2024 HKyIGF - 香港青年互聯網管治論壇
Date: July 27, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 - 16:30 (UTC+8)
Venue: Kowloon Tong Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University
Language: English, supplemented by Chinese and English bilingual content
Fee: Free of charge
Date: July 27, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 - 16:30 (UTC+8)
Venue: Kowloon Tong Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University
Language: English, supplemented by Chinese and English bilingual content
Fee: Free of charge
Prompting a SMART Digital Economy - 推進數「智」經濟
HKyIGF 2024 casted light on the latest technological trends and innovations, as well as the opportunities, risks, and Internet governance discourse that emerge therewith across the globe and carry implications for Hong Kong’s transformation into a Smart City. With the ambition to build a world-famed Smart Hong Kong, it is paramount to ensure that the digital economy is SMART – Sustainable, Multistakeholder-involved, Accountable, Resilient, and Trusted (可持續的、多方持份者參與的、可問責的、高韌性的以及可信賴的) .
Over 30 HKyIGF participants deliberated on the above topics and craft their own statement with reference to the three thematic tracks of this year’s Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) – “Security and Trust”, “Resilience”, and “Ethical Governance of Emerging Technologies”. Synthesizing the collective interests of Hong Kong digital natives, the youth statement was ensured to be an effective tool to ascertain Hong Kong youth voices are being considered and valued in regional and global Internet governance forums as a contributing document.
As a key deliverable outcome of the Forum, the collective statement synthesized interests and concerns of the youth regarding the Internet in a local context and the global state. Reinforcing the multistakeholder model of Internet governance, this exercise honed skills of, and provided an actual path for, digital natives to meaningfully engage in tech policymaking processes.
A total of 27 submissions were received. Responses captured comments across Academia, Civil Society, Government and Private Sector stakeholder groups from Hong Kong and other parts of the world, including, Africa, Oceania, South and Southeast Asia.
An overview of Internet Protocol fundamentals demystified associated Internet concepts through games, equipping youth with an understanding and the set of language essential for Internet governance discussions.
Dynamic discussions with a focus on the 2024 APrIGF thematic tracks with a wide array of perspectives, prompting participants to think critically as they formulate their own views on Internet governance.
With a diverse set of perspectives delivered by thought leaders across stakeholder groups on longstanding and emerging Internet governance matters, participants gained broader insights into the intricacies and controversies of the Internet.
Open dialogues and networking happens throughout the Forum! Youth were encouraged to express ideas, ask questions and exchange thoughts among participants and speakers whenever appropriate.
Exclusive to HKyIGF participants, the S.M.A.R.T.I. Fellowship by @kennethkleung is a standalone extension of the Forum.
Having admitted 11 HKyIGF participants, the Fellowship sponsored financially 3 outstanding Fellows, who have demonstrated at the Forum enthusiasm and determination in prompting a S.M.A.R.T. Digital Economy and amplifying youth voices, to join the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) physically held in Taiwan from 20-23 August 2024.
S.M.A.R.T.I. Fellows represented HKyIGF participants and bring the Hong Kong Youth Statement on Internet Governance to regional dialogues. This digital empowerment initiative enabled Hong Kong youth to witness and drive regional Internet governance discussions, as well as to engage with global leaders who are shaping the digital economy.
Engage and be committed to shaping a SMART digital economy starting with the participation in this UN IGF-recognized Forum, Making sure skills remain relevant as technology and the digital economy transform in unprecedented (and sometimes breakneck) speed.
Be invited to join forces with a team of young Internet policy analysts to explore the intersection of digital developments and public policies. Insights produced during the capacity building program contribute to forums and consultations initiated by international organizations including UNIGF, UNESCO, and OHCHR.
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Connect with a regional network of dedicated young leaders to fortify and promote a SMART Internet and digital economy for all. From NetMission Digests and newsletters to NetMission Academy and various working groups, these initiatives builds understanding of the Internet governance, and how to get involved.
Empower youth in Hong Kong to be competent digital citizens and fortify the multistakeholder model of Internet governance with equitable youth engagement in decision-making processes.
Spur of the moment decision to attend the Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum last week turned out to be a goldmine! Learned a ton about internet governance policies and got to pick the brains of some seriously impressive people in the field. Feeling inspired and ready to contribute to shaping the digital future!
The boundless energy and passion of my fellow digital natives captivated me as we immersed ourselves in discussions on shaping a smart, sustainable, and trusted digital future.
As a participant in the Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum, I found the experience to be truly eye-opening and empowering! A big thank you to the organizers and speakers who made this such a transformative experience! I'm excited to see the positive impact we can make together in building a brighter digital tomorrow!
