[cid450118*image001.jpg@01D8855E.DA433FD0][cid450118*image002.jpg@01D8855E.DA433FD0] [cid450118*image003.jpg@01D8855E.DA433FD0] The Future of the Global, Open Internet in the Face of Geopolitical Tensions In January 2022, the European Commission proposed digital principles that include an open and interoperable Internet. This free event, jointly organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the office of Member of European Parliament Miapetra-Kumpula Natri, will explore how geopolitical tensions are putting this principle to the test. The event will feature ICANN CEO and President Göran Marby and MEP Miapetra-Kumpula Natri, who will delve into topics of Internet governance, the multistakeholder model, and threats to the future of this model. Together with Werner Stengg, Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager’s Cabinet expert for the Platform Economy, and MEP Christel Schaldemose, rapporteur for the Digital Services Act (DSA), the event also will focus on the services and content that are accessed via the Internet, in the context of the recently agreed-upon DSA. Featuring Panelists: Ms. Miapetra Kumpula-Natri – Member of the European Parliament Mr. Göran Marby – President and CEO, ICANN Ms. Christel Schaldemose – Member of the European Parliament Mr. Werner Stengg – Cabinet expert Platform Economy, Executive Vice President, European Commission _____________________ The event will be followed by light refreshments. 22 June 2022 15:30–17:30 CEST (13:30-15:30 UTC) LOCATION Sofitel, Place Jourdan 1, Brussels Register here: https://events.icann.org/f2f/futureofinternet22 [events.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/events.icann.org/f2f/futureofinternet22__...> Due to limited capacity, in-person attendance will be on a first come, first-served basis. The event will be conducted as a hybrid event to accommodate in-person and virtual attendance.
