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LACIGF 12

LACIGF 12 will be held from August 6 to 8, 2019.

 

The meeting will be hosted by ISOC Bolivia Chapter and will take place at the Casa Grande Hotel, located in Calle 16 Nº8009, Calacoto, La Paz, Bolivia.

Rapporteurships and translations by:

Monday 5

18:00 – 19:00 Session for Newcomers Meeting room 1-2  

Tuesday 6

8:00 – 9:00 LACIGF Registration    
9:00 – 9:30

Opening Ceremony

  • Representative of the Local Organizer: Roberto Zambrana
  • Representative of the LACIGF Program Committee: Andrés Sastre – ASIET
  • President of the City Council – Andrea Cornejo Vargas
  • Mr Vice Minister of Telecommunications of Bolivia: Iván Zambrana
 Video Report
9:30 – 11:00

Session No. 1 – Human Rights – Freedom of Expression on the Internet

  • Carlos Cortés – Linterna Verde (Civil sector)
  • Esteban Lescano – CABASE (Private sector)
  • María Cristina Capelo – Facebook (Private sector)
  • Thiago Tavares – CGI (Technical community)
  • Miguel Candia – MRE.py (Government)

Moderator: Ana Bizberge – Observacom

Rapporteur: Federico Rodríguez Hormaechea, YouthIGF Uruguay / Marieliv Flores – Hiperderecho

Remote moderation: Alfredo Velazco – Usuarios Digitales

 Video Report
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 Session No. 2 – Surveillance Technologies in Our Region: A View on How to Work towards a Safer Digital Environment Based on Experience and Practice

Section 1 – Panel

Moderator: Martha Tudon – Artículo 19

Speakers:

  • Daniela Macías – DINARDAP Ecuador, Sector Gobiernos
  • Daniela Alvarado – IPYS Venezuela, Sociedad Civil
  • Lía Hernández – IPANDETEC, Sociedad Civil

Rapporteur: Cristina Morales – IPANDETEC

Remote moderator: Maria Paz Canales

Section 2 – Working groups

  • Rogelio López – Access Now: Evaluando nuestras prácticas de seguridad digital anti vigilancia: cuando el juego se hace verdadero
  • Pablo Arcuri – Internews: Mitos y realidades de la mensajería instantánea: WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram…¿qué debo usar para que mis comunicaciones sean seguras?
  • Juliana Guerra – Derechos Digitales/Ciberseguras: Tus tecnologías, tus decisiones. Metodologías basadas en las decisiones conscientes e informadas
 Video Report
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch – Margarita restaurant: Av. Sánchez Bustamante between 16th & 17th street –> location
14:30 – 16:00 Session No. 3 – Regional Governance Initiatives – NRIs: Progress and Challenges in Governance Discussions in LAC

Moderator: Kevon Swift

Speakers:

  • Susana Chaves
  • Jacqueline Morris
  • Julian Casasbuenas
  • Flávio Wagner
  • Guilherme Alves
 Video Report
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 18:00 Session No. 4 – The Future of Internet Governance

PART I – Perspectives on the Future of Internet Governance (panel – 30 min)

In June 2019, the High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation (digitalcooperation.org) presented its report titled “The Age of Digital Interdependence” where it illustrates the interconnected nature of digital technology and its impact on policy and offers five recommendations to favor our common digital future.

This group — HLPDC — was established by the UN Secretary General in 2018 to help provide solutions on how global society should deal with the challenges and opportunities afforded by new technologies.

The report this panel has prepared sets a valuable basis for the global discussion on which governance structures and mechanisms are the most appropriate for the future.

Latin America and the Caribbean cannot be absent from this debate which, among other issues, addresses the future of the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and what its evolution should look like.

The purpose of this panel is to kickstart a debate —a debate that should continue even after the LACIGF meeting — for building capacity and critical mass in the region so that regional stakeholders will be able to make their voices heard in the global debate.

