IGF 2022 Day 0 Event #3 Global Internet Governance Academic Network Annual Symposium

Time
Monday, 28th November, 2022 (07:00 UTC) - Monday, 28th November, 2022 (14:05 UTC)
Room
Banquet Hall A

Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet)
Roxana Radu, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, academia, WEOG Ioana Stupariu, GigaNet Steering Committee, non-profit, Eastern European Group Yik Chan Chin, Beijing Normal University's School of Journalism and Communication, academia, Asia and Pacific Group Dmitry Epstein, Department of Communication & Journalism and the Federmann School of Public Policy & Governance, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, academia, WEOG

Speakers

The speakers for this academic conference come from all regional groups - we engage a diverse group of rising and established researchers that are competitively selected through a blind peer-review process.

Onsite Moderator

Yik Chan Chin, Beijing Normal University's School of Journalism and Communication, academia, Asia and Pacific Group (TBC)

Online Moderator

Ioana Stupariu, GigaNet Steering Committee, non-profit, Eastern European Group

Rapporteur

Roxana Radu, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, academia, WEOG

SDGs

9.1
9.5
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
16.10
16.6
16.8

Targets: In relation to SDG 9.1, 9.5, the research presented at the GigaNet Annual symposium aims to strengthen research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for equitable access for all. In-depth research related to infrastructure, case studies highlighting technology and policy choices in developed and developing countries, as well as innovative technology governance solutions can contribute to achieving the SDGs at a time when digital technologies have become a key platform for their realisation. In relation to SDG 16.6, 16.8 and 16.10, evidence from robust research can enhance accountability and transparency of Internet governance-related institutions at all level, ensuring a diversity of voices from both developed and developing countries can be heard. Importantly, such research contributions also enhance access to information for the general public and protection of fundamental rights in areas for which regulation, legislation and case law is nascent.

Format

academic conference (presentation of research papers and discussion)

Language
English
Description

GigaNet's annual symposium features academic papers and discussions on key Internet/digital governance-related topics, including the IGF 2022 focus areas. 

2022 Annual GigaNet Symposium (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – hybrid)

ADDIS ABABA LOCAL TIMES (UTC +3) INDICATED BELOW

28 NOVEMBER  (hybrid format)

10h     WELCOME REMARKS / INTRODUCTION

10h10   THE CONTESTED GOVERNANCE OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

11h30   BREAK

11h40   DIPLOMACY AND PARTICIPATION IN THE NEW ERA OF INTERNET GOVERNANCE

13h00   LUNCH BREAK 

14h10   PERSPECTIVES  ON DATA GOVERNANCE AROUND THE WORLD

15h20   BREAK

15h25   GIGANET BUSINESS MEETING 

16h20   CONCLUSION

To register for online or on-site attendance, please follow the IGF registration steps.