HLGM Session 1. ICANN and the Multistakeholder Model

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Jun

2024

HLGM Session 1. ICANN and the Multistakeholder Model

07:05 - 09:00 UTC

Session Details:

Objectives of the Session:

Explain the role of ICANN in the global Internet Governance ecosystem
Discuss ICANN’s evolution and contribution in supporting the growth of the Internet during the last 25 years
Discuss the potential impacts of emerging technologies on the DNS and on ICANN future policy development

Chair: Ms. Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda & Chair of the HLGM.

Moderator: Ms. Christine Arida, Strategic Advisor to the Executive President, National Telecom Regulatory Authority, Arab Republic of Egypt.

Scene setting remarks:

The multistakeholder model as a cornerstone of digital governance:

H.E. Dr. Volker Wissing, Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Federal Republic of Germany.

Panel:

Mr. Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information (NTIA), United States of America
Mr. Juan Ardissone, Vice Minister for Information and Communication Technologies Paraguay, Republic of Paraguay
Mr. Dawit Bekele, Vice President for Africa, Internet Society (ISOC)
Mr. Wes Hardaker, Member of the Internet Engineering Task Force’s (IETF) Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
Mr. Paul Wilson, Director general, Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)

Potential discussion points:

Accomplishments of the multistakeholder community over the last 25 years
References to emerging technologies that may impact future DNS policy development
Government involvement and participation in ICANN; its impact and potential for stronger cooperation ?

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