Protecting Internet infrastructure and general access during times of crisis and conflict

The main session will explore existing guidelines, norms, principles, or agreements that safeguard Internet access and stability during times of crisis and conflict. It will assess the need for new or updated normative or legal frameworks and policies on national, regional and international levels to further strengthen the protection of the Internet's core resources. 

The session will also clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, the technical community, and civil society, in implementing these guidelines and monitoring compliance. 
Finally, panelists will exchange best practices for alternative tech solutions that can assist in ensuring access to internet infrastructure in contexts where conventional telecommunications and internet infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed.The focus will be on civilian populations and their internet access, rather than on access for conflict actors or the use of cyber in conflict.