Internet2 Enhancing Research and Education Networking to and within South Asia
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
TWO PLANNING MEETINGS FOCUSED ON SOUTH ASIA ARE TAKING PLACE
Planning Meeting: Healthcare and Medical Research Collaborations between the United States and
South Asia on Wednesday, April 25
Planning Meeting: Enhancing Research and Education Connectivity to and within South Asia on
Thursday, April 26
These two meetings are being hosted by the Internet2 Special Interest Group on Emerging Research and Education Networks in conjunction with the Internet2 Member Meeting which will be held in April of 2007 at the Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA. Information on the two meetings, schedules and preliminary programs can be found at the links above.
The meetings cover the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Participation in the meetings are open, but rsvp is required (see the individual meeting pages).
The meetings are expected to bring together representatives from:
- national research and education networking organizations from countries in South Asia
- major scientific and academic user groups in South Asian countries and the US
- telecommunications infrastructure providers
- international organizations such as the World Bank and other regional associations government and other funding agencies from the US and other countries
For Internet2 Spring Member Meeting and Venue Information click [here]
Inquiries on either of the meetings can be directed to: Giselle Trent via e-mail at giselle@internet2.edu
Internet2 would like to thank the following organizations for their financial support of these two meetings:
