Caribbean Internet Governance Forum for a Digital Future

Havana, August 19 - The 21st edition of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) will take place in Varadero from August 20 to 22, convened by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union and in collaboration with the Government of Cuba, featuring both in-person and virtual sessions.

The event’s program will bring together technologists, academics, youth leaders, and civil society actors, including the IV Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum. It will address topics related to the United Nations’ global digital pact, online security, resilient and sustainable digital connectivity, among other engaging subjects.

For the first time in Cuba, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) will host this meeting, which began in 2005 and has been pivotal in creating the Caribbean Internet Governance Policy Framework, establishing internet exchange points, and strengthening regional capacities in digital governance.

According to the program obtained by the ACN, there will be workshops, roundtables, and interactive meetings, as well as presentations on national and regional internet governance reports, including a special session on Cuba.

Experts from the Ministry of Communications of the largest Antilles stated that hosting the CIGF in Cuba reflects a commitment to digital transformation, technological sovereignty, and active participation in regional and global internet governance processes.

The Meliá Internacional Varadero Conference Center will serve as the venue for the oldest event of its kind in the region. Organizers have announced that more information will be accessible to internet users through the following websites: https://ctu.it, https://www.mincom.gob.cu, https://www.acn.cu, and https://www.almaplus.tv. (Text and Photo: Cubasí)