepreneurs and
innovators; academicians ; industry players among other stakeholders.  

This posting seeks interest of potential participants at the forum to
contribute to the debate as beneficiaries, mentors or opinion shapers.
Given the variety of audiences expected, consideration will also be
given to the backgrounds of the potential participants, on first-come,
first -come basis.  

Kindly note that participation is free but will be pegged to prior
registration.  All expressions of interest in participation should reach
the Commission within the day or tommorow, 16th May 2012, noon at the
latest.   Responses should be send to the address:  info at cck.go.ke with
the subject clearly marked:  PARTICIPATION IN THE WTISD WORKSHOP. The
Commission will respond to the selected participants by email prior to
the event.  

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Rachel Alwala , Ag. Manager/Events and External Affairs , CCK