IGF 2026 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting

 

First IGF 2026 Open Consultations and Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) Meeting

DRAFT AGENDA

24-26 June 2026 | UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) & Online

LIVESTREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/@igf/live

Targeted Outputs of Day 1

  • Gather community input on the overall direction of IGF 2026 and programme priorities.
  • Discuss strategic priorities for IGF 2026, including in the context of WSIS+20, implementation of the Global Digital Compact, Global Dialogue on AI Governance and other major governance processes.
  • Identify considerations to inform subsequent MAG discussions on programme development.

Input Documents (*continuously updated)

Day 1 – 24 June 2026 (Open Consultations)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Room, UNON – 09:30-12:30 | Conference Room 10, UNON – 14:00-17:00

Time (EAT)

Agenda Item

09:30 – 10:15
  1. Opening statements and adoption of the agenda
  • Welcome by MAG Chair and adoption of the agenda
  • Welcome by Host Country Co-Chair and Alternates
  • Welcome by UN DESA
  • Host Country update on preparations, followed by Q&A

 

10:15 – 10:30
  1. IGF 2025 stocktaking and considerations for IGF 2026
  • IGF Secretariat summary of stocktaking inputs and key lessons for 2026

 

10:30 – 10:45

Short break

10:45 – 12:30
  1. Inputs on IGF 2026 programme, including in the context of WSIS+20, the Global Digital Compact (GDC), Global Dialogue on AI Governance and other major digital governance processes
  • Interventions from IGF partner organizations and relevant UN entities on opportunities for alignment between the IGF 2026 programme and their respective workstreams, priorities and implementation activities
  • Open discussion on how the IGF 2026 programme can reflect the role of the IGF ecosystem in implementation and follow-up of above processes

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 15:30
  1. IGF 2026 overarching theme
  • Host Country overarching theme suggestions and priorities
  • Open discussion on IGF 2026 overarching theme

 

15:30 – 15:45

Short break

15:45 – 16:50
  1. Strategic priorities for IGF 2026
  • Open discussion on programme priorities, emerging issues and strategic objectives for IGF 2026
  • Discussion of relevant recommendations emerging from the April 2026 Expert Group Meeting (EGM), including strengthening coherence across the IGF ecosystem, enhancing linkages between annual, intersessional and NRI activities, capacity development, and strengthening the IGF's contribution to implementation of WSIS+20, GDC, Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and other digital governance processes

 

16:50 – 17:00
  1. Objectives for the next two days, summing up and closing

 

 

 

Targeted Outputs of Day 2

  • Confirm outcomes of MAG virtual meetings, including MAG-approved intersessional policy activities and working groups.
  • Agree on programme architecture for IGF 2026.
  • Consider relevant EGM recommendations concerning programme design, ecosystem coherence, capacity development and stakeholder engagement.
  • Discuss possible approaches to a Government Dialogue component at IGF 2026, taking into account recommendations from the April 2026 EGM.
  • Review public calls and evaluation processes.

Input Documents (*continuously updated)

Day 2 – 25 June 2026 (MAG Meeting)

Conference Room 10, UNON

Time (EAT)

Agenda Item

09:30 – 09:45
  1. Opening of the MAG meeting and recap from the Open Consultations

09:45 – 10:00
  1. Confirmation of outcomes of virtual MAG meetings
  • MAG-approved intersessional policy activities
  • MAG Working Groups

10:00 – 10:30
  1. MAG-approved intersessional policy activities and MAG Working Groups
  • Discussion of work plans and coordination mechanisms

10:30 – 10:45

Short Break

10:45 – 11:45
  1. Leveraged collaboration with and  between IGF Dynamic Coalitions (DCs), National and Regional IGF Initiatives (NRIs) and capacity development initiatives
  • Updates from Dynamic Coalitions
  • Updates from NRIs
  • Updates from Youth Track

11:45 – 12:30
  1. Overall programme structure and flow
  • Programme architecture and thematic organization
  • Session types, with view to streamlining/simplification

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 15:00
  1. Overall programme structure and flow (cont’d.)
  • Integration of intersessional work, NRIs, youth, parliamentary track, judiciary and business engagement activities
  • Consideration of EGM recommendations on strengthening coherence across the IGF ecosystem, including stronger integration of intersessional work, NRIs and capacity development activities into the annual meeting programme – taking into account updates from  DCs and NRIs

