IGF - Internet Governance Forum

One internet. Billions of users. Infinite local realities. While Ctrl V + Ctrl C is a gamechanger, digital governance isn't something you can copy-paste across borders. It should reflect the communities it serves, says @hitRECordJoe. un.org/en/isotope-art… @UNDESA

Our digital footprints tell our stories. In a world increasingly shaped by technology, who should control our narratives? @hitRECordJoe says the answer is simple: you. Champion a future where our online identities remain ours. un.org/en/isotope-art… @UNDESA

Meet the UN's new Global Advocate for Human-centric Digital Governance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt! In his first interview in his new role, @hitRECordJoe breaks it down: what his role is about, why inclusion matters and building digital spaces that serve all. un.org/en/isotope-art…

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is officially the UN Global Advocate for Human-centric Digital Governance! In his new role, he’ll work alongside the UN to build an inclusive, sustainable digital future that serves everyone. Welcome to the UN, @hitRECordJoe! un.org/en/desa/un-app…

🌐 Southern Cone Parliamentary Summit – Outcomes Priorities: human rights, digital skills, public governance & data sovereignty. Read the outcomes and more here: bit.ly/3Nryzkk Next Summit in Montevideo, Uruguay – register by 20 March: bit.ly/4uNVgjM

AI is smart. But is it sustainable? The IGF Dynamic Coalition on Environment, Commonwealth Secretariat & Centre for Science and Environment: Environment as an Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence. 27 Mar 2026 | 12:30 UTC Register: intgovforum.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🌍 Apply for the IGF 2026 Fellowship Programme! The IGF invites applicants from developing countries to gain hands‑on experience at the IGF Secretariat in Geneva and strengthen global Internet governance skills. 📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026 🔗 More info: intgovforum.org/en/content/igf…

Upcoming Webinar: Preparing the DNS for the Post‑Quantum Era The DC-IS3C, Afnic and the IGF Secretariat, is hosting its second post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) webinar, with a special focus on the DNS transition. 🗓 Wednesday, 18 March ⏰ 13:00 UTC 🔗bit.ly/PQCDNS

🌐Thanks to our collagues from @ICANN and @internetsociety for todays insightful exchange on the “WSIS+20 Lessons Learned & Next Steps” session at #ICANN85 in Mumbai, India!

The IGF Newcomers page is now live! Get a simple intro to what the IGF is, why it matters, and how you can engage in global digital policy. Start here: intgovforum.org/en/content/wel…

📢 Deadline Extended! To allow for broader participation from all regions and stakeholder groups, the deadline for the IGF 2026 calls has been extended. Thematic input: bit.ly/4aAodYj Intersessional Work Proposals: bit.ly/4s5DUMT

Germany has been a longstanding and invaluable supporter of the IGF, helping strengthen bottom‑up, multistakeholder dialogue on digital issues. We’re grateful for the continued cooperation and support from State Secretary Markus Richter and the BMDS team.

Dont forget to register for the webinar on the "Future of Digital Health", taking place at 4.30PM CET today! Register here: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Day 1 at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi🇮🇳 IGF Secretariat joined a panel on building trusted & resilient AI infrastructure—balancing innovation, security, and rights and met the BMDS International Digital Policy Fellows to discuss digital governance and youth engagement🌍

🌐 Global Discussion: Future of Digital Health How are digital health & AI transforming healthcare delivery and patient experience? 🗓 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) ⏰ 4:30–6:00 pm CET 🔗 intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Join a global dialogue with experts from health, tech & policy.

4th Parliamentary Summit | Anticipating the Digital Future The Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay & the #IGF will host a Regional Parliamentary Summit on strengthening parliamentary governance & democratic innovation. 🗓 24 March 2026 📍 Montevideo & online 🔗bit.ly/4rEAfW2

🌐IGF briefing for Permanent Missions in Geneva🌐 Yesterday, @DiplomacyEdu hosted a briefing on the #IGF in light of #WSIS20. Over 40 participants joined and intervened, including former IGF host countries 🇪🇹🇨🇭🇯🇵🇧🇷🇱🇹, showing strong interest in translating WSIS+20 into practice.

🌐Engaging the next generation of digital governance leaders🌐 In Jan–Feb, the #IGF Secretariat engaged with Chinese students in Geneva at the @ilo with @WFUNA and with @Tsinghua_Uni on Digital & AI governance, multistakeholder dialogue, and how youth can engage across the IGF.

🌐 Shaping #IGF2026 — key calls now open! 📝 Call for Thematic Inputs, deadline: 28 Feb 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4rhTMeP 🚀 IGF 2026 Landing Page now live 🔗 bit.ly/4rgclQC 🔄 Intersessional Work Proposals (BPFs & PNs), deadline: 28 Feb 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4tqEQx9

📣 Call to Action for NRIs! The IGF 2025 Financial Grants are now open to support the implementation of NRI annual meetings, with the generous support of IGF donors. 🌍 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/3LFE6TN ⏰ Deadline: 11 February 2026