Moderator: Raúl Echeberría

Panelists:

  • Chengetai Masango (IGF)
  • Andres Piazza
  • Jackeline Morris (End Users)
  • Sebastián Bellagamba (ISOC)
  • Flávia Lefevre (CGI.br)
  • Adela Goberna (ALAI)

PART II – Perspectives on the Future of LACIGF (Keynote) + Open Microphone

An open consultation process on the present and future of LACIGF was initiated two months ago. This process has resulted in the recent publication of a report by Raúl Echeberría, where he presents the conclusions of the consultation, a diagnosis on the current reality of LACIGF, and recommendations on how to adapt LACIGF to the challenges of the moment.

The goals of this panel are to continue the discussion of the results presented in the report and to begin outlining future actions for implementing those changes that achieve greater consensus among the community.

Because the two parts of this session are strongly related, it is expected that both discussions will feed off each other.

Presenter and Moderator: Raúl Echeberría

 Video

Report

part 1

part 2
19:00 Welcome cocktail

Japanese Garden

  • Av Ballivián & Calle 8, La Paz, Bolivia.
  • Transportation: buses departure from Casa Grande Hotel at 6:30 pm.
  • Map location

Wednesday 7

08:00 – 09:00 LACIGF Registration    
09:00 – 09:30 Present and Future of the Internet Governance

Keynote: Chengetai Masango, Jefe de la Secretaría del Foro de Gobernanza de Internet.

 Gran salón Report
09:30 – 11:00 Session No. 5 – PRIVATE SECTOR – Digitization and Productive Transformation: Driving Economic Development Through ICTs

Speakers:

  • Fernando Rojas, CEPAL
  • Pamela Gonzales, Bolivia TechHub
  • Juan Pablo Vial, Gobierno Chile
  • Verónica Arroyo, Access Now

Moderator: Alejandra Erramuspe – Uruguay

 Video Report
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00

Session No. 6 – Internet Access – The Challenge of Connecting the Unconnected in the Short Term:

  • Public Policies that Promote the Deployment of Infrastructure and Investment
  • New Connectivity Models for Rural and Marginalized Areas (Community Networks)
  • Rethinking the Regulatory Model for Reaching These Unconnected Areas
  • The Internet for All: Advancing towards the Inclusion of the Elderly, Persons with Physical Disabilities and the Differently-Abled

Moderator: Valeria Betancourt (APC)

Opening remarks:

  • Maria Cristina Capello / Facebook
  • Karla Velasco – REDES A.C

Panelists:

  • Natalia Quevedo González, Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC)
  • Eduardo Tomé, ISOC Honduras
  • Andrés Sastre, ASIET
  • Julián Casasbuenas, Colnodo, Colombia
 Video Report
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch – Margarita restaurant: Av. Sánchez Bustamante between 16th & 17th street –> location
14:30 – 16:00 Session No. 7 – INTERSECTORAL THEME – GOVERNMENT SECTOR: Internet and Jurisdiction. The importance of the protection of rights online, in the public and private spheres.

Presentations

  • Government representative: Miguel Candia (Paraguay)
  • Civil Society representative: Katitza Rodriguez (EFF)
  • Government representative: Lorena Naranjo (Ecuador)

Moderators: Miguel Candia / Juan Pablo Vial / Alejandra Erramuspe

 Video Report
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 18:00 Session No. 8 – Fragmentation of the Internet: Protecting Encryption and Anonymous Communications

  • María Cristina Capelo – Facebook
  • Katitza Rodríguez (EFF)
  • Angélica Contreras (FemHackPartyLAC)
  • Nathália Sautchuk (ISOC Cap BR)

Moderator: Adela Goberna – ALAI

Remote moderation: Israel Rosas (ISOC)

 Video Report

Thursday 8

08:30 – 09:00 LACIGF Registration    
09:00 – 11:00 Session No. 9 – INTERSECTORAL THEME – TECHNICAL COMMUNITY: Internet security under a multi-participatory approach: different realities, common challenges and convergent tools

