Session
Subtheme
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 1: 'Gbenga Sesan, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: Tatiana Tropina, Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: anna oosterlinck, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Tatiana Tropina, Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: anna oosterlinck, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: In line with the NETMundial+10 Multistakeholder Guidelines, we suggest the roundtable format as it allows all relevant stakeholders to participate on equal footing to the workshop. We aim to treat all participants fairly and equitably, recognising the value of diverse viewpoints and contributions and the different nature of roles and responsibilities. We feel the roundtable format will facilitate open dialogue, encourage respectful communication and consensus-building. A 90-minute session will allow ample time to create an interactive session, with at least 30 minutes dedicated to audience questions and interventions.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: In line with the NETMundial+10 Multistakeholder Guidelines, we suggest the roundtable format as it allows all relevant stakeholders to participate on equal footing to the workshop. We aim to treat all participants fairly and equitably, recognising the value of diverse viewpoints and contributions and the different nature of roles and responsibilities. We feel the roundtable format will facilitate open dialogue, encourage respectful communication and consensus-building. A 90-minute session will allow ample time to create an interactive session, with at least 30 minutes dedicated to audience questions and interventions.
Policy Question(s)
A: How do we ensure protection, promotion and respect for human rights as core value across the implementation of all WSIS Action Lines, with a view to achieving the people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented information society envisaged by the WSIS?
B: What role should the WSIS agenda play in the broader digital governance environment, including the GDC and ongoing global dialogues on AI and data governance?
C: How can we ensure meaningful, sustained and diverse multi-stakeholder participation in Internet and digital governance processes in line with the NETMundial+10 Multistakeholder Guidelines?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will come away with an understanding of priorities and common objectives of relevant stakeholders for the WSIS+20 review. They will be able to contribute to formulating concrete recommendations to the WSIS+20 review process, drawing from their own unique national, regional, and stakeholder perspectives.
Description:
As we rapidly progress through the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), the stakes are incredibly high: given the significantly changed landscape and challenges compared to the WSIS+10 review —ranging from new, disruptive technologies, corresponding questions of how to regulate them, and shifting geopolitical dynamics—topics could range from how technologies intersect with the SDGs; to the norms, structures and values that underpin Internet and digital technology governance. The review presents the opportunity to consider the successes and challenges of the past two decades and to consider what kind of governance architecture is needed in the future. To contribute to the theme of Building Digital Cooperation, this workshop will focus on how governmental and non-governmental stakeholders can work together to deliver inclusive, rights-respecting digital governance in today’s context. It will consider how integrating the multistakeholder principles—openness, inclusivity, transparency and accountability—can both help to strengthen the WSIS+20 and shape future digital governance processes. In this workshop, governments, civil society and technical community from across the globe will engage in an open and constructive discussion to inform the WSIS+20 review process. We will consider: How to embed the full breadth of the international human rights framework across the full lifecycle of technologies, including how to respond to new and emerging technologies in a human rights respecting way. How the WSIS agenda fits within the broader digital governance environment, including the GDC and ongoing global dialogues on AI governance. How to ensure meaningful and diverse multi-stakeholder participation in digital governance processes in line with the NETMundial +10 Multistakeholder Guidelines. The aim of the workshop is to bring together relevant stakeholders to create a set of concrete recommendations to feed into the WSIS+20 review process, including shaping the WSIS+20 outcome document.
As we rapidly progress through the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), the stakes are incredibly high: given the significantly changed landscape and challenges compared to the WSIS+10 review —ranging from new, disruptive technologies, corresponding questions of how to regulate them, and shifting geopolitical dynamics—topics could range from how technologies intersect with the SDGs; to the norms, structures and values that underpin Internet and digital technology governance. The review presents the opportunity to consider the successes and challenges of the past two decades and to consider what kind of governance architecture is needed in the future. To contribute to the theme of Building Digital Cooperation, this workshop will focus on how governmental and non-governmental stakeholders can work together to deliver inclusive, rights-respecting digital governance in today’s context. It will consider how integrating the multistakeholder principles—openness, inclusivity, transparency and accountability—can both help to strengthen the WSIS+20 and shape future digital governance processes. In this workshop, governments, civil society and technical community from across the globe will engage in an open and constructive discussion to inform the WSIS+20 review process. We will consider: How to embed the full breadth of the international human rights framework across the full lifecycle of technologies, including how to respond to new and emerging technologies in a human rights respecting way. How the WSIS agenda fits within the broader digital governance environment, including the GDC and ongoing global dialogues on AI governance. How to ensure meaningful and diverse multi-stakeholder participation in digital governance processes in line with the NETMundial +10 Multistakeholder Guidelines. The aim of the workshop is to bring together relevant stakeholders to create a set of concrete recommendations to feed into the WSIS+20 review process, including shaping the WSIS+20 outcome document.
Expected Outcomes
The workshop will culminate in the formulation of concrete recommendations to inform the WSIS+20 review. The organisers will input these recommendations in a guidance note for Member States taking part in the intergovernmental negotiations of the WSIS+20 outcome document. As well as the listed confirmed speakers, we will be inviting a government representative from Chile to speak. The workshop is designed to facilitate collaboration and conversation across stakeholder groups from around the world
Hybrid Format: We will ensure a balanced Q&A session, integrating both online and onsite contributions. Slido will be used for real-time input, while the IGF chat will facilitate remote engagement, creating an inclusive hybrid experience.
At least 30 minutes will be dedicated to audience participation, with panellists engaging attendees through open questions. Experienced moderators will encourage online discussion in the chat and ensure these contributions reach speakers and onsite participants.
Given funding constraints, we appreciate the IGF’s hybrid format, as some participants may be unable to travel to Norway. We prioritise conversation between underrepresented Global Majority participants and Global Minority decision-makers. Through participatory event design, we aim to create an interactive, representative, and impactful dialogue.