Founding Partners
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ACS International Schools
Managing Director Janet Magee said:
"ACS has partnered with CEOP and the VGT because we share the same aims for child protection online, and we believe that we need to develop safe ways for children to use new technology. We are fully supportive of the aims of the International Youth Advisory Congress, and are working together with CEOP to ensure that the event is a huge success with lasting impact."
ACS International Schools are one of our founding partners. IYAC partners provide funding, in-kind resources and specialist expertise. We thank ACS International Schools for their support.
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Becta
Stephen Crowne, Becta Chief Executive:
"Becta is delighted to be working in partnership with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre supporting the International Youth Advisory Congress. Becta has an absolute commitment both to engaging with young learners, and promoting and embedding effective practice in e-safety across the education system. The internet provides a world of opportunities and is an exciting and informative place for young people to explore and enjoy, but we must do everything we can to make sure that this is a safe environment."
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Microsoft Ltd.
Matthew Bishop, Business & Marketing Officer
"The internet provides enormous opportunities for young people to explore, engage and learn. But we share parents' concerns about creating a safe environment for young people to interact with technology and take our responsibility in this field seriously. By offering Family Safety Settings for Windows Vista and Xbox we want to give parents the tools to tailor their children's experiences with technology and help them choose the entertainment experience that is both safe and suitable for their families. Through our extensive partnership with CEOP, including supporting their online education programme and International Youth Advisory Congress (IYAC), Microsoft is helping to create a safer and more secure environment for young people online"
Microsoft are one of our founding partners. IYAC partners provide funding, in-kind resources and specialist expertise. We thank Microsoft for their support.
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Virgin Media
Neil Berkett, Chief Executive Officer
"We are extremely pleased to support the International Youth Advisory Congress, hosted by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, as it offers a strong opportunity to highlight this important initiative. As one of the UK's leading broadband providers we are aware that with digital technology and the growing use of this, come real concerns and potential dangers to children.
The International Youth Advisory Congress provides a unique way to engage young people, enable them to have their say and develop solutions to help protect them."
Virgin Media are one of our founding partners. We thank Virgin Media for their support.
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Visa Europe
Valerie Dias, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
"Visa Europe is proud to be a founding supporter of the International Youth Advisory Congress. It is important that we build a sustainable future and shape a world that is better for all and open dialogue is an important first step. This dialogue must be built around the principles of inclusion, understanding and collaboration, which are the values that Visa holds dear.
The IYAC brings a fantastic opportunity for children across the globe to share their knowledge, experience and vision to make things happen in order to build a safer future for us all."
Visa Europe are one of our founding partners. IYAC partners provide funding, in-kind resources and specialist expertise. We thank Visa Europe for their support.