Meissen, 16 – 22 July 2023
Self study – Online lecture: The history of the Internet
Programme as of 16 July 2023
Sunday, 16 July 2023 – Arrival
Please schedule your arrival until 19:00 latest!
20.00 – 21.00
Welcoming dinner
21.00 – 22.30
Opening and introduction
- Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus and Chair of EuroSSIG
- Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of Medienstadt Leipzig e.V.
Monday, 17 July 2023 – Internet governance and geo-strategic policy
09.00 – 10.30
Internet governance and geo-strategic policy (part 1): A holistic approach
(see self study material)
- Minister Edtstadler, Austria (video message)
- Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus
presentation
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.00
Internet governance and geo-strategic policy (part 2): Cyber Diplomacy
- Bertrand de la Chapelle, Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
- Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Digital Society Institute Berlin, former Estonian Ambassador for Cyber Diplomacy (ONLINE)
12.00 – 12.30
Introduction to the practicum: Comment to the policy brief 5 ‘A Global Digital Compact — an open, free and secure digital future for all’
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.30
Internet governance and geo-strategic policy (part 3): Digital Sovereignty
- Fadi Chehade, Member of the UN High Level Panel (ONLINE)
- Fiona Alexander, American University Washington (ONLINE)
- Pearse O’Donohue, European Commission (ONLINE)
- Peixi (Patrick) Xu, Communication University China (ONLINE)
- Intro and moderation: Chris Disspain, Identity Digital Inc
14.30 – 16.00
Breakout sessions (2×2 45 min in exchange)
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 17.00
Internet governance and participation in the multistakeholder model (part 4): IGF+ and Global Digital Compact
- Regina Fuchsova, EURid
presentation
17.30 – 19.00
Guided city tour
19.00 – 22.00
Dinner at Burgkeller
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 – Functioning and management of the critical Internet resources (CIR)
09.00 – 10.00
Codes, standards and protocols – How the Internet is regulated
- Avri Doria, ICANN Board
presentation
10.00 – 10.30
Interactive introduction on the functioning of critical Internet resources
- Facilitated by Peter Koch, DENIC
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.30
Functioning of critical Internet resources
- IP addresses, Alena Muravska, RIPE NCC
presentation - Root server, Keith Drazek, Verisign (ONLINE)
presentation - Internet Cooperation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Adam Peake, ICANN org
presentation
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 15.00
- Top Level Domains (TLD’s / gTLDs)
- Registries and registrars
- IXPs and certificate services
- Peter Koch, DENIC and Chris Disspain, Identity Digital Inc.
15.00 – 16.00
Interactive discussion on the regulatory challenges for the infrastructure level of the Internet
- Facilitated by Peter Koch, DENIC
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 18.00
Breakout sessions (2×2 45 min in exchange)
18.30 – 19.30
Dinner
20.00 – 22.00
Practicum I: Comment to the policy brief 5 ‘A Global Digital Compact — an open, free and secure digital future for all’
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 – Cyber security, crime and human rights – efforts of the United Nations
09.00 – 10.30
Cyber security, cybercrime and the protection of the public core of the Internet
(see self study material)
- Tatiana Tropina, University of Leiden
presentation - Intro: Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.30
Human rights – freedom of expression and privacy
- Anriette Esterhuysen, Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
presentation - Input: Avri Doria, ICANN Board
presentation
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch and group picture on the terrace
13.30 – 16.00
Internet governance and national jurisdiction (incl. practical exercise)
- Bertrand de la Chapelle, Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
presentation
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.45
Leaving to the Porcelain Manufactory
17.30 – 18.15
Guided tour through the Porcelain Manufactory workshops
18.45 – 20.00
New Top-Level Domains – Between public interest and shareholder value
- Dirk Krischenowski, dot.Berlin
presentation
20.00 – 22.00
Dinner at the Porcelain Manufactory (sponsored by dot.Berlin)
Thursday, 20 July 2023 – Cross boarder Data transfer, digital economy and regulation
09.00 – 10.00
Cross border data transfer and sustainable development
- Anriette Esterhuysen, Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
presentation
10.00 – 11.00
Internet Governance and Digital Regulations: the EU Approach
(see self study material)
- Esteve Sanz, European Commission
11.00 – 11.30
Coffee (11.30 leaving to the Dom)
12.00 – 12.30
Organ concert in the Meissen Dom
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
14.00 – 16.00
ROAM principles (incl. practical exercise)
- Marielza Oliveira, UNESCO
presentation
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 18.00
Breakout sessions (2×2 45 min in exchange)
18.30 – 19.30
Dinner
20.00 – 22.00
Practicum II: Comment to the policy brief 5 ‘A Global Digital Compact — an open, free and secure digital future for all’
Friday, 21 July 2023 – Future technologies and their impact on humanity
09.00 – 10.30
International guidelines on artificial intelligence
(see self study material)
- Intro and moderation: Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus
presentation - Council of Europes Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), Isabelle Lois, Swiss OFCOM
presentation - Recommendation on the ethics of artificial intelligence, Marielza Oliveira, UNESCO
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.30
Fellows‘ presentation on content moderation and data protection in relation to extended reality technologies (topic to be specified)
- Rafaela Ferreira, Institute for Research on Internet and Society (IRIS)
presentation
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 15.30
Promises and pitfalls of new technologies
- Discussion with fellows and faculty
15.30 – 16.00
Wrap up, handover of certificates and feedback
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 18.30
Free time
18.30 – 24:00
BBQ and dance floor at the Monastery (Bring your instrument!)