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Events which have already happened.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon at TEDSummit 2016, Banff, Canada Jun 29, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM by Abhinav Garule
The TEDSummit 2016, an annual conference of the TED community, is taking place during June 26-30, 2016 at Banff, Canada. Wikimedians Netha Hussain, Ayyappadas along with Abhinav Garule, Programme Associate, CIS-A2K will be conducting a 90-minute long workshop to educate the participants through Wikipedia's guidelines and help them write their first articles.
Stand up for Digital Rights Jun 15, 2016 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM Centre for Internet & Society, No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Elonnai Hickok
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) invites you to a discussion on a set of recommendations for Ethical Tech, a report on human rights and private online intermediaries which describes key areas where such actors have responsibilities. The event will be held at CIS office in Bangalore on June 15, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Train the Trainer 2016 from Jun 15, 2016 10:00 AM to Jun 17, 2016 05:30 PM No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, 560071 (near TERI and Domlur Club), by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS-A2K) team is organizing the Train the Trainer programme at its office in Bengaluru from June 15 to 17, 2016.
Advanced training for Kannada-language Wikimedians in Bangalore from May 28, 2016 10:00 AM to May 29, 2016 05:00 PM Centre for Internet and Society, 194, 2nd C Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071, by Ananth Subray
During May 28-29 in Bangalore, a two-day long advanced training is being organised for the programme and project leaders of the Kannada-language Wikimedia projects like Kannada Wikipedia and Kannada Wikisource.
Mini Train-the-trainer and Mediawiki Training for Marathi Wikimedians in Pune from May 28, 2016 10:00 AM to May 29, 2016 05:00 PM Hotel Ambassador, FC Road, Pune, by Abhinav Garule
During May 28-29 in Pune, a two-day long train-the-trainer programme and a Mediawiki training are being organised for the contributors of the Marathi-language Wikimedia projects like Marathi Wikipedia and Marathi Wikisource.
Understanding Aadhaar and its New Challenges, May 26-27, 2016 from May 26, 2016 09:30 AM to May 27, 2016 04:00 PM by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
A workshop on “Understanding Aadhaar and its New Challenges” is being organised by the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and the Centre for Internet and Society, during May 26-27. It is also supported by the Centre for Communication Governance at NLU Delhi, Free Software Movement of India, Knowledge Commons, PEACE, and Center for Advancement of Public Understanding of Science & Technology. This is a legal and technical workshop to be attended by various key researchers and practitioners to discuss the current status of the implementation of the project, in the context of the passing of the Act and the various ongoing cases.
"Will the Magic Number Deliver?" - Roundtable on Aadhaar at CSLG, JNU, April 26 Apr 26, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM Conference Room, Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG), Jawaharlal Nenhru University (JNU), New Delhi 110067, by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
The Centre for the Study of Law and Governance (CSLG), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), will organise a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 26, to discuss the Aadhaar project and Act. Along with Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Prasanna S, Apar Gupta, and Chirashree Dasgupta, Sumandro Chattapadhyay will be one of the discussants. It will take place in the CSLG Conference Room at 6 pm.
Tulu Wikipedia Editathon to Improve Quality of Articles in Tulu Wikipedia from Apr 26, 2016 10:00 AM to Apr 30, 2016 05:00 PM Shri Ramakrishna, by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society's Access to Knowledge team (CIS-A2K) organized a Wikipedia editathon for improving Tulu Wikipedia. Dr. U.B. Pavanaja conducted the sessions.
