Session
Center for Global IT Cooperation
Andrey Aleynikov, Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ, Private Sector, Eastern European Group
Alina Ustinova, Center for Global IT Cooperation, Civil Society, Eastern European Group
Emmanuel Mingle, Ghana IGF, Technical Community, African Group
Umirbek Abdullaev, Mountain Hub, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
James Amattey, Technical community, African Group
Ida Padikuor Na-Tei, CTN Technologies, Private Sector, African Group;
Denise Leal, UnB and YCIG, Academia and Civil Society, GRULAC;
Júlia Tereza Rodrigues Koole, ISOC Gender Standing Group, Technical Community, GRULAC;
Chilufya Theresa Mulenga, Private/ Civil society, ISOC ZAMBIA Chapter, UASG Ambassador, African Group;
Natalia Filina, ICANN, Intergovernmental Organization, Eastern European Group;
Marko Paloski, IGF North Macedonia, Technical Community, Eastern European Group;
Umirbek Abdullaev, Mountain Hub, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
James Amattey, Technical community, African Group
Alina Ustinova, Center for Global IT Cooperation, Civil Society, Eastern European Group
Emmanuel Mingle, Ghana IGF, Technical Community, African Group
Andrey Aleynikov, Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ, Private Sector, Eastern European Group
5.5
9.c
10.2
16.10
16.6
16.7
17.17
17.6
Targets: A fruitful discussion on the future of the Internet must be ensured through equal representation and full participation of various stakeholders at all levels (16.7, 5.5), especially in the terms of generational talk. Also, we should remember such aspects as age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or other status groups (10.2). Needless to say that effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships are essential to discuss important tendencies in Internet development that will affect the future generations (17.17). The economic, social and cultural impact of the Internet on the governmental, civil and business levels indicates the need for free access to the Web and information (16.10), as well as to communications technology in any part of the world, including least developed countries (9.c) through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the UN level (17.6). Future Internet development may widen inequality even more, that is why with the help of a fair regulatory framework it is important to prevent that. But the triumph of the rule of law requires creation and maintenance of transparent institutes on all levels of Internet governance (16.6).
Roundtable
Birds of a Feather with the elements of a brainstorm and strategy session
When the Internet became mainstream in the 1990s, it had a different focus. To augment communication across a network to allow users to share files and to view webpages. However it is no longer the Internet we know. It became bigger and more complex.
With today's deep integration of the Web in our society we rarely think about the evolution of the original idea underlying the ‘network of networks’. A new round of development - as we enter a new era of digitalization of every and each process of our life - gives an excellent reason to speculate about the purposes for which the Internet was created, how it is used today, and — most important — what it will turn into in the next 10-15 years.
This networking session aims at bringing together two different generations of Internet users: the ones who shaped it and the ones who were born into it. What meaning did each generation give to the Internet? How did the Web make our world full of ‘unconnected connectivity’ by creating new stratifications of either accessibility or regional perspective? How did people view the Internet 30 years ago at the first conference about the World Wide Web and what has changed since then? What is the current state of the global network: is it still one World – one Internet or fragmentation is an essential part of it now? Will we ever achieve universal Internet access in an unattainable condition?
As we look ahead, we face pressing digital challenges, including privacy concerns, misinformation proliferation, and digital divide issues. How can we harness the potential of the Internet to foster inclusivity, safeguard privacy, and promote digital literacy? This session seeks to identify strategies for addressing these challenges and shaping a more equitable and sustainable digital future.
Networking session is set to focus on the importance of intergenerational dialogue and collaboration in addressing the evolving challenges of the Internet by highlighting how individuals from various generations have witnessed the evolution of the web and adapted to new technologies and digital trends. Speakers will also present their scenarios for the evolution of the concept of the Internet, examining how current trends such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and misinformation are impacting the future of the Web.
Organizers of the networking session will also conduct a pre-event tech check with all online participants to test their internet connection, audio, and video quality. Any possible connectivity issues will be detected in advance to ensure a seamless experience during the session.
In terms of representation during the session both onsite and online moderators will work to ensure that online and offline participants and speakers are equally represented and have the same opportunities to speak, ask questions and intervene.
Session will also incorporate instant feedback collection from the audience as for discussion to be naturally navigated. All participants, including online, will be able to provide instant feedback during the discussion using various online tools (i.e. Mentimeter or Kahoot!). On every onsite question there will be given word to online participants providing them with an opportunity to present their view or ask a question.
The purpose of the networking session is to create an atmosphere of real talk without any barriers between people from different backgrounds. Ensuring exchange and free flow of ideas is the key element to creating a fruitful brainstorm.