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, …”
Self study – Online lecture: DNS Explained” in 3 minutes
See also:
- Info graphic by ICANN: Understanding the Internet’s Root Server System
- IGF 2024 session report: The Technical Community Safeguarding the Internet You Want
Programme as of 16 July 2025
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 18.00 at the latest, when the EuroSSIG will officially open with dinner at 19.00 CEST.
Sunday, 27 July 2025 – Self study and welcome day
19.00 – 20.00
Welcoming dinner
20.00 – 22.00
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
09.00 – 10.30
Internet governance and geo-strategic policy (part 1): A holistic approach
- Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.00
Internet governance and geo-strategic policy (part 2): The multistakeholder model
- Vint Cerf, Chair of the IGF Leadership Panel (video message)
- n.n., European Commission (TBC)
- Lea Kaspar, Global Partners Digital
- Adam Peake, ICANN
- Intro and moderation: Wolfgang Kleinwächter
12.00 – 12.30
Q&A
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.30
Internet governance and geo-strategic policy (part 3): Global IG processes (WSIS +20, ICANN)
- Fiona Alexander, American University Washington (ONLINE)
- Jorge Cancio, Swiss Federal Office of Communications
- Hans Seeuws, EURid
- Peixi (Patrick) Xu, Communication University China
- Intro and moderation: Chris Disspain, Identity Digital Inc
14.30 – 15.00
Q&A
15.00 – 16.00
Breakout sessions (1x 60 min deep dive and ask me anything with the faculty)
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 17.00
Introduction to the practicum: WSIS+20 Review with
- Deniz Susar, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (ONLINE)
- Sandra Hoferichter, Chair of Medienstadt Leipzig e.V.
United Nations
17.30 – 19.00
Guided city tour
19.00 – 22.00
Dinner at Burgkeller (sponsored by EURid)
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 – Functioning and management of the critical Internet resources
09.00 – 09.45
Interactive introduction on the functioning of critical Internet resources
- Facilitated by Peter Koch, DENIC e.G.
09.45 – 10.30
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
- Adam Peake, ICANN org
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.30
- Root server management / Keith Drazek, Verisign
- IP address management / Alena Muravska, RIPE NCC
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 15.00
Practicum I: WSIS+20 Review
- WSIS+20 Review – Drafting group statements
15.00 – 16.00
- The management of country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD’s) / Peter Koch, DENIC e.G. and Hans Seeuws, EURid
- The management of generic Top Level Domains (gTLD’s) / Chris Disspain, Identity Digital Inc. and Keith Drazek, Verisign
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 18.00
Breakout sessions (2x 45 min in exchange deep dive and ask me anything with the faculty)
18.30 – 19.30
Dinner
20.00 – 22.00
Practicum II: WSIS+20 Review
- Presentation of draft group statements Q&A (6 x 20 min)
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 – Cyber security, crime and preventing abuse
09.00 – 10.30
Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
- Tatiana Tropina, Internet Society
- Intro: Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.00
CERT – Incident handling
- Michael Hausding, SWITCH / FIRST
12.00 – 12.30
Practicum III: WSIS+20 Review
- Reflection of the input on group statements
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch and group picture on the terrace
13.30 – 14.30
DNS Abuse – Prevention, detection, disruption and defence
- Michael Hausding, SWITCH / FIRST
14.30 – 15.30
Breakout sessions (1x 60 min deep dive and ask me anything with the faculty)
15.30 – 16.00
Coffee
16.15
Leaving to the Porcelain Manufactory
17.00 – 18.00
Guided tour through the Porcelain Manufactory workshops
18.00 – 19.00
New Top-Level Domains – Between public interest and shareholder value
- Dirk Krischenowski, dot.Berlin
19.00 – 21.00
Dinner at the Porcelain Manufactory (sponsored by dot.Berlin)
Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Artificial intelligence and human rights
09.00 – 10.00
Artificial intelligence and geopolitics – an overview
- Wolfgang Kleinwächter, Professor Emeritus
10.00 – 11.00
Practicum IV: WSIS+20 Review
- Finalising group statements
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
Interactive session on Artificial Intelligence and the impact on human rights
- Lea Kaspar, Global Partners Digital
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 17.15
Breakout sessions (1x 45 min deep dive and ask me anything with the faculty)
17.15 – 18.00
Practicum V: WSIS+20 Review
- Finalising group statement
18.30 – 19.30
Dinner
20.00 – 22.00
Practicum VI: WSIS+20 Review
- Presentation of final group statements and discussion (6 x 20 min)
Friday, 1 August 2025 – Outlook to emerging technologies
09.00 – 10.30
Internet governance and national jurisdiction
- Bertrand de la Chapelle, Internet and Jurisdiction
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 12.30
Outlook to emerging technologies
- Elif Kiesow, IEEE (on quantum and neurotechnology)
- Bertrand de la Chapelle, Internet and Jurisdiction (on virtual worlds)
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.15
Breakout sessions (1x 45 min deep dive and ask me anything with the faculty)
14.15 – 15.15
Practicum VII: WSIS+20 Review
- Agreeing on a final submission to the WSIS+20 consultations
15.15 – 16.00
Wrap up, handover of certificates and feedback
16.00 – 16.30
Coffee
16.30 – 18.30
Free time
19.00 – 24:00
BBQ and dance floor at the Monastery