Session
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: An interactive roundtable layout during 60 minutes suit our activity. Speakers will present the theme for about 30 minutes. Then they will open the floor to questions.
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, emerging technologies are shaping our world in profound ways, offering immense opportunities for progress, but also presenting complex challenges. Moreover, technical standards play a foundational role in ensuring the interoperability, compatibility, and security of emerging technologies. As we embrace innovations such as artificial intelligence, it becomes increasingly crucial to ensure that these advancements uphold human rights and foster trust among users. This event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the intersection of technology and human rights and underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder approaches. By establishing common frameworks, standards facilitate seamless communication and interaction among devices and systems, enabling the widespread adoption and integration of emerging technologies. Therefore, a rights-based approach to technical standard-setting is essential to safeguarding human rights and promoting trust in the adoption and deployment of emerging technologies. Let’s learn how stakeholders can build trust by working together to translate human rights into technical terms and embed human rights into technical standards.
1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? To facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, we will use IGF advanced video conferencing facilities. We'll designate a skilled moderator who can manage the flow of discussion, ensuring equitable participation from both onsite and remote audiences. Our approach will involve integrating remote speakers seamlessly into the session, allowing them to engage directly with the onsite audience and respond to questions or comments from online participants in real-time. We'll prioritize clear communication protocols to ensure that all voices are heard and that remote attendees feel fully integrated into the session. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? The session will be carefully designed to offer the best possible experience for both online and onsite participants. We'll use IGF facilities in the onsite venue to provide comprehensive views of the session, including speakers, audience reactions, and presentation materials. Speakers will be encouraged to engage with both audiences directly, acknowledging and involving remote participants through interactive elements like live Q&A sessions and polls. Clear guidelines and technology setups will be in place to ensure that the session flows smoothly and that all attendees, regardless of location, feel engaged and connected throughout. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. To enhance participation and interaction during the session, we plan to use the IGF dedicated virtual event platform that offer features such as chat rooms and interactive session components tailored for remote attendees. Additionally, we will utilize live streaming to reach a broader online audience and facilitate engagement through audience response systems like Mentimeter for live polls and feedback gathering.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
1. Olivier Alais, Program Coordinator at International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2. Marek Janovský, First Secretary Digital/New Tech/Cyber Diplomacy at Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic in Geneva 3. Azin Tadjdini, Human Rights Officer at the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Point of contact: Olivier Alais - [email protected]
1. Olivier Alais, Program Coordinator at International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2. Marek Janovský, First Secretary Digital/New Tech/Cyber Diplomacy at Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic in Geneva 3. Azin Tadjdini, Human Rights Officer at the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Preetam Maloor
Mythili Menon
Sadhvi Saran
Targets: This session is closely aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to its focus on integrating technology and human rights in a responsible and inclusive manner. Below are the SDGs that relate to the themes addressed in the session: 1. SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all - Target 8.4: Improve progressively global resource efficiency in consumption and production and decouple economic growth from environmental degradation. 2. SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation - Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade technological capabilities of industrial sectors, and encourage innovation to promote sustainable development. 3. SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries - Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. 4. SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels - Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements. 5. SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development - Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. These SDGs highlight the broader implications of the session's objectives, emphasizing the importance of integrating human rights considerations into technical standards and fostering collaborative approaches to sustainable development. The session's focus on building trust and inclusivity aligns with these goals, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving a more equitable, sustainable, and rights-based digital future.