The Universities of Tomorrow

- Cairo University, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Universities of Tomorrow” at the Library of Alexandria.

The Mo Ibrahim Prize Ceremony

- Remarks on the Occasion of The Mo Ibrahim Prize Ceremony at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Welcome to Egypt and to the New Library of Alexandria. It is a pleasure to welcome such eminent guests to our Bibliotheca Alexandrina, dedicated to the values of freedom of expression, mutual respect, openness, rationality, dialogue and learning. Values that are essential to promote good governance, tolerance and a humane society.

Cultural Accumulation and Modern Reading

- Shanghai, China

We live in the age of the internet. The digital age, where the traditional boundaries between voice, text, image and data have blurred and are on the verge of disappearing. The traditional view of writing as the supreme means of communication has already for a century been gradually displaced by the role of the image in transferring knowledge and interconnecting generations…

Bibliotheca Alexandrina La Renaissance de la Bibliothèque d’Alexandrie

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Bibliotheca Alexandrina La Renaissance de la Bibliothèque d’Alexandrie” in the Library of Alexandria.

University Governance: What is it? Why now?

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “University Governance: What is it? Why now?” in the Library of Alexandria.

Authors’ Rights and the Public Interest: Reflections On Why Copyright Law Must Change

- Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Authors’ Rights and the Public Interest: Reflections On Why Copyright Law Must Change” in Cairo.

Freedom of Expression

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Information, Savoir et Sagesse

- Geneva, Switzerland

Au début de cette allocution que vous me faites l’honneur de me permettre de vous présenter, je voudrais essayer de préciser les termes de mon exposé. Car pour discuter une réalité complexe, il faudrait utiliser des concepts précis… comme le disait le président Mitterrand:

Freedom of Expression… at the Close of 2006!

- Remarks Delivered at the Close of the Ibsen Centennial Celebration at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Consider the paradox of our times. We live in a time of peerless communication, where news is instantaneous, and more information – and disinformation – is available on the Internet for all, at all times. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) revolution is creating a more connected world, a more informed world, and a world with much more in common than we ever had before.

For a North-South-East-West Dialogue on IPR

- Trieste, Italy

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “For a North-South-East-West Dialogue on IPR” in Trieste, Italy.

Born Digital! The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

- Washington, DC

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Born Digital! The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” in Washington, DC.

IPR in the Digital Age: Reflections on why copyright law must change

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “IPR in the Digital Age: Reflections on why copyright law must change” at the BA.

Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries: The Promise and the Challenge

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries: The Promise and the Challenge” at the Library of Alexandria.

Born Digital, The New Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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Reflections on Our Digital Future

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I believe that the future of Egypt, indeed of all the developing countries, will depend on a better appreciation of what can be done with the new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the mastery of these technologies and their proper deployment in a strategic fashion. This requires that the national infrastructure with its international links be in place. I am happy to note that Egypt has in the last few years been blessed with a Government that understands such issues and acts upon them. Providing free Internet access, and committed to increasing bandwidth, the Government has not spared any efforts in providing the broad national framework for institutions to respond to the challenge. Many have. The private sector responded. Mobile telephone and Internet subscribers exploded. However, the Arabic e-content lagged, and the systematic access to the knowledge and techniques necessary to respond to the new challenges of research and science needed organization and development.

The New Library Of Alexandria A Global Center Of Excellence

- Qena, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The New Library Of Alexandria A Global Center Of Excellence” at the Library of Alexandria.

Director’s Report To The Associations Of Friends Of The BA

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Director’s Report To The Associations Of Friends Of The BA” at the Library of Alexandria.

BA at WSIS

- WSIS, Tunis

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “BA at the World Summit on the Information Society” at WSIS in Tunis.

Cross Border Education: A Necessity not a Luxury

- Alexandria - IAU Meeting

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Cross Border Education: A Necessity not a Luxury” at the BA.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina: A center for Learning, A Catalyst for Action

- Library of Congress, Washington DC

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Bibliotheca Alexandrina: A center for Learning, A Catalyst for Action” at the Library of Congress, Washington DC.

Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries: Preserving Culture and Disseminating Knowledge

- Oslo

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries: Preserving Culture and Disseminating Knowledge” in Oslo.

Challenging Censorship, Defending Freedom

- Opening Remarks Delivered at IFLA/FAIFE Conference, Oslo, Norway

I am honored to be here with you today in this event that celebrates that greatest of human virtues: the respect for free expression. Without it we cannot survive on this planet speaking hundreds of tongues, holding a wide range of political opinions and displaying a bewildering array of social attitudes and cultural attributes.

The Knowledge-based Economy of the Information Age

- Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Knowledge-based Economy of the Information Age” in Cairo.

The Digital Future: Producers and consumers in the new Knowledge Economy

- University of Minnesota

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Digital Future: Producers and consumers in the new Knowledge Economy” at the University of Minnesota.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

- University of Minnesota

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” at the University of Minnesota.

Information Technology at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Information Technology at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina” at the Library of Alexandria.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina : The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

- Frankfurt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” in Frankfurt.

Opening Address: The First Freedom

- International Conference on the Beacon for Freedom of Expression, Alexandria, Egypt

Today, The Library of Alexandria lives again. By our gathering and our commitment, we represent the values that the great Library stood for, by our presence and our actions we give content to the slogans and take firm steps on the path of asserting the principles we stand for.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

- IFLA

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Bibliotheca Alexandrina The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” at the IFLA.

Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries

- Kuwait

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries” in Kuwait.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina : The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Reviving the Spirit of the old Library of Alexandria in the 21st Century

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Reviving the Spirit of the old Library of Alexandria in the 21st Century” at the Library of Alexandria.

The University of Tomorrow: The Challenge and the Response

- Aarhus

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The University of Tomorrow: The Challenge and the Response” in Aarhus.

The Third Great Global Revolution

- A Commencement Address Delivered at The American University, Cairo, Egypt

It is indeed a great honor to stand before you at this special moment of renewal and transition… Perennial as the grass, graduations celebrate achievement and promote transition. Speeches today must both help and challenge you as you embark on your new journey of life.

I have had the occasion to address a number of these gatherings in past years, and some overarching themes recur in what I have to say. But today is different. Today is special for me and for all of you..