UNDP-APDIP International Open Source Network

in collaboration with

Singapore Management University
School of Information Systems

presents

About the Seminar:

The Free Software movement highlights the issues regarding patents and the generalization and use of the term Intellectual Property Rights. For countries that are entering into global agreements such as WIPO, it is now crucial to assess the implications and impacts of international patent practises and policies, and to examine and assess the arguments introduced by the Free Software movement.

We cordially invite you to attend an open session featuring Richard M. Stallman, founder of the Free Software movement.

Open Session:

• Shum Kam Hong, Practice Associate Professor, School of Information Systems (SIS), Singapore    Management University

• Sunil Abraham, Manager, International Open Source Network

• Harish Pillay, Chief Technology Architect, Red Hat Asia Pacific

UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme
(www.apdip.net)

The Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) is an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to promote the development and application of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for poverty alleviation and sustainable human development in the Asia-Pacific region.

UNDP-APDIP International Open Source Network
(www.iosn.net)

The International Open Source Network (IOSN), which is an initiative of UNDP's Asia-Pacific Information Development Programme, is a Center of Excellence for Free and Open Source Software in the Asia Pacific Region.

School of Information Systems, Singapore Management University (SMU)
(www.smu.edu.sg)

Singapore Management University (SMU) is the Republic of Singapore's first private university. The university started in Year 2000 through a collaboration of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Through its world class research and distinguished teaching, SMU is committed to grooming outstanding business leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a rapidly changing and dynamic world.

SMU's School of Information Systems (SIS) started in 2003 to extend SMU's mission into the realm of business-focused information technology, systems and applications. SIS was launched through a collaboration with IT-renowned Carnegie Mellon University. SIS is focusing on four main research areas: e-business technology and applicatons, cybersecurity, software engineering and architecture, and information systems management.


Registration:

On-line registration is required as there are limited seats available. Please register as early as possible and take note that registration closes on 31 October 2004, 5:30 pm. Click here to register.

If you have any queries, please write to SISseminar@smu.edu.sg.

We look forward to welcoming you at this seminar.