IGF 2025

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[Opening] IGF Parliamentary Track: Welcome and Introduction Studio N

09:45 CEST

[Parliamentary session 1] Digital deceit: The societal impact of online mis- and disinformation Studio N Lightning Talk #247 Nordic AI Centre: The Nordic-Baltic Path in Responsible AI Open stage

10:15 CEST

Day 0 Event #263 Public Service Media and Meaningful Digital Access Workshop Room 2

10:20 CEST

Lightning Talk #38 Chat with ITU: International Internet Public Policy Issues Open stage

11:30 CEST

[Parliamentary session 2] Striking the balance: Upholding freedom of expression in the fight against cybercrime Studio N Day 0 Event #252 Editorial media and big tech dependency: The material conditions for a free and resilient news media Workshop Room 1 Day 0 Event #259 Motorola's Digital Inclusion Initiative Workshop Room 4

11:40 CEST

Lightning Talk #241 Data Sovereignty - Human Dignity Threatened by Technological Open stage

13:45 CEST

Lightning Talk #246 AI for Sustainable Development: Public & Private Sector Roles Open stage

14:00 CEST

[Parliamentary round table in the IGF plenary] Safeguarding democracy in the digital age: Legislative priorities and policy pathways -Plenary Hall Day 0 Event #251 Large models and small player - Leveraging AI in small states and startups Conference Hall Dynamic Coalition Session: An Inclusive, Lifelong Multistakeholder, Rights-Based Approach to Innovation in AI, the Metaverse, Web 4.0, and other Emerging Technologies Studio N Day 0 Event #248 No One Left Behind: Digital Inclusion as a Human Right in the Global Digital Age Workshop Room 1

14:20 CEST

Lightning Talk #245 Advancing Equality and inclusion in AI Open stage

14:45 CEST

Day 0 Event #255 Update Required: Fixing Tech sector’s Role in Conflict Workshop Room 3

14:55 CEST

Lightning Talk #29 Multistakeholder Engagement in Africa's WSIS+20 Review Open stage

15:15 CEST

Day 0 Event #92 Eyes on the Watchers: Challenging the Rise of Police Facial Workshop Room 2

15:30 CEST

IGF 2025 Global Youth Summit: Too Young to Scroll? Age verification and social media regulation Studio N

16:00 CEST

High Level Session 1: Losing the Information Space? Ensuring Human Rights and Resilient Societies in the Age of Big Tech -Plenary Hall

16:15 CEST

Networking Session #232 Bringing Safety Communities Together: A Fishbowl-Style Event Open stage

09:00 CEST

[Parliamentary session 3] Click with care: Protecting vulnerable groups online Studio N Launch / Award Event #52 Intelligent Society Development & Governance Research Workshop Room 3 Networking Session #26 Transforming Diplomacy for a Shared Tomorrow Workshop Room 4

09:15 CEST

Open Forum #40 Building a Child-Rights Respecting & Inclusive Digital Future Conference Hall

09:45 CEST

Open Forum #8 Modern Warfare, Timeless Emblems Workshop Room 3 Open Forum #80 Creative workshop: Mix & Fix. Tech-driven solutions to societal challenges Workshop Room 1

13:30 CEST

[Parliamentary session 4] From dialogue to action: Advancing digital cooperation across regions and stakeholder groups Studio N Open Forum #82 Catalyzing Equitable AI Impact: The Role of International Cooperation Conference Hall

14:45 CEST

WS #395 Applying International Law Principles in the Digital Space Workshop Room 3

15:00 CEST

WS #231 Address Digital Funding Gaps in the Developing World Workshop Room 6

15:30 CEST

New Technologies and the Impact on Human Rights -Plenary Hall

16:00 CEST

WS #219 Generative AI & LLMs in Content Moderation: Rights & Risks Workshop Room 3

16:30 CEST

Open Forum #1 Digital Inclusiveness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Workshop Room 6

09:00 CEST

WS #70 Combating Sexual Deepfakes: Safeguarding Teens Globally Workshop Room 1 Lightning Talk #143 Fundamental Rights in Metaverse Open stage

10:30 CEST

Open Forum #43 African Union Open Forum: Advancing Digital Governance and Transformation Workshop Room 5

10:45 CEST

WS #203 Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation including livestreaming spaces: Technology, Policy, and Prevention Conference Hall

11:05 CEST

Lightning Talk #69 Emerging pathways to digital empowerment Open stage

12:45 CEST

WS #53 Leveraging the Internet in Environment and Health Resilience Workshop Room 2 Open Forum #16 AI and Disinformation: Countering the Threats to Democratic Dialogue Workshop Room 5

14:15 CEST

Open Forum #23 Protecting Refugees: Digital Resilience & Info Integrity Workshop Room 2

14:40 CEST

Lightning Talk #80 Launch of the Digital Constitutionalism Database v2 Open stage

15:30 CEST

Open Forum #29 Advancing Digital Inclusion through Segmented Monitoring Conference Hall

15:45 CEST

Global AI Governance: Reimagining IGF’s Role & Impact -Plenary Hall WS #462 Bridging the Compute Divide: A Global Alliance for AI Workshop Room 3 WS #69 Beyond Tokenism: Disability-Inclusive Leadership in IG Workshop Room 2

16:15 CEST

Networking Session #237 Enhancing Investor Advocacy: A Multistakeholder Approach Open stage

09:00 CEST

Open Forum #39 From Research to Action: Cybercrime & Justice in Africa Workshop Room 3 WS #294 AI Sandboxes: Responsible Innovation in Developing Countries Workshop Room 4 WS #362 Incorporating human rights in AI Risk Management Workshop Room 2

11:30 CEST

WS #453 Leveraging Tech & Science Diplomacy for Digital Cooperation Workshop Room 1 Open Forum #12 Game On: Exploring IP and Resolving Disputes in Esports Workshop Room 3

13:30 CEST

WS #376 Elevating children’s voices in AI design Workshop Room 1

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Open Forum #54 Advancing Lesotho’s Digital Transformation: Policies Workshop Room 2 WS #110 AI Innovation: Responsible Development & Ethical Imperatives Workshop Room 1 WS #123 Responsible AI in Security: Governance, Risks and Innovation Workshop Room 6

15:30 CEST

Lightning Talk #23 Decoding Digital Hate to Strengthen Human Rights Narratives Open stage

16:00 CEST

Open Forum #79 Regulation of Autonomous Weapon Systems: Navigating the Legal and Ethical Imperative Workshop Room 3 Open Forum #73 Indigenous Peoples Languages in a Digital Age Workshop Room 2 WS #214 AI Readiness in Africa in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Workshop Room 6

09:00 CEST

Lightning Talk #137 Ethical Hacking for a Safer Internet Open stage Open Forum #3 Cyberdefense and AI in developing economies Workshop Room 3 Launch / Award Event #223 Affordable Access for Education and Health (AA4EDU) Workshop Room 4

09:45 CEST

Lightning Talk #180 Cross-Border Collaboration for Women’s Digital Safety Open stage

10:15 CEST

WS #225 Bridging the Connectivity Gap for Excluded Communities Workshop Room 3

11:45 CEST

Launch / Award Event #126 Women in Internet Governance Workshop Room 3