IGF 2023 Global Youth Summit: Safe Digital Future

    Time
    Sunday, 8th October, 2023 (04:30 UTC) - Sunday, 8th October, 2023 (06:00 UTC)
    Room
    WS 1 – Annex Hall 1
    About this Session
    The IGF 2023 Global Youth Summit aims to bring together some of the brightest young minds and ‎seasoned leaders of today from around the world, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration ‎between generations. By facilitating an open exchange of ideas, experiences, and expertise, the ‎Summit seeks to chart a course towards a safer digital landscape for everyone. It will underscore the ‎crucial significance of implementing sound digital policies, laying the foundation for a secure and ‎responsible digital future. ‎

    At the Summit, youth will embark on a journey of digital innovation, empowerment, and ‎collective action to create a world where youth and seniors unite as architects of a better and safer digital tomorrow. ‎

    DRAFT AGENDA

    13:30
    [5 min]

    Introduction by moderators (TBC)

    • Mr. Markus Kummer, former UN IGF Secretariat Head and diplomat, Switzerland
    • Ms. Lily Edinam Botsyoe, Ghana Youth IGF

    13:35
    [10 min]

    Welcome from the United Nations

    • Mr. Jinhua LI, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

    Address by IGF Leadership Panel

    • Mr. Vint Cerf, Chair of the Leadership Panel

    13:45
    [30 min]

    Setting the stage: 
    Current and next generations of experts and leaders cooperating for a safer digital future

    1. How can we effectively develop and enforce policies to safeguard the online privacy and safety of youth, while promoting digital engagement and innovation?
      • ‎Mr. Peter Marien, European Commission ‎
      • Ms. Jenna Fung, Asia Pacific Youth IGF
         
    2. How can policymakers strike a balance between protecting individual privacy and ensuring cybersecurity measures are robust and effective in an ever-evolving digital landscape? 
      • Mr. Nicolas Fiumareli, Youth LACIGF ‎
      • Ms. Susan Dossi, Member of Malawi Parliament
         
    3. Should there be more effective governance of social media platforms, including algorithm-based moderation, to shield young users from cyberbullying and online harassment?
      • Mr. Christopher Painter, Global Forum on Cyber ‎‎Expertise (GFCE) Foundation Board
      • Ms. Ihita Gangavarapu, Youth India IGF
         
    4. How can young people actively participate in shaping cybersecurity policies and governance frameworks, ensuring their voices are heard in the decision-making process?
      • Ms. Veronica Piccolo, Italy Youth IGF
      • Ms. Paula Pinha, Netflix

    14:15
    [40 min]

    Open floor exchange

    14:55
    [5 min]

    Summing up and closing

     

    Join in person in Kyoto or through https://intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqd-uurT4pHdOZQlsMfXIGyRXeyUFB-8SV.

    Session Time
    Sunday, 8th October, 2023 (04:30 UTC) - Sunday, 8th October, 2023 (06:00 UTC)