Introduction: Ernesto Majó (LACNIC)

  • General moderator: Ernesto Bojórquez (LACTLD)
  • Technical community moderator: Sebastián Bellagamba (ISOC)
  • Private sector moderator: Andres Sastre (ASIET)
  • Government sector moderator: Alejandra Erramuspe (AGESIC)
  • Civil society moderator: Valeria Betancourt (APC)
  • Remote moderator: Verónica Arroyo (Youth Observatory)

Rapporteur: Juliana Novaes / Matheus Figueiredo Lima (Youth Observatory)

 Video Report
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 Session No. 10 – Cybersecurity and Cyber-Defense: Current Reality and How to Increase the Resilience of Our Societies for the Future

Moderator: Ernesto Bojórquez – Presidente LACTLD

Speakers:

  • Lía Solís – ISOC Bolivia, Comunidad Técnica
  • Maryleana Méndez, secretaria ejecutiva ASIET, Sector Privado
  • Carlos Guerrero, Hiperderecho, Sociedad Civil
  • Lorena Naranjo, DINARDAP Ecuador, Sector Gobiernos

Rapporteur: Gaspar Pisanu – Access Now

 Video Report
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch – Margarita restaurant: Av. Sánchez Bustamante between 16th & 17th street –> location
14:30 – 16:00 Session No. 11 – LOCAL Session: The Impact of the Multistakeholder Approach on Internet Governance in Bolivia

Moderator: Roberto Zambrana – ISOC Bolivia

Speakers:

  • Eduardo Trigo – Gerente General de la Cámara de Telecomunicaciones de Bolivia (sector privado)
  • Lía Solís – NOG Bolivia (Comunidad técnica)
  • Iván Zambrana – Viceministro de Telecomunicaciones (Gobierno)
  • Rosa Flores – Vicedecana de la Facultad de Ciencias Puras y Naturales de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (Academia)

Rapporteur: Maribel Garay

 Video Report
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 18:00 Session No. 12 – Automated Decision-Making and Artificial Intelligence: How Is the Region Preparing?

Moderator: María Paz Canales – Derechos Digitales

Speakers:

  • Estelle Massé – Access Now (Sociedad Civil)
  • Javier Barreiro, Director de Tecnología de Agesic, Uruguay (Sector Gobiernos)
  • Pollyanna Rigon Valente – Youth Observatory (Comunidad Técnica)
  • Paula Vargas, Facebook (Sector Privado)

Rapporteur: Federico Rodríguez Hormaechea, YouthIGF Uruguay / Sofía Bustos – Fundación Datos Protegidos

 Video Report
18:00 – 18:30 Closing Ceremony

Luis Revilla, Mayor of La Paz

President of the City Council – Andrea Cornejo Vargas

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Casa Grande Hotel LACIGF 12 Venue

Address: Street 16 Nº8009, Calacoto, La Paz, Bolivia.

Rooms

  • Ejecutive King (Simple/Mat): USD 153 per night.
  • Ejecutive Doble (Double):  USD 173 per night.
  • Deluxe King (Simple/Mat):  USD 183 per night.

Rates include

  • American buffet breakfast
  • WIFI
  • Gym access

Check-in/Check-out

  • Check-in is at 1:00 pm and check-out is at 12:0∫0 am.

Reservations: hotel@casa-grande.com.bo

To take advantage of the corporate rate, please mention you are attending the LACIGF 12 event.

Transfers

If you want to be contacted for transfer options from the airport, share your arrival information in this form: https://isoc.bo/vuelo-lacigf/

Suggested hotels near the event venue

ATIX Hotel

Address: Street 16 Nº 8052, between Julio Patiño and Sánchez Bustamante.

Rooms

  • Standard: USD 120 per night.
  • Superior: USD 129 per night.
  • Superior Double: USD 137 per night.
  • Deluxe: USD 146 per night.

