On 20 May 2016, UNU Computing and Society (UNU-CS) will host the one-day event Migrant Technologies: (re)producing (un)freedoms at UNU-CS in Macau.
The event will bring together scholars, practitioners and activists to share understandings and research on information and communication technology (ICT) use by migrants from Asia, particularly the Philippines and China. Panel discussions will explore research about the existing role of ICTs in (re)producing development freedoms and structural unfreedoms among migrants, plans for new uses of ICT, and will identify potential areas for future research and collaboration.
Researchers, students and staff from migrant organisations who work on or are interested in migrant rights and ICT use by migrants are encouraged to attend the event.
The event is free and will include refreshments and lunch plus a closing drink reception.
Advance registration is required. Please click on the REGISTER button above to access the online registration page.
For further information, please see the event flyer and/or contact the event coordinator, Becky Im: pkim@unu.edu
10:00–10:30 Coffee Reception
10:30–10:40 Introduction and Welcome
Michael Best, Director of UNU-CS
10:40–12:00 Morning Panel: Emerging Themes in Migrant Technology Research
Chair: Tony Roberts, UNU-CS
Discussant: Rhodora A. Abano, Centre for Migrant Advocacy in Philippines
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–15:20 Afternoon Panel: New Migrant Technologies
Chair: Tony Roberts, UNU-CS
Discussant: Fish Ip, International Domestic Workers Federation
15:20–15:30 Closing Statements
15:30–16:30 Drink Reception
16:30 Close
Casa Silva Mendes*
Estrada do Engenheiro Trigo No 4
Macau SAR, China
*Opposite to the main entrance of Hotel Guia
For more information, contact:
Becky Im
pkim@unu.edu