19/05/2025
Call for Program Committee for APSIG 2025
Dear All,
Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance (APSIG) 2025 will be held during 7-10 October 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. APSIG brings in Internet Leaders from the Asia Pacific region for a Training of Trainers program and brings together eminent speakers and experts on topics of relevance to Internet Governance. The program involves a systematic approach to understanding the Internet Governance issues confronting the Asia-Pacific region and its implications and potential way forward.
Following guidelines will be helpful to chalk out the APSIG program:
Profile of Program Committee
Program Committee(PC) is the critical part of the APSIG which will guide and steer the entire program structure, its topics, speakers and overall theme. PC will be guided by the following:
· APSIG program will have specific themes including its goals, objectives, stakeholders, and current policies related to the issue.
· Deep understanding of Internet Governance issues, including technical, legal, economic, and policy aspects.
· Should be knowledgeable about the multi-stakeholder approach to Internet Governance and have a good grasp of the key challenges and opportunities in this field.
· Topics and themes will cover the issues and policies in the AP region.
· Need to look at the social, economic, political, and environmental factors.
· Examine and review existing programs and interventions that have been implemented to address similar issues within the APSIG region.
· Assess their effectiveness and learn from past experiences.
· Consult with experts, policy makers, and stakeholders within the APSIG program to gain insights, perspectives towards designing a robust program.
· Consider individuals who have a proven track record of achievement in the field of Internet Governance, such as published works, leadership roles, or
· successful initiatives related to Internet Governance.
Selection Criteria for the Program Committee
1. Program committee (PC) will have 5-7 Members.
2. Prior experience in organizing APSIG or programs of similar in nature.
3. Good knowledge of the APSIG community, target audience, and past
editions.
4. Expertise in technical areas that APSIG will be deliberating on, such as
Data Privacy, AI Governance, Access, diversity, Cyber Security, Data
Governance, Social Media Governance, etc.
5. PC Chair and two Members of Executive Committee of APSIG will be
selecting the PC Members.
6. Aim to have a program committee that represents diverse perspectives and expertise in Internet Governance. This can include individuals from different geographic regions, gender, age groups, and professional backgrounds to ensure a well-rounded approach to developing the program.
7. Look for individuals who are committed to education and capacity building in the field of Internet Governance. They should be passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of leaders in this field.
Expectations from PC members:
1. PC member duties include designing the theme and sessions of the annual APSIG meeting, locating speakers, designing the sessions, organizing the program, eliciting feedback after the event, and reviewing the effectiveness of the program to provide recommendations for the following years.
2. The PC shall report to the APSIG EC and community from time to time.
3. The term for PC membership is until the APSIG 2025 event in October 2025.
4. Submission of the interested Member will include the following:
1. Full Name
2. Gender/ Disability
3. Email
4. Phone Number
5. Affiliation
6. Organization
7. Designation
8. Statement of Interest (including their contributions to APSIG)
9. Their expertise and experience that qualifies them to be a member for the PC.
Please forward your expression of interest to [email protected] on or before 26th May 2025.
