Back in Oslo – after 25 exciting years
In May 1984, some 20 men and women, representing creators and publishers, met in Oslo to establish what was then called the International Forum of Reproduction Rights Organisations. 25 years later, IFRRO has become a leading force in the collective management of rights, not only in regard to photocopying, but also within digital copying and distribution.
It is with great pleasure I wish you welcome to IFRRO’s Annual General Meeting in October. Since 1984, the number of participants has grown considerably. We will celebrate the occasion and look back, but we will also take the opportunity to look ahead, as our community take bold steps towards copyright management in the digital era. This will enable us to secure culture and education as key elements in building civil societies.
We look forward to friendly reunions, fruitful discussions and strengthening of the ties that hold us together. Until we meet in October, this website will give you information about the different activities in the AGM week. Let us keep in touch, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions of any kind.
Welcome to Oslo!
Yngve Slettholm, Executive Director
News
Monday Kopinor hosted an international seminar titled Human Rights, Authors’ Rights and Publishers’ Rights. The seminar was chaired by Prof. Helge Rønning, who is also chair of the Kopinor Board.
The detailed program for the Regional seminar and Digital Issues Forum on Wednesday is now published. The title of the conference is: Providing Access to Content in a Changing Environment.
For delegates who are staying Friday in Oslo, we have a special offer. Kopinor has reserved tickets to the dance performance When Clarity Visits in the Opera house. This World premiere is a part of the Oslo International Dance Festival.
On Monday, 19 October, Kopinor will host an international seminar in Oslo. The seminar will be held at The House of Literature, Oslo's vibrant and exciting meeting place for culture and debate.
- IFRRO celebrates its 25 years anniversary this year. The event will also mark the AGM 2009 among other things with a special session dedicated to IFRRO, its history and future perspectives of enabling access.
With these words, the President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, invites the IFRRO community to the AGM in Oslo.
- It is with great pleasure I wish you welcome to IFRRO’s Annual General Meeting in October. These are the words of Yngve Slettholm, the Executive Director of Kopinor, as the official AGM website is launched.
President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, have issued a preliminary announcement inviting the IFRRO community to the 38th General Meeting of IFRRO.
