APrIGF Parliamentary Track - Where policy meets technology - Part 1
Channel: Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Date: 2023-10-27

This session explores the key players in the Internet ecosystem and provides valuable insights into the technical operations of the Internet, with a special focus on Internet standards development. By meeting representatives of the technical community, Parliamentarians of the region will discuss the dynamic interplay between policy and technology.

What is the role of governments and other stakeholders in the development of global internet standards?
Are all regional voices being heard? What do regional governments find challenging in this space? 
What can governments do to influence internet standards development and drive innovation? 
What are the other priority issues in this space and what can policymakers do to resolve them?

Speakers:
• Mr. Savenaca Vocea, Regional Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement – Oceania, ICANN (onsite)  
• Mr. Nigel Hickson, Head, Internet Governance, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, UK (online)
• Mr. Bron Gondwana, Chief Executive Officer of Fastmail (onsite)
• Mr. Paul Wilson, Director General, APNIC (onsite)

Moderator:
• Ms. Sylvia Cadena, Head of Programs and Partnerships, APNIC Foundation (onsite)