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IGF 2021 Newsletter: October 2021 |
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In this Newsletter |
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Register for IGF 2021 |
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All stakeholders wishing to participate in IGF 2021, including its preparatory and engagement phase, as well as the 16th IGF in Katowice, are required to register through the IGF website. |
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IGF 2021 Programme |
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The IGF 2021 process is composed of a Preparatory and Engagement phase and the 16th Annual IGF, hosted by the Government of Poland in Katowice from 6 to 10 December 2021 under the overarching theme ‘Internet United’. The issue-focused programme of the 16th IGF in Katowice features different types of sessions organized by various stakeholders from different regions, around six areas: Economic and Social Inclusion & Human Rights; Universal Access & Meaningful Connectivity; Emerging Regulation; Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change; Inclusive Internet Governance Ecosystems & Digital Cooperation; and Trust, Security, Stability. Visit the IGF website, learn which sessions are selected through a competitive evaluation process, and start building your own personal IGF 2021 schedule. |
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IGF 2021 Preparatory and Engagement Phase |
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The Preparatory and Engagement phase is underway through November and includes several engagement opportunities linked to IGF 2021 issue areas, as well as to intersessional work and NRIs. A capacity development session dedicated to the IGF’s intersessional work was held 13 October. On 1-3 November, the spotlight was on introductory sessions dedicated to the six main issue areas of the 16th IGF. Presentations and recordings from all sessions are available through the Preparatory and Engagement page and on the IGF’s YouTube channel. The diverse offerings of this pre-programme will help you prepare for Katowice and maximise your participation. All IGF stakeholders registered for the annual meeting are strongly encouraged to join! |
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High Level Leaders & Parliamentary Tracks |
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Information is available on the annual IGF’s High Level Leaders and Parliamentary tracks. The High Level track will be composed of seven special panels, and will take place on December 6th and 7th. Building on a successful tradition of engaging international legislators, this year’s IGF Parliamentary track will explore Privacy and Data Protection, Content Policy, and AI Governance. A parliamentary roundtable will be held on Day 1 of the Forum, December 7th. |
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Preparing a Hybrid IGF |
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IGF 2021 will take place in a hybrid format. "Hybrid" means blending participation in the IGF so participants in all sessions will be able to contribute equally as peers whether they are online or onsite. The objective is to make participation in the IGF meaningful and inclusive for all participants. IGF session organizers - including speakers, moderators and any members of the organizing team - are especially encouraged to join Hybrid training sessions, the first one of which took place November 4th, with the second scheduled on November 10th at 15:30 UTC. In addition, all should consult the following:
Hybrid Details |
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Intersessional Activities |
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Policy Network on Environment (PNE) The Policy Network on Environment is focusing on the drafting of the report planned for release at the IGF 2021, as well as an Open Consultation on the first full draft of the report on 17 November, 11:00 UTC. Policy Network on Meaningful Access (PNMA) What does meaningful and universal Internet access mean to you? Share your experience to build sound recommendations for achieving meaningful access, aligned with the Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Call for Inputs deadline to the PNMA report is 17 November. Join the mailing list! Best Practice Forum Cybersecurity (BPF) on the use of norms to foster trust and security The BPF Cybersecurity on the use of norms to foster trust and security updated on progress on 14 October (recording / passcode q!I529q= ). The work streams are compiling draft reports that map existing cybersecurity agreements, analyse the drivers of cyber norms, and test norms against historic cybersecurity events. The draft reports will be published ahead of the IGF 2021 annual meeting. More information is available on the BPF webpage. Best Practice Forum (BPF) on Gender and Digital Rights The BPF Gender and Digital Rights is preparing its draft output report on gendered disinformation. The current draft will be reviewed at the next call on 4 November, 13:00 UTC. All interested in contributing to the draft are warmly invited to join. More information is available on the BPF webpage; join the mailing list here. Dynamic Coalitions have finalised a report documenting their history, providing insight into their work and processes, and analysing their further potential. In addition to exploring the current state of affairs related to the work of DCs and their role within the IGF ecosystem, this report also highlights recommendations that could contribute to strengthening DCs and enhancing their contribution to the IGF. The IGF community is invited to review the report and provide comments by 14 November. Read more: Full report | Abridged version Submit your contributions to coalitions[at]intgovforum.org. National, Regional and Youth IGF initiatives (NRIs) NRIs continue preparing the IGF 2021 sessions to be hosted at the 16th IGF in Katowice and everyone is invited! Learn more about the nature of these sessions. The most recently recognized IGF initiative, joining the network of 138 NRIs, is: Youth IGF in Vietnam. |
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IGF Capacity Development |
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The IGF is collaborating with African IGF to host the next capacity development workshop on ways of engagement in IGF 2021! Everyone is invited to join online on 26 November at 11:40 UTC. The second capacity development workshop of ‘Our Digital Future’ series focused on safe digital transformation, delivered in collaboration with Microsoft, was hosted on 2 November. The final workshop in the series will take place on 6 December in Katowice. Learn more and register to participate: www.igf-odf.org |
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For Your Action! |
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Coming to Katowice for the 16th annual IGF? Looking for bilateral meeting room space at the venue? Book your room using our self-reservation tool. Take part in the Preparatory & Engagement Phase. Come to the IGF ready to tackle the issues! Once you’re registered, you’ll have access to all preparatory sessions. |
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Key dates and deadlines |
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9 November, 16:00 UTC 10 November, 15:30 UTC 12 November, 13:00 UTC |
DC Coordination Meeting #58 IGF 2021 Hybrid Training Session II The Cybersecurity Skills Gap (Preparatory & Engagement - Youth) |
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16 November, 14:00 UTC 17 November, 11:00 UTC 17 November, 13:00 UTC 26 November, 11:40 UTC |
Road to IGF: What to Expect? (Preparatory & Engagement - Capacity Development) PNE Open Consultation 16 Years of IGF Evolution (Preparatory & Engagement - MAG Chair-Convened) IGF 2021 at the African IGF (Preparatory & Engagement - Co-Convened with NRIs) |
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