Reservations: Alejandra Arispe aarispe@atixhotel.com

Important: to take advantage of the corporate rate, please mention you are attending the LACIGF 12 event.

Casa Grande Express

Address: Av. Sanchez Bustamante Nº1012 between 16 and 17 streets.  

Rooms

  • King (Single): USD 110 per night.
  • King (Mat):  USD 120 per night.
  • Double (2 beds):  USD 120 per night.

Reservations: hotel@casa-grande.com.bo

Important: to take advantage of the corporate rate, please mention you are attending the LACIGF 12 event.

Casa Grande Suites

Address: Av. Ballivian and Street 17 Nº1000.

  • Distance to the venue hotel: 250 meters.
  • Telephone number: + 591 2 2795511
  • WhatsApp: + 59 162491111
  • Web: https://www.casa-grande-suites.com/

Rooms

  • King Suite: USD 140 per night.  
  • Twin Suite: USD 160 per night.
  • Family Suite:  USD 200 per night.

Reservations: hotel@casa-grande.com.bo

Important: to take advantage of the corporate rate, please mention you are attending the LACIGF 12 event.

Calacoto Hotel

Address: Street 13 and Sánchez Bustamante Nº 8009.

Rooms

  • Simple: USD 64 per night.
  • Double: USD 79 per night.
  • Suite Ejecutive: USD 100 per night.

Rates include

  • American buffet breakfast
  • Wifi
  • Taxes
  • Parking

Reservations: Fabiola Quintana info@hotelcalacoto.com

Important: To take advantage of the corporate rate, please mention you are attending the LACIGF 12 event.

Rennova Hotel

Address: Street 13 and Julio Patiño Nº 695.

Rooms

  • Simple: USD 95 per night.
  • Double: USD 115 per night.
  • Superior: USD 135 per night.

Rates include

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Wifi
  • Gym access
  • Taxes
  • Parking

Reservations: Ingrid Salamanca reservas@hotelrennova.com

Important: To take advantage of the corporate rate, please mention you are attending the LACIGF 12 event.

Climate

The event will be held during the winter season, when the climate in La Paz is cold and dry, generally sunny with occasional rainfall during the day.

  • Average maximum temperature during the day: 17°C.
  • Average minimum temperature during the night: -2°C.

Some Useful Tips

  • To avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness, you can take “Sorojchi Pills.” This medicine prevents and alleviates the symptoms of altitude sickness and is available in pharmacies. Another option is to drink coca tea (mate de coca). We also recommend eating small portions and consuming plenty of liquids.
  • Wear sunscreen and use moisturizing cream.
  • Bring warm clothing.

Airport

El Alto International Airport (LPB) is the only airport serving the city of La Paz. It is located 30 kilometers from the event venue, Hotel Casa Grande. 

Airlines

The following companies offer services to and from the cities of Santa Cruz de la Sierra and La Paz:

  • Boliviana de Aviación(national airline)
  • Amaszonas (national airline)
  • AVIANCA
  • LATAM
  • American Airlines
  • Aerolíneas Argentinas
  • Copa Airlines
  • GOL
  • Air Europa

Transportation

Several options are available for transferring from El Alto International Airport to the event venue:

  • Radio taxis (they have a sign displaying a telephone number)(approx. USD15)
  • Airport taxis (approx. USD15)
  • Minibuses (to downtown La Paz)
  • Take a taxi to the Yellow Line cable car, switch to the Green Line and then take a taxi at the stop to your hotel (short distance).

Electricity

Bolivia uses 220 V outlets and A/C plugs.

Currency

The official currency is the Bolivian peso (BS).

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 6.95 BS

Credit cards are accepted in many places, except in informal shops and restaurants.

Many shops accept US dollars (typically limited to $20-dollar bills or lower denominations) and will give you your change in Bolivian pesos.

