Session
RIPE NCC
Chafic Chaya, RIPE NCC, Technical Community
Representative from the Norwegian Government Sofia Silva Berenguer, Number Resource Organisation, Latin America David Huberman, ICANN, Global stakeholder Rodrigue Guiguembde, Smart Africa, Africa Zdravko Jukic, Regulator, Croatia, Europe
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: The session emphasizes building robust digital infrastructure (SDG 9) by leveraging cross-sector partnerships and innovative Internet infrastructure and governance frameworks. It also underlines the importance of international cooperation and multistakeholder dialogue (SDG 17) to achieve sustainable development, ensuring that collaborative efforts, including joint declarations, capacity building, MoUs, Agile regulatory decisions, and government roundtables, contribute to a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.
Interactive Panel Discussion
As the global digital economy expands, Internet infrastructure must evolve to meet the increasing demands for connectivity, scalability, and security. The next generation of digital services, ranging from AI-driven applications and IoT networks to financial technology and cloud computing, requires a resilient, scalable, and secure Internet core to function efficiently. This session will explore the critical infrastructure upgrades, latest technologies, best current practices, and governance strategies needed to prepare for the Internet-driven economy of the future. Experts will discuss how network operators, policymakers, and businesses can collaborate to enhance the scalability, security, and resilience of Internet infrastructure in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In addition, the session will present supportive evidence to contextualize these discussions, including: • MoUs, partnerships and joint activities between the technical community, the Intergovernmental Organisations, key players, and regulators/governments • Dedicated meetings and roundtables with governments
The onsite moderator will engage with live participants, while the online moderator will oversee the virtual chat and Q&A sessions, ensuring active participation from remote attendees.