See UN Secretary-General António Guterres's and Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Junhua Li's opening remarks at the 18th IGF in Kyoto, Japan. 

UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the 18th IGF, calling for a human rights and human-centered approach to digital cooperation. Read the opening press release!

The School on Internet Governance Japan will hold an event 7 October before the start of the 18th IGF in Kyoto, on  "Empowering Youth Towards 'Internet We Want'". 

A number of private bilateral meeting rooms are available to book for participants of the 18th IGF in Kyoto. Access our self-reservation system here and below!

See what will be discussed during IGF 2023's topical high-level panel sessions, featuring leaders from around the world and all stakeholder groups. 

Access the overall IGF 2023 Schedule here and linked below!

Participate in the IGF 2023 Music Night in Kyoto, Japan! Expressions of interest can be submitted through this form until 15 September.

See the list of 80 IGF 2023 workshops selected by the MAG; this year we received many excellent and twice the usual number of proposals. 

Hear the opening statements from Chair Mr. Vint Cerf and Vice-Chair Ms. Maria Ressa at the Leadership Panel press conference 14 July - with transcripts here.

Read the MAG Chair's Blog! The Chair shares reflections on how the IGF 2023 programme is addressing digital change.