Policy 2006

The premier conference on federal policy affecting networking and information technology in higher education.

The EDUCAUSE Policy Conference explores new federal laws, legislative and regulatory developments, and emerging trends that impact information technology in higher education. The conference also offers valuable connections with other campus leaders and key federal policy makers in a comfortable setting.

Keynote Speakers

Professor Michael A. Geist
Michael A. Geist
Canada Research Chair in
Internet and E-Commerce Law
University of Ottawa Law School
Dr. Robert D. Atkinson
Robert D. Atkinson
President
Information Technology and
Innovation Foundation
Harold Feld
Harold Feld
Senior Vice President
MAP

Session Topics

  • Evolving Views of Internet Privacy
  • Free Speech and Censorship in Cyberspace
  • Government Mandates for Data Security and Incident Notification
  • Innovation and Global Competitiveness
  • International Broadband
  • Municipal Networking
  • Net Neutrality
  • Open Source at Home and Abroad

Overlap With Internet2 Meeting

Please note that Policy 2006 (April 26–27) overlaps by one day the Spring 2006 Internet2 Member Meeting (April 24–26) which will also be held in Washington, D.C., but at a different hotel. Find information about the Internet2 meeting.

Event Cosponsors