On Thursday 8 November, 2012, the Dynamic Coalition on Core Internet Values held a workshopat the Internet Governance Forum 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This 3rd annual DC-CIV meeting examined the challenges to the Open and Global Internet, focusing on threats to core values such as openness, neutrality, decentralization, and permissionless innovation. Panelists emphasized the need for continued multistakeholder engagement, awareness-building among policymakers, and concrete action to preserve these principles amid evolving technical and political pressures.
PARTICIPANTS Vint Cerf – Chief Internet Evangelist, Google Sivasubramanian Muthusumy – ISOC Chennai Sébastien Bachollet – ICANN Board Paul Wilson – APNIC Alejandro Pisanty – Chair, ISOC Mexico Nick Ashton-Hart – CCIA Courtney Radsch – Freedom House Subi Chaturvedi – Delhi University Fatima Cabronero
On June 23, 2025, the Internet Society Alumni Network debuted its new podcast ‘Internet Changemakers‘. Monthly episodes feature the work of the Internet Society, and the Alumni Network itself, to explore the Internet’s origins, its transformative power, and its future potential.
HOSTS Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society Foundation Noha Ashraf AbdelBaky – ISOC Egypt Chapter / Youth SIG Yug Desai – South Asian University / Youth IGF India
PRODUCERS Abdulrahman Abotaleb – Yemen Science Network Alan Ramirez Garcia – Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society Foundation Kim Ochs – EdTech consultant
EPISODES
00 Introducing Internet Changemakers June 4 2025 (1:31) – AUDIO | TRANSCRIPT EN / ES / FR | SUMMARY EN / ES / FR | INFO Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society Foundation Noha Ashraf AbdelBaky – ISOC Egypt Chapter / Youth SIG Yug Desai – South Asian University / Youth IGF India
01 HISTORY OF THE INTERNET June 23, 2025 51:30 AUDIO | TRANSCRIPT EN / ES / FR | SUMMARY EN / ES / FR | INFO Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society Foundation Noha Ashraf AbdelBaky – ISOC Egypt Chapter / Youth SIG Dr. Vinton Cerf – ‘Father of the Internet’
02 THE INTERNET ECOSYSTEM July 22, 2025 – 34:52 AUDIO | TRANSCRIPT EN / ES / FR | SUMMARY EN / ES / FR | INFO Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society Foundation Yug Desai – South Asian University / Youth IGF India Alan Ramírez García – Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones, Peru Everton Teles Rodrigues – NIC,br
On July 24, 2025, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Dynamic Coalitions (DCs) held their fourth Global Webinar with the theme ‘Gaming & Gamification – Cross-Sector Applications & Impact‘. Experts explored how gaming & gamification are transforming health, education, policy, and inclusion, and urged ethical, inclusive, purpose-driven design.
SPEAKERS Tel Amiel (DC-OER) – Adjunct Professor, UNESCO Chair in Open Education & Technologies for the Common Good Dr. Rajendra Gupta (DC-DH) – Chairman, Health Parliament Daniel Kaufmann (DC-G4P) – Director of Gaming Services, Kindbridge Behavioral Health Jakeel D. Abdullah (DCAD) – Board Member, U.S. International Council on Disabilities Martin Fischer (DC-Children) – Policy Manager, German Children’s Fund Ugne Lipeikaite (DC-PAL) – Impact Manager, Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL ) Rohan Sinha (DC-G4P) – Teen Representative, Open Growth
MODERATOR Reyansh Gupta (DC-G4P) – Community Lead, AISquare
On Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 7:30pm-8:30pm EDT (11:30-00:30 UTC) the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Got Data, Now What? Storytelling Through Accessible Design‘. Data has power, but only if people can access it. In this session, Dr. Angela Young breaks down how to turn dashboards, charts, and reports into inclusive, engaging tools by weaving accessibility into both design and storytelling.
On Wednesday 30 July 2025, at 5pm-6pm AST (13:00-14:00 UTC) the Internet Society Trinidad & Tobago Chapter hosts a webinar ‘ The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF): Opportunities to Build the Internet‘. University students (Tech, Law, Policy, Mgmt), IT pros, engineers, digital policy minds, and curious Internet users with a passion for impact, are invited to attend to: learn how Internet standards are made; discover real ways to contribute to the IETF; network with global Internet leaders; and spotlight how Caribbean and especially Trinbagonian voices can influence the Internet’s future.
