Washington, DC  –  The open Internet debate has traditionally focused on how policies should govern the relationship between network managers and high bandwidth users.  However, it is imperative to understand whether and how open Internet principles may spur economic growth by stimulating entrepreneurship amongst millions of minorities and low-income Americans.  Bringing together thought leaders at the intersection of technology, innovation, multiculturalism and economic development, the Forum will expand the open Internet debate to consider the potential of open Internet principles to increase global participation by more Americans.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

Holeman Lounge

529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor

Washington, DC 20045

Keynote Remarks:

The Honorable Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission

The Honorable Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

The Honorable Michael Copps, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

Invited Panelists:

Panel One:  “How Can Open Internet Principles Impact Innovation Amongst Those Who Have Not Yet Adopted Broadband?” 

Sylvia Aguilera (HTTP), Susan Crawford (University of Michigan Law School), William Lehr (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Craig Settles, (Successful.com), David Sutphen (Internet Innovation Alliance) and Christopher Yoo (University of Pennsylvania Law School)

Panel Two: “What Are The Economic Aspects of Open Internet Principles and How Should They Inform Policies Affecting Underserved Communities?”  

Robert Atkinson (ITIF), Joseph S. Miller, (Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies),  Michael Powell (Former FCC Chairman & Co-Chair, Broadband for America), Simon Rosenberg (NDN) and Catherine Sandoval (Santa Clara Law School

 Continental breakfast will be served.

The webcast can be viewed at www.jointcenter.org or here.

The Twitter hashcode for this forum is #jcmtioiforum.

 For questions or press inquiries, please contact Betty Anne Williams at (202) 789-3505 or bawilliams@jointcenter.org