Saudi Arabia is set to host the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 15-19, 2024, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
IGF will explore the theme ‘Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future’. The 19th edition will feature four main topics: Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space; Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development and sustainability; Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age; and Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want.
The forum provides a global multistakeholder platform to address and explore public policy issues related to the internet, where information and experience will be shared to find solutions.
Over 10,000 participants from 160 countries, including more than 1,000 international speakers, are expected to attend. This edition aims to reach consensus among governments, private sector, and non-profit organizations on policies for enhanced internet governance worldwide.
IGF 2024 highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to digital development and its status as a pioneer in ICT and digital governance. This will reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a global hub, also aligning with Saudi Arabia’s dedication to achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Last year, 18th Internet Governance Forum was held by the Government of Japan in Kyoto from 8 to 12 October 2023. The Forum revolved around the theme ‘The Internet We Want – Empowering All People’. AI & Emerging Technologies, Avoiding Internet Fragmentation , Cybersecurity, Cybercrime & Online Safety, Data Governance & Trust, Digital Divides & Inclusion, Global Digital Governance & Cooperation, Human Rights & Freedoms, Sustainability & Environment were explored.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF), launched in 2005 by United Nations, brings stakeholders from around the world to conduct high-level meeting on issues related to Internet.
