Mapping the digital commons toward a human-centric Internet
The digital landscape is undergoing a profound shift, and the EU’s Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative is at the forefront of this evolution. The NGI Forum 2023, a flagship event by the European Commission, is designed to explore the key drivers shaping the future of the Internet. This hybrid event, scheduled for November 15-16 in Brussels, promises to be a dynamic convergence of innovators, policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and users alike.
Empowering users, transforming the Internet
The NGI Forum 2023 serves as a dynamic hub for visionary thinkers, policymakers, and technologists to delve into the heart of Europe's digital transformation. At its core, the forum focuses on the concept of Digital Commons — a critical element for Europe, fostering equitable access to information, fueling innovation, and bolstering digital sovereignty.
Since 2019, the NGI initiative has been funding concrete projects, mostly open source, contributing to the human-centric transformative movement of the internet. This initiative stands as a cornerstone for digital commons at both national and international levels.
In an agenda spanning European policy developments, innovation trends, and NGI activities, the NGI Forum 2023 explores diverse topics. These include the potential of digital commons underpinning the transition to the future Internet, discussions on digital identity, quantum internet, large language models and web search, decentralised social media, and security of the open source supply chain.
Pioneering innovation through collaboration
Over the years, the NGI initiative has cultivated a remarkable ecosystem of talented, value-driven innovators, mostly working on open source projects. CryptPad, Searx, Mastodon, and many others are tangible outcomes of this movement, offering solutions for Internet users.
Why participate?
- Connect with influential voices: Interact with policymakers, industry leaders, and such thought leaders as Isabell Claus, managing director of Thinkers.ai; Adriana Groh, co-founder of Sovereign Tech Fund; Irene Hernandez, CEO of Gataca; and Michiel Leenaars, director of strategy at Nlnet.
- Gain valuable insights: The NGI Forum 2023 programme features inspirational talks, engaging panel discussions, impact stories, technical workshops, and networking opportunities with the NGI community and projects.
- Network: Forge connections with like-minded individuals, policymakers, Internet innovators, and industry representatives. Collaborate on projects driving positive change in the Internet landscape.
- Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and advances in Internet technology and policy. Be part of a community actively working towards a safer, more open Internet.
You can attend the event online or in person in Brussels for #NGIForum23 by registering here.
About NGI Initiative:
The Next Generation Internet (NGI) is a European Commission initiative shaping the development of the Internet into an Internet of Trust. Aligned with the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles, NGI envisions an open Internet that responds to people’s fundamental needs, including trust, security, and inclusion.
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