<nodes> <node id="69294">  <title><![CDATA[ICTD 2012 - Fifth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development]]></title>  <uid>27385</uid>  <body><![CDATA[<p>ICTD is the world's premier conference examining the role of computer and communications in social, economic and political development.&nbsp; The conference will attract over 500 leading scholars and practitioners working at the intersections of information technologies and global development. ICTD 2012 will consist of two days of single-track peer-reviewed papers, two open sessions (interactive workshops, panels, and more), and a series of keynote speakers, demonstrations, and beyond.<br /><br />Fifth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies<br />and Development (ICTD2012) Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta USA<br />March 12-15, 2012 In cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGCAS.<br /><strong><br />If you have not already, it is time to register for ICTD2012. </strong></p><p>With less than two months to go before opening day, we have an exciting and dynamic program slated for the 4-day conference. &nbsp;On Monday, March 12th, and Thursday, March<br />15th, attendees will be able to choose from nearly 40 Open Sessions (panels, workshops, and more) and 29 demos presented by practitioners and academic institutions from across the globe. &nbsp;In addition, joint with the co-located ACM DEV conference, David Kobia, Co-Founder and Director of Technology Development for Ushahidi, will give a keynote speech on Monday. On Tuesday, March 13th, and Wednesday, March 14th, ICTD 2012 will offer a slate of 38<br />peer-reviewed papers in plenary and poster presentation. We are also pleased to welcome the Honorable Omobola Johnson, Minister of Communication and Technology, Federal Republic of Nigeria as keynote speaker on Tuesday.<br /><em><strong>Registration Required:</strong></em><br />More information can be found on the website at <a href="http://www.ictd2012.org/" target="_blank">www.ictd2012.org</a>, including<br />registration instructions and links to hotel accommodations. &nbsp;</p><p>For further questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@ictd2012.org">info@ictd2012.org</a>.</p>]]></body>  <author>Carol Silvers</author>  <status>1</status>  <created>1313169334</created>  <gmt_created>2011-08-12 17:15:34</gmt_created>  <changed>1475891368</changed>  <gmt_changed>2016-10-08 01:49:28</gmt_changed>  <promote>0</promote>  <sticky>0</sticky>  <teaser><![CDATA[The ICTD 2012 Conference is hosted at the Georgia Institute of Technology]]></teaser>  <type>event</type>  <sentence><![CDATA[The ICTD 2012 Conference is hosted at the Georgia Institute of Technology]]></sentence>  <summary><![CDATA[<p>ICTD is the world's premier conference examining the role of computer and communications in social, economic and political development.</p>]]></summary>  <start>2012-03-12T01:00:00-04:00</start>  <end>2012-03-15T01:00:00-04:00</end>  <end_last>2012-03-15T01:00:00-04:00</end_last>  <gmt_start>2012-03-12 05:00:00</gmt_start>  <gmt_end>2012-03-15 05:00:00</gmt_end>  <gmt_end_last>2012-03-15 05:00:00</gmt_end_last>  <times>    <item>      <value>2012-03-12T01:00:00-04:00</value>      <value2>2012-03-15T01:00:00-04:00</value2>      <rrule><![CDATA[ RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20120316T035959Z;WKST=SU ]]></rrule>      <timezone>America/New_York</timezone>      <timezone_db>America/New_York</timezone_db>      <date_type>datetime</date_type>    </item>  </times>  <gmt_times>    <item>      <value>2012-03-12 01:00:00</value>      <value2>2012-03-15 01:00:00</value2>      <rrule><![CDATA[ RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20120316T035959Z;WKST=SU ]]></rrule>      <timezone>America/New_York</timezone>      <timezone_db>America/New_York</timezone_db>      <date_type>datetime</date_type>    </item>  </gmt_times>  <phone><![CDATA[]]></phone>  <url><![CDATA[]]></url>  <location_url>    <url><![CDATA[]]></url>    <title><![CDATA[]]></title>  </location_url>  <email><![CDATA[]]></email>  <contact><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Michael Best</p><p>Sam Nunn School of International Affairs</p>]]></contact>  <fee><![CDATA[]]></fee>  <extras>      </extras>  <location><![CDATA[]]></location>  <media>      </media>  <hg_media>      </hg_media>  <boilerplate></boilerplate>  <boilerplate_text><![CDATA[]]></boilerplate_text>  <sidebar><![CDATA[]]></sidebar>  <related>          <link>        <url><![CDATA[http://ictd2012.org/]]></url>        <title><![CDATA[ICTD 2012 Conference Website]]></title>      </link>      </related>  <files>      </files>  <groups>          <group id="1281"><![CDATA[Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts]]></group>          <group id="1285"><![CDATA[Sam Nunn School of International Affairs]]></group>          <group id="1286"><![CDATA[Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy (CISTP)]]></group>          <group id="1289"><![CDATA[School of Public Policy]]></group>      </groups>  <categories>          <category tid="1789"><![CDATA[Conference/Symposium]]></category>      </categories>  <event_terms>          <term tid="1789"><![CDATA[Conference/Symposium]]></term>      </event_terms>  <event_audience>      </event_audience>  <keywords>          <keyword tid="2183"><![CDATA[communications]]></keyword>          <keyword tid="4769"><![CDATA[Computers]]></keyword>          <keyword tid="13990"><![CDATA[ICTD]]></keyword>      </keywords>  <userdata><![CDATA[]]></userdata></node><node id="689959">  <title><![CDATA[Education Abroad Fair]]></title>  <uid>36675</uid>  <body><![CDATA[<p>The Education Abroad Fair is a premier opportunity for Georgia Tech students to engage directly with the people behind Tech’s education abroad programs. Sponsored by the Office of International Education (OIE), the fair brings together faculty and staff program leaders, advisors, and key campus partners to share in-depth information about program offerings. Students will also have the chance to connect with study abroad alumni who can speak firsthand about their experiences abroad and the academic and personal impact of participation. This event is ideal for students who are actively exploring specific programs or ready to take the next step in their planning process. Through resource sharing and meaningful conversations, attendees can gain clarity on program fit, academic expectations, and application timelines. Whether refining options or confirming plans, the Education Abroad Fair provides the insight and connections needed to move forward with confidence.</p>]]></body>  <author>lyarbrough30</author>  <status>1</status>  <created>1776945545</created>  <gmt_created>2026-04-23 11:59:05</gmt_created>  <changed>1776945647</changed>  <gmt_changed>2026-04-23 12:00:47</gmt_changed>  <promote>0</promote>  <sticky>0</sticky>  <teaser><![CDATA[Connect with faculty leaders, advisors, and study abroad alumni to explore Tech’s education abroad programs and gain deeper insight into your global opportunities.]]></teaser>  <type>event</type>  <sentence><![CDATA[Connect with faculty leaders, advisors, and study abroad alumni to explore Tech’s education abroad programs and gain deeper insight into your global opportunities.]]></sentence>  <summary><![CDATA[<p>Connect with faculty leaders, advisors, and study abroad alumni to explore Tech’s education abroad programs and gain deeper insight into your global opportunities.</p>]]></summary>  <start>2026-10-20T10:00:00-04:00</start>  <end>2026-10-20T14:00:00-04:00</end>  <end_last>2026-10-20T14:00:00-04:00</end_last>  <gmt_start>2026-10-20 14:00:00</gmt_start>  <gmt_end>2026-10-20 18:00:00</gmt_end>  <gmt_end_last>2026-10-20 18:00:00</gmt_end_last>  <times>    <item>      <value>2026-10-20T10:00:00-04:00</value>      <value2>2026-10-20T14:00:00-04:00</value2>      <rrule><![CDATA[  ]]></rrule>      <timezone>America/New_York</timezone>      <timezone_db>America/New_York</timezone_db>      <date_type>datetime</date_type>    </item>  </times>  <gmt_times>    <item>      <value>2026-10-20 10:00:00</value>      <value2>2026-10-20 02:00:00</value2>      <rrule><![CDATA[  ]]></rrule>      <timezone>America/New_York</timezone>      <timezone_db>America/New_York</timezone_db>      <date_type>datetime</date_type>    </item>  </gmt_times>  <phone><![CDATA[]]></phone>  <url><![CDATA[]]></url>  <location_url>    <url><![CDATA[]]></url>    <title><![CDATA[]]></title>  </location_url>  <email><![CDATA[]]></email>  <contact><![CDATA[<p>Rory Prine&nbsp;<br><a href="mailto:rory.prine@oie.gatech.edu">rory.prine@oie.gatech.edu</a>&nbsp;</p>]]></contact>  <fee><![CDATA[]]></fee>  <extras>          <extra><![CDATA[free_food]]></extra>          <extra><![CDATA[freebies]]></extra>      </extras>  <location><![CDATA[Exhibition Hall: Midtown Room]]></location>  <media>      </media>  <hg_media>      </hg_media>  <boilerplate></boilerplate>  <boilerplate_text><![CDATA[]]></boilerplate_text>  <sidebar><![CDATA[]]></sidebar>  <related>      </related>  <files>      </files>  <groups>          <group id="170341"><![CDATA[Education Abroad]]></group>          <group id="270431"><![CDATA[Global Internship Program]]></group>          <group id="1297"><![CDATA[Office of International Education]]></group>      </groups>  <categories>          <category tid="10377"><![CDATA[Career/Professional development]]></category>          <category tid="1788"><![CDATA[Other/Miscellaneous]]></category>      </categories>  <event_terms>          <term tid="10377"><![CDATA[Career/Professional development]]></term>          <term tid="1788"><![CDATA[Other/Miscellaneous]]></term>      </event_terms>  <event_audience>          <term tid="174045"><![CDATA[Graduate students]]></term>          <term tid="78751"><![CDATA[Undergraduate students]]></term>      </event_audience>  <keywords>          <keyword tid="195056"><![CDATA[OIE, Office of International Education, Education Abroad, Global Research &amp; Internship Program, International Plan, Exchange Programs, Faculty-Led Programs]]></keyword>      </keywords>  <userdata><![CDATA[]]></userdata></node></nodes>