WEBCAST JUL 2-3 – Pacific Internet Governance Forum 2025 (PacIGF)
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.
PROGRAM https://pacificigf.org/pacific-igf-2024-program (pdf)
https://pacigf.eventify.io/ (interactive)
All times are West Samoa Time (WST) = UTC+13
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
MORNING https://youtu.be/pMRM0IhLnYM
09:30 – Opening Session
MC: Muliagatele Fainuulelei James Ah Wai – SITA
Prayer: Rev. Malotau Lafolafoga (Church of Samoa)
Keynote Address: Hon. Fiame Dr Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister of Samoa
10:00 – Session 1 – Opening Plenary
Andrew Molivurae – Pacific IGF / PICISOC
Sarai Tevita – Pacific IGF / PICISOC
EU Representative
Vivien Maidaborn – InternetNZ
Bruce Tonkin – .auDA
APNIC Representative
Sohini Rajiyung – ISOC Asia Pacific
APTLD Representative
11:30 – Session 2 – Inclusive Technologies
Swaran Ravindra – Fiji National University (FNU)
Sakaio Manoa – Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderator: Crystal Kewe, PICISOC
AFTERNOON https://youtu.be/xftsLXWS4Rg
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
Kenneth Katafono – Traseable Solutions
Moderator: Sanjesh Roy Lal
Thursday, 3 July 2025
MORNING https://youtu.be/3oGstBro7iM
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
AFTERNOON https://youtu.be/MXcW77MOiGw
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
17:30 – Pacific IGF Summary & Closing Remarks
Andrew Molivurae – Pacific IGF / PICISOC
Sarai Tevita – Pacific IGF / PICISOC
Closing Prayer: Savenaca Siwatibau
SIMULCASTS
https://bit.ly/pacigf2025live (YouTube)
https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc
https://www.facebook.com/isocasiapacific/
https://www.facebook.com/picisoc
https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive
https://x.com/ISOC_Live
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