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.