📰 Call for applications: the IGF invites journalists from the Global South to cover the 21st Annual IGF in Nairobi (14–18 Dec 2026) and bring local perspective to the global debate on our digital future. 🔗 Learn more & apply: intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
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Convened by the United Nations Secretary-General, the IGF is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates discussions on digital public policy. #IGF2026
On 2 Oct, the IGF Secretariat joined Youth IGF Nepal in Kathmandu, with opening remarks from MAG Chair Jennifer Chung. 🗣️ National Youth IGFs carry local youth voices into the global IGF and digital governance, strengthening inclusion in the policies shaping our digital future.
📢 133 proposals received and 65 applicants to the reviewer pool for the Internet Governance Lab 2026! All proposals and the reviewer pool is now published: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/r...
📣 The IGF is now a permanent forum of the United Nations (UNGA Res. 80/173, WSIS+20), and its Multistakeholder Advisory Group is being renewed for 2027. @UNDESA invites all stakeholder and regional groups to nominate. Deadline 5 Nov 👇 intgovforum.org/en/content/m...
📢Join the sixth session of the MAG Chair’s Open Office Hours! Ask questions about IGF 2026, the programme, preparations, or ways to get involved in the IGF ecosystem. 📅 Tomorrow, 30 September, 13:00 UTC Register for tomorrow's session here: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Introducing the Youth IGF AI Foresight Programme 2026. The IGF and @giz.de are launching a four-session programme to build foresight skills across the Youth IGF community, applied to digital & AI governance. 41 participants selected. Starts Oct 2026. intgovforum.org/en/content/y...
Last week, the IGF Secretariat visited Inha University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, delivering a capacity development session for 50 computer science students on Internet governance, the IGF, and multistakeholderism. Thank you for the thoughtful insights and active engagement! 🌐
🌍 Youth leaders in Internet governance, this one's for you. The IGF MAG Working Group on Youth has opened the call for the IGF Youth Mentorship Programme 2026. Get paired with an experienced MAG mentor ahead of #IGF2026. 📅 Apply by 4 Oct 🔗 intgovforum.org/en/content/a...
🌐 Help drive universal, meaningful connectivity. Join the 3rd IGF Policy Network on Digital Inclusion meeting & help shape the 2026 workplan. 📅 30 Sep · 13:00–14:00 UTC 🔗 Register: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📢 Open call — help shape the PNCR's 2026 work. The IGF Policy Network on Cybersecurity & Resilience is seeking expressions of interest: securing civilian Internet access & core Internet resources in conflict & crisis. Join in 👇 form.jotform.com/262642440857...
🎉 The IGF 2026 programme is taking shape! 80 workshops have been selected by the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) for the 21st IGF in Nairobi, Kenya, 14–18 Dec 2026. #IGF2026 View all workshops here: intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
👏 The IGF MAG Chair Office Hours continues! Join the fifth session of the MAG Chair’s Open Office Hours to ask questions about IGF 2026, the programme, preparations, or ways to get involved in the IGF ecosystem. Register here: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/m...
⏰ Final call for proposals! We are entering the final hours of the submission window for the 2026 Internet Governance Labs. Submit your proposal by 23:59 UTC today! 🔬 Read more and submit: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
🔬The IGF is piloting a new exploratory format - Internet Governance Labs. Call for proposals is now open! 📅Deadline: 15 September 2026, 23:59 UTC Register for the information session: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Read more and submit your proposal: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
🌍 IGF 2026 Open Consultations & MAG — Day 3 The MAG discussed main sessions, integrating the wider IGF ecosystem & set the programme framework for #IGF2026. Huge thanks to everyone who engaged and contributed, onsite and online! 📄Agenda and documents: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
🌍 IGF 2026 Open Consultations & MAG Meeting — Day 2 The MAG reviewed thematic narratives, workshop selections & main session topics, shaping the programme for #IGF2026. 📄 Full agenda: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
🌍 IGF 2026 Open Consultations & MAG — Day 1 is a wrap! The community began shaping the programme under the theme "Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence." 📄 Full agenda (all days): intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
The IGF Secretariat is excited to participate in the first session of the Road to Ghana Community Engagement Series ahead of the Africa Internet Governance Forum, taking place in Ghana, 2–5 November 2026. Date: 9 September Time: 13:00–15:00 GMT Register: igf.africa/events/road-...
The IGF Policy Network on Cybersecurity and Resilience (PNCR) is holding its first public call! Join us on Friday 4 September at 12:00 UTC to begin coordinating PNCR's 2026 activities. Register: intgovforum.zoom.us/.../DjQdcJcd... Subscribe to the mailing list: mail.intgovforum.org/.../list.../...
🔬The IGF is piloting a new exploratory format - Internet Governance Labs. Call for proposals is now open! 📅Deadline: 15 September 2026, 23:59 UTC Register for the information session: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Read more and submit your proposal: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
Join the third edition of the IGF MAG Chair Office Hours for an open discussion and live Q&A session. 📅 Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 🕑 13:00 UTC 📍 Virtual 🔗 Register: intgovforum.org/en/content/m... Bring your questions about ongoing work and connect with the community!
Registration is now open! 21st Internet Governance Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, 14–18 Dec 2026. "Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence: Our Shared Responsibility" Onsite or online, all are welcome. 🔗 Register: indico.un.org/e/igf2026 ℹ️ Info: igf2026.intgovforum.org
❓ Have questions about IGF 2026, the MAG, and how the programme takes shape? Bring them to the MAG Chair's Office Hours — an open, informal session to ask directly and hear how the process works. 📅 12 August, 21:00 UTC 💻 Online via Zoom: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📢 Registration is open for the IGF 2026 2nd Open Consultations & MAG Meeting. Join stakeholders and the MAG to review IGF 2026 preparations and shape the annual meeting programme. 📅 7–9 Sept · Geneva (CICG) 🌐 Onsite & online 👉Register: indico.un.org/event/1025290/
📢 Updated Deadline: The deadline for IGF 2026 session proposal submissions has been extended to Sunday, 2 August at 23:59 UTC. 🔗 intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
Got questions about the IGF or the MAG process? Bring them to the MAG Chair Office Hours 🕒 Open to everyone. Next up: 29 July, 05:00 UTC Then: 12 Aug (21:00 UTC) · 26 Aug (13:00 UTC) Register via Zoom on the IGF website. #IGF2026 #InternetGovernance
📼 Recording is up! Catch the #IGF2026 workshop submission webinar with MAG members + the Secretariat. Watch: intgovforum.org Call for Proposals closes 31 July ⏰
🌱 Applications open: SEEDIG Youth School 2026. 25 fully funded places for young people (18–30) across South Eastern Europe. Online course + Sarajevo, 12 Nov. Deadline 10 Aug 👉 seedig.net/youth-school/ @giz.de @internetsociety.bsky.social
🚀 The IGF 2026 Policy Network on Open Digital Infrastructure launches Mon 27 July, 13:00 UTC. First meeting: thematic priorities + draft workplan for the year ahead. Open to all stakeholders. Register: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Join the network: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
📣 Submitting an #IGF2026 workshop proposal? Join MAG members for a live webinar on how to do it right. 🗓️ Thu 23 July, 13:00–14:00 UTC 🔗 Register: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Will AI deepen digital divides or drive inclusive development? 20 yrs after WSIS, join us to explore AI's role in achieving the SDGs & inclusive governance. 📅 17 July, 5:30 PM CET 💻 Online Register 👉 intgovforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #WSIS #AIGovernance #IGF