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Youth IGF-USA 2022 has ended

Join us this July at the first-ever Youth Internet Governance Forum (IGF) USA!

The Youth IGF USA is a virtual event organized by young people for young people. It is aimed at uniting, empowering and preparing the next generation of young Internet Governance experts with the tools needed to contribute to the rapidly growing conversation.

It will take place as a day-zero event preceding IGF-USA 2022, giving the participants an overview about the Internet Governance and its current challenges, a sneak-peak into IGF-USA 2022, and a networking opportunity with other young professionals in the space.

If you are a person aged 18-35, or a newcomer to the Internet Governance space, check out the sessions below and register here!

See you (virtually) on July 20, 2022!

Wednesday, July 20 • 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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The IGF-USA is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet. This session aims at introducing the participants to the main thematic tracks and sessions at the IGF-USA 2022. It will also provide the opportunity to meet the people behind the scenes and get a sneak-peak into the IGF-USA 2022 program.

Session Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83629159553?pwd=emlRMk5hZndQakNNNXhlemdIZ3Mwdz09

Session Livestream:  http://livestream.com/internetsociety/youth-igf-usa

Moderators
avatar for Meri Baghdasaryan

Meri Baghdasaryan

Legal Fellow, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Meri Baghdasaryan is an attorney from Armenia, currently working on human rights issues at the intersection of law and technology as a legal fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. She is an active member of various Internet governance communities, such as the IGF, EuroDIG... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Shane Tews

Shane Tews

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Shane Tews is a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she works primarily on cybersecurity, technology and innovation policy, and internet governance issues. She is also president of Logan Circle Strategies, where she focuses on information and... Read More →
avatar for John Perrino

John Perrino

Policy Analyst, Stanford Internet Observatory
John Perrino is a policy analyst at the Stanford Internet Observatory where he translates research and builds policy engagement for online trust, safety and security issues. He most recently was a director at the Glen Echo Group where he led and produced award-winning public affairs... Read More →
avatar for Naela Sarras

Naela Sarras

Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, North America, ICANN
Naela Sarras is the Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement in North America. In this role, she facilitates collaboration between stakeholders in the region, including ICANN-accredited registries and registrars, established civil society organizations, and members of the technical... Read More →


Wednesday July 20, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT