Session
Subtheme
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organization
Speaker 1: Marland Klara, Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organization
Speaker 2: Kayle Giroud, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Francesca Bosco, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Ellie McDonald, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 5: Julien Sylvestre-Fleury, Government, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Kayle Giroud, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Francesca Bosco, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Ellie McDonald, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 5: Julien Sylvestre-Fleury, Government, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The interactive roundtable format will encourage active engagement from both onsite and online participants, fostering an inclusive dialogue on strengthening multistakeholder cooperation in digital governance.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The interactive roundtable format will encourage active engagement from both onsite and online participants, fostering an inclusive dialogue on strengthening multistakeholder cooperation in digital governance.
Policy Question(s)
A. How can multistakeholder cooperation enhance cyber resilience and cybersecurity capacity-building across different regions?
B. What role do public-private partnerships and nonprofit organizations play in strengthening inclusive and sustainable digital governance?
C. How can international frameworks and organizations improve coordination to facilitate structured, long-term engagement in cybersecurity policy?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain:
- A deeper understanding of how multistakeholder cooperation enhances global cyber resilience.
- Practical insights into best practices for integrating diverse voices into digital governance.
- Strategies for strengthening cybersecurity capacity-building through coordinated investments and public-private partnerships.
- Opportunities for collaboration with key initiatives such as the GFCE, CyberPeace Institute, and GCA to address cyber challenges.
SDGs
Description:
As the world’s digital infrastructure grows, so does the complexity of cybersecurity challenges. With the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on the Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies (2021–2025) concluding its mandate in July 2025, discussions are intensifying around the creation of a UN Permanent Mechanism for ICT Security in the Context of International Security. This mechanism will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global cyber governance and ensuring a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. The role of multistakeholder cooperation, including government, private sector, academia, civil society, and nonprofits, is vital in shaping this future. Nonprofit organizations and capacity-building initiatives bring unique expertise, services, and research that can contribute substantially to global cybersecurity efforts, yet their participation remains fragmented. As these organizations face operational, financial, and institutional challenges, it is essential to explore how multistakeholder engagement can be structured and optimized to foster a more inclusive, sustainable, and action-oriented cybersecurity framework. This session, co-organized by the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), the CyberPeace Institute, the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), and Global Affairs Canada, will discuss how the lessons learned from the OEWG and the multistakeholder community’s contributions can inform the UN Permanent Mechanism on ICT Security in the Context of International Security, scheduled to follow the OEWG’s conclusion. This session will focus on identifying pathways to leverage the expertise, tools, and services provided by the multistakeholder community to ensure the new permanent mechanism as well as future digital governance is inclusive, effective, and impactful.
As the world’s digital infrastructure grows, so does the complexity of cybersecurity challenges. With the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on the Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies (2021–2025) concluding its mandate in July 2025, discussions are intensifying around the creation of a UN Permanent Mechanism for ICT Security in the Context of International Security. This mechanism will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global cyber governance and ensuring a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. The role of multistakeholder cooperation, including government, private sector, academia, civil society, and nonprofits, is vital in shaping this future. Nonprofit organizations and capacity-building initiatives bring unique expertise, services, and research that can contribute substantially to global cybersecurity efforts, yet their participation remains fragmented. As these organizations face operational, financial, and institutional challenges, it is essential to explore how multistakeholder engagement can be structured and optimized to foster a more inclusive, sustainable, and action-oriented cybersecurity framework. This session, co-organized by the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), the CyberPeace Institute, the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), and Global Affairs Canada, will discuss how the lessons learned from the OEWG and the multistakeholder community’s contributions can inform the UN Permanent Mechanism on ICT Security in the Context of International Security, scheduled to follow the OEWG’s conclusion. This session will focus on identifying pathways to leverage the expertise, tools, and services provided by the multistakeholder community to ensure the new permanent mechanism as well as future digital governance is inclusive, effective, and impactful.
Expected Outcomes
Actionable recommendations for strengthening multistakeholder collaboration in cybersecurity governance.
Identification of best practices for inclusive cyber capacity-building initiatives.
Increased awareness of collaborative opportunities through initiatives like the GFCE, CyberPeace Institute, and GCA.
Strengthened alignment between cybersecurity capacity-building efforts and global governance frameworks.
Hybrid Format: The session will incorporate live polling, Q&A, and online discussion platforms (e.g., Slido or Mentimeter) to facilitate interaction between onsite and remote participants. The online moderator will actively engage virtual attendees, ensuring their questions and contributions are addressed in real time.