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Apr 2 2026 – IGF MAG – The post-WSIS+20 context: challenges and opportunities for the IGF

Banner for an IGF (Internet Governance Forum) MAG Webinar titled “The Post-WSIS+20 Context: Challenges and Opportunities for the IGF,” set against a blue abstract background with flowing lines. The date “2 April 2026” appears prominently below the title, with IGF branding at the top and “Archived by ISOC.LIVE” in the bottom right.
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On 2nd April 2026, the Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group (IGF MAG) hosted a webinar ‘The post-WSIS+20 context: challenges and opportunities for the IGF‘. This webinar featured reflections from Dr. David Souter, followed by inputs from stakeholders who participated in last year’s WG-Strategy online discussions in the lead-up to the WSIS+20 review.

INTRODUCTION
Dr. David Souter – ict Development Associates

SPEAKERS
William Lee – Australia gov
Jordan Carter – AUDA
Theresa Swinehart – ICANN
Chafic Chaya – Lebanon IGF
Anita Gurumurthy – GDJF / IT for Change
Elonnai Hickok – GNI
Isabelle Lois – Government of Switzerland
Desiree Evans – RIPE NCC
Juan Fernandez – Government of Cuba
Vinayak Bharadwaz – NetMission.Asia
Lea Kaspar – GPD/GDRC
Craig Stanley Adamson – DSIT/UK government
Mona Gaballa – (Internet Society
Bruna Martins dos Santos – WZB

CLOSING REMARKS
Wolfgang Kleinwaechter – University of Aarhus
Carol Roach – MAG chair

MODERATOR
Anriette Esterhyuysen – APC Senior Advisor Internet Governance

HOST
Concettina Cassa – Agenzia per l’Italia digitale (AgID)