Background
As the first Thailand AIS, Internet Society has chosen a topic on Knowledge Economy and free trade agreement i.e. specifically exploring the implications of emerging issues surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. This is also a timely discussion for the country in its lead up to its negotiation and possible entry into TPP Agreement in the near future.
The half day event will focus on understanding the instruments and mechanics of TPP and the role of free trade agreements in enhancing innovation and creativity in the Digital Age i.e. creating a Knowledge Economy. In addition, there will also be a study on the cross cutting implications of TPP across various sectors (ISP, education, programmers, legal, business, telecom industry, etc.)
Areas covered includes:
- Case study of New Zealand experiences pre/post TPP membership
- Emerging issues in international trade treaty for free market agreement, Intellectually Property, Electronic Commerce, etc. (TRIP, WTO, bi-lateral, SOPA, PIPA, ACTA.)
- The building blocks of the Knowledge or Digital Economy
- Internet Society Perspectives on the evolution of the Internet and recommendations.
Objective: Public discussion and collective formation of viewpoints from various interest groups to develop a position paper to be submitted to policy makers.
Who Should Attend: The event targets various groups: policy makers, IP professionals, ICT, ISPs, Law enforcement, regulator, business and legal communities, healthcare and education sectors.
The symposium is open to Internet Society members and the general public. Entry is free and lunch is also provided for all attendees.
List of speakers:
Susan Chalmer, Internet NZ (enclosed)
Moderator: Duangthip Chomprang, Internet Society
Internet Society Representatives
Rajnesh D. Singh, Internet Society Asia-Pacific Bureau
Frederic Donck, Internet Society European Bureau
Agenda
| TIME | SPEAKER & TOPIC |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Opening Remark: Rajnesh D. Singh Introduction to AIS: TPP background and information Building Blocks of a Knowledge Economy By Duangthip Chomprang (Internet Society Asia-Pacific) |
| 9:30 -10:30 | TPP and the New Zealand Case Study Susan Chalmer, Internet NZ: IP expert and TPP Working Group |
| 10:30 -10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:45 | Open Public Discussion (moderated) Internet Society Perspectives and recommendations – Frederic Donck – Internet Society Bureau Director: European Bureau – Rajnesh D. Singh –Internet Society Regional Director: Asia-Pacific |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Closing and lunch |