15:00 – 15:30
  1. Government Dialogue at IGF 2026
  • Discussion of EGM recommendations on enhanced government engagement through adaptation of existing programme formats
  • Possible objectives, format and relationship to existing high-level and ministerial activities

15:30 – 15:45

Short break

15:45 – 16:50
  1. Review of IGF public calls and preparation for IGF 2026 calls
  • Call for Session Proposals
  • Call for Village Booth Proposals
  • Call for Remote Hub Proposals

16:50 – 17:00
  1. Recap of consensus, next steps and closing

 

 

Targeted Outputs of Day 3

  • Endorse the Call for Sessions package.
  • Agree on session evaluation procedures.
  • Discuss strategic priorities for IGF 2026 cycle.
  • Prepare for the September 2026 Open Consultations and MAG Meeting.

Input Documents (*continuously updated)

Day 3 – 26 June 2026 (MAG Meeting)

Conference Room 10, UNON

Time (EAT)

Agenda Item

09:30 – 09:40
  1. Review of the agenda and meeting goals

09:40 – 10:30
  1. Call for Session Proposals and evaluation procedures
  • Review and endorsement of evaluation criteria and processes

10:30 – 10:45

Short break

10:45 – 12:30
  1. Strategic priorities for IGF 2026 cycle
  • Discussion of priorities for the remainder of the MAG cycle
  • Review of relevant EGM recommendations related to impact, including policy impacts through ‘Policy Labs’, and the development of more actionable and policy-relevant IGF outcomes

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 15:00
  1. Preparing for the next phase of programme development
  • Timeline and milestones leading to the September Open Consultations and MAG Meeting

15:00 – 15:15
  1. Review of decisions and action items

15:15 – 15:30
  1. Next steps and meeting closure
  • Closing remarks from the Host Country Chairs and MAG Chair

 

Participants wishing to attend the IGF 2026 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting, taking place 24-26 June 2026 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Kenya & Online, are kindly requested to register in advance through the official registration platform (INDICO). Both onsite and fully online participants must use this platform.

For those participating onsite, once the registration request has been approved, you can collect your badge to access UNON at the Pass & ID Unit (next to the Visitors Pavilion) at the main entrance, located directly across from the U.S. Embassy on United Nations Avenue. Collection hours on the meeting days are 8.00 - 16.00 EAT. Please bring your valid official Passport / ID document issued by a UN member state.

The Zoom link will be shared with all registered participants. The meeting can also be livestreamed via this link: https://youtube.com/@igf/live

Registration for Onsite & Online Participants
https://indico.un.org/event/1024132/

Venue & Hours
The meeting takes place at UNON from Wednesday 24 June to Friday 26 June according to the following standard hours on each day: Morning session, 9.30 - 12.30 EAT | Lunch break, 12.30 - 14.00 EAT | Afternoon session, 14.00 - 17.00 EAT (*Friday afternoon session may adjourn earlier)

The rooms for the meeting will be as follows: Wednesday 24 June morning - Mt. Kilimanjaro Room | Wednesday 24 June afternoon through Friday 26 June - Conference Room 10

For a map of the venue, please see here.

For transport options to UNON and dining & coffee facilities onsite, kindly see here.

Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. A list of hotels and guesthouses recommended by UNON and the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is available here:
https://dcs.unon.org/en/hotels-guesthouses

Travel and Entry Requirements
Participants are encouraged to review travel and entry requirements for Kenya well in advance of their departure.

Most travellers are required to obtain a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling. The eTA is a digital travel authorisation issued by the Government of Kenya that determines a traveller’s eligibility to travel to Kenya and is generally required prior to boarding a flight. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply for their eTA as early as possible to avoid delays.

*Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)*
https://etakenya.go.ke/

Additional information on eligibility requirements and the application process is available through the official eTA portal.

General Travel Information for Kenya
Participants are also encouraged to consult the UNON General Travel Information for Kenya document, which contains practical information on entry requirements, airport arrival procedures, transportation, health considerations, currency, communications, weather conditions and other useful guidance for visitors to Nairobi: https://dcs.unon.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/kenya_general_travel_i…

Participants are advised to make travel and accommodation arrangements as early as possible. Information contained in the above resources should be reviewed carefully prior to travel.