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ICANN Event - WSIS+20 Event and the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

Tuesday 8 October 2024 (13:00 - 17:00 UTC)

North America | Washington, DC, United States of America | In Person

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Hear from experts from the private sector, civil society, academia, and government on the latest developments at the United Nations from multiple perspectives as well as how you can stay engaged in these important processes.

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Agenda:

 9:30:9:35 AM ET - Welcome Remarks

Matt Larson, Managing Director - ICANN Washington, DC Office and VP of Research


9:35-10:25 AM ET - Fireside Chat: Summit of the Future and Global Digital Compact Perspectives in the context of WSIS+20 and the future of Internet Governance

Veni Markovski in conversation with Amb. Steve Lang, US Dept. of State


10:25-10:40 AM ET - Break


10:40-11:30 AM ET - Panel Session 1: Future Proofing the IGF - Business Community Perspectives

Moderator: Jim Pendergast, President, The Galway Strategy Group 

  • Jackie Ruff, Consulting Counsel, Wiley 
  • Chris Martin, Head of Policy Innovation, North America, Access Partnership
  • Timea Suto, Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce

11:45 AM -12:35 PM ET- Panel Session 2: Multistakeholder Perspectives - WSIS and the IGF Renewal

Moderator: Allison Pytlak, Senior Fellow and Director of the Cyber Program, Stimson Center

  • Karen Mulberry, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, IEEE
  • Shane Tews, Nonresident Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute  
  • Fiona Alexander, Distinguished Policy Strategist in Residence and Distinguished Fellow at the Internet Governance Lab, American University, Washington, DC 

12:35-12:40 PM ET - Closing Remarks


12:40-1:30 PM ET - Networking Lunch