Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder platform established by the United Nations to facilitate discussions on public policy issues related to the Internet. The UN IGF serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups, including governments, private sector, civil society, and the technical community, to discuss and shape the future of the Internet in an open, inclusive, and transparent manner. The annual IGFs are convened by the UN Secretary-General and supported by a different host country each year.
IGF Sri Lanka
The Internet Governance Forum Sri Lanka (IGF Sri Lanka) is a national-level initiative, initiated in 2016 that mirrors the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in its mission to provide a platform for dialogue on Internet governance issues. It aims to address specific challenges and opportunities related to the Internet within the context of Sri Lanka. IGF Sri Lanka provides a platform for open and inclusive dialogue on Internet governance issues relevant to Sri Lanka and it plays a crucial role in shaping the national discourse on Internet governance, ensuring that the development and use of the Internet within the country are inclusive, transparent, and beneficial for all.
IGF Sri Lanka 2026
The Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) is a premier body recognized by the Internet Governance Forum (UN) and is now in the process of hosting the Internet Governance Forum Sri Lanka (IGF Sri Lanka) 2026 in Sri Lanka as a local event. The session is scheduled to be held in September 23rd 2026 in Colombo as a physical single day event.
The Internet Governance Forum Sri Lanka (IGF Sri Lanka) 2026 will feature four thematic tracks, four high-level expert panels, and more than 20 expert panelists, offering diverse perspectives on key Internet governance issues. IGF Sri Lanka 2026 will bring together policymakers, civil society representatives, industry leaders, the technical community, academia, decision-makers, and other key stakeholders to engage in open, inclusive, and meaningful dialogue on Internet governance and digital policy issues.
IGF Sri Lanka serves as a multi-stakeholder platform for discussions, exchange, and collaboration at a regional level, and aggregate national-level discussions pertaining to the Internet, and related policies, ultimately advancing the Internet, technology, and Internet governance development in Sri Lanka.
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The first IGF Sri Lanka was held years ago, and this time we are going big.
- 1 whole Day
- 4 Tracks
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 20 Expert Panelists
IGF 2026 - Nairobi - Kenya
UN IGF Coordinators for Sri Lanka
Kasun Tharaka Wickramasuriya
Kasun Tharaka Wickramasuriya is a Senior Manager of Capacity Building at the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA). He is actively engaged in the Internet Governance ecosystem through his involvement with the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance (APSIG), Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and the Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO).
Sagarika Wickramasekera
Sagarika Wickramasekera is a member of the Internet Society Board of Trustees. She is currently serving as secretary of APSIG (Asia Pacific School of Internet Governance) and she is an Executive Committee member of APNG (Asia Pacific Next Generation Group).
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