Lightning talks are brief, to-the-point, prepared presentation on a specific Internet governance issue.
Stakeholders with demonstrated interest in Internet governance and who can clearly outline the Internet governance-related objective to be achieved through this session, are invited to submit requests for session slot through the application e-form.
Lightning Talks should focus on Internet governance-pertinent issues and activities. They should also link to the IGF 2023 subthemes, selectable in the submission form:
IGF 2023 Subthemes
- AI & Emerging Technologies
- Avoiding Internet Fragmentation
- Cybersecurity, Cybercrime & Online Safety
- Data Governance & Trust
- Digital Divides & Inclusion
- Global Digital Governance & Cooperation
- Human Rights & Freedoms
- Sustainability & Environment
The inclusion of a background paper with the Lightning Talk request is encouraged. The standard durations to choose from are 20 and 30 minutes.
Session support: Webcast: No | Transcription: No | Interpretation: No
The deadline for requesting Lightning Talk slots at the 18th IGF is 24 May 2023, 23:59 UTC.