AIIA to bring cloud expert Vivek Kundra to Australia

AIIA is pleased to announce that in February 2012 we will bring Vivek Kundra to Australia to lead a US/Australian dialogue on cloud computing.

AIIA members are supporting this event through contributions and funding. The US and Australian governments are also participating.

In a joint statement released during the recent visit by President Obama, the aims of the dialogue were articulated:

"New digital technologies like cloud computing and smart phones offer further opportunities to enhance people's lives through digital technologies. However, challenges such as cyber security and safety, privacy, or jurisdictional issues could prevent our societies from tapping the digital revolution's true potential. 

In order to bring together U.S. and Australian public and private sector experts to discuss how best to address these issues, and compare domestic experiences and perspectives, the United States and Australia, together with the private sector, are to hold a dialogue on "Cloud Computing,” featuring former U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, in Canberra in February 2012. 

The dialogue will address how to eliminate obstacles to trans-border flows of data or information, while maintaining data security and privacy as well as law enforcement and national security. The two governments will explore the possibility of future dialogues on other digital topics of mutual concern.” 

(New Australia-US cooperation factsheet. Partnering to Address Digital Issues.)