India Internet Governance Forum 2023

December 5, 2023

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves as a multi-stakeholder platform, bringing together representatives from diverse groups on an equal footing to deliberate on public policy issues related to the Internet. The India Internet Governance Forum 2023 (IIGF-2023), following the success of its previous editions in 2021 and 2022, is set to take place as a hybrid event on December 5th from 09:00 – 18:30 (IST).

Theme

The third edition of IIGF-2023 revolves around the overarching theme of “Moving Forward – Calibrating Bharat’s Digital Agenda.” The event aims to delve into critical issues, including building a secure, trusted, and resilient cyberspace for Bharat, enabling innovation for India’s developmental goals, bridging divides, and leadership for global digital governance and cooperation.

Inaugural Session Highlights

The inaugural session promises to be a significant affair. The session will be graced by the presence of Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. A special address will be delivered by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and the welcome address is slated to be given by Shri Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, MeitY.

Diverse Participation

Dignitaries from international organizations, including the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), will be part of the event. Various stakeholders from civil society, the private sector, technical community, think tanks, industry associations, and more will engage in insightful panel discussions throughout the day.

About IIGF

The India Internet Governance Forum is aligned with the UN Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF).
Established in 2021, the Indian chapter, IIGF, is supported by a 14-member multi-stakeholder committee representing government, civil society, industries, the technical community, think tanks, and industry associations.
It serves as a crucial platform for fostering a common understanding of maximizing internet opportunities while addressing associated risks and challenges.

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