Read what the faculty and fellows say about it:
Emily M. Weitzenboeck
I spent one incredible week in this beautiful cloister in Meissen with some of the most reknown experts in the field of Internet Governance (IG) … read more
Emily M. Weitzenboeck
Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law Faculty of Law, University of Oslo, EuroSSIG fellow in 2011
I spent one incredible week in this beautiful cloister in Meissen with some of the most reknown experts in the field of Internet Governance (IG) and with enthusiastic students from all over the world. We were living, breathing and discussing the hottest and latest IG topics with some of the key practitioners, players and academics in the field.
Freddy Linares-Torres
EuroSSIG is a unique opportunity to learn, share and test arguments with exceptional people from all over the world. … read more
Freddy Linares-Torres
ISOC Peru, EuroSSIG fellow in 2012
EuroSSIG is a unique opportunity to learn, share and test arguments with exceptional people from all over the world. The programme and the venue create an atmosphere of permanent talks around Internet Governance challenges, a truly learning environment.
Chris Buckridge
I have found EuroSSIG to be an invaluable opportunity to learn about Internet governance, both as a fellow and a member of faculty. … read more
Chris Buckridge
NRIPE NCC, EuroSSIG fellow in 2008
I have found EuroSSIG to be an invaluable opportunity to learn about Internet governance, both as a fellow and a member of faculty. The people that I‘ve met through the Summer School and the discussions I‘ve taken part in have helped me to participate more effectively in global and regional Internet governance processes on behalf of the RIPE NCC.
Dirk Krischenowski
For a decade now the European Summer School on Internet Governance successfully helps to educate promising fellows from all over the world … read more
Dirk Krischenowski
dotBerlin
For a decade now the European Summer School on Internet Governance successfully helps to educate promising fellows from all over the world into experts and leaders for their local and the global Internet Community. I’ve seen many fellows that filled positions at the IGF, ICANN, ALAC and other Internet related organizations shortly after finishing the EuroSSIG.
Rafik Dammak
More than an intensive academic program to introduce IG, EUSSIG was an opportunity to meet people, lecturers and students, … read more
Rafik Dammak
GNSO / NCSG, EuroSSIG fellow in 2007
More than an intensive academic program to introduce IG, EUSSIG was an opportunity to meet people, lecturers and students, involved in many IG fora, with whom I am cooperating currently within ICANN and who are among my best friends and mentors. Thanks to EuroSSIG!
Milton L. Mueller
There is no better way to become acquainted with the key ideas, institutions and actors in global Internet governance than to attend the Meissen summer school. … read more
Dr. Milton L. Mueller
Georgia Institute of Technology
There is no better way to become acquainted with the key ideas, institutions and actors in global Internet governance than to attend the Meissen summer school. The school has bequeathed a legacy of strong interpersonal connections amongst the faculty and students that plays a major role in facilitating the development of common ideas and values in the global arena.
Fabien Betremieux
As a graduate from Science Po in Paris and active programme manager in the gTLD industry, I have been impressed by the breadth of coverage, … read more
Fabien Betremieux
ICANN, EuroSSIG fellow in 2011
As a graduate from Science Po in Paris and active programme manager in the gTLD industry, I have been impressed by the breadth of coverage, depth of discussion, quality of speakers and diversity of participants at the EuroSSIG. This is a unique and truly exceptional opportunity for advancing one‘s knowledge on such a cutting edge issue of International affairs.
Annebeth Lange
During the last 10 years ʻInternet Governanceʼ has developed from being an expression understood by the ʻchosen fewʼ to comprise ʻInternet at largeʼ. … read more
Annebeth Lange
UNINETT Norid AS
During the last 10 years ʻInternet Governanceʼ has developed from being an expression understood by the ʻchosen fewʼ to comprise ʻInternet at largeʼ. The importance of understanding the steering and management of core elements of Internet infrastructure, particularly data transmission protocols and the Domain Name System has been developed through the efforts of EuroSSIG and the yearly summer school for students and others interested in the field have been of major importance. It has provided insight into the interaction of legal and non-legal processes in the drafting and enforcement of basic Internet standards. Understanding the respective roles and relative utility of contractual mechanisms and legislative and treaty-based mechanisms for global governance structures in Internet governance generally, and with a focus particularly on the management and steering of the DNS. It has been a privilege to have been part of the faculty, to meet interested participants and other faculty members. I hope for 10 new years – at least.
Niels ten Oever
The Internet can only be truly global if it is based on human rights; on infrastructure, policy and application level. read more
Niels ten Oever
Article 19
The Internet can only be truly global if it is based on human rights; on infrastructure, policy and application level.
Sivasubramanian M.
EuroSSIG is organized without any compromises on what it takes to create a truly multistakeholder environment to learn Internet governance. … read more
Sivasubramanian M.
Internet Society India Chennai, EuroSSIG fellow in 2009
EuroSSIG is organized without any compromises on what it takes to create a truly multistakeholder environment to learn Internet governance. Participants and teachers are carefully selected from across stakeholder groups from different geographic regions, for a balanced diversity of views and approaches. I have developed enormous faith in the multistakeholder process and have gained a clear understanding of the Internet governance process, issues and challenges.
Wolfgang Benedek
The EuroSSIG stands out as the best opportunity to learn about Internet Governance in a nice, community-building environment. … read more
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Benedek
University of Graz
The EuroSSIG stands out as the best opportunity to learn about Internet Governance in a nice, community-building environment. The many dimensions of IG including human rights are introduced by a high level faculty of academics and practitioners to a very international student body, which promotes the understanding of complex issues from different viewpoints.
Ann-Cathrin Marcussen
Attending the EuroSSIG was an extremely valuable experience both professionally and socially. … read more
Ann-Cathrin Marcussen
UNINETT Norid AS, EuroSSIG fellos in 2012
Attending the EuroSSIG was an extremely valuable experience both professionally and socially. The program offers the most widespread education on Internet governance issues, giving room for reflections on the future based on knowledge of the internet of today and also the history of the internet. The beautiful surrounding in the monastery was the perfect frame for both professional and social interaction.