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

Tue Feb 25 12:12:45 PST 2025

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On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM Deirdre Williams via DCAD <
dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:

> 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
>>
>> On 25-Feb-2025, at 8:11 PM, vinton cerf <vgcerf at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I am in flight at that time
>>
>> v
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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:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Zoom: https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Streamtext: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-IGF-DCAD
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,
>>>
>>> Coordinator,
>>>
>>> Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),
>>>
>>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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 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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