This summer, Norway will be hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from June 23 to 27 in Lillestrøm near Oslo, Norway. The meeting is a United Nations initiative that has convened annually since 2006 – this year will be the 20th anniversary of the forum.
Hosting the IGF is a notable achievement for Norway. It will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway. The forum is expected to attract thousands of participants from governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to address critical issues in global Internet governance.
Cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and more frequent. At the same time, the internet remains a space where human rights are often tested – whether it be the freedom of expression, privacy, systematic misinformation, sexual exploitation of children, scams and economic crimes. Meanwhile, millions around the world still lack basic digital access. The IGF is one of the few global platforms where all of these concerns can be addressed in the same room.
The previous IGF highlighted the transformative potential of digital technologies in advancing peace, sustainability, and socioeconomic development, emphasizing inclusive access to ensure no one is left behind in the digital economy.
The IGF 2025 in Norway represents a unique opportunity for stakeholders worldwide to collaborate on building a more inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital future. The sweeping advances of AI – Artificial Intelligence will likely take center stage. In a world increasingly shaped by digital connectivity, the need for trustworthy, fair, secure, and inclusive internet governance has never been greater.
It is good to know that this important meeting is hosted by Norway. With its high ethical standards and solid social values, Norway is ideally positioned to help shape a positive outcome of this important forum.
We trust in you, Norway!