SPEAKERS Suresh Krishnan – Distinguished Engineer, CISCO (on behalf of IETF) Christian O’Flaherty – Regional VP, LAC – Internet Society
On Monday 21 July, 2025, CCAOI hosted an online interactive stakeholder discussion ‘On Proposed Amendments to the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2025 ‘. The Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecom) released on 24 June draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025 (“Telecom Cyber Security Rules”). These proposed rules aim to establish a mandatory Mobile Number Validation (MNV) regime, which will significantly expand the compliance obligations for digital platforms that use mobile numbers to identify customers, in order to deliver services, facilitate transactions, etc. The proposed amendments primarily aim to improve cyber security and prevent cyber frauds and incidents. The aim of this discussion was to make the provisions of the proposed amendments more understandable and relatable to a wider audience and provoke thoughts about the regulatory framework India needs and encourage stakeholder(s) to make submissions.
On Friday, 11 July 2025 the International Standard University and City University, Bangladesh organized a session ‘Bridging the Digital Divide: Inclusive ICT Policies for Sustainable Development‘ at the WSIS 2025 High level Event in Geneva. The session, alternately titled ‘Inclusive and Ethical ICT Policies for a Sustainable and Equitable Digital Future’, sought to foster a critical dialogue on the urgent need to design, implement, and monitor ICT policies that leave no one behind, using a three-pillared approach: fostering universal connectivity and digital literacy; embedding ethical principles such as transparency, privacy, and human rights in technological development; and promoting sustainability through green ICT practices and equitable access.
SPEAKERS Dr. Hakikur Rahman – International Standard University Dr. Ranojit Kumar Dutta – City University
On Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8–9, 2025, ISOC.LIVE simulcast the Space Summit 2025 keynote sessions, which featured current and former Interplanetary Network Special Interest Group (IPNSIG) chairs Yosuke Kaneko and Vint Cerf. These keynotes were part of a larger free event produced by the IPNSIG Academy, which included networking and workshops. IPNSIG operates as the Internet Society’s Interplanetary Chapter.
On Wednesday – Thursday 2-3 July, 2025 the Pacific Internet Governance Forum (PacIGF2025) will be convened with the theme: ‘Digital Inclusion and Safety‘ at the National University of Samoa. PacIGF2025 is hosted by the Samoa Information Technology Association (SITA), and is organized by the Pacific Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) in partnership with various key stakeholders. PacIGF is the premier annual regional venue to discuss, collaborate, and shape the future of the Internet in the Pacific region.
14:00 – Session 3 – Safety and Security in the Pacific Jobenz Manoa – Government of Samoa / President, SITA Pua Hunter – GFCE Pacific Hub Terry Sweetser – APNIC
Moderator: Savenaca Siwatibau
16:00 – Session 4 – Strengthening Resilience Dr Paul Twomey, former CEO, ICANN Prof Ioana Chan Mow – National University of Samoa (NUS) Fiafaitupe Tuiloma-Lafaele – National University of Samoa (NUS) Pepe Christian Fruean – Samoa Submarine Cable Company
17:00 – Session 5 – Community Engagement and Awareness 1 Sakaio Manoa – Forum Fisheries Agency Letitia Masaea – Forum Fisheries Agency Kenneth Katafono – Traseable Solutions
Moderator: Sanjesh Roy Lal
09:30 – Session 6 – Digital Safety Rebecca Adams – Australian Government Patrick Donaldson – Identity Digital Vui Athena Matalavea – Samoa Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
Moderator: Jobenz Manoa – Government of Samoa / SITA
11:30 – Session 7 – Group Discussions (will not be streamed)
12:30 – Group Report Backs 1. Safe Online Behaviour – Sohini Rajiyung, ISOC APAC 2. Digital Rights & Ethics – Crystal Kewe, PICISOC 3. Inclusive Design – Letitia Masaea 4. Cybersecurity Awareness – Savenaca Siwatibau 5. Digital Literacy – Sanjesh Roy Lal
14:00 – Session 8 – Community Engagement and Awareness 2 Swaran Ravindra – Fiji National University Ashutosh Maharaj – Fiji National University Vivian Maidaborn – InternetNZ Maureen Hilyard – PICISOC Bree Alexander – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Elenoa Naivalu – National Training & Productivity Center
16:00 – Session 9 – DNS and DNSSEC Savenaca Vocea – ICANN Russell Deka Harada – pg ccTLD
On Thursday June 26. 2025 at 14:30-16:30 CEST (12:30-14:30 UTC) the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) presents the 6th Episode in its Space Connect webinar series ‘Space for Humanitarian Emergencies: Leveraging Satellite Technology for Crisis Response‘. The panel will will explore how UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, and academic researchers are harnessing satellite data, Earth observation, and space-based communications to enhance disaster preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts, particularly in developing countries.
SPEAKERS Danielle Poole – Director of Researc, Yale Humanitarian Research Lab Lóránt Czárán – Chief , UN-SPIDER, Vienna / Officer-in-Charge, Space Applications, UNOOSA Rebeca Moreno Jimenez – Lead Data Scientist, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Luca Dell’Oro – Head, Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience, UNOSAT
Moderator: Patricia Cooper – Founder, Constellation Advisory, LLC
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