Jun
09
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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