Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2019

2019 Theme: One World. One Vision.

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an annual multistakeholder forum for inclusive policy dialogue on shared principles, procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet.

While it’s an official decision-making body, the IGF is important. Many of the world’s experts in and advocates for the Internet gather there for discussion, networking, research sharing, and best practices from around the world.

It’s a place to start turning ideas into action.

Internet Society at IGF 2019

The Internet Society participated the discussions of 2019. Find more details here.

Meet Our Youth Ambassadors

This year, the Internet Society had 30 young ambassadors attending from around the world. They represent some of the best up-and-coming minds behind the Internet. Get to know them.

Date and Time

Monday 25 November 2019 –

Friday 29 November 2019

Location

Estrel Congress Centre Berlin

Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany

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