19th European Summer School on
Internet Governance (EuroSSIG)

Meissen, 26 July – 2 August 2025

Self study – Online lecture: The history of the Internet

 

Self study – Online lecture: “A brief history about code, protocols and standards, …”

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Programme as of 30 December 2024

Saturday, 26 July 2025 – Early arrival

Due to our experience with late arrivals, we offer all participants a free early arrival on Saturday 26 July. There will be self-catering and no meals will be provided except for breakfast on Sunday. The free Sunday should be used for preparation and self-study to get in the mood for the EuroSSIG. You can also arrive on Sunday by 19.00 at the latest, when the EuroSSIG will officially open with dinner at 20.00 CEST.

Sunday, 27 July 2025 – Self study and welcome day

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, 28 July 2025 – Internet governance and geo-strategic policy


17.30 – 19.00
Guided city tour

19.00 – 22.00
Dinner at Burgkeller

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 – Functioning and management of the critical Internet resources

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 – Cyber security, crime and preventing abuse


16.45
Leaving to the Porcelain Manufactory

17.30 – 18.30
Guided tour through the Porcelain Manufactory workshops

18.30 – 21.00

Dinner at the Porcelain Manufactory (sponsored by dot.Berlin)

Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Digital regulation and human rights


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

Friday, 1 August 2025 – Artificial Intelligence


15.15 – 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!)

Saturday, 2 August 2025 – Departure

We hope you enjoyed the 19th EuroSSIG in Meissen and wish you a safe journey.