IGF 2021 Call for Networking Session Proposals

Networking sessions are interactive gatherings of stakeholders interested in the same or a similar issue on Internet ‎governance. Their open (in the case of face-to-face events - open-seating) formats are spontaneous ‎and can serve as icebreaker, prompting quicker ways for people to get to know each other. ‎Networking sessions are also a suitable session type for social gatherings, or for gatherings of people ‎and organisations from a particular region, stakeholder group, or area of activity.‎

Organization which demonstrates its existing operational work status in Internet ‎governance ecosystem and can outline Internet governance-related objective(s) to be achieved through the session are invited to submit requests for a session slot through the application e-form.  

These types of sessions should focus on Internet governance-pertinent activities. In addition, they could link to the IGF 2021 focus areas: 

IGF 2021 Main focus areas 

• Economic and social inclusion and human rights
• Universal access and meaningful connectivity 

IGF 2021 Emerging and cross-cutting issue areas 

• Emerging regulation: market structure, content, data and consumer/users rights regulation
• Environmental sustainability and climate change
• Inclusive Internet governance ecosystems and digital cooperation
• Trust, security, stability

The standard duration for the session to choose from are 30, 45 and 60 minutes. For other types of specific requests, please email the IGF Secretariat. 
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The initial deadline for requesting the slot at the 16th IGF was 26 May 2021, 23:59 UTC​. The deadline is extended until 26 July, subject to the availability of the space and the overall stakeholder and regional balance of the programme.