Dear UASG Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. I am forwarding an invitation from Mr. T. Santhosh of the Government of India, for an important Open Forum session at IGF 2024 titled "Challenges & Opportunities for a Multilingual Internet." This session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 10:30 to 12:00 UTC (13:30 to 15:00 local Riyadh time) in a hybrid format . The session will feature case studies and insights from governments of India, Egypt, the U.K., and the U.S. on promoting multilingualism online, Universal Acceptance, local content development, and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). It is an excellent opportunity to engage in discussions that align with our shared mission of fostering a multilingual and inclusive Internet . Further details, including the session agenda and registration link, can be found below. Warm Regards Nitin Walia | LinkedIn TwitterVC: https://bridge01.videomeet.in - room: nitin pwd: 10000भाषाकीआजादी - Bridging the Digital Divide, Getting Next billion online From: T Santhosh MailId : [145295004]To: Subject: Join Open Forum Event #36 : Challenges & Opportunities for a Multilingual Internet, at IGF2024.Date: 04 Dec 2024 06:30:33 PM Dear Mr. Nitin Kind request to share this email with UASG community . Warm RegardsT. Santhosh ( He/ Him)Scientist FMinistry of Electronics &ITGovernment of IndiaNew Delhiphone : +91-11-24364741+91-11-24301375 ============ Forwarded Message ============From : t.santhosh@gov.inTo : ua-discuss@icann.orgCc : manal@tra.gov.eg,nigel.hickson@dsit.gov.uk,prisberg@ntia.gov,ofletcher@ntia.gov,aflavin@ntia.gov,jwray@ntia.gov,SChalmers@ntia.gov,pradeep.verma@meity.gov.in,igsim.ta1@cdac.inDate : Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:20:32 +0530Subject : Join Open Forum Event #36 : Challenges & Opportunities for a Multilingual Internet, at IGF2024 . Dear UASG Members This mail is to kindly invite you to an upcoming event ofOpen Forum Session 36 during the 19th Internet Governance Forum(IGF) on "Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future" to be held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 15 to 19 December 2024. on&ldquo Challenges& Opportunities for a Multilingual Internet&rdquo, This is an Open Forum Sessionwhich has been scheduled onTuesday, December 17, 2024 at Workshop Room Number 10, from 10:30 to 12:00 UTC (13.30 to 15:00Local Riyadh Time) in hybrid format . Theaforementioned session on Multilingual Internet focusing upon the Challenges and Opportunities for Multilingual Internet along with various case studies. This will be followed by a Q & A Session and a subsequent Open floor for discussions involving the online participants. The agenda of the open forum session 36 is attached for kind reference . One of the main themes of IGF 2024 viz. Advancing Human Right and Inclusion in the digital age entails the aspect of Multilingual Internet.During this Open Forum, Government representatives from Egypt, India, the U.K., and the U.S. will present on their projects to promote the multilingual Internet, including on efforts to promote local content development, universal acceptance, and the uptake of Internationalized Domain Names. Insights will be shared by presenting Governments informing upon the primary challenges faced in the achievement of a multilingual Internet and will highlight the lessons learned so far . It will also encompass the discussions on the distinct role of the Governments in advancing multilingualism and empowering the communities across the globe, the steps taken by them and the successful projects as the case studies for the world to look upon. While discussing the challenges faced by multi-stakeholders, the actionable way forwards tobuild momentum and raise awareness of this critical issue will be the focus . It is a delightful opportunity and an honour to host you seeking your valuable views/inputs on this. Hope this event proves to be an engaging and informative one for you . Details of the session focusing upon the Challenges and Opportunities for Multilingual Internet can be accessed using the following link: https://igf2024.sched.com/event/1sYc1/open-forum-36-challenges-opportunities... Kindly grace the event by your invaluable presence.For any further query or information, please do contact the Mr. Pradeep Kumar Verma, email id: pradeep.verma@meity.gov.inor PearlRisberg, email id: prisberg@ntia.gov Preliminary Agenda: Open Forum Session which has been scheduled on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Workshop Room Number 10, from 10:30 to 12:00 UTC (13.30 to 15:00 Local Riyadh Time) in hybrid format . Local Riyadh Time-13.30 to 15:00 UTC- 10:30 to 12:00 Session Flow 13:30-13:33 10:30-10:33 Owen Fletcher (US Gov) starts the session and introduces Jaisha Wray 13:33-13:40 10:33-10:40 Opening Remarks &ndash Jaisha Wray (US Gov) 13:40-13:45 10:40-10:45 Session overview and introduction of speakers &ndash Owen Fletcher (US Gov) 13:45-14:00 10:45-11:00 India case study &ndash T.Santhosh (Gov of India) 14:00-14:10 11:00-11:10 Egypt case study &ndash Manal Ismail (Gov of Egypt) 14:10-14:20 11:10-11:20 UK case study &ndash Nigel Hickson (UK Gov 14:20-14:50 11:20-11:50 Q&A &ndash moderated by Owen Fle tcher (US Gov) 14:50-14:57 11:50-11:57 Final remarks from all speakers 14:57-15:00 11:57-12:00 Closing &ndash Owen Fletcher (US Gov) Warm Regards T.Santhosh (He/Him) Scientist F Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Government of India Electronics Niketan 6 CGO Complex New Delhi - 110003 (India) Tel: +91-11-24364741 24301375 Do not Remove:[HID]20241204183033629[-HID]