Session
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Theater
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The session format of a panel discussion in a theatre room setup lasting 90 minutes is best suited for our activity because it allows for in-depth discussion and interaction among panellists and the audience participants present in the room and online. The theatre-style seating maximizes seating capacity while ensuring every attendee has an unobstructed view of the panel. This setup fosters an engaging atmosphere by focusing attention on the panellists, encouraging active listening, and facilitating a smooth flow of discussion. Additionally, it optimizes the use of space, making it perfect for larger audience. The 90-minute duration provides sufficient time for exploring complex issues, sharing diverse perspectives, and generating meaningful insights and recommendations. Overall, this format promotes active engagement and facilitates a productive exchange of ideas on the topic of multistakeholder governance and international law in cyberspace.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The session format of a panel discussion in a theatre room setup lasting 90 minutes is best suited for our activity because it allows for in-depth discussion and interaction among panellists and the audience participants present in the room and online. The theatre-style seating maximizes seating capacity while ensuring every attendee has an unobstructed view of the panel. This setup fosters an engaging atmosphere by focusing attention on the panellists, encouraging active listening, and facilitating a smooth flow of discussion. Additionally, it optimizes the use of space, making it perfect for larger audience. The 90-minute duration provides sufficient time for exploring complex issues, sharing diverse perspectives, and generating meaningful insights and recommendations. Overall, this format promotes active engagement and facilitates a productive exchange of ideas on the topic of multistakeholder governance and international law in cyberspace.
Description
This session will focus on the critical role of multistakeholder governance and international law in cyberspace, emphasizing how international law serves as a confidence-building measure essential for sustainable development in the digital age. Key discussions will explore how international law can facilitate trust and cooperation between states, businesses, and civil society in managing cyberspace. The session will address the challenges and opportunities in aligning international law with digital governance frameworks, while stressing its importance for achieving long-term stability and security in the global digital ecosystem.
To facilitate seamless interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, a well-coordinated approach will be implemented, ensuring that both groups feel equally engaged. The presence of both an onsite and an online moderator will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between physical and virtual participants. The onsite moderator will be responsible for managing the in-person audience, facilitating discussions, and ensuring that questions from the room are acknowledged and addressed. Simultaneously, the online moderator will actively monitor the virtual chat, relay online questions to the onsite audience, and ensure that remote participants feel included in the discussion. To maintain smooth coordination, a private communication channel will be established between moderators to keep them in sync throughout the session.
To facilitate seamless interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, a well-coordinated approach will be implemented, ensuring that both groups feel equally engaged. The presence of both an onsite and an online moderator will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between physical and virtual participants. The onsite moderator will be responsible for managing the in-person audience, facilitating discussions, and ensuring that questions from the room are acknowledged and addressed. Simultaneously, the online moderator will actively monitor the virtual chat, relay online questions to the onsite audience, and ensure that remote participants feel included in the discussion. To maintain smooth coordination, a private communication channel will be established between moderators to keep them in sync throughout the session.
Organizers
🔒Ministry of Digital Affairs
Mr. Wiktor Skwarek, Secretary, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland; Government; Eastern European Group Ms. Joanna Kulesza Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lodz Cyber Hub Research Center, Lodz Cyber Hub, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, Poland; Civil Society; Eastern European Group
Mr. Wiktor Skwarek, Secretary, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland; Government; Eastern European Group Ms. Joanna Kulesza Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lodz Cyber Hub Research Center, Lodz Cyber Hub, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, Poland; Civil Society; Eastern European Group
Speakers
Mr. Rafal Kownacki, Director, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland; Government; Eastern European Group - onsite
Ms. Anna Podgorska-Buompane, Telecom WP Chair, Horizontal WP on Cyber Issues Vice-Chair, Digital Affairs Section, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union; Government; Eastern European Group - onsite
Ms. Elena Plexida, Vice President for Government and IGO Engagement, ICANN; Technical Community; Western European and Others Group (WEOG) - onsite
Mr. Yoeri van Haaften, Policy Officer, Hybrid Threats & Cyber Division, European External Action Service; Intergovernmental Organization; Western European and Others Group (WEOG) - online
Mr. Lukasz Kulaga, Professor, Legal - Treaty Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Poland; Government; Eastern European Group - onsite
Onsite Moderator
Ms. Joanna Kulesza Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lodz Cyber Hub Research Center, Lodz Cyber Hub, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, Poland; Civil Society; Eastern European Group
Online Moderator
Mr. Wiktor Skwarek, Secretary, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland; Government; Eastern European Group
Rapporteur
Ms. Joanna Kulesza Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lodz Cyber Hub Research Center, Lodz Cyber Hub, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, Poland; Civil Society; Eastern European Group
SDGs
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: This session directly contributes to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting secure and resilient digital infrastructures supported by international law. It also aligns with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), where international law acts as a confidence-building measure, fostering trust and cooperation necessary for sustainable digital development. Furthermore, it ties to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), emphasizing the role of international law in facilitating global cooperation for a secure digital future.
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: This session directly contributes to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting secure and resilient digital infrastructures supported by international law. It also aligns with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), where international law acts as a confidence-building measure, fostering trust and cooperation necessary for sustainable digital development. Furthermore, it ties to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), emphasizing the role of international law in facilitating global cooperation for a secure digital future.