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

[Deirdre Williams]

Thank you :-)
De

On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 at 11:44, Muhammad Shabbir via DCAD <
dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
> For those who cannot attend the session tomorrow, it will be recorded and
> placed on the DCAD website for review.
> Best,
> Shabbir.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On 25-Feb-2025, at 8:11 PM, vinton cerf <vgcerf at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I am in flight at that time
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> On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM Muhammad Shabbir Awan via DCAD <
> dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:
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>> Dear All,
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>> To 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, DCAD is organizing a
>> session at 12:00 UTC on 26 February 2025. The Agenda and more information
>> about the session are available at:
>> https://igf-dcad.org/igf2025-workshop-proposals-session/
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>> Zoom: https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5
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>> Streamtext: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-IGF-DCAD
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>> 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. If you are considering proposals for IGF2025,
>> this is a great opportunity to ensure strong and impactful submissions.
>>
>>
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>> Best,
>>
>> Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,
>>
>> Coordinator,
>>
>> Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),
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>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/
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>> *From:* mshabbirawan at gmail.com <mshabbirawan at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Friday, February 14, 2025 10:46 AM
>> *To:* 'Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability' <
>> dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org>
>> *Subject:* Save the Date: IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals - 26
>> February at 12:00 UTC
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>> Dear DCAD Members,
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>> I hope you are all doing well.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
>>
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>> About IGF 2025 & Call for Session Proposals
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>> 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
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>> From 12 February until 16 March, 23:59 UTC, session proposals can be
>> submitted under one of the above themes in formats such as:
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>>    - Workshops
>>    - Lightning Talks
>>    - Networking Sessions
>>    - Open Forums
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
>>
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>> Ensuring Digital Accessibility at IGF 2025
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>> 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.
>>
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>> 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 if you require it so that we can arrange interpreters.
>>
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>> 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.
>>
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>> Looking forward to your participation!
>>
>>
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>> Best regards,
>> Dr. Muhammad Shabbir
>> Coordinator, IGF-DCAD
>>
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