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28/11/2025

🆕 The Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum 2025 Report and Collective Youth Statement are now available! 🧑‍💻 The report recaps HKyIGF2025, held on September 26 under the theme “Envisioning SMART: Cultivating a Human-Centric Digital Future.” It also outlines our SMART Calls for a , -valued, , , and Hong Kong 🇭🇰🔊.

📑Read our full report: https://netmission.asia/2025/11/28/hkyigf-2026-report-now-available/

28/11/2025

🆕 The Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum 2025 Report and Collective Youth Statement are now available! 🧑‍💻 The report recaps , held on September 26 under the theme “Envisioning SMART: Cultivating a Human-Centric Digital Future.” It also outlines our SMART Calls for a , -valued, , , and Hong Kong 🇭🇰🔊.

📑Read our full report:

The Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum 2025 Report and Collective Youth Statement are now available.

08/10/2025

💡🛜Thank you to everyone who joined on September 26!

With this year’s theme, “Envisioning SMART: Cultivating a Human-Centric Digital Future,” we emphasized on the well-being and equitable development of all, and how this can be enhanced by a digital world that is Sustainable, Multistakeholder-valued, Accountable, Resilient, and Trusted. 🙋🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️🤝🏻

It was a pleasure to have Mr Andy Chow, Head of Customer Solution Architects, Hong Kong; Prof Andy Chun, Professor of Practice, ; and Mr Edmon Chung CEO, and Board member, ( ) joined us in exploring how AI, emerging technologies, policy innovation, and youth leadership can align Hong Kong’s digital future with global processes like , .asia and .

We also appreciate and ’s continuous support for the successful hosting of . Thank you!

Glad to have you-th join us in cultivating a human-centric digital future SMARTly! 🧠🧑🏻‍⚖️

08/10/2025

🔊What is Y-our SMART call?

Through , Hong Kong youth are cultivating a digital ecosystem that is , -valued, , and for a human-centric future. 🇭🇰💡🌏

Take a look at how our youth are envisioning a digital future that is SMART and rally behind them🪧👆!

Stay tuned for the 2025 Hong Kong Youth Collective Statement!

26/09/2025

⏱️As we make the final countdown to 2025 for further the vision for a SMART digital future, let’s take a look at how our “2024 Hong Kong Youth Collective Statement in Prompting a SMART Digital Economy” has so far contributed to shaping policies and enriching Internet governance discourse! 🔊

🇭🇰HKgov Policy Address📣
The Youth Statement was filed to the 2024 Policy Address Public Consultation for its pertinence to underscore to the Hong Kong government the interests and appeals of its youth citizens during this consultation period.

🌏Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum & Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum 📣
HKyIGF delegates’ participation in .Asia and effectively amplified the outcome and impact of HKyIGF in regional live discussions. 📝The Statement was also contributed to the drafting of regional outputs – including (1) yIGF.Asia Youth Policy Statement and (2) APrIGF Synthesis Document.

🇺🇳United Nations Internet Governance Forum 📣
With the Youth Statement embedded in our Report, Hong Kong youth voices have made their marks directly on the global stage by featuring on the UN IGF official website. 🇳🇴Additionally, Jasmine and Kenneth headed to Norway for the 2025 to bring Hong Kong youth voices to the global forum live. Jasmine also comoderated the IGF Global Youth Summit to further amplify youth calls for a S.M.A.R.T. digital economy.

🇺🇳United Nations World Summit on the Information Society 📣
As the WSIS+20 Forum High-level Event 2025 brought together stakeholders to take stock of . Jasmine and Kenneth intervened in discussion of the WSIS+20 review and filed a submission during the virtual consultation highlighting the importance of a SMART digital economy for the future of information society. 🇨🇭Jasmine also travelled to Geneva for the WSIS+20 High Level Event to further engage in WSIS on behalf of Hong Kong youth.

== Read our 2024 report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===

👀🛜Stay tuned for our HKyIGF2025 updates as we continue to envision SMART and cultivate a human-centric digital future!

26/09/2025

⏲️As we make the final countdown to 2025, let’s take a last-minute look at how our “2024 Hong Kong Youth Collective Statement in Prompting a SMART Digital Economy” was brewed from the beginning! 🔁

📣The co-creation, launch and propagation of the Statement not only empowered youth to reflect on their relationships with the Internet and the digital world, but also for HKyIGF delegates to apply key takeaways and learnings from the various sessions of the Forum in practice.

🛠️📝The co-creation process of the Statement consisted of three main stages – 🗺️pre-HKyIGF global consultation, 🗣️HKyIGF workshops and 💼post-HKyIGF working group (as part of S.M.A.R.T.I. Fellowship by ) – each carries distinctive roles in the formulation of the Statement and capacity building for youth to meaningfully contribute to a S.M.A.R.T.-er digital economy.

🚀🧑🏻‍🏫The launch of the Statement was presented by three HKyIGF delegates who traveled to Taiwan as S.M.A.R.T.I. Fellows for the annual Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF.Asia) and Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF). 🇹🇼🌏 Engaging with rising and seasoned Internet leaders abroad and making interventions in regional live discussions, Hong Kong youth voices were properly presented and represented by youth themselves.

🔊The further propagation of the Statement made sure Hong Kong youth voices towards the digital common future were heard across local, regional, and global stages – reinforcing impact made by Hong Kong digital natives in summer 2024.

== Read our report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===

Stay tuned for our HKyIGF2025 updates as we continue to envision SMART and cultivate a human-centric digital future!

