[arin-announce] NRO preparing for IGF 2013 in Bali, Indonesia

[ARIN]

As the eighth Internet Governance Forum (IGF) approaches, the Number 
Resource Organization (NRO) invites all members of the global Internet 
community to participate in this open dialogue on Internet governance 
where all stakeholders meet on an equal footing.

As the unified voice for the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), 
the NRO recognizes the participation of the public and private sectors, 
as well as all aspects of civil society as critical to discussions on 
the future of the Internet. The NRO encourages all Internet stakeholders 
to take part in this important event.

If you are unable to attend the 2013 IGF in person, anyone can join the 
sessions via live webcast and participate in discussions in real time. 
There will also be several remotes hubs around the world.

For more updates, you can follow @IGF2013 on Twitter and the IGF 
Secretariat on Facebook. For event details, please refer to the local 
host website, http://igf2013.or.id.

NRO participation at the IGF

The theme of the 2013 IGF is “Building Bridges – Enhancing 
Multistakeholder Cooperation for Growth and Sustainable Development”. 
This year the NRO will host two workshops in the Enhanced Cooperation 
Track, to promote understanding of the multistakeholder approach to 
Internet number resource management and the need for openness and 
transparency in such discussions.

• IPv4 Markets and Legacy Space

This workshop will address the growing interest from many stakeholders 
in IPv4 trading and so-called “legacy” address space. It will consider 
how these issues may affect the future growth of the Internet and the 
continuing deployment of IPv6 on networks around the world. Read more 
about this workshop at:

http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2013/workshop_2013_accomplish_list_view.php?xpsltipq_je=144

• Importance of Regional Coordination in Internet Governance

This workshop will explore the important roles played by the variety of 
regionally-based governance and engagement structures that have evolved 
to meet the needs of Internet stakeholders. Read more about this 
workshop at:

http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/wks2013/workshop_2013_accomplish_list_view.php?xpsltipq_je=145

More information about NRO and RIR activities during the IGF week is 
available at:

http://www.nro.net/news/internet-governance-forum-2013-in-bali-indonesia

If you are able to be in Bali for the event, be sure to visit the NRO 
booth number 23 in the IGF Village! Staff from all five RIRs will be 
available to answer your questions about the NRO and the respective 
regional Internet communities.

Regards,

Communications and Member Services
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)