Session
Subtheme
Latin American and Caribbean Top-Level Domains (LACTLD) - The Internet Addresses Registry for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACNIC) - Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS)
Federica Tortorella, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Rocío de la Fuente, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) María Fernanda Martínez, Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS), Academia, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Carolina Aguerre, Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS) and Universidad Católica del Uruguay, Academia, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Federica Tortorella, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Rocío de la Fuente, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) María Fernanda Martínez, Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS), Academia, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) Carolina Aguerre, Center for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS) and Universidad Católica del Uruguay, Academia, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
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Speakers
Leaders and managers from organizations related to the Internet ecosystem across Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to participate in the session, guaranteeing the diversity of speakers and stakeholders. Therefore, we might count with speakers from some of the following organizations: LACNIC, CETyS, LACTLD, ALAI, LAC ISP, Internet Society LAC, ICANN LAC, LAC-IX, Derechos Digitales, South School of Internet Governance (SSIG), ASIET, CTU, LACNOG, IDD LAC, RedClara, IPANDETEC, Association for Progressive Communications (APC), Access Now, CARIBNOG.
Onsite Moderator
Paula Oteguy, LACNIC, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Online Moderator
Rocío de la Fuente, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Rapporteur
Federica Tortorella, LACTLD, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
SDGs
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Targets: This session aims to promote the exchange of information about Internet development in the region and to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders from the LAC region. Therefore, it fosters the creation of synergies to continue contributing at the regional level on issues such as the DNS industry, digital economy and infrastructure.
Targets: This session aims to promote the exchange of information about Internet development in the region and to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders from the LAC region. Therefore, it fosters the creation of synergies to continue contributing at the regional level on issues such as the DNS industry, digital economy and infrastructure.
Format
Roundtable
This session will be organized into two parts. The first one will spotlight initiatives and projects led by various organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean, offering a comprehensive look at key regional developments. The second part will be a space for open dialogue, focusing on critical topics related to the WSIS+20 process and exploring them through a regional perspective, fostering collaboration and shared insights
This session will be organized into two parts. The first one will spotlight initiatives and projects led by various organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean, offering a comprehensive look at key regional developments. The second part will be a space for open dialogue, focusing on critical topics related to the WSIS+20 process and exploring them through a regional perspective, fostering collaboration and shared insights
Duration (minutes)
60
Description
The IGF LAC Space, in this edition, will continue to bring together a wide range of organizations, stakeholders and researchers from Latin America and the Caribbean in order to learn about the progress and achievements of recent years, as well as the projects and challenges of the time to come. Participants will address Internet governance from a Latin American and Caribbean perspective, commenting on how their projects have contributed to economic and social inclusion, advanced human rights and ensured universal access. Additionally, the session will also be dedicated to discussing and reflecting on the global internet governance processes like WSIS+20.The session will thus seek to foster informed discussion and new opportunities for regional collaboration.
Simultaneous translation will be available to ensure the active participation and inclusion of non English speakers. Moderators will promote a balance between audience participation online and onsite, applying strategies like reserving a slot for remote audiences questions or comments.
Simultaneous translation will be available to ensure the active participation and inclusion of non English speakers. Moderators will promote a balance between audience participation online and onsite, applying strategies like reserving a slot for remote audiences questions or comments.