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RIPE NCC Open House: WSIS+20 Vision and Discussion

Register for this RIPE NCC Open House

28 May 2025, 14:00-15:30 CEST / 12:00-13:30 UTC

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Live interpretation in Arabic and Russian will be available for this event.

This session will focus on current developments in Internet governance and provide an insightful update on the ongoing WSIS+20 review process, which represents a critical opportunity and a key milestone in shaping global digital cooperation.

This session will reflect on the evolving multistakeholder landscape and the role of technical communities in global governance debates. The session will also touch on the RIPE NCC’s basic positions within this context.

Whether you're a government representative, policy advisor, technical expert, or civil society actor, this event is an excellent opportunity to stay informed and engaged on key global processes.

You will hear from several speakers, including:

  • Lise Fuhr, CEO at GÉANT and Member of the IGF Leadership Panel
  • Ayman El-Sherbini, ESCWA & League of Arab States
  • David Souter, Independent Expert on Digital Society
  • Paul Blaker, Head of ITU and Internet Governance Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) UK Government
  • Roman Danyliw, IETF Chair, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Desiree Miloshevic, Member, IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group, Co-Chair of the RIPE Cooperation WG