[DCAD] Save the Date: IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals - 26 February at 12:00 UTC

[mshabbirawan at gmail.com]

Dear DCAD Members,

 

I hope you are all doing well.

 

Please mark your calendars for an important online session on 26 February at
12:00 UTC, where we will discuss IGF workshop proposals related to digital
accessibility for persons with disabilities.

 

This session is specially being organized for DCAD members and we are
pleased to have representatives from the IGF Secretariat, MAG members, and
digital accessibility rights experts joining us to provide insights and
answer any questions you may have regarding the proposal process and session
planning. This is a great opportunity to ensure strong and impactful
submissions that highlight accessibility and inclusion at IGF 2025.

 

About IGF 2025 & Call for Session Proposals

 

The 20th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be hosted by
Norway from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Lillestrøm, near Oslo, under the main
theme "Building Digital Governance Together." The program will be structured
around the following four sub-themes:

1.	Building Digital Trust and Resilience
2.	Building Sustainable and Responsible Innovation
3.	Building Universal Access and Digital Rights
4.	Building Digital Cooperation

>From 12 February until 16 March, 23:59 UTC, session proposals can be
submitted under one of the above themes in formats such as:

*	Workshops
*	Lightning Talks
*	Networking Sessions
*	Open Forums

 

A diverse range of speakers and presenters in terms of gender, region, and
stakeholder group is a key requirement for successful proposals.
Additionally, submissions must specify whether moderators and speakers will
participate on-site or online and how session engagement will be structured.

 

Local hubs can also be set up for group digital participation in IGF
discussions. Applications for hubs are open until 16 March, 23:59 UTC.

 

Ensuring Digital Accessibility at IGF 2025

As a Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD), we encourage
the active inclusion of accessibility-related topics in the IGF 2025
programme to advance the participation of persons with disabilities in
digital governance discussions. This session will help our members shape
their proposals in alignment with IGF requirements and ensure that
accessibility remains a priority.

 

To ensure an inclusive discussion, human captioning will be available, and
we can provide International Sign interpretation upon request. Please let us
know before 23:59 UTC on 18 February by sending an email at:
info at igf-dcad.org <mailto:info at igf-dcad.org>  if you require it so that we
can arrange interpreters.

 

Further details and the meeting link will be shared soon. If you have any
specific topics or questions you’d like to discuss, feel free to reach out.

 

Looking forward to your participation!

 

Best regards,
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir
Coordinator, IGF-DCAD

 

 

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