Re: Cambridge Face-to-Face begins mid-day Monday

Thanks for the update here, Peter.

Alex and I have been trying to find a way for one of us to make it to 
the F2F, but given the coming weather (risking delays and cancellations) 
and some family obligations we both have, it looks like we will not be 
able to attend.

Please accept our regrets.  We will attempt to join the discussion 
remotely, though I think everyone agrees that there's no substitute for 
the time we spend face to face.  Safe travels to everyone.

Regards,
Sid and Alex

On 02/07/2013 03:09 PM, Peter Swire wrote:
>
> Dear DNT folks:
>
> The Cambridge face-to-face meeting will take place as scheduled, with a
> revised start time on Monday.We realize that some stakeholders in this
> process will postpone their travel plans because of the anticipated
> snowfall this weekend, but that will not preventthem from being active,
> remote participants.
>
> I am committed to making sure that we not only accomplish our
> substantive objectives, but we do so in a way that is equitable to
> all.Every attendee --whether physically or remotely present-- is an
> important part of this multi-stakeholder process.  To put deeds to
> words, we have implemented the following:
>
> -The start of the conference will be moved back to 12:15 p.m. eastern on
> Monday.This allows more stakeholders to arrive, and arrive safely, in
> time for the meeting. Lunch will be servedbeginning at 11:30 a.m.
>
> - On both Monday and Tuesday we are planning smaller breakout sessions,
> with multiple conference calls.  These smaller groups are designed to
> enable more fruitful participation over the phone.
>
> - I have appointed Yianni Lagos to be our remote attendee
> coordinator. Questions and comments to ylagos@futureofprivacy.org.His
> task is to make sure the technology and remote participations flows
> smoothly.
>
> -For those physically present, the W3C and co-chairs are hosting a
> cocktail reception after our Monday sessions conclude.  We all deserve a
> drink to shake off the snow.
>
> It is our job to move forward on a W3C standard that is consistent with
> our charter, and no Snowpocalypse should stop us from task. I look
> forward to seeing or hearing you in Cambridge on Monday.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> Professor Peter P. Swire
> C. William O'Neill Professor of Law
>      Ohio State University
> 240.994.4142
> www.peterswire.net

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