Below is the list of Workshop proposals, received in response to the IGF 2023 call for sessions. These proposals were cleared against the basic entry criteria of the IGF and are currently under detailed evaluation for possible inclusion in the IGF 2023 programme.

Youth Spanish IGF

As part of the national Spanish IGF, this Youth IGF Initiative aims at creating a multistakeholder platform for youth to cooperate and engage in digital policy processes in the country and beyond.

The PNAI Work Plan guides the Policy Network on AI activities in 2024. It sets shared goals, describes the way of working and presents a timeline for PNAI's second year. 

Explore the highlights of the Plan on this page, the timeline with important dates for autumn 2024 is in the end of this page.

PNAI Goals

[NRIs] Overcoming barriers to bridge digital divides

  • What are the primary global barriers to digital inclusion, and how can they be addressed through policy and technology?
  • How can policy initiatives prioritize digital literacy and capacity development, especially in education, to ensure equitable access to digital skills?
  • What strategies can be employed to promote the digital inclusion of vulnerable groups, addressing issues like gender stereotypes and limited opportunities?
  • How can government-led initiatives collaborate with private sectors, civil society, technical communities and international organiza

[NRIs] Community-driven governance for safe AI

  • What are the current global AI regulations, and how can international collaboration ensure ethical AI governance?
  • How can policymakers address ethical concerns in AI, including privacy, bias, and transparency, and what implications do these concerns have on AI technologies like autoregressive language models and quantum computing?
  • What are the implications of AI, especially large language models, and how can policies be established to maximize benefits while mitigating risks?
  • How should policy frameworks be designed to ensure secure and responsible use o

NRIs Meeting V

Topic: IGF 2023 NRIs Meeting V
Time: May 22, 2023 13:00 Universal Time UTC (60 min duration)
Zoom Meeting link communicated through the NRIs mailing list

Draft Agenda:
1.    Welcome and introductions – 5 min
2.    NRIs main session: policy questions to address and timeline – 40 min
3.    Overview of who signed for the NRIs collaborative sessions – 10 min
4.    AoB – 5 min