Previous Events at the Family Online Safety Institute
Special viewing of PBS Frontline documentary 'Growing Up Online' followed by Roundtable Event, Washington D.C.
Verizon's Mike McKeehan (FOSI chair) making a point at the Round Table
At this invitation-only event, hosted by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) in their 105-seat theatre, there was a special viewing of the PBS Frontline documentary 'Growing Up Online.' The producer, Rachel Dretzin, took questions afterwards, followed by a Roundtable on the state of online safety education.
Stephen Balkam and Growing up Online producer Rachel Dretzin
Launch of Prof. Jonathan Zittrain's book, "The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It" March 20, 2008, Google, Washington D.C.
Prof. Larry Lessig, Prof. Jonathan Zittrain, Stephen Balkam at Google, Washington D.C.
FOSI, along with the Berkman Center and Google, co-hosted a book launch of Prof. Jonathan Zittrain's latest book, The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It. Attended by more than 100 participants from government, industry and the non-profit sectors, Prof. Zittrain gave a highly entertaining and stimulating presentation on the forces that have shaped the Internet and those that could harm its growth. Prof. Larry Lessig of Stanford University gave a reasoned and thoughtful response and Stephen Balkam, FOSI, CEO led the Q&A that followed. The event was the first to be held at Google's new Washington, DC offices and the video will be available shortly on YouTube.
FOSI International Online Safety Conference and Exhibition, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
This full day gathering brought together the leading thinkers, the innovative technologies, the most effective educators and the most enlightened legislators for a conference and exhibition that celebrated and showcased the very best in online safety from around the world. Please see link below for more details.
Madrid Workshop and Roundtable Event: "Interactive Generations: Growing up in a virtual world"
From L to R: María Frick (Telefónica) Guillermo Cánovas (Protegeles), Stephen Carrick-Davies (Childnet International), John Carr (CHIS) and Stephen Balkam (FOSI) participate in the Telefónica and FOSI Event in Madrid Telefónica and the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) held a series of educational-training workshops: "INTERACTIVE GENERATIONS: Growing up in a virtual world". International representatives of several NGOs, government and industry shared their views on the impact of new technologies on the lives of children and their families. The workshops, inaugurated by the Madrid Children's Rights Ombudsman, Arturo Canalda, celebrated Telefónica's becoming a member of FOSI. Some of the leading technological companies, NGOs and opinion makers belong to FOSI, which works to ensure the industry is self-regulated in a responsible manner and to identify, promote and inform the industry, parents and educators alike about the most innovative tools for achieving a responsible use of new technology. This event confirms Telefónica's commitment with society's most vulnerable sectors, especially children.
Family Online Safety Insitute Mexican Conference
Stephen Balkam speaking at the event watched by, among others, Mexico's First Lady Margarita Zavala (on the left of the picture)The Institute's Mexican Conference, hosted by Telmex in Mexico City, focused on the major issues young people and families are facing on the Internet in Mexico.
- Conference website and agenda.
- Seguridad en Linea Information sheet (Español) PDF 200KB
- Summary of proposals from the event (Español)
European launch of Institute, House of Commons, London
Similar to the North American launch, the European launch of the Family Online Safety Institute brought together industry, government, the NGO sector, academics and think tanks to begin to join research and resource forces to promote the best of the net, industry best practice and tools for the end-user, keeping families and unintended recipients from legal but potentially harmful or offensive content.
Attendees from across Europe at FOSI London Launch
Stephen Balkam, FOSI, CEO speaks at Launch
- Press release.
- Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker's Speech.
- Guardian Article on launch (free registration required).
Launch of Family Online Safety Institute at Kaiser Family Foundation, Washington, DC.
From left to right: FCC Commissioner Tate, Amanda Lenhart, Pew Internet & American Life Project; Kathryn Brown, Verizon; Mary Engle, FTC; Stephen Balkam, FOSI; Adam Thierer, PFF.
Participants from the online industry, government, the NGO sector, academics and think tanks joined the Family Online Safety Institute for this free, invitation-only launch. The Institute is combining the ICRA family of products and services into a broader and deeper mission incorporating technology, events, public policy and education into this new Institute.
Participants heard of the Institute's vision, range of activities and international outreach in this challenging and, at times, controversial area of concern. There were two concurrent Roundtables in the afternoon, as they delved deeper into the issues of public policy, technology and public education.
- Event programme.
- Press release.
- Stephen Balkam's address.
- Associated Press report on launch.
- Amanda Lenhart's presentation (PowerPoint, 1.6 Mb)
