YOUthDIG 2026 Webinar 5: YOUthDIG Messages and How to participate in Internet governance
20 May 2026 | 18:00–20:00 CEST
YOUthDIG 2026 programme
This session marks the transition from learning to action in the YOUthDIG journey. It includes an introduction to the YOUthDIG Messages, followed by a discussion on how participants can continue engaging in the Internet Governance ecosystem.
Bringing together voices from different stakeholder groups and organisations, the session will focus on concrete pathways into Internet Governance, highlighting opportunities, entry points, and practical next steps.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to move from interest to active participation across policy, technical, academic, and community spaces.
Format
The session is divided into two parts:
- YOUthDIG Messages (60 minutes): Facilitated by the YOUthDIG Coordinator, this segment focuses on the consolidation and alignment of participant messages.
- Pathways into Internet Governance (60 minutes): A moderated discussion with invited speakers representing different parts of the Internet Governance ecosystem.
Each speaker will provide a short (5–10 minute) focused input addressing:
- Entry points into their respective communities
- Available opportunities and programmes
- Gaps and underrepresented profiles
- Practical steps for newcomers
The session will conclude with an interactive discussion, allowing participants to reflect on their next steps and engage directly with speakers.
Further reading
- EuroDIG: https://www.eurodig.org/
- Internet Governance Forum (IGF): https://www.intgovforum.org/
- Internet Society (ISOC): https://www.internetsociety.org/
- ICANN: https://www.icann.org/
- GigaNet: https://giga-net.org/
How to continue your journey in Internet governance:
- EuroDIG: How to get involved in Internet governance
- ICANN internship program - https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe03/ats/careers/v2/searchResults?org=ICANN&cws=37
- Open Roles at ITU - https://jobs.itu.int/go/View-all-categories/8942455/#
- List of IG Schools - https://www.igschools.net/mw-sig/wiki/Main_Page
- EuroSSIG - https://eurossig.eu/eurossig/2026-edition/call-for-applications/
- NextGen Program - https://www.icann.org/public-responsibility-support/nextgen
- Fellowship Program - https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-faqs-2015-07-10-en
- Youth Track Workshop at EURODIG: https://eurodigwiki.org/wiki/*From_Deepfakes_to_“Nudification”:_Evolving_threats_of_Generative_AI_to_Information_Integrity_and_Human_Rights_–_Pre_04_2026
- IGF 2026 Youth Track page: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2026-youth-track
- Subscribe to Youth IGF mailing list: https://mail.intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/igfyouth_intgovforum.org
- https://pulse.internetsociety.org/en/
- https://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/
- https://www.internetsociety.org/chapters/
- https://www.internetsociety.org/shaping-future-of-the-internet/
- https://www.internetsociety.org/policy-programs/youth-ambassadors/
- https://www.internetsociety.org/shaping-future-of-the-internet/alumni-network/
People
Focal Point
- João Martins, YOUthDIG Organising Team
Facilitator (YOUthDIG Messages)
- Nadia Tjahja, EuroDIG / YOUthDIG Coordinator
Speakers
- David Frautschy, Internet Society
- Jamal Shahin, GigaNet
- Herman Johansen, IGF Secretariat
- Maeva Devoto, ICANN