Open Forum #37: “Future Internet Governance Strategy for the European Union”, Berlin - Main contents
| date | November 27, 2019 |
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| city | Berlin, Germany |
| location | Estrel Congress Centre, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany  |
The interactive panel session at the Internet Governance Forum 2019 will include experts from different stakeholder groups to discuss their perspectives on the future of internet governance and the role of Europe, and aims to encourage audiences to join the conversation.Fostering digital transformation is higher than ever on the political agenda of the European Union and has been identified as a priority for unlocking future growth in Europe. Cutting-edge digital technologies such as artificial intelligence or distributed ledger technologies do not only promise economic advantages, they are also shaping the structure of our society.
This rapid diffusion of digital technologies asks for increased inclusive, multistakeholder and multidisciplinary collaborations to manage the internet, implementing new governance mechanisms that are fit for purpose for these new challenges.
Internet governance is now a top priority of several different public institutions and is becoming central to the geopolitical debate. The EU, as an important global actor, will play a fundamental role in setting standards and regulatory frameworks, as well as becoming a global trusted hub for ethical technology development.
The panel discussion will then unfold around few main questions:
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-Does internet governance still appeal to all stakeholders, working together to foster on the internet the values that Europe holds dear: openness, inclusivity, transparency, privacy, cooperation, and the protection of data?
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-What concrete governance steps need to be taken for ensuring that innovation is driven by an ethical, sustainable and human-centric internet?
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-What role will the EU play as a global actor of internet governance in the coming decade?
The session opens a window for discussing fundamental values that lead the way towards a new approach in internet governance. Moderated by Antoine Vergne (Missions Publiques), the Open Forum panel will consist of five experts with diverse backgrounds relevant for the future of internet governance.
Panelists:
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-Andrea Beccalli, Director Stakeholder Engagement at ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)- Technical community
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-Olivier Bringer, Head of Unit “Next-Generation Internet”, DG CNECT, European Commission- International organisation
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-Maarit Palovirta, Director of Regulatory Affairs at ETNO (European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association)- Private sector
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-Dr. Julia Pohle, Senior Researcher at WZB Berlin Social Science Center- Academia
Organiser
European Commission
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Last update: 20 November 2019
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Next-Generation Internet (Unit E.3)