50th Anniversary of the Internet

“We will encourage you to help us imagine what’s possible in the next 50 years of Internet’s evolution.”

Vint Cerf, often referred to as one of the “Fathers of the Internet,” is a prominent figure in the realm of digital innovation. As a co-founder of the People-Centered Internet (PCI), he has extended his pioneering spirit from his early work on the development of the Internet to ensure that this revolutionary technology serves the needs and aspirations of people around the world.

2024: Digital Governance Series @SSUNGA79

The Digital Governance Series as part of SSUNGA79  provides a space for the voices of scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technologists to come together.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital technology, the United Nations can play a valuable role as a referee, in two ways to ensure fair and beneficial to all people.

1. Orchestrating digital interactions that enable broad participation and engagement.
2. Digitally orchestrating interactions with a primary arbitration role to ensure the inclusion and integration of all, prioritizing constructive engagement for SDGs.

Lessons learned from historical legal frameworks such as British common law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) offer valuable perspectives for shaping effective digital governance. Both legal concepts emphasize the retention of local authority while promoting the peaceful sharing of resources (as in UNCLOS) and efficient mutual learning between different stakeholders (as in British common law).

Join the Celebration

Without you the next 50 years will not be people-centered. Technology Innovation offers great promise, but also poses great danger. Without you, without people, Technology will make us more like machines. Join us in a global call for a People-Centered digital Future​.

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