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Japanese IG School Hosts Pre-Event
The School on Internet Governance Japan will hold an event 7 October before the start of the 18th IGF in Kyoto, on "Empowering Youth Towards 'Internet We Want'".
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A number of private bilateral meeting rooms are available to book for participants of the 18th IGF in Kyoto. Access our self-reservation system here and below!
IGF 2023 High-Level Track
See what will be discussed during IGF 2023's topical high-level panel sessions, featuring leaders from around the world and all stakeholder groups.

The IGF 2023 intersessional work and the 18th annual IGF meeting are being planned within the overarching theme ''The Internet We Want - Empowering All People''. The programme is developing around eight sub-themes: AI & Emerging Technologies; Avoiding Internet Fragmentation; Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Online Safety; Data Governance and Trust; Digital Divides and Inclusion; Global Digital Governance and Cooperation; Human Rights and Freedoms; and Sustainability & Environment.

Please visit IGF 2022 Outputs for the Addis Ababa IGF Messages, Summary Report, individual session reports, session transcripts, reports from the intersessional work, youth and parliamentary tracks, outputs from NRIs, annual meeting photos, videos, and more.
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