UA-webinar-series-2021-2022.md

Demystifying Universal Acceptance: What does a multilingual Internet look like?

Tentative Agenda for Universal Acceptance Webinar Series

Date(s)	Activities/Events	Moderator/Lead(s)	Output
29 May 2021	Webinar 1: Understanding Universal Acceptance This session will define Universal Acceptance and focus on our readiness and why it matters. Panelists (TBC): Dr. Ajay Data, Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) Yaovi Atohoun, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Jonathan Zuck, At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), ICANN Maria Kolesnikova / Chair, Communications Working Group, UASG Registration details to follow	Moderator: Sarah Kiden Lead: Lillian Achom, AccessPlus	Recording Report
24 June 2021	Webinar 2: Universal Acceptance initiatives around Africa and globally -lessons learned This session will focus on showcasing case studies of Universal Acceptance implementation around the world. Panelists (TBC): Eng. Abdalmonem Galila, UA Ambassador Yazid Akanho, ICANN Mark W. Datysgeld, Governance Primer Malick Alassane, ISOC Benin Registration details to follow	Moderator: Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Lead: Esther Patricia Akello	Recording Report
29 July 2021	Webinar 3: The Role of Researchers, Developers and Technologists in Universal Acceptance This session will focus on sharing research best practices on integrating Universal Acceptance (UA) into technology solutions and building an open repository for UA resources. Contributions can come from researchers, technology enthusiasts, industry experts and internet end-users. Panelists (TBC): Bukola Oronti, ISOC Nigeria Dessalegn Mequanint Yehuala, Lecturer and Independent Researcher in Computer Science, Addis Ababa University Department of Computer Science Chenai Chair, Mozilla Douglas Onyango, Independent Consultant Registration details to follow	Moderator: Ben Kyemba, Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) Lead: Sarah Kiden	Recording Report
26 August 2021	Webinar 4: Design Thinking for Universal Acceptance This will be a brainstorming session on some Universal Acceptance projects that we can work on in Uganda. The output will feed into the Policy session as well as projects we can implement, Participants will work in small groups (breakout rooms). Facilitators (TBC): Barrack Otieno, AfTLD Mohamed El Bashir, ICANN Joseph Rugasira Daniel Nanghaka TBC Registration details to follow	Moderator: Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Lead: Catherine Niwagaba	Recording Report
30 September 2021	Webinar 5: Policy Interventions for Universal Acceptance Implementation The session will combine the discussions from the first four webinars into a policy brief that will be used as an advocacy tool to inform policy. The target audience will be policy makers, researchers and anyone interested in policy implications of technology solutions. Panelists (TBC): Gloria Katuuku, Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Emmanuel Mugabi, NITA-U Bob Ochieng, ICANN Liz Orembo, KICTANET [Online and onsite] - Registration details to follow	Moderator: Internet Society Uganda Chapter representative Maureen Agena, Tune Communications Lead: Innocent Adriko / Esther Patricia Akello, AccessPlus	Recording Report