IGF 2023 Networking Session #53 Exploring the Intersections of Grassroots Movements, Interne

"Join us for a networking session dedicated to exploring the intersection of internet governance, digital technologies, and grassroots movements. Our goal is to facilitate a dynamic exchange of experiences and ideas among grassroots members, activists, researchers, and representatives from the government and private sectors who are interested in fostering the development of and interactions with grassroots movements. Through this session, we will examine the impact of the internet and emerging technologies on these movements and explore ways these instruments promote their growth and sustainability as a path for strengthening democracy and inclusion. This session is directly linked to the IGF 2022 theme of 'Connecting All People and Safeguarding Human Rights.' We invite you to contribute to the conversation and help build a collaborative community dedicated to advancing these important issues."

To facilitate online participation in the networking session, we will utilize video conferencing tools with breakout room capabilities. Online participants will be divided into groups similar to the onsite attendees and will engage in discussions amongst themselves parallel to the in-person group. To enable interaction between the online and onsite participants, one breakout group will be hybrid, pairing up individuals from both groups. As the breakout groups are rearranged several times, all participants will have the opportunity to join the hybrid room. Additionally, we will provide remote participants with an alternative method of communication, such as a chat room or messaging platform, to allow for further interaction and feedback with the moderator or other participants.