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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

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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
📣 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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! 🌐
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🌍 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🌐 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🎉 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
👏 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
⏰ 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🌍 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🌍 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌍 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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-...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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.../...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🔬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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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!
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
❓ 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
📢 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/
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
📼 Recording is up! Catch the #IGF2026 workshop submission webinar with MAG members + the Secretariat. Watch: intgovforum.org Call for Proposals closes 31 July ⏰
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🌱 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
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚀 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
📣 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...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
What's on this July across the IGF's National, Regional & Youth Initiatives 👇 East Africa SIG – Jul 13 East Africa IGF – Jul 14 Benin Youth IGF – Jul 18 SIDS IGF – Jul 31 Mauritius IGF – Jul 31 Full calendar: intgovforum.org/en/calendar
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Great discussion today at WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva on the future of the IGF after WSIS+20. Key focus: turning dialogue into action through stronger intersessional work, meaningful government engagement, empowered NRIs, and sustainable resourcing.
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
❓To ban or not to ban? How can we protect children online while respecting their rights? Join the DCRIDE webinar on social media age bans, child safety, and global policy perspectives. 📅 July 8, 08:00 UTC 👉 intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #ChildRights #OnlineSafety #IGF
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
📢The #IGF2026 Call for Session Proposals is open!📢 👉6 session types, one deadline: 31 July 2026. Read more and submit your proposal: intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It's a wrap on the First #IGF2026 Open Consultations & MAG Meeting! Thank you to all participants and the MAG for your valuable contributions, and to UNON staff, MAG Chair Jennifer Chung, and Co-Chair & Ambassador Philip Thigo for making this week possible🙏
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Day 2 of the IGF 2026 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting: Dynamic Coalitions, NRIs & Youth, programme planning, government engagement, and public calls. 📺Stream: www.youtube.com/user/igf/live 👉Register: indico.un.org/event/1024132/ 📃Agenda and materials: intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Join the #IGF2026 Open Consultations & MAG Meeting! 24 June: Community inputs, priorities & themes 25 June: Programme planning, intersessional work & collaboration 26 June: Session proposals, strategic priorities & next steps Stream: youtube.com/user/igf/live Register: indico.un.org/event/1024132
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) has approved four Policy Networks for the 2026 IGF cycle. Join the ongoing first IGF 2026 Open Consultations and MAG Meeting (24–26 June) to advance these workstreams. Watch: bit.ly/4xN8JJQ Participate: bit.ly/4b4UPZS
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
📢 Read the new report from the first IGF 2026 Youth Track Workshop: From Deepfakes to “Nudification”: Evolving Threats of Generative AI to Information Integrity & Human Rights. 📖 Report: bit.ly/4vvlCqz Visit the IGF 2026 Youth Track page to stay updated on the next Workshops: bit.ly/4xD9KEh
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
👏Join us in welcoming our new interns, Ariana and Julia!🌎 With backgrounds in political science and international relations, they are passionate about equitable internet access, multistakeholder governance, and global AI policy—a perfect fit for the IGF Secretariat.
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Read the OSCE PA press release highlighting the participation of OSCE PA Special Representative on AI, Federica Onori, in the first IGF 2026 Youth Track Workshop. 🔗Press release: www.oscepa.org/en/news-a-me... 🔗Learn more about the IGF 2026 Youth Track: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We are grateful to share that the ICANN Board of Directors has approved a US$1 million contribution to support the IGF. Thank you, ICANN, for your continued support of the IGF and the multistakeholder model. Read more: www.icann.org/en/announcem...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Today, we welcomed nearly 90 students & faculty from Leiden University's IR & Democracy programme at UN Palais, Geneva. Students learned about the IGF—its history, multistakeholder model & ecosystem—followed by a lively Q&A. Thank you to Leiden University for an inspiring visit!
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The First IGF 2026 Open Consultations & MAG Meeting will be held on 24–26 June 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya & Online. This meeting of the IGF will bring together stakeholders from all regions and sectors to kick off the 2026 preparatory process. Register here: indico.un.org/event/1024132/
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🌍Looking to engage in digital policy discussions over the coming weeks? 🗓️A range of national and regional IGF meetings are coming up — offering opportunities to participate, contribute, and connect with other stakeholders. More information: bit.ly/3S3GOF8
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🚨 IGF 2026 Youth Track at EuroDIG Deepfakes → “Nudification”: AI threats to rights & information integrity 💬 Ask the panelists: www.menti.com/ale2hj9xd2tf 🔗 Register: www.eurodig.org/get-involved... Part 1/4 leading to IGF Youth Summit 🌍 www.intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📣 Call for Nominations: AfriSIG 2026 APC, AUC & RIA invite nominations for the 14th African School on Internet Governance. Focus: AI governance in Africa. Takes place before Africa IGF in Accra, Ghana. 🔗 www.afrisig.org/african-scho... 🗓 Deadline: 31 May 2026 📩 afrisig@apc.org
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📢 Announcing the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) for 2026 We’re pleased to share the newly appointed members 🌐 👉 Full list: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/m... 🙏 Thanks to outgoing MAG members for strengthening the #IGF multistakeholder model ℹ️ www.intgovforum.org/en/content/a...
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🌍 Join the IGF DC on Digital Health at the 79th World Health Assembly! Bringing together all stakeholders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and advance global health. 📅 20 May 2026 | ⏰ 10:00–11:30 (CEST) 📍 UNOG, Geneva 👉 Register: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHA79
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
📣 New IGF NRI Brochure just published! 🌐✨ Discover how 180+ National, Regional, Sub-regional & Youth IGF Initiatives are driving inclusive Internet governance around the world 🤝💡 🔹Access the brochure: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/n... Explore, learn, and get involved! 🚀
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This week, the IGF Secretariat hosted a session during #GCW on protecting Internet access during conflict & crises with panelists from: UNDRR, MFA of the Netherlands, ITU, Microsoft, and Cyberpeace Institute. Summary: bit.ly/4uCoMIn Recording: bit.ly/4uyEIen
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📍 Palais des Nations | Geneva Last week, the IGF Secretariat met with BDMS International Digital Policy Fellows to discuss the IGF’s new permanent mandate, takeaways from the Expert Group Meeting in NYC, and youth engagement pathways incl. #IGF2026 Nairobi 🌍🚀
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Internet Governance Forum @intgovforum.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
⏰ 4 days left to register (by 30 Apr) Join us at #GenevaCyberWeek for an IGF Best Practice Forum session on securing Internet access & core resources in conflict & crises. 📍 4 May | 🎥 Onsite & livestream 👉 Register: bit.ly/4cAyC7s 💻Stream: bit.ly/4sTnes1
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