Bi-Weekly IG Update
Youth Coalition on Internet Governance
Dear YCIG community,
It's time for the bi-weekly IG update! This update contains opportunities and events for Youth in the field of Internet Governance that we have come across. Please feel free to share these opportunities further and reach out to us at yout...@gmail.com if you know of any other opportunities or events that can be shared in the next update.
Events
YCIG Series of Webinars:
Finally, we are very happy to announce our 3 webinars on the Road to Addis Ababa!
Registration is open for the 3 YCIG Webinars focused on the road to IGF 2022 taking place in Addis Ababa, where young professionals will be discussing some of the hot topics that concern us for this year, in a capacity-building exercise altogether.
Save the Date by clicking the Eventbrite Registration links.
Webinar 1 "Youth conversation on Data Security, Safety and Privacy: The Road to Addis Ababa"
Date: 20th September 14:30 - 15:30 UTC
Registration Link can be found here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/w1-youth-on-data-security-safety-and-privacy-the-road-to-addis-ababa-tickets-420008244967)
Webinar 2 - "Youth threats and challenges on AI, IoT, Blockchain and Metaverse - The Road to Addis Ababa"
Date: 31th October - 15.00 - 16.00 UTC
Registration Link can be found here
Webinar 3 - “Youth Inclusion - Barries in IG Participation: The Road to Addis Ababa” - Date: 22th November 13.00 - 14.00 (UTC)
Registration Link can be found here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/w3-youth-inclusion-barries-in-ig-participation-the-road-to-addis-ababa-tickets-420019207757)
INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM 2022 YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TRACK
The third capacity development workshop at APrIGF was a success! The fourth workshop will be hosted in the context of the YouthLACIGF (youthlacigf.org) on the 24th of October virtually. The topic is Digital transformation and opportunities backed with good digital policy. The outcomes of these workshops will feed the IGF 2022 Global Youth Summit which will be hosted at the 17th IGF in Addis Ababa on 28 November 2022.
More information can be found here (https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-youth-track)
ICANN 75 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - KUALA LUMPUR
Just one day left to register for #ICANN75! Join us for the #ICANN Annual General Meeting, in-person or virtually, from 17–22 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The in-person registration deadline is 14 September at 11:59 UTC.
More information can be found here (https://go.icann.org/3ehiwnd)
Town Hall Meeting of IGF Stakeholders with the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology
Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, is pleased to meet with Internet Governance Forum (IGF) stakeholders, including to hear their views as contributions to the forthcoming Global Digital Compact.
All are welcome to attend. Date: 24 October 2022 - 14:00-15:30 UTC Place: Room XXIV at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, and through Webex
Join Onsite: https://indico.un.org/event/1002698/
Join Online: https://ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/j.php?MTID=mebc2a4c1cdc28da1fc3850bbd40d4263
LACIGF 15
The 15th edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (LACIGF15) will be held from October 24th to 26th, 2022. The event, which serves as preparation for the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF), this year will have an online format.
The LACIGF15 agenda will be built around the themes identified by the United Nations Secretary-General in the Global Digital Compact. More information can be found here: (https://lacigf.org/en/lacigf-15/
LACNIC 38 - LACNOG 2022 - Registration still Open!
The event will take place simultaneously with the annual meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Network Operators Forum (LACNOG) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, from 3rd to 7th October.
The event will be hosted by ISOC Bolivia Chapter, and will take place at the El Conquistador Convention Center, at the Los Tajibos hotel.
On the occasion of LACNIC’s 20th anniversary, they will also carry out special activities together with relevant actors from our community. The LACTLD Technical and Commercial Workshop will also be held, a non-profit association that brings together Latin American ccTLD administrators.
More information can be found here (https://www.lacnic.net/6338/71/evento/lacnic-38-lacnog-2022)
Opportunities and fellowships:
EuroDIG and Global Digital Compact
EuroDIG has set up an open stakeholder consultation to prepare a submission to the UN's #GlobalDigitalCompact. Written inputs can be submitted until October 7.
More information can be found here (https://comment.eurodig.org/global-digital-compact/)
DIG Watch Opportunity: Become a Knowledge Fellow
DiploFoundation is pleased to announce the new call for the Digital Watch Knowledge Fellow (DW Knowledge Fellow). If you are keen on digital topics because of a personal interest, academic studies or policy research, join a vibrant international team of knowledge fellows. Follow an issue of your interest (e-waste, blockchain, online education, cybersecurity and health, and many others) within digital policy and internet governance framework. Submit your expression of interest here no later than 15 September 2022. Selected applicants will be contacted by a staff member on a rolling basis.
More information can be found here (https://dig.watch/opportunity-become-a-knowledge-fellow)
Google PhD Fellowship Program
Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer Fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.
More information can be found here (https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/)
