From sascha at aya.yale.edu  Fri May  9 08:49:48 2008
From: sascha at aya.yale.edu (Sascha Meinrath)
Date: Sat May 10 08:54:54 2008
Subject: [CUWiN Press Release] International Summit for Community Wireless
 Networks: May 28-30, 2008, Washington, DC.
Message-ID: <4824567C.40504@aya.yale.edu>

Continuing its tradition of bringing together experts and visionaries in 
community wireless networking from around the world, this year's International 
Summit for Community Wireless Networks (IS4CWN) will hold its annual gathering 
in downtown Washington, DC on May 28-30, 20008. This year's Summit is co-hosted 
by the New America Foundation and the American Association for the Advancement 
of Science (AAAS).

In addition to defining cutting edge community wireless solutions, the Summit 
will highlight the potential of wireless networks to support the work of the 
human rights organizations. From building sustainable networks in traditionally 
underserved areas to providing affordable services to help grassroots campaigns, 
this year's summit will focus on the importance of building community 
wireless-human rights partnerships.

Amir Dossal, Director of the UN Fund for International Partnerships and Agnes 
Callamard, Director of Article XIX, will welcome attendees from around the world 
in Wednesday evening's opening plenary.  On Thursday, FCC Commissioner Jonathan 
Adelstein will discuss developments and the initiatives aimed to providing 
affordable broadband access.  A hands-on Tech and Implementation workshop on 
community wireless networks will also be hosted for those interested in learning 
about free or low cost open source tools.  The Summit will then conclude on 
Friday with a series of workshops and strategy sessions.  To see the full 
schedule of panels and workshops, visit www.WirelessSummit.org.

If you have any questions about the International Summit for Community Wireless 
Networks, contact Cecille Isidro by phone: +1(202)986-2700 or e-mail: 
summit@chambana.net.