Session
Subtheme
Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ
Andrey Aleinikov (Russian Internet Governance Forum, technical community, Eastern Europe) Stasya Savelieva (Russian Summer School on Internet Governance, academic community, Eastern Europe) Arevik Martirosyan (International Information Secuty School, civil society, Eastern Europe)
Andrey Aleinikov (Russian Internet Governance Forum, technical community, Eastern Europe) Stasya Savelieva (Russian Summer School on Internet Governance, academic community, Eastern Europe) Arevik Martirosyan (International Information Secuty School, civil society, Eastern Europe)
Organization's Website
Speakers
Wolfgang Kleinwächter (European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG), academic community, Europe) [email protected]
Kristina Hakobyan (Armenian domain registry and the Armenian Summer School on Internet Governance, technical community, Middle East) [email protected]
Biyi Oladipo (Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), technical community, Africa) [email protected]
Stasya Savelieva (Russian Summer School on Internet Governance, academic community, Eastern Europe) [email protected]
Everton T. Rodrigues (Brazilian Network Information Center (NIC.br) and the Brazilian Internet Governance School (EGI), technical community, South America) [email protected]
Onsite Moderator
Stasya Savelieva
Online Moderator
Arevik Martirosyan
Rapporteur
Andrey Aleinikov
SDGs
4.4
Targets: SDG 4: Quality Education 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills, including technical and digital skills, for employment and entrepreneurship. 4.7: Ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including through education for sustainable development and global citizenship. SDG 5: Gender Equality 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making, including in digital governance. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology (ICT) and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, gender, or other factors, in digital spaces. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals 17.6: Enhance global partnerships for knowledge-sharing and cooperation on science, technology, and innovation, including Internet governance. 17.17: Encourage effective public, private, and civil society partnerships to support youth engagement in digital policy-making.
Targets: SDG 4: Quality Education 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills, including technical and digital skills, for employment and entrepreneurship. 4.7: Ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including through education for sustainable development and global citizenship. SDG 5: Gender Equality 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making, including in digital governance. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology (ICT) and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, gender, or other factors, in digital spaces. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals 17.6: Enhance global partnerships for knowledge-sharing and cooperation on science, technology, and innovation, including Internet governance. 17.17: Encourage effective public, private, and civil society partnerships to support youth engagement in digital policy-making.
Format
Roundtable
The roundtable room layout and 60-minute duration are ideal for this session because they foster interactive and inclusive discussions, which are essential for achieving the session’s goals. The roundtable setup encourages equal participation, allowing domain registries, youth initiative organizers, and young professionals to share perspectives, brainstorm solutions, and collaborate effectively. This format promotes open dialogue, ensuring that all voices, especially those of young participants, are heard. The 60-minute duration provides enough time for structured discussions on key topics, such as mentorship models, barriers to youth engagement, and global collaboration strategies, while maintaining focus and energy. It allows for a balance between presentations, group discussions, and actionable outcomes. The interactive nature of the session, combined with the roundtable layout, ensures that participants leave with practical insights, new connections, and a shared commitment to advancing youth engagement in Internet governance.
The roundtable room layout and 60-minute duration are ideal for this session because they foster interactive and inclusive discussions, which are essential for achieving the session’s goals. The roundtable setup encourages equal participation, allowing domain registries, youth initiative organizers, and young professionals to share perspectives, brainstorm solutions, and collaborate effectively. This format promotes open dialogue, ensuring that all voices, especially those of young participants, are heard. The 60-minute duration provides enough time for structured discussions on key topics, such as mentorship models, barriers to youth engagement, and global collaboration strategies, while maintaining focus and energy. It allows for a balance between presentations, group discussions, and actionable outcomes. The interactive nature of the session, combined with the roundtable layout, ensures that participants leave with practical insights, new connections, and a shared commitment to advancing youth engagement in Internet governance.
Duration (minutes)
60
Description
The younger generation and new voices with fresh perspectives play a crucial role in shaping the future of Internet governance. Their engagement requires support and mentorship from experienced professionals and structured initiatives. This session will explore strategies for knowledge transfer, effective mentorship models, and mechanisms for global collaboration between national domain registries, organizers of youth-focused initiatives (such as Summer Schools on Internet Governance, courses, support programs, fellowships, and similar projects), and young professionals. Participants will discuss successful examples of continuity and cooperation, identify barriers hindering youth participation, and develop solutions to overcome these challenges.
Facilitate Interaction: assign a dedicated moderator to manage both onsite and online participation. Online attendees will join via the provided virtual link, with their questions and comments displayed on a shared screen. We will use live polls, Q&A tools, and breakout rooms to encourage active participation from all attendees. Design for Inclusivity: the session will include short, dynamic presentations followed by interactive discussions. Onsite and online speakers will alternate, ensuring equal visibility. Complementary Tools: we will use platforms like Lido or Mentimeter for live polls and Q&A, and Zoom for group discussions.
Facilitate Interaction: assign a dedicated moderator to manage both onsite and online participation. Online attendees will join via the provided virtual link, with their questions and comments displayed on a shared screen. We will use live polls, Q&A tools, and breakout rooms to encourage active participation from all attendees. Design for Inclusivity: the session will include short, dynamic presentations followed by interactive discussions. Onsite and online speakers will alternate, ensuring equal visibility. Complementary Tools: we will use platforms like Lido or Mentimeter for live polls and Q&A, and Zoom for group discussions.