Browse the list of sessions ICC is organising at the 19th Internet Governance Forum.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multistakeholder forum under the auspices of the United Nations that facilitates bottom-up discussion across all stakeholders on public policy issues pertaining to the Internet. The 19th IGF will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 15 to 19 December 2024 in Riyadh at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC). The meeting is held under the overarching theme of Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future.
As the primary source for business input and de facto focal point for business at IGF, the ICC’s Business Action to Support the Information Society initiative (ICC BASIS) represents the priorities and perspectives of its global network for the 19th year running.
As the premier United Nations forum for the discussion of issues related to the governance of the Internet and digital policies, the IGF remains the most important international opportunity for the private sector to engage with other stakeholders and decision-makers.
Discussions evolve around how best to govern and utilise the Internet and digital technologies to enable economic and social development for everyone, everywhere.
By drawing upon the experiences and expertise of ICC’s global network, ICC BASIS brings together business experts to participate in these important discussions – sharing private sector perspectives, proposing business representatives as speakers and leading a delegation to promote policies on digital issues that impact companies of all sectors and sizes across the globe.
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15 December: 16:00-18:00 |
Accelerating progress for unified digital cooperation This roundtable brings together government representatives and industry leaders to deliberate on critical issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and governance. We will draw insights and recommendations from key global forums, including the G7, G20, the Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact as we look ahead to the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20 review) next year. What will participants gain from attending this session? Our goal is to synthesise policy discussions and recommendations from these diverse platforms, identifying common ground and areas for collaboration. The session is planned to be conversational and interactive, allowing for interactions between the speakers and the audience. Following introductory remarks by ICC Honorary Chair, Maria Fernanda Garza, participants will hold a roundtable discussion, inspired by initial thought-starter interventions from invited speakers. Speakers:
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17 December: 09:45-11:15 |
Harmonising approaches for data free flow with trust Participants will engage in constructive dialogue to identify practical solutions for harmonising policies, ensuring interoperability, and promoting trusted flows of data across borders. By fostering collaboration and alignment among stakeholders, the workshop aims to pave the way for a more cohesive and inclusive digital landscape that maximises the benefits of data while safeguarding privacy and security, and driving economic and social growth. What will participants gain from attending this session? The session will deepen participants’ understanding of the challenges surrounding data governance in an interconnected world and the necessity for harmonised policies to enable trusted cross-border data flows. Participants will identify practical strategies for promoting policy interoperability and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to address concerns related to privacy and security. The session aims to generate momentum for ongoing dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to develop a global data governance framework that ensures the realisation of a more inclusive and prosperous digital landscape. Speakers:
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17 December: 15:00-16:30 |
Towards a global, risk-adaptive AI governance framework Tuesday, 17 December (15:00-16:30 GMT+3) In this workshop a diverse panel of speakers will come together to discuss the importance of international and multistakeholder cooperation in operationalising AI policy and governance frameworks, as well as how new and existing approaches in AI governance can be best put into practice. What will participants gain from attending this session? The session will offer practical considerations for incorporating risk-based approaches in global AI governance, based on shared understanding and focused on effective implementation. Based on their on-the-ground experience, speakers will also offer recommendations for actions needed by all stakeholders to establish collaboration for the trustworthy development, deployment and use of AI. Speakers:
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18 December: 11:15-12:45 |
Aligning strategies, protecting critical infrastructure Wednesday, 18 December (11:15-12:45 GMT+3) In this session experts from across stakeholder groups and regions will discuss how efforts can be aligned to set a baseline for the protection of the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures and foster international collaboration, effective responses against emerging threats, and ensure the resilience of the interconnected systems that underpin the modern world globally.
What will participants gain from attending this session? The session will present an overview of substantive challenges and barriers to safeguarding the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures and essential services. Specific outputs will include a comprehensive report of best practices and interoperable policy recommendations that will enable a cyber-resilient sustainable future. Speakers:
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Accelerating progress for unified digital cooperation
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Mr Fayez Abu Awad |
Policy Director MENA, Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) |
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Ms Flavia Alves |
Head of International Institutions and Relations, Meta |
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Ms Maria Fernanda Garza |
Honorary Chair, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) |
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Ms Larisa Galadza |
Director-General, Global Affairs Canada, and Senior Official for Cyber, Digital and Critical Technology, Government of Canada |
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Mr Yoichi Iida |
Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (MIC-Japan) |
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Ms Maarit Palovirta |
Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Connect Europe |
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Mr Thomas Schneider |
Ambassador and Director of International Relations, Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) |
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Dr Irina Soeffky |
Director for National, European and International Digital Policy, German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport |
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Ms Timea Suto |
Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (moderator) |
Harmonising approaches for data free flow with trust
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Mr Matthew Allisson |
Senior Public Policy Manager, Vodafone |
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Mr Bertrand de La Chappelle |
Chief Vision Officer, the Datasphere Initiative |
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Ms Mona Gaballa |
Senior Advisor, Institutional Relations, Internet Society (ISOC) |
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Ms Clarisse Girot |
Head of Unit, OECD Data Governance and Privacy (DGP) Unit |
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Ms Robyn Greene |
Director of Privacy and Public Policy, Meta |
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Ms Maiko Meguro |
Director for International Data Strategy, Digital Agency of Japan |
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Mr Dave Pendle |
Assistant General Counsel, Law Enforcement & National Security, Microsoft |
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Ms Timea Suto |
Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (moderator) |
Towards a global, risk-adaptive AI governance framework
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Dr Noura Alhaknani |
Vice Dean, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saudi University |
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Ms Melinda Claybaugh |
Director of Privacy Policy, Meta |
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Ms Sulafah Jabarti |
CEO and Founder of Clear Vision, Chair of ICC Saudi Arabia Digital Economy Committee |
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Ms Lucia Russo |
Artificial Intelligence Policy Analyst, OECD |
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Mr Thomas Schneider |
Vice Chair, Council of Europe Committee on AI (CAI) |
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Ms Timea Suto |
Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), (moderator) |
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Ms Paloma Villa |
Head of Digital Public Policy, Telefónica |
Aligning strategies, protecting critical infrastructure
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Ms Francesca Bosco |
Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, The Cyber Peace Institute, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group |
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Mr Chris Buckridge |
Senior Strategy Advisor, Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) |
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Mr Wouter Kobes |
Standardisation Advisor, Netherlands Standardisation Forum |
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Mr Cagatay Pekyorur |
Head of Community Engagement and Advocacy (MET), Meta, Private Sector, Asia Pacific Group |
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Ms Julia Rodriguez Acosta |
Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations, Government, Latin American and Caribbean States |
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Mr Rene Summer |
Director Government and Industry Relations, Ericsson Group, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group |
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Ms Timea Suto |
Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), (moderator) |
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Venue |
Find us in the IGF Village ICC BASIS will have a reserved exhibition space on the ground and online to share ICC’s messages and material on issues of key importance. |
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Working language |
English |
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Registration |
Register here to attend the event and all sessions. |
For further information, please contact:
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Timea Suto |
ICC Global Digital Policy Lead |
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Meni Anastasiadou |
ICC Digital Policy Manager |
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