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Draft Agenda for IGF-USA 9 September 2026
== Draft Program for IGF-USA 9 September 2026 ==
Next update 16 August
Next update 16 August


(subject to adjustment)
(subject to adjustment)


1030  Arrival
10:30 - 12:00 opening remarks and session 1


1045  Welcome
12:00 - 12:30 box lunches & quick networking


1100 - 1230  Recap of the last few years in Internet Governance, governance issues with emerging technologies, and WSIS decisions
12:30 - 2:00 session 2


Session covering what has happened in the area of Internet Governance since the last IGF-USA. This will be a TBD panel, with Q&A, of those who have participated in the changes that the governance framework has been going through over the last few years. Planning for 4 speakers for this session.
2:00 - 2:15 short break


1230 - 1300 Sandwiches
2:15 - 3:45 session 3


1300 - 1430 Substantive Topic Session
3:45 - 4:00 closing regards & wrap


One substantive session that fits both with the theme set by the IGF MAG, “Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence: Our Shared Responsibility”, and that is relevant to a US context. Program Committee is currently discussing and plans to make a recommendation by 14 Aug.
4:00 - 5:00 networking cocktail


1430-1500  Break
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1500-1630 What is next for IGF-USA
== Session Descriptions ==


Discussion session on how the US multistakeholder IG community wants to move forward with the IGF-USA. This will be a Steering Committee moderated session. Will include review of updated organizational description and procedures.
; Opening remarks and session 1


1630        Conclusion
: Recap of the last few years in Internet Governance, governance issues with emerging technologies, and WSIS decisions


1700 - 1800  Social Hour
: Session covering what has happened in the area of Internet Governance since the last IGF-USA. This will be a TBD panel, with Q&A, of those who have participated in the changes that the governance framework has been going through over the last few years. Planning for 4 speakers for this session.
 
; Session 2
 
: One substantive session that fits both with the theme set by the IGF MAG, “Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence: Our Shared Responsibility”, and that is relevant to a US context. Program Committee is currently discussing and plans to make a recommendation by 14 Aug.
 
; Session 3
: What is next for IGF-USA
 
: Discussion session on how the US multistakeholder IG community wants to move forward with the IGF-USA. This will be a Steering Committee moderated session. Will include review of updated organizational description and procedures.

Revision as of 14:32, 12 August 2026

Draft Program for IGF-USA 9 September 2026

Next update 16 August

(subject to adjustment)

10:30 - 12:00 opening remarks and session 1

12:00 - 12:30 box lunches & quick networking

12:30 - 2:00 session 2

2:00 - 2:15 short break

2:15 - 3:45 session 3

3:45 - 4:00 closing regards & wrap

4:00 - 5:00 networking cocktail


Session Descriptions

Opening remarks and session 1
Recap of the last few years in Internet Governance, governance issues with emerging technologies, and WSIS decisions
Session covering what has happened in the area of Internet Governance since the last IGF-USA. This will be a TBD panel, with Q&A, of those who have participated in the changes that the governance framework has been going through over the last few years. Planning for 4 speakers for this session.
Session 2
One substantive session that fits both with the theme set by the IGF MAG, “Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence: Our Shared Responsibility”, and that is relevant to a US context. Program Committee is currently discussing and plans to make a recommendation by 14 Aug.
Session 3
What is next for IGF-USA
Discussion session on how the US multistakeholder IG community wants to move forward with the IGF-USA. This will be a Steering Committee moderated session. Will include review of updated organizational description and procedures.