curriculum

Doors open at 10:30 am

(Note: all times are in the Puerto Rico time zone UTC-4)

Registration

Hosted by: Hispanic Education Technology Services (HETS)

Sponsored by: Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers (ICANN)

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Description:

Welcome and opening remarks by the NASIG 2022 Chair and other representatives.

Speakers:

• Eduardo Díaz, NASIG 2022 Chair;

• Nannette Martínez, Interim Chief Innovation and Information Officer/Executive Director, PR Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS);

• Dra. Mayra Figueroa - EDP University Chancellor

• Dr. Pablo Rodríguez, Executive VP, Puerto Rico Top Level Domain (.PR)

Inspirational Message

Description:

An inspiring message for all. To be delivered by one of the original key players responsible for creating today's Internet.

Lecturer:

• Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer

History of Internet Governance

Description:

Introduction to Internet governance from its origin and essential highlight points in its evolution

Lecturer: Olivier Crepin-Leblond, ICANN At-Large Advisory Organization

Internet Ecosystem

Description:

Introduction to the Internet Ecosystem and the Internet Society's role in it and Internet Governance.

Moderator: Eduardo Díaz, ICANN At-Large Advisory Organization

Lecturer:

• Andrew Sullivan, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Society

Multistakeholder Model

Description:

The origin of the Multistakeholder Model (MSM), examples of practical implementations, pros and cons, and possible ways to evolve.

Moderator: Marita Moll, ICANN At-Large Advisory Organization

Panelists:

• Anja Gengo, Associate Programme Officer, United Nations Secretariat for Internet Governance Forum;

• Negar Farzinnia, ICANN, Director of Implementation Operations

Day's Wrap-Up

Description:

A summary of the day's proceedings and highlights of the following day's topics.

Speaker:

• Eduardo Díaz, NASIG 2022, Chair

Networking Reception

Description:

Students, staff, lecturers, and guests will join us at this reception to network over drinks and food.

Location: St. Germain Bistro & Cafe at Old San Juan

Sponsored by: Public Interest Registry (PIR)

Doors open at 7:30 am

(Note: all times are in the Puerto Rico time zone UTC-4)

Registration / Continental Breakfast

Hosted by: Hispanic Education Technology Services (HETS)

Sponsored by: Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers (ICANN)

Welcome and Announcements

Speaker:

• Eduardo Díaz, NASIG 2022 Chair

Emergent Technologies: Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse

Description:

The legal and ethical implications of the advent of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse are discussed from the point of view of copyright and intellectual property legislation. Are these implications influencing how emerging technologies impact Internet governance?

Lecturer:

• León Sánchez, Current Member of the ICANN Board;

Overview on Cybersecurity

Description:

Provide an overview of current Cybersecurity threats and their impact on Internet Governance as it applies.

Lecturer:

• Milton Mueller, Professor and Program Director, Masters of Science in Cybersecurity Policy, Georgia Institue of Technology, USA

WHOIS, GDPR, and their impact on Internet Governance

Description:

An in-depth discussion on the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and WHOIS situation and how this impacts internet governance from the perspective of privacy, law enforcement, and end-user security.

Lecturer:

• Steve Crocker, Internet Pioneer

Blockchain, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Decentralized DNS (Domain Name System), and their impact on the Internet Governance

Description:

These emergent technologies' impact on Internet Governance is presented. More specifically, the impact on user trust, privacy, and security. The concept of blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrency, and DNS are briefly explained at the beginning to context the lecture.

Lecturer:

• Thomas Barrett, President of Boston-based EnCirca

Emergent Technologies: How Green is your Internet?

Description:

The concept of the Green Internet is explained to help context the lecture. A discussion on the impact on Internet governance of a “greener” Internet follows. What emergent technologies support the idea of a green Internet? Are governments acting on this? What can the end-user do to make the Internet “greener”?

Lecturer:

• Chris Adams, Executive Director of the Green Web Foundation

Conversation with a Pioneer

Description:

A conversation with Steve Crocker an Internet pioneer in the development of the Internet. Some insights on what the Internet was designed for. What he envisioned as the future, and what has happened? Is Internet Governance with the Multistakeholder Model facilitating the enhancements of the Internet and its services?

Lecturer:

• Steve Crocker, Internet Pioneer

Day's Wrap-Up

Description:

A summary of the day's proceedings and highlights of the following day's topics.

Lecturer:

• Eduardo Díaz, NASIG 2022, chair

Networking Reception

Description:

Students, staff, lecturers, and guests will join us at this reception to network over drinks and food.

Location: La Factoría at Old San Juan

Sponsored by: Public Interest Registry (PIR)

Doors open at 7:30 am

(Note: all times are in the Puerto Rico time zone UTC-4)

Registration / Continental Breakfast

Hosted by: Hispanic Education Technology Services (HETS)

Sponsored by: Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers (ICANN)

Welcome and Announcements

Speaker:

• Eduardo Díaz, NASIG 2022 Chair

Cyber Security elements, statistics, digital identity, and end-user trust

Description:

What are information security controls, cryptography, and other related technologies elements of cybersecurity and digital identity? What initiatives are in the market and government to increase end-user trust and the possible impact on internet governance?

Lecturer: Urayoan Camacho, President of Puerto Rico Infragard San Juan Chapter

Building a Resilient System: Disasters and Proactive Strategies

Description:

With the advent of innovative technologies, what is being done to build infrastructure resilient to natural disasters, climate change, etc.? Are we developing adequate policies to maintain an "open, globally-connected, secure, and reliable" Internet for all?

Panelist:

• Shernon Osepa, ISOC, Director, Caribbean Affairs and Development

• José Luis Rodríguez, Caribbean Preparedness and Response

Moderator:

• Javier Rúa, Chief Policy Officer at SESA - Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico

How Can I Be Involved in Internet Governance

Description:

The focus of this session it to learn from leading stakeholders how you can find a suitable path to get involved with Internet Governance.

Panelists:

• Avri Doria, Current Member of the ICANN Board;

• Nancy Quiros, ISOC, Senior Manager, Community Engagement - Latin America

Moderator:

• Javier Rúa, Chief Policy Officer at SESA - Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico

Ethics & Human Rights in the Internet Governance

Description:

To examine the impact of emerging technologies and cybersecurity threats on ethics and human rights in Internet governance.

Panelists:

• Avri Doria, Current Member of the ICANN Board;

• Dr. Pablo Rodríguez, Executive VP, Puerto Rico Top Level Domain (.PR)

Moderator:

• Glenn McKnight. NASIG International Affairs Director

Conversation: Engaging with the Experts

Description:

The main goal is for participants to ask questions for ideas on how to engage and actively contribute with their views and opinions to make the Internet more trustworthy and increase awareness among the communities they represent.

Panelist:

• Avri Doria, Current Member of the ICANN Board

• Nancy Quiros, ISOC, Senior Manager, Community Engagement - Latin America

• Javier Rúa, Chief Policy Officer at SESA - Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico

• Dr. Pablo Rodríguez, Executive VP, Puerto Rico Top Level Domain (.PR)

• Shernon Osepa, ISOC, Director, Caribbean Affairs and Development

• Joe Catapano, ICANN, Stakeholder Engagement Sr Manager

Moderator:

• Glenn McKnight. NASIG International Affairs Director

Day's Wrap-Up and General Discussion

Description:

The main objective is to provide a platform for students to suggest how they will get involved in the discussed Internet Governance issues in the future.

Lecturer:

• Eduardo Díaz, NASIG 2022, chair