Sixth South East European (SEE) Roundtable for Governments and Regulators

9:15 - 9:45

Registration & Welcoming Coffee

9:45 - 10:05

Welcoming Remarks

• Hisham Ibrahim, Chief Community Officer, RIPE NCC
• Desiree Miloshevic, RIPE Cooperation WG Co-Chair

Keynote address to be announnced

10:05 - 10:20

RIPE NCC Priorities for 2026

Speaker:

• Hans Petter Holen, CEO and Managing Director, RIPE NCC

10:20 - 11:00

Lessons learnt from the NIS2 transposition

This session will examine the success factors and persistent challenges in the implementation of the NIS2 Directive in the SEE region. We will focus on the case of Croatia, which was one of the first EU member states to implement the new framework. This session brings together policymakers, regulators and implementers to share experiences and best practices from legislative drafting to operational implementation.

Speakers to be announced

11:00 - 11:20

Coffee Break

11:20 - 12:00

From adoption to implementation: aligning the GDC and WSIS+20 Outcomes

This session will examine the developments leading to the implementation of the WSIS+20 outcomes. We will explore implementation pathways and how stakeholders can further align WSIS Action Lines with the Global Digital Compact (GDC), with a view to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Speakers to be announced

12:00 - 12:30

On the road to Doha for the Plenipot-26

The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Plenipot-26) will take place in November 2026. It will play an important role in shaping how WSIS ITU-related outcomes are implemented within the ITU’s mandate and across its three sectors (ITU-R, ITU-T and ITU-D). It will provide strategic direction to ensure that implementation remains technically sound, development-oriented and aligned with the ITU’s institutional competencies.

Speakers to be announced

12:30 - 12:50

Regional updates & SEE Roundtable future work

12:50 - 13:00

Closing Remarks followed by Networking Lunch