18/09/2025

APAC Youth Draft Written Submission for the WSIS+20 Zero Draft is LIVE! 🎉
We now invite your comments and suggestions before our Live Discussion & Editing Session on September 24, 2025 (13:00 UTC).
👉 Register here: http://aji.asia/apacyouthwsis20

Between Sept 3–15, we received 120+ comments from across APAC. This draft pulls them together into 3 clear asks:
1️⃣ Recognizing Youth as a Distinct Stakeholder Group Beyond Beneficiaries
2️⃣ Closing the Digital Divide with Gender, Linguistic & Cultural Diversity
3️⃣ Building Responsible Innovation and Equity for Future Generations

🚨 If you value youth voices and believe we deserve a seat at the decision-making table, please review, comment and endorse the letter here: https://netmission.asia/apac-youth-letter-wsis20-zero-draft

🤝 Let’s stand together to show the co-facilitators and the global community why youth matter. And if you can, please share this with your networks and friends! 🌍

Organized by NetMission.Asia and DotAsia Organisation.

09/09/2025

As we anticipate 2025 on , let’s take a stroll down the memory lane to reminiscence some of our 2024 highlights!

👥Networking and Dialogues🤝
Informal networking and open dialogues, as well as the working lunch also enabled delegates to gather around In between HKyIGF sessions to continue the conversations they just had during the curated workshops and discussions. Ms. Jennifer CHUNG of DotAsia Organisation underscored the importance of youth engagement in Internet governance to reinforce the multistakeholder model. Meanwhile, Mr. Ryan MAN of HKBU School of Business encouraged delegates to think and act smartly and innovatively where transdisciplinary knowledge has become an indispensable asset in the digital economy and society as a whole.

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👨🏻‍💻HKyIGF 2025 — Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum : Envisioning SMART Digital Future
🗓️Date: Sep 26, 2025 (Friday)
🕙Time: 14:30-17:30
📍Venue: Google Office, Hong Kong

== Read our 2024 report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===

08/09/2025

As we anticipate 2025 on , let’s take a stroll down the memory lane to reminiscence some of our 2024 highlights!

🛋️Thematic Discussion 💬
In the style of fireside chat, this thematic discussion started by Ms. Jasmine KO on introducing Ms. Chris PERERA of APAC Spectrum Associates Ltd with her career path and experience in Internet Governance from private sector and government perspectives. Ms. PERERA highlighted that formulating regulatory frameworks and balancing various public policy objectives. The discussion also steered into paths breaking into a tech career, where Ms. PERERA shed light on the various paths that youth could take.

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👨🏻‍💻HKyIGF 2025 — Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum : Envisioning SMART Digital Future
🗓️Date: Sep 26, 2025 (Friday)
🕙Time: 14:30-17:30
📍Venue: Google Office, Hong Kong

== Read our 2024 report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===

08/09/2025

As we anticipate 2025 on , let’s take a stroll down the memory lane to reminiscence some of our 2024 highlights!

🛋️Thematic Discussion 💬
Following the two keynote presentations by Mr. George CHEN and Mr. Timothy TAM, they sat down with moderator Mr. Kenneth LEUNG to delve further into the vision of a S.M.A.R.T. digital economy. Acknowledging partnerships could make sure different parties in the digital economy can hold each other accountable, Timothy and George highlighted the different aspects of partnerships between the public and private sector – from policy formulation to ecosystem betterment and social good initiatives.

Delegates actively intervened throughout the session with questions from the multistakeholder model in Internet governance and public education on emerging technologies’ full potential. These enriched the discussion towards a S.M.A.R.T. digital economy.

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👨🏻‍💻HKyIGF 2025 — Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum : Envisioning SMART Digital Future
🗓️Date: Sep 26, 2025 (Friday)
🕙Time: 14:30-17:30
📍Venue: Google Office, Hong Kong

== Read our 2024 report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===

08/09/2025

As we anticipate 2025 on , let’s take a stroll down the memory lane to reminiscence some of our 2024 highlights!

🗣️Expert’s Sharing 💡
As the potential of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) within the digital economy is explored, Mr. Timothy TAM of HKSTP categorized these opportunities into economic impact, infrastructure and ecosystem development, and talent management.

With these focuses, stakeholders can harness the numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth within the digital economy, ensuring that both public and private sectors effectively contribute to a more dynamic and S.M.A.R.T. digital landscape.

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👨🏻‍💻HKyIGF 2025 — Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum : Envisioning SMART Digital Future
🗓️Date: Sep 26, 2025 (Friday)
🕙Time: 14:30-17:30
📍Venue: Google Office, Hong Kong

== Read our 2024 report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===

07/09/2025

As we anticipate 2025 on , let’s take a stroll down the memory lane to reminiscence some of our 2024 highlights!

🗣️Expert’s Sharing 💡
This session emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) governance for its irreversible and severe consequences. Mr. George CHEN of The Asia Group shared his observations and research work that compared different AI regulatory approaches.

Mr. CHEN further posited that the Internet already meant politics, and AI would make the Internet even more political and divided. The global AI regulation landscape as of date depicted the extensive influence of each significant jurisdiction on neighboring states. It is foreseeable that the era of AI uprising would generate more challenges.

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👨🏻‍💻HKyIGF 2025 — Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum : Envisioning SMART Digital Future
🗓️Date: Sep 26, 2025 (Friday)
🕙Time: 14:30-17:30
📍Venue: Google Office, Hong Kong

== Read our 2024 report on website here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/52/28634 ===