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Webinar Schedule
Note: the Adobe Connect and phone bridge PINs are different for each webinar.
Dial-in information for all webinars: (734) 615-7474, or (866) 411-0013 (toll-free in US and Canada)
| Date | Time | Title and Abstract | How to Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., Jan. 13, 2016 | 2 pm ET | Policy and Legal Considerations for Interfederation Why did InCommon change the Participation Agreement and Federation Operating Policies and Practices (FOPP)? How do these changes affect my organization? What are the policy considerations as I consider these changes, and interfederation overall? We'll answer these questions, common questions that have come up in the first 30 days of the notification sent to all organizations, and the questions you bring to the webinar. | See the recorded session (Adobe Connect) |
| Tue., Dec. 8, 2015 | 4 pm ET | IAM Online: The Future of Federation The InCommon Federation celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and has taken a "birthday snapshot" of InCommon's 800 participants. Reviewing the results in preparation for the next 10 years shows smaller schools and small companies driving growth, a need to "go global," and an interest in incorporating new segments like K-12 schools. Join us for this IAM Online that will share how the demographics of InCommon have changed and thoughts on serving existing and future participants. Topics will include:
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| Wed, Nov. 18, 2015 | 2 pm ET | Technical Implementation of Interfederation Understand the technical requirements and options for participation in interfederation, and hear recommendations for deciding on your strategy for your identity provider and/or service provider registered in InCommon. | See the recorded session (Adobe Connect) |
| Mon., Nov. 16, 2015 | 2 pm ET | Introduction to Interfederation What is interfederation? Why is InCommon joining eduGAIN? What are the benefits for my organization? What should I consider as I determine whether to participate? We'll answer these and other questions, and provide an overview of interfederation in the context of InCommon and your organization. | See the recorded session (Adobe Connect) |
Overall Communications Schedule
| Date | Communication | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2015 | InCommon Steering approves changes to Participation Agreement (PA) | Changes take place in 90 days (Feb. 7, 2016) | |
| Nov. 10, 2015 | General eduGAIN announcement | IT community | Blog on InC web and Internet2 web |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Introduction to eduGAIN | InCommon Executives | Overview of eduGAIN |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Formal Notice of Participation Agreement changes | Original signatories to PA InCommon Executives | Notice of changes to PA and FOPP* |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Webinar - Introduction to eduGAIN | InCommon community | Information about eduGAIN, InCommon's plans |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Notice to Site Admins | Site Admins | Notice on change to FM interface on 11/30 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | eduGAIN Technical Webinar - 2 pm ET | Site Admins | Overview of technical aspects of adopting eduGAIN |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Notice to Site Admins | Site Admins | Reminder on change to FM interface on 11/30 |
| Nov 30, 2015 | Notice to Site Admins | Site Admins | Notice of change to FM interface today |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Monthly Communication - execs | InCommon Executives | Updates on eduGAIN - things you need to know |
| Dec 8, 2015 | IAM Online: Federation of the Future - 4 pm ET | InCommon Executives Site Admins Participants email list IAM professionals | Webinar |
| Jan 6, 2016 | Notice on metadata import/export plans and dates | Site admins eduGAIN Steering Cmte | |
| Jan 8, 2016 | Import global metadata into InCommon preview aggregate | No communication - key date | |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Monthly Communication - execs | InC Executives | |
| Jan. 13, 2016 | eduGAIN Policy Webinar - 2 pm ET | InC Executives Site Admins | Overview of policy aspects of adopting eduGAIN |
| Jan 28, 2016 | Notice on interface change in two weeks | Site Admins | |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Note to eduGAIN Steering Committee on import/export | ||
| Feb 1, 2016 | Monthly Communication - execs | InC Executives | |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Notice on interface change in a week | Site Admins | |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | Revised PA and FOPP take effect | ||
| Feb. 11, 2016 | Notice on global metadata import/export and FM interface change | Site Admins | |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Monthly Communication - execs | InC Executives | |
*FOPP = Federation Operating Policies and Practices