Internet2 Member Meeting Program Committee

The Internet2 Member Meeting Program Committee is charged with developing session content for Internet2 member meetings. The principal process for developing content is to issue a Call for Proposals several months prior to the meeting. The Committee reviews responses and recommends a set of sessions for inclusion in the program. Internet2 staff work with the Committee to develop the Call and evaluate the session proposals. The Committee helps ensure that the program is representative of the breadth and depth of work underway by members, including new and ongoing activities. In addition, Program Committee members advise Internet2 on the selection of general session speakers, provide input on other meeting program matters, and on a volunteer basis, serve as session moderators at the Member Meeting. For more information see: Program Committee Roles and Responsibilities. For a list of current members, see: Program Committee Members.

Program Committee members include individuals who represent a variety of roles and areas of interest within Internet2, and that represent all four membership categories (University, Corporate, Research and Education Networks, and Affiliate). Individuals interested or involved in advanced applications (in multiple areas), network engineering, middleware, end-to-end performance, teaching and learning, security, and international connectivity are all encouraged to participate, as are those who have management or leadership positions at their institutions or organizations. At least one representative from the institution hosting a Member Meeting joins the Program Committee for that meeting.

Program Committee members serve for three years or six member meetings before rotating off. The time commitment averages 12-15 hours for each member meeting, served mostly through participation in conference calls or videoconferences.

If you're interested in serving on the Program Committee, contact Marianne Smith <melser@internet2.edu>, Associate Director of Member and Partner Relations. In your email, please include your name, title, member organization, and a brief description of your area(s) of interest.