APIGA aims to develop youth leaders’ understanding of the Internet and its ecosystem. It also aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to participate in Internet policy making through developing a strong foundation in the following:
- The concept of Internet governance, and the multistakeholder model of policymaking;
- Current global Internet governance issues, and applying these issues at the local and regional levels;
- The confidence to speak up in regional and international fora.
Other Events
Empowering Communities: Connectivity Initiatives for Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific
The event will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person participants joining at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, and online participants connecting via Zoom. It will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live.
Geo for Good Mini Summit São Paulo
The Mini Summit is intended for nonprofit, academic, public sector, private sector, and Indigenous peoples and local communities who are using Google Earth Engine and other geospatial tools for planetary sustainability and human resilience. Because space is limited at the event venue, interested candidates will need to apply (and be accepted) to attend. Applicants must demonstrate how their work leads to planetary sustainability and human resilience around the world. Cost: Free. In-person participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses. Timeline May 14: Application opens June 7: Application deadline June 28: Applicants will receive email notification of their application decision. How to Apply Applications must be submitted by June 7, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. We will not be able to consider applicants that do not give detailed answers to open-ended questions or cannot provide supporting evidence of their projects and work (links to webpages, papers, news articles, etc.). We can only accept applications in the English language. If you have any questions, please reach out to geoforgood-info@google.com. APPLY HERE
Youth Action Summit 2025
The Youth Action Summit 2025 (YAS 2025) is an extraordinary gathering of young leaders, innovators, and change-makers from around the world, hosted in the vibrant city of Milan, Italy. This summit provides a unique platform for youth to collaborate, exchange ideas, and design actionable strategies to address global challenges such as climate change, inequality, sustainable development, and technological innovation. Link to registration: https://thecda.co/youth-action-summit-2025/#register