About the North American School
of
Internet Governance
NASIG is an in-depth capacity building event that focused on teaching the development and application of the shared principles, norms, rules, policies, decision-making procedures and organizations that shape the evolution and use of the Internet. Additionally, NASIG sought to empower the next generation of Internet leaders.
NASIG 2019 is going to be held in Montreal, Canada on October 31 & November 1, 2019 followed by the celebration of ICANN 66 Public Forum meeting and ATLAS III (At-Large Summit III). A student group of 50 attendees is expected.
The curriculum was set-up following NASIG 2019 slogan: Building an Inclusive Internet.
Course Plan
The Second North American School of Internet Governance follows a similar approach to other Schools of Internet Governance which focuses on the key pillars of the Internet Governance as detailed by the Diplo Foundation. The five pillars are economic, political, political, civil society and legal which make up the various stakeholder positions on Internet issues and concerns. The two day programme aims to draw upon the experts in the Internet Governance milieu and provide intellectual stimulation to the international student body.
Course Outline
Day One
Internet Ecosystem: An Overview
Internet Governance: A Vision for the Future
Is ICANN relevant: what is its future?
Cybersecurity: Are we safe now?
Fundamentals Nuts and Bolts : ccTLDs and RIRs
Gender Perspective and an Open and Equitable Internet: Are we there yet?
Open Session: Grab bag of issues, and Tweetstorm
Day Two
Youth Perspective: Are we involved in an efficient way?
Privacy and Human Rights: A Delicate Balance
Connectivity and Accessibility: Is there still a digital divide
Will IoT, Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence impact Internet Governance?
Civil Society: Relevance, Impact and Purpose
Trust and Privacy: How does GDPR impact end-users?
Next Steps in the Internet Journey
Glenn McKnight
Nasig 2019 Chair