Telecommunications

There are several mobile operators in Bolivia, among them ENTEL, TIGO and VIVA. These operators offer pay-as-you-go, prepaid voice and data plans. For more information on these plans and to find out where you can purchase them, go to:

Monday 5th

08:45 – 13:00 Freedom of Expression and Privacy in Latin America

Where: Salón Uma del Hotel Atix

  
09:00 – 17:00 Capacity Building towards a More Trusted Internet Experiences in the Region

Requires prior registration

Agenda

Where: Hotel Atix

  
09:30 – 19:00 4to YouthLACIGF

Where: Escuela Militar de Ingeniería (EMI) Irpavi, Av. Rafael Pabón, La Paz (https://goo.gl/maps/P8bUCXaSm1R31LsK9)

Registration: https://forms.gle/pKwk6r2Av45eAQXZ7

Agenda: https://www.facebook.com/events/1384123121734715/?active_tab=about

Organized by: Youth Observatory/Youth SIG Internet Society

  
19:00 – 20:00 Human Rights and Technology: Our Common Challenges

Contact: Paz Peña paz@pazpena.com / +56999101718

Organized: Al Sur

Where: Hotel Casa Grande, Meeting room 1-2

  

Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th

10:00 Installation on Online Privacy: The Glass Room by Tactical Tech and the Mozilla Foundation

Where: Holguín cable car station

Organized by: Internet Bolivia.org Foundation and Mi Teleférico.

  

Wednesday 7th

19:00 Panel: Personal Data Privacy and Democracy. Learnings from Latin America and Europe

Where: Auditorio de la FES, Obrajes, av. Hernando Siles No. 5998 esquina calle 14.

Organized by: Internet Bolivia.org Foundation and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).

  
19:00 2nd LAC FemHack Party for a Feminist Internet

Where: Virgen de los Deseos, Av. 20 de octubre No. 2060, entre calles J.J. Pérez y Aspiazu.

Organized by: Internet Society Women’s Special Interest Group (Women SIG ISOC), the Association for Progressive Communications (APC): (APC), Bolivia Tech Hub, ISOC Bolivia, Hackeando al machismo, and Internet Bolivia.org Foundation

  

Thursday 8th

09:00 – 12:00 Workshop: Antidemocratic Technologies. Fake News, Data and Surveillance

Where: Cowork. San Miguel, calle Claudio Aliaga No. 1239 entre calles Gabriel René Moreno y Enrique Peñaranda.

Organized by: Internet Bolivia.org Foundation

  
09:00 – 12:00 Workshops on Digital Security for Journalists with Access Now

Where: Virgen de los Deseos, Av. 20 de octubre No. 2060, entre calles J.J. Pérez y Aspiazu.

Organized by: Access Now and Internet Bolivia.org Foundation

  
19:00 – 20:30 Conversatorio “Libertad de expresión en internet”

Lugar: Auditorio Principal del Bloque G de la Universidad Católica Boliviana ” San Pablo”, ubicada en la Avenida 14 de Septiembre Nº4807 esquina calle 2 de Obrajes.

Objetivo: El conversatorio abordará la libertad de expresión en Internet en el Sistema Interamericano de protección de los derechos humanos, se presentarán los estándares destinados a proteger la libertad de expresión y pensamiento en Internet.

Organiza: Fundación CONSTRUIR, el Capítulo Boliviano de Derechos Humanos, Democracia y Desarrollo, Inclusión Digital, el Centro de Información y Acceso a la Información de la Universidad de Palermo de Buenos Aires, Argentina y el Instituto Panameño de Derecho y Nuevas Tecnologías (IPANDETEC), enn coordinación con la Universidad Católica “San Pablo” La Paz a través de la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas.

Registro

  

Saturday 10th

15:00 – 18:00 Workshops on Digital Security for Journalists with Access Now

Where: Virgen de los Deseos, Av. 20 de octubre No. 2060, entre calles J.J. Pérez y Aspiazu.

Organized by: Access Now and Internet Bolivia.org Foundation