Internet leaders discuss digital impact on global economy

The world's most powerful web personalities, leaders of digital ecosystem, entrepreneurs, experts on technology, scientists, and bloggers gathered here on Tuesday for an e-G8 forum focusing on the impact of the Internet on global economy.

During the two-day forum, professionals and relevant policy-makers will focus on the economic impact of the Internet by addressing the change in traditional sectors such as information technology and communication.

It will also shed light on the favorable conditions of innovation in the digital economy, particularly in terms of education and training.

"It is the emergence of a new form of civilization. The arrival of digital technology requires us to have new behaviors such as transparency. With the Internet, everyone knows everything," French President Nicoals Sarkozy told the participants.

Many sessions of the forum will discuss thematic issues on the future of the Internet and the protection of intellectual property.

Other workshops will concentrate on start-ups, the Internet's impact on the press, sharing value, e-governance, and mobility.

"The program of the e-G8 Forum has been conceived to enrich our thinking and debate about major social issues. The Internet boom has led to an explosion of individual initiatives," said Maurice Levy, chairman of the e-G8 Forum.

The outcome of the forum will be presented to the heads of state and governments of the Group of Eight during their meeting this week in Deauville.

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