It will provide an opportunity to learn, share and collaborate on topics such as: grassroots experiences; reviewing different telecentre models; training and leadership development; business models and sustainability; and the future of telecentres. With an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning and relationship building, the event will also build the foundations for a global network of networks supporting the telecentre movement.

We hope that you will be able to join us and others from all types of telecentres and community technology initiatives to share your stories, experiences and knowledge in any or all of these events.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The TLF is an event for people who are passionate about the power of telecentres. This will include grassroots practitioners working on the cutting edge as well as people who are leading telecentre networks. Policy makers and researchers are also invited to attend, with the hope that they will both learn from and interact with grassroots practitioners. If this sounds like you, then you should attend.

HOW CAN I ATTEND?

If you would like to attend these Telecentre Leaders Forum workshops, please RSVP to Claire Buré at IDRC (cbure@idrc.ca) by October 31, 2005.

In your e-mail, please indicate whether or not you will attend all four sessions, as well as the goals you have for the workshops. We'll use your input to refine the agenda and ensure that it meets the needs of all participants.

The workshop will be taking place in Global Knowledge Partnership Forum, Expo Room 9. Sessions are scheduled for:

* Tuesday, November 15th - 12:00-14:00 * Wednesday, November 16th - 16:00-18:00 * Thursday, November 17th - 16:00-18:00 * Friday, November 18th - 10:00-12:00

For more information and for updated information about the event, please visit: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-86679-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Note: If you would like to attend WSIS on your own funds, but need an official invitation letter for VISA purposes, please contact Claire Buré at cbure@idrc.ca

WHAT ELSE IS TELECENTRE.ORG DOING AT WSIS?

Additionally, the official telecentre.org project launch will be held at the Global Knowledge Partnership Pavilion on November 17 from 14:00 to 16:00. It will consist of brief presentations by IDRC, Microsoft and SDC. A light cocktail will be provided. For more information, please see: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-86698-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

For more information about IDRC's ICT4D program events, please see: http://www.idrc.ca/wsis

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