CoinFest 2016 Apr 10, 2016 from 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM No. 194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, 560071 (near TERI and Domlur Club), by Prasad Krishna
Coinsecure and India Bitcoin have joined hands to organize to organize CoinFest at the Centre for Internet & Society's Bangalore office on Saturday, April 10, 2016, from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
IP Meetup #02: Prabir Purkayastha on the CRI Guidelines and software patenting in India Mar 20, 2016 from 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, B 1/8, Near Crunch Gym, Hauz Khas, Delhi, 110016 , by Anubha Sinha
Internet Researchers' Conference 2016 (IRC16) from Feb 26, 2016 09:00 AM to Feb 28, 2016 06:30 PM Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, by Sumandro Chattapadhyay
The first Internet Researchers' Conference (IRC16) will be organised at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, on February 26-28, 2016. The focus of the Conference is on the experiences, adventures, and methods of 'studying internet in India.' We are deeply grateful to the Centre for Political Studies (CPS), JNU, for hosting the Conference, and to the CSCS Digital Innovation Fund (CDIF) for the generous support. It is a free and open conference. Please use the form to register.
Digitisation sprint at Andhra Loyola College Vijayawada to bring more books on Telugu Wikisource from Feb 12, 2016 02:00 PM to Feb 14, 2016 03:00 PM Andhra Loyola College, Off Eluru Road, Behind Vinayak Theater, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520008, by Pavan Santhosh
This 12th, A digitisation sprint is being organised for student Wikipedians of Andhra Loyola College Vijayawada. Students will learn about scanning books, will use OCR engine and digitise books on Telugu Wikisource. The event is organised by CIS-A2K where Telugu Wikimedian Viswanadh will be participating to mentor the new Wikimedians.
IP Meetup #01: Prof. Biswajit Dhar on 'Intellectual Property issues: The Way Forward post Nairobi WTO Ministerial' Feb 07, 2016 from 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, B 1/8, Near Crunch Gym, Hauz Khas, Delhi, 110016, by Anubha Sinha
Prof. Biswajit Dhar will deliver a short talk on what the WTO Nairobi Ministerial means for intellectual property issues, and the way forward, on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Centre for Internet & Society's Delhi office, at 4 p.m.
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 3 Feb 05, 2016 from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM Maple Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road near Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi - 110003, by Vidushi Marda
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The third public debate will be held at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road near Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi on February 5, 2016.
The Zen of Pad.ma: 10 Lessons Learned from Running Open Access Online Video Archives in India and beyond Feb 03, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM The Centre for Internet and Society, No.194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Near TERI Complex and Domlur Club), by Puthiya Purayil Sneha
Sebastian Lütgert and Jan Gerber, the co-initiators of, and the artists/programmers behind the pad.ma (Public Access Digital Media Archive) project will deliver a lecture at CIS on Wednesday, February 03, 6 pm, on their experiences of learnings from running open access online video archives in Germany, India, and Turkey. Please join us for coffee and vada at 5:30 pm.
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 2 Feb 03, 2016 from 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai - 400098, by Vidushi Marda
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The second public debate will be held at Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai on February 3, 2016.
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 1 Feb 01, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM The Centre for Internet & Society, No.194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Near to TERI Complex and Domlur Club), by Vidushi Marda
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The first public debate will be held at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bangalore on February 1, 2016.
Kannada Wikipedia edit-a-thon for Mechanical Engineering students of Sagara from Jan 26, 2016 10:00 AM to Jan 27, 2016 04:00 PM by Ananth Subray
In Sagara, Karnataka, a Kannada Wikipedia edit-a-thon is being planned to be organised during January 26-27.
Geographical Indications in India Edit-a-thon from Jan 25, 2016 12:00 AM to Jan 31, 2016 11:55 PM India, by Prasad Krishna
Between 25 January and 31 January 2016, CIS-A2K is organizing an edit-a-thon to celebrate India's republic day. The goal of this edit-a-thon is to create and improve Geographical Indications articles.
Big Data and Governance in India Jan 23, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM The Centre for Internet & Society, No.194, 2nd 'C' Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071 (Near to TERI Complex and Domlur Club), by Prasad Krishna
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is happy to invite you to a discussion on the role of Big Data in governance in India with a focus on Digital India, UID Scheme and Smart Cities Mission in India on January 23, 2016 at CIS office in Bangalore from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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