"The Light and the Dark of the Internet," a symposium presented by the Marconi Society at Columbia University, took place April 16th.  Click here to view photos and slide presentations."

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MARCONI FELLOW CLAUDE BERROU ELECTED
TO ACADEMIE DES SCIENCES
The Academie des sciences, the premier scientific
institute of France, has elected Marconi Fellow
Claude Berrou to its elite ranks.
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The Marconi Prize is awarded annually to
individuals  whose scope of work and influence carry on the legacy of Guglielmo Marconi...
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Marconi Fellows include: Arthur C. Clarke, Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Lucky.
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Marconi Society signs on to sponsor IEC Broadband World Forum Europe
Paris conference promises to be outstanding:
Special discounts available for Marconi attendees

The Marconi Society has become a first-time sponsor of the annual IEC Broadband World Forum Europe event in Paris--and you're entitled to a discount!
In conjunction with its afternoon Plenary Session on Wednesday, September 9th, the Marconi Society is receiving a 30% registration discount applicable for the entire event or single sessions and day passes throughout the entire Sept. 7-9 conference.   To take advantage of this offer, Marconi Society Fellows, board members and "friends" can access the private registration page offering a 30% savings on all conference packages by entering promotion code EXHMAR at the following URL: http://www.iec.org/events/2009/bbwf/register/.
This year’s must-attend event, host-sponsored by Orange includes the following exciting highlights:

• More than 45 workshops, panel discussions, keynote addresses, and plenary panels
• Exclusive programming presented by the Marconi Society focused on combating world poverty while creating new business opportunities in telecommunications
• Cutting-edge technology exhibition spanning all three days showcases leading technology vendors from around the world with their progressive products, solutions, and services on display
• Co-located IEC European Executive Institute bringing together the continent's most influential senior executives to discuss the convergence of networks, devices, and content

The IEC Broadband World Forum Europe event will be one of the best places on the planet to see the latest innovations in ICT technology, network with more than 5000 fellow ICT professionals, and talk to more than 200 of the world's leading telecommunications companies. 

Come hear firsthand the Marconi Society's thought-provoking sessions on using telecommunications technology to combat world poverty. And, register today for the rest of the event by entering promotion code EXHMAR at the following URL: http://www.iec.org/events/2009/bbwf/register/.