IGF 2024

ICANN’s session on the WSIS+20 Review will examine the journey of Internet governance and explore its evolution since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2003 and 2005. This session is a critical opportunity for all interested stakeholders, including members of the ICANN-facilitated WSIS+20 Outreach Network, to share the significant strides and successes made over the past two decades in fostering an inclusive, secure, and resilient digital environment based on the multistakeholder model. This Open Forum is not only a reflection on past achievements but a proactive step towards examination of key principles that need to be protected for a transformative digital future. The forum will start with an overview of the achievements and activities of WSIS over the past 20 years, highlighting collaborative efforts that have shaped Internet governance frameworks. This introduction will underscore the pivotal role of multistakeholder collaboration in addressing the challenges that have emerged in the digital landscape, including those done at IGF. Following this, we will open the floor for a discussion on the future of Internet governance, and success stories and areas for improvement to the multistakeholder model, including actions that the WSIS+20 Outreach Network can explore. We encourage participants from governments, businesses, civil society, and the technical community to engage with us and help shape the future of Internet governance.
To foster real-time engagement, we will use the features of the online platform with live polling and interactive Q&A features. This allows participants to actively contribute their questions and insights instantly, regardless of their location. Our moderators are very experienced in managing hybrid interactions, they will integrate these inputs into the session dynamically, ensuring that both online and onsite audiences are equally engaged and can participate fully in the discussion. Our session is designed to ensure inclusivity, alternating between onsite and online contributions to maintain balance and engagement. The onsite roundtable layout promotes open dialogue and visibility for all participants, mirroring the interactive nature of our online tools. We'll manage transitions smoothly and provide guidance for speakers on effectively engaging with a hybrid audience, ensuring equal opportunity for all to contribute and interact. We will ensure there are active and informed speakers around the table.