Session
Organizer 1: Ricardo Campos, 🔒
Organizer 2: Cavalcante de Sousa Francisco, Legal Grounds Institute
Organizer 3: Tatiana Meinhart Hahn, Attorney General's Office (AGU)
Organizer 2: Cavalcante de Sousa Francisco, Legal Grounds Institute
Organizer 3: Tatiana Meinhart Hahn, Attorney General's Office (AGU)
Speaker 1: Ricardo Campos, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Tania Cosentino, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Marilia Maciel, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 4: Ignacio Sánchez González, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Tania Cosentino, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Marilia Maciel, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 4: Ignacio Sánchez González, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Moderator
Tatiana Meinhart Hahn, Government, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Online Moderator
Cavalcante de Sousa Francisco, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Rapporteur
Ignacio Sánchez González, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The workshop will begin with a roundtable discussion, led by a moderator who will introduce the key topics. In the first segment (50 minutes), each speaker will have 10 minutes to present their perspective based on the sector they represent. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse approaches, challenges, and concerns regarding cloud infrastructures, their impact on sovereignty, and Internet architecture. Speakers will be encouraged to highlight both areas of consensus and points of divergence, fostering a nuanced discussion for IGF participants. Following the individual presentations, the second segment (40 minutes) will feature an interactive plenary session, where both in-person and remote participants will be invited to engage. Questions will be limited to 3 minutes to ensure broad participation. To uphold the multistakeholder methodology, priority will be given to sector-specific questions, ensuring balanced representation and inclusive dialogue across different perspectives.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The workshop will begin with a roundtable discussion, led by a moderator who will introduce the key topics. In the first segment (50 minutes), each speaker will have 10 minutes to present their perspective based on the sector they represent. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse approaches, challenges, and concerns regarding cloud infrastructures, their impact on sovereignty, and Internet architecture. Speakers will be encouraged to highlight both areas of consensus and points of divergence, fostering a nuanced discussion for IGF participants. Following the individual presentations, the second segment (40 minutes) will feature an interactive plenary session, where both in-person and remote participants will be invited to engage. Questions will be limited to 3 minutes to ensure broad participation. To uphold the multistakeholder methodology, priority will be given to sector-specific questions, ensuring balanced representation and inclusive dialogue across different perspectives.
Policy Question(s)
A-What are the impacts of cloud infrastructure on internet architecture and sectors, and how can it strengthen digital sovereignty in ICT, emerging technologies, and services like AI, IoT, and big data?
B-What are the cybersecurity, operational risks, and stability concerns for the continuity and efficiency of public policies and online services in the context of public digital infrastructures?
C-How should cloud regulation be proposed, and how might it impact users' fundamental rights and internet governance principles?
D-What is the role of States as regulatory actors, and how can stakeholders collaborate democratically and multistakeholder-wise?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of cloud infrastructures on digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and the stability of public services and businesses. The session will provide a high-level, multistakeholder discussion on the challenges and opportunities related to cloud governance, fostering informed perspectives on regulatory frameworks and policy development. By engaging with experts from different sectors, attendees will be exposed to diverse viewpoints, enabling them to identify key trends, risks, and best practices. The session will also contribute to ongoing debates in Internet governance, equipping participants with insights that can support decision-making processes in both public and private sectors. Additionally, the workshop will generate concrete outputs, including documentation of discussions and proposals, which will be made available in an online repository. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to broader policymaking discussions and connect with relevant initiatives in other Internet governance forums.
SDGs
Description:
Cloud infrastructures are increasingly shaping the digital landscape across various sectors and governments. Their permeability and multifunctionality highlight their connection to Internet governance principles, the diversity of stakeholders, and state sovereignty. This workshop aims to bring together high-level representatives for a multistakeholder debate on the key opportunities, challenges, and concerns surrounding cloud infrastructures. It will explore the uses, applications, and impacts of both public and private cloud infrastructures on national sovereignty and Internet architecture. The session will analyze different existing scenarios, outlining perspectives and feasibility for cloud adoption. It will also assess the functionality, security, and stability of cloud infrastructures in public policies, identifying the best multistakeholder approaches to address this evolving landscape.
Cloud infrastructures are increasingly shaping the digital landscape across various sectors and governments. Their permeability and multifunctionality highlight their connection to Internet governance principles, the diversity of stakeholders, and state sovereignty. This workshop aims to bring together high-level representatives for a multistakeholder debate on the key opportunities, challenges, and concerns surrounding cloud infrastructures. It will explore the uses, applications, and impacts of both public and private cloud infrastructures on national sovereignty and Internet architecture. The session will analyze different existing scenarios, outlining perspectives and feasibility for cloud adoption. It will also assess the functionality, security, and stability of cloud infrastructures in public policies, identifying the best multistakeholder approaches to address this evolving landscape.
Expected Outcomes
The workshop will provide a critical analysis of the impacts of cloud infrastructures on sovereignty, security, and the stability of public services, businesses, and society, as well as their relationship with emerging technologies. It aims to strengthen multistakeholder dialogue, consolidate diverse perspectives, identify necessary regulatory interventions, and expand discussions within the public sector and Internet governance. The session will support public policy development by fostering consensus that encourages innovation, competitiveness, and the protection of national interests. Expected outputs include social media content, workshop proceedings, and an online repository of proposals and discussions. Additionally, the outcomes will contribute to further publications and engagement in other Internet governance forums, such as LACIGF and IGF.
Hybrid Format: The workshop will be actively connected to the organizers' social media channels, featuring introductory and educational content on the topic ahead of the IGF. Both onsite and remote participants will be encouraged to engage through platforms like Menti and YouTube, where they can share insights, comments, and questions. To ensure balanced sectoral representation, priority will be given to sector-specific questions during the interactive segment of the session. Contributions will be limited to 3 minutes to maximize participation and maintain a dynamic discussion. Half of the session will be dedicated to audience engagement, fostering meaningful interaction between participants and speakers. This format is designed to amplify community input, ensuring that diverse perspectives from various sectors are reflected in the discussion. By adopting an inclusive and participatory methodology, the workshop seeks to enhance multistakeholder collaboration and enrich the debate on cloud infrastructures and digital sovereignty.