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The Family Online Safety Institute has an enviable reputation for bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to drive forward the online safety agenda, particularly for families. Its International membership acts as a catalyst for serious dialogue, an informed perspective and outstanding events.

16th September 2009. FOSI European Conference

Global Digital Citizenship: Encouraging Safe and Responsible Online Use

Venue: Fédération des Industries Electriques, Electroniques et de Communication, 11-17 rue de l'amiral Hamelin, 75783 Paris Cedex 16

Following on from the highly-acclaimed two day roundtable in London, FOSI once again plays host to an invite-only, one day European Conference designed to bring together key industry figures, experts, academics and the wider stakeholder community. Confirmed speakers include: 

• David Gross, former United States Ambassador and Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy
• Deborah Taylor Tate, Former FCC Commissioner 

Generously sponsored by AT&T this promises to be an outstanding international event, in a city and country that is at the heart of efforts to make the Internet a safer place for families.

More details to follow

4-5th November, 2009. FOSI's 3rd Annual Conference & Exhibition

Building a Culture of Responsibility: From Online Safety to Digital Citizenship

Venue: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington DC

If you want to know why FOSI's November 2009 Annual Conference is already attracting sponsors, take a look at our Latest Video courtesy of Comcast.

The panel sessions will address the following topic areas:

• Broadband Responsibility
• Moving from Online Safety to Digital Citizenship via social media literacy
• Let’s Hear It From The Teens
• European Union Session
• Targeted Advertising and Its Impact on Kids
• From the Frontlines:  School Technology Specialists Discuss Unique Ways to Teach Kids How to Be Responsible Digital Citizens
• Let’s Not Forget about Seniors and Grandparents
• Are Our Laws Current Enough to Keep Up with Emerging Online Issues like Sexting and Cyberbullying?
• Spotlight on pending legislation
• Update on the latest research
• Kids On the Go—Challenges Confronting Mobility
• Virtual Worlds—getting kids hooked on safety when they are young
• Exploring psychological issues facing kids online

Contact  Samantha Woolfe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 202-775-0131 or go to the FOSI 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition Page