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Localizing the Impact of AlphaGo

AlphaGo has brought go global attention but it's organizations like the American Go Association that must now figure out how best to capitalize on the new interest in the game. Anyone with questions about the AGA, or who would like to find out more about how you can get involved in promoting go, should plan to attend at least one of the AGA’s organizational meetings on Friday and Saturday at the US Go Congress. On Friday at 2p, AGA leadership will meet with strong players to discuss issues of concern to them, include the latest on the postponement of the World Mind Sports Games. On Friday at 3p, the AGA board of directors convenes its Congress board meeting. All attendees are welcome and encouraged to observe. From 4:30 to 5:30p, AGA’s IT man and web admin Steve Colburn will be available to discuss the AGA’s website and Internet presence. Then on Saturday, at 2p, find out what's involved in hosting a Go Congress in your area. "It's fun and easy," promises AGA president Andy Okun. At 3p, the AGA Chapter Assembly -- comprised of representatives on the AGA's chapters -- meets. The agenda includes discussion of the chapter rewards program, future Congress hosting ideas, plus next year’s Congress. All meetings will be held in Room 312 in Boston University’s George Sherman Union. For further info, email Okun at president@usgo.org photo: DC-area organizers meet to plan to new National Go Center, earlier this week at the US Go Congress; photo by Chris Garlock