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A side event to APEC TEL Ministerial Meeting「The Way Toward Internet Governance Forum Japan」

2010年10月28日（木） IGF-Japan

A side event to APEC TEL Ministerial Meeting

The Way toward
Internet Governance Forum Japan

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For the past few years the IGF multistakeholder model has spread through the proliferation of regional and national IGF processes. Regional and national IGFs have been held in Latin America, Germany, Finland, U.S., East Africa to name a few, and these meetings have been one of the notable successes of the forum and of validating the IGF concept.

In June this year the first regional IGF in Asia took place in Hong Kong. Inspired by this HK regional IGF, we are holding "The Way toward Internet Governance Forum Japan", the first multistakeholder IGF related discussions to be held in Japan. We hope one outcome of the meeting will be to the creation of a multistakeholder body to ensure that the Forum continues in Japan, not just as an annual meeting, but as an ongoing discussion of policy issues affecting the development and deployment of the Internet, and as a forum where we also listen to and learn from our colleagues in Asia Pacific and other regions of the globe.

Anticipating the next round of IGF to begin next year, we wish to join this important global effort, taking the opportunity of APEC TEL Ministerial Meeting in Okinawa to hold "The Way toward Internet Governance Forum Japan" as a preparatory event for IGF Japan. We welcome everyone to participate.

Taketsune Watanabe, Chairman, Japan Internet Providers Association

Oct. 29: 14:00 – 18:00
Informal Meeting
Oct. 30: 9:00 – 18:00
Social Networking: 18:15—20:20

Venue:
Okinawa IT Shinryo Park
14-14 Suzaki, Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan

Organized by:
Japan Internet Providers Association (JAIPA)
Frontier Region of Multimedia Okinawa Initiative

Supported by:
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)
Government of Okinawa Prefecture
MIC Okinawa Office of Telecommunication

■Program

Oct 29

Introduction to the IGF (09:00～10:00)

Triggered by the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2003, Internet Governance has been debated by the international community. We will hear reports from IGF participants about the background of the IGF, and updates from the 2010 meeting held in Lithuania in September this year.What is IGF?
Markus Kummer and Adam Peake, Senior Research Fellow at GLOCOM, International University of Japan

Origins in WSIS.
Definitions of Internet governance and the Tunis agenda (and introduction of main themes).
The notion of "multistakeholder", how it is put to action in the IGF (and spread to other processes).
Evolution of IGF and emergence of national and regional meetings.
Future: UN Commission on Science & Technology for Development (CSTD), UN General Assembly and extension of the mandate.

Report from IGF Lithuania
Mitsuo Tanabe, Data Communication Division, MIC

Panel Discussion: issues around IGF
The focus of the second part could be on topics from the Vilnius IGF. Key contributors could share their views on Internet governance and the current state of play in the key themes raised during the global IGF.

Paul Wilson, APNIC Director General
Toru Takahashi, Vice Chair, Internet Association Japan, Masanobu Katoh, President, Intellectual Ventures Japan, Akinori Maemura, JPNIC, Toshiaki Tateishi, Executive Director, JAIPA
Rafik Dammak, University of Tokyo & ICANN GNSO Council member
Chris Disspain, Chair, CCNSO (remote participation)
Moderated by Adam Peake and Izumi Aizu, Deputy Director, Institute for HyperNetwork Society

Critical Internet Resources (10:00～11:00)

This session will focus on Critical Internet Resources and topics such as IP Address and Domain Names, essential for the use of the Internet. Participants will discuss about the IPv4 address situation with less than 5% remaining available for allocation, and the introduction of IPv6 and associated challenges. The result of global ccTLD research will be presented, as well as and latest news on the introduction of new gTLDs and Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) TLDs.Overview of CIR Governance and IP Address Issues
Akinori Maemura, JPNIC
Update on the Task Force on IPv4 Address Exhaustion, Japan
Shoko Mikawa, NTT Communications
Report from the result of global ccTLD research
Keisuke Kamimura, Center for Global Communications, International Univ. of Japan
Introduction of new gTLDs and Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) TLDs.
Katsuhiro Ohigashi, Japan Domain Name Business Association
Panel Discussion, above speakers, moderated by Akinori Maemura

Internet Economy and Cloud Computing Services (11:00 – 12:30)

Is “cloud computing” a buzzword or an opportunity that will fundamentally change how we access and use information and information services? Reports on cloud computing issues will be presented by experts from the US and Japan, followed by interactive discussion by the members of the panel. Reports from the authors of the “Internet White Paper in Japan” produced in 2009 by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan will also be presented.Short presentations:
Merging cloud computing and PC
John Galligan, Director on Internet Policy, Microsoft
Infrastructures for cloud computing
Kevin C. Kahn, Senior Fellow, Intel Corporation, Takeo Shimojima, Vice President, NEC Biglobe
Cloud computing and network and ubiquitous environment
Mikihiro Nakayama, NTT Communications
Panel Discussion
Discussions will focus on:

The governance of cloud computing where data are globally distributed, addressing the trans-border protection of rights across different jurisdictions with differing legal frameworks.
Is the existing DNS sufficient to handle cloud computing when its architecture is developed independently from the network architecture? Are supplemental mechanisms needed for the DNS?
Will URL filtering being designed in Japan work for monitoring the flow of contents when HTML5 becomes widely deployed?
What level of performance is required for the network infrastructure to cope with the development of cloud computing? How to ensure the adequate level of communication performance while restricting the flow of information network-wide to deal with various societal issues?
Is the combination of Tablet and Cloud enough to address all the needs of consumers, and what are the drawbacks with them?

