ICANN 41
ICANN 41 was held in Singapore between 19 and 24 June, 2011.
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| Dates: | 19-24 June, 2011 |
| Location: | Singapore |
| Host: | iDA |
| Venue: | Fairmont Singapore |
| Website: | ICANN 41 |
| Registration: | List of Registered Attendees |
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During the opening ceremony of ICANN 41, Peter Dengate Thrush, then Chairman of the Board, reminded the audience of how much the Internet community and ICANN has come since its humble beginnings as a largely American cultural phenomenon originally overseen by the United States Federal Government.[1]
Currently, Singapore is one of only four cities to host more than one ICANN conference; Marina Del Rey, California, which is ICANN's headquarters, Los Angeles, California, and Cairo, Egypt have hosted two conferences as well.
Welcome Reception
The welcome cocktail reception was held Canning, Raffles ballroom, Fairmont Singpore on 19th June. It was sponsored by NeuStar .biz and .us.[2]
Chairman's Farewell Speech
Peter Denegate Thrush made a his Farewell speech on 20 June, 2011[3] A complete transcript of Mr. Thrush's speech can be downloaded
Music Night
PIR and Afilias sponsored a Music Night on 21 June, 2011 in Canning of Fairmont Singapore.[4]
Videos
Raymond King being interviewed by Gray Chynoweth
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