| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 19, 1997 |
CONTACT:Sydney Rubin 301/654-5991 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. ö Organizers of the Internet/Online Summit: Focus on Children today released an agenda for the historic three-day meeting of public interest and family advocates, educators, industry leaders and law enforcement officials joining forces to find ways to enhance the safety and education of children in cyberspace.
The meeting is the first time so many diverse organizations have come together to address safety and content issues related to children and the new mass medium. The Summit is the first in a series of discussions on issues affecting children in cyberspace, including advertising, access, privacy, and marketing and content. The first meeting will focus on content and safety.
The December 1-3 Summit will include speakers, panels, announcements of initiatives taken by the Summit and its participants, and a small exhibition of technological tools and educational resources available to help parents manage children's time on-line. Panelists will be announced prior to the Summit.
The Summit Agenda, which is subject to change, is available online at the Summit Web Site
All activities will take place at the Renaissance Washington, D.C.Hotel at 999 Ninth Street, N.W.
Registration to attend the Summit must be done through the Summit's Web site: http://www.kidsonline.org. Separate registration forms are available at the site for journalists and the public, as well as other information as it become available.
A partial list of the organizations sponsoring the Summit includes: