Session
Youth Coalition on Internet Governance
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: Participants will discuss in a round-table format in this session co-hosted by DTC and YCIG, focusing on identifying innovative educational strategies and career pathways that adapt to these technologies. The 90-minute round-table session will feature structured discussions led by a moderator and expert speakers; opening remarks will set objectives, followed by speaker introductions and insights. The moderator will facilitate dynamic discussions, encouraging participant engagement. A Q&A segment will allow onsite and online attendees to interact directly with speakers, deepening exploration of key themes. The session will conclude with closing remarks summarizing key takeaways and outlining next steps for collaboration. This format will empower young and teen leaders on the themes, ensuring focused dialogues, promoting collaboration and action beyond the session.
This session, co-hosted by DTC and YCIG, will address the evolving demands of the workforce shaped by AI, Quantum Computing, BCIs, and Robotics. The focus will be on identifying innovative educational strategies and career pathways that adapt to these technologies. Participants will discuss interdisciplinary learning, project-based models, microcredentials, tech apprenticeships, lifelong learning platforms, and language digital divide, aiming to align educational and professional development with future technological landscapes.
The roundtable session will guide dialogues on educational systems and employment, also going through the digital divide and the existing gaps in countries that have less access to digital literacy, empowerment and infrastructure. According to UNESCO, around 3.6 billion people worldwide still lack reliable internet access, and in developing countries, access to digital literacy and infrastructure is limited. ITU reports that only 19% of individuals in the least developed countries use the internet, compared to 87% in developed countries.
There is no longer a clear pathway to success through education. A report by the McKinsey Global Institute suggests that by 2030, up to 800 million jobs worldwide could be lost to automation, representing one-fifth of the global workforce. As the Youth and the Teen Dynamic Coalitions on Internet Governance, we see as part or our responsibilities to promote the dialogues on the perspectives of education and future considering the advancement of technology and Internet, and during the session we will present a joint document and position on the topic, opened to collaborations and available in our platforms after IGF 2024.
The session aims to facilitate a 90 minutes roundtable where participants will be part of the session itself. We will Incorporate interactive elements such as polls, Q&A, and breakout rooms to facilitate discussion between onsite and online attendees, supporting real-time interaction, and ensuring comprehensive participation.
Tentative agenda:
10’: Introduction and background. The moderator explains how the session will take place and points out that attendees can ask questions by using the hand-raising option or in the chat (online), or by requesting the floor (onsite).
50’: The moderator introduces the policy issues and addresses the speakers with questions in a roundtable fashion.
20’: Open floor. The moderator invites all participants to take the floor either online or onsite.
10’: Key takeaways (rapporteur) and conclusions.
Both online and onsite moderators will make sure that the questions and comments are not overlooked through effective communication, but play an important role throughout the session. An open floor moment is reserved for public onsite and online interaction.
Omor Faruque, [email protected], DTC and Project OMNA, Civil Society, APAC
Netra Adsaya Senthil, [email protected] ,DTC and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Civil Society/academic, WEOG
Stacy Gildenston, [email protected], DTC Co-Chair , Technical Community, Civil Society, WEOG
Denise Leal, [email protected] , YCIG and UnB, Civil society and Academia, LAC
Umut Pajaro, [email protected] , Melmo University and YCIG, Academia and Civil Society, WEOG
Ananda Gautam , [email protected] , YCIG, Civil Society, APAC
Saba Tiku, [email protected] , YCIG, Technical Community, AFRICA
Marko Paloski, [email protected] , YCIG, Private Sector, EEG
Saba Tiku, [email protected], YCIG, Technical Community, AFRICA
Pyrate Ruby Passell, [email protected], DTC Co-Chair ,Technical, WEOG
Boris Lo, [email protected], DTC, Sustainify, Onepile, Civil society, APAC
Umut Pajaro, [email protected] , Melmo University, Academia, WEOG
Denise Leal, [email protected] , YCIG and UnB, Civil Society and Academia, LAC
Omor Faruque, [email protected], Project OMNA, Civil Society, ASIA
Netra Adsaya Senthil, [email protected] , Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Civil Society/academic, WEOG
Stacy Gildenston, [email protected], DTC Co-Chair , Technical Community, Civil Society, WEOG
1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
5.1
5.a
5.b
5.c
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
17.13
17.14
17.15
17.16
17.17
17.18
17.19
17.6
17.7
17.8
17.9
Targets: Overall, the proposed session addresses several SDGs by focusing on innovative educational strategies, career pathways, and the impact of technological advancements on the workforce, thereby contributing to broader sustainable development objectives.
No Poverty (SDG 1): Addressing the evolving demands of the workforce can contribute to reducing poverty by providing individuals with relevant skills and employment opportunities (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5). Additionally, focusing on innovative educational strategies and career pathways aligns with efforts to eradicate poverty (1.a, 1.b).
Quality Education (SDG 4): Identifying innovative educational strategies and adapting career pathways to technological advancements is directly related to providing quality education for all (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7).
Gender Equality (SDG 5): Considering gender equality in educational and employment opportunities is crucial for achieving gender parity (5.1, 5.a, 5.b, 5.c).
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8): Exploring strategies to align education and professional development with technological landscapes can contribute to decent work and inclusive economic growth (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.a, 8.b, 8.10).
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9): Addressing the evolving demands of the workforce, shaped by emerging technologies like AI, Quantum Computing, BCIs, and Robotics, aligns with fostering innovation and building resilient infrastructure (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.a, 9.b, 9.c).
Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): By addressing gaps in education and access to technology, the session can contribute to reducing inequalities (10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6).
Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17): Collaboration between stakeholders, such as governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector, is essential for achieving sustainable development goals related to education, employment, and technology (17.6, 17.7, 17.8, 17.9, 17.13, 17.14, 17.15, 17.16, 17.17, 17.18, 17.19).