IGF 2020 WS #97 Fact-Checking: A Realm for Multi-stakeholder model? The workshop relates to the rising amount of false information spread online and explores fact-checking mechanisms used by various stakeholders in order to minimise the spread of misinformation. It aims to raise a discussion about the responsibilities held and issues encountered by different stakeholders in the current fact-checking environment, proposes and brings to the discussion the development of a global benchmark of best practices for fact-checking.

IGF 2020 WS #327 Believe it or not, the Internet Protocol is on Sale! The discussion will be facilitated by the on site moderator who will use an online platform, called sli.do, to present the policy questions that will be debated by panelists and audience.

IGF 2020 Main Session TRUST Internet Fragmentation - Is Digital Sovereignty the Problem or the Solution? This main session focuses on the debate surrounding Internet Fragmentation. The Internet Governance community has advocated for and strives to maintain the integrity of a unified and open Internet, but political and technological changes still push the debate on how feasible that is. Multistakeholder perspectives will be discussed in this session and advanced in the backdrop of current shared global priorities.

Youth Corner: Networking in IG for creating opportunities

IGF 2020 WS #107 Educational Opportunities & Challenges in Times of Crisis The session will have an interactive format.

IGF 2020 WS #194 Governing Cross Border Data Flow & Sustainable Development The proposed session will shed light on the adverse impact of restricting cross border data flows on factors affecting sustainable development goals of inclusive growth, full employment and innovation such as denting inclusive participation in economy of Medium Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, from developing countries working in the Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES) sector along with effect on consumers trust and usage of select digital technology-driven services.

IGF 2020 OF #42 Personal Sovereignty: Digital Trust in the Algorithmic Age This session will explore dimensions of the challenges and opportunities in identifying innovative approaches to promote and use technologies for sustainable development. It will address how the shared goal of sustainable development can be realized by harnessing technologies, while at the same time minimizing their disruptive and adverse effects.

IGF 2020 WS #75 AI solution and governance for global public emergencies This workshop will explore the potential of AI to create solutions for global public emergencies and build some good governance models of AI.

IGF 2020 WS #218 Climate Change Disinformation - Beyond Confusion, Action

IGF 2020 WS #152 Cultural processes in the age of the digital revolution The internet space is an extremely multi-threaded and complex process that is very closely related to social development. Recognising the extent of the internet, it is crucial for everyone to learn to govern this digital revolution in their everyday lives. COVID-19 restrictions have only amplified this, turning the home into a remotely-connected school and workplace. The workshop will focus on the human-media practices and analyse what steps must be taken to building good digital citizenship.

IGF 2020 WS #217 The role of digital tech. in environmental sustainability The ICT and telecommunications sectors often come under fire for what is perceived to be high levels of energy consumption. However, the telecoms sector is evolving to be carbon neutral, with ambitious targets for emissions reduction.

IGF 2020 WS #59 Everything you wanted to ask about Hate Speech but didn't This session looks European policy and practice initiatives combating hate speech launched in past years to address the risks hate speech online poses to human rights and societies. It focused on three areas: Prevention Measures; Protection: Self & Co-regulatory approaches; Prosecution: use of national criminal and administrative legislation covering hate speech in the online environment. Through breakout groups participants will discuss promising practices.

IGF 2020 WS #81 Overcoming the US-China digital Cold War How should Internet governance respond to the intensifying conflict between the US and China? Do cybersecurity concerns really justify economic sanctions, trade barriers and the blocking of information? What forms of peaceful co-existence are possible between the US and Chinese Internets? Between the European and Chinese Internets?

IGF 2020 WS #71 Building trust through responsible response to global crises This panel will explore the appropriate role of government and the private sector to ensure reliable and secure connectivity for citizens during times of global crises and in so doing create a framework of trust. It will examine lessons learned through the COVID-19 event and best practices for evolving this framework of trust to prepare for other large-scale response events