John Galligan, Kevin C. Kahn, Takeo Shimojima, Mikihiro Nakayama

Internet as seen from the US
Report - “Internet Economy White Paper: Achieving the Full Potential of the Internet Economy in Japan”,
Yoshitaka Sugihara, Chair, Internet Economy Task Force, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ).

LUNCH (12:30 – 13:30)

Illegal and Harmful Information and the Confidentiality of Communication (13:30～14:00)

While the Internet provides many benefits and convenience to the society, it also provides harmful and illegal information, and can pose threats for young people. On the one had, the public is calling for effective measures to counter illegal and harmful information, while on the other they are also expressing concern for the potential chilling effects any restrictions may have on freedom of expression and citizens’ right to access information; both rights guaranteed by the Japanese Constitution. Discussions will examine specific issues with comprehensive overview of the present, and the way for the future.Overview - measures against illegal and harmful information in Japan
Ryoji Mori, Attorney at law. Eichi Law Offices, LLC

Technology to counter illegal and harmful information and our challenges
Kazuo Kitamura, NTT Communications

Panel Discussion
Discussions will focus on the current situation regarding the distribution of illegal and harmful information over the Internet, and technical challenges and the feasibility of preventing the distribution of such information, as well as legal and social challenges.

Yuzuru Nakagawa, Internet Users Association, Japan, Naoya Bessho, Yahoo! Japan
Tadahisa Hamada, Japan Computer Access for Empowerment (JCAFE), Kazuhiro Kitamura, Ryoji Mori

Guest Speech (14:30～15:30)

The first multistakeholder IGF event in Japan will be held in Okinawa. Speakers in the opening session will discuss why we need this debate now in Japan, why it is being held in Okinawa, and will explore the significance and future implications of IGF Japan.

Taketsune Watanabe, Chairman, Japan Internet Providers Association (JAIPA)
Markus Kummer, Executive Coordinator, IGF Secretariat, Geneva
Ryosuke Haraguchi, Director-General, Telecommunications Business Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC)
Anna Gomez, Deputy Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunication and Information Agency (NTIA), USA
“Introducing Okinawa” Yasuji Aramoto, Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau
“What is Bankoku Shinryo” by Prof. Shimada Katsuya, University of Okinawa

Special Session:
Challenges for Local Communities and the Nation: Okinawa as a Showcase (15:30 – 16:50)
Discussion of the challenges facing local communities, such as economic development through ICTs, security, capacity building, with focus on the specific reports from Okinawa. The challenges and efforts of Okinawa are pertinent to the rest of Japan.Present and Future of IT industry and society in Okinawa

Kazuo Katsume, Director, Tourism and Industry Division, Government of Okinawa Prefecture

Panel Discussion – The advantages of moving to Okinawa for your business development

Future of cloud services from Okinawa, Akio Nii, President, Okinawa Cross Head
New added values of iDC in Okinawa, Takashi Hiyane, President, Lexues Inc.
Software development environment in Okinawa, Masahito Kubota, President, E-Sir
Moderated by Hiroshi Nakajima, President, MM Research Institute

Special Speech (16:50 – 17:20)

Vision for Okinawa Special Zone for Personal Data Protection

Masao Horibe, Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University

Conquering the Digital Divide and using the Internet (17:20 – 18:00)

Report from IT Frogs and Ryukyu Aid activities

Takashi Hiyane, President, Lexues Inc., Toshihiro Maeda, Ryukyu Univ. Takatake Honma, Oyako Net Kumejima, Moderated by Toshiaki Tateishi (JAIPA)

The Way Forward – Internet Governance in Japan (18:00 – 18:25)

As a wrap-up of the two-day meeting, all participants are invited to discuss of how our Internet governance efforts in Japan should be formulated to involve all stakeholders.
A video message
Jun Murai, Professor & Dean, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University
“Way forward” - discussion by all
Moderated by: Adam Peake and Yoshihiro Obata, CTO/ Senior Vice President, eAccess

Closing remarks

Hiroya Izumi, Director, Computer Communications Division, Telecommunications Business Dept, MIC
Taketsune Watanabe, Chairman, Japan Internet Providers Association (JAIPA)

Social Networking (18:15 – 20:20)

A social event to share ideas for the future of Internet while enjoying the history and culture of Okinawa.

INFORMATOIN

Access to the Venue, Okinawa IT Shinryo Park
There is no direct public transportation to IT Shinryo Park.
We suggest using special shuttle arranged by the organizer, or take a taxi.

From Naha International Airport

27 km, 45 min by Taxi – approx 6,000 Yen

From Capital City of Naha

20 km, 45 min by Taxi – approx 5,300 Yen

Shuttle bus services will be provided:
From the Naha International Airport to the venue and Daiichi Hotel
From Okinawa Prefecture Government office to the venue in the morning at 7:30

From the venue to the Okinawa Prefecture Government office via the Hotel Daiichi after reception
Please contact the organizer, JAIPA, in advance for more details.

Accommodation
Conference Hotel
Tokyo Daiichi Hotel Okinawa Grand Mer Resort
http://daiichihotel-okinawa.com/english.html

A special rate will be arranged by the Conference organizer. (approx. USD120 per night)
Please contact the organizer, JAIPA, in advance for more details.

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