RUSSIAN
INTERNET
GOVERNANCE
FORUM
INTERNET
GOVERNANCE
FORUM
V Youth Internet
Governance
Forum
Governance
Forum
YOUTH\
2 April 2025
Organisers
OUR GENERATION DECIDES HOW INTERNET WILL LOOK LIKE |
Youth RIGF 2025
Shape the Future of the Internet!
The Youth Russian Internet Governance Forum is part of the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) that have been held around the world since 2005 under the auspices of the United Nations, where representatives of business, academic community, government bodies and expert community discuss topical issues of the World Wide Web's development.
Russian students and young professionals will once again become full participants in the global discussion - their opinions will be heard and taken into account due to the Forum.
To maximize participant engagement, the Forum will be held in a hybrid format; everyone will have the opportunity to be part of the discussion.
Russian students and young professionals will once again become full participants in the global discussion - their opinions will be heard and taken into account due to the Forum.
To maximize participant engagement, the Forum will be held in a hybrid format; everyone will have the opportunity to be part of the discussion.
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PROGRAMME
9:30–10:00 Welcome coffee and participant registration
10:00–11:00 Forum Opening Ceremony. Plenary session "Cybersecurity for Children: Trends and Challenges"
11:00–11:50 Award Ceremony of the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment – "For a Safe Digital Childhood"
11:50–12:00 Coffee break and networking
12:00–13:30 Parallel Session Tracks:
10:00–11:00 Forum Opening Ceremony. Plenary session "Cybersecurity for Children: Trends and Challenges"
11:00–11:50 Award Ceremony of the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment – "For a Safe Digital Childhood"
11:50–12:00 Coffee break and networking
12:00–13:30 Parallel Session Tracks:
- "Back to the Roots: The Russian Digital Cultural Code"
Russian Internet (RuNet) is experiencing a resurgence of interest in Slavic culture, where folklore, music, and literature are not only content but also influential design concepts. This revival is largely driven by young people who in spite of globalization tendencies have made RuNet vibrant and distinctive by blending the past with the future. But how can cultural heritage be preserved in the digital era? And how does the younger generation define the principles of a new "Russian digital cultural code"? - "Loneliness in the Web: The New Generation and Socialization"
Unlike Zoomers, who grew up alongside the Internet and redefined interpersonal communication on the go, Generation Alpha learned to use a smartphone before they could even speak. Their lives are deeply intertwined with the digital world, where making friends online often seems more natural than in person. But what does this mean for their socialization? What are the benefits and risks of this reality? Can young users already be overwhelmed by the endless opportunities for online connections?
13:30–14:30 Lunch
14:30–16:00 Parallel Session Tracks:
14:30–16:00 Parallel Session Tracks:
- "Much Data Ado About Nothing: Web and Science"
Digital technologies have become an integral part of scientific research, yet they also present significant challenges concerning the quality of information. The growing focus on "trendy" technologies such as AI often leads to a shortage in other critical fields. The boom in startups has also contributed to the commercialization of science, where design sometimes takes precedence over substance, and research is conducted primarily for marketing purposes. How can we keep up with technological progress without compromising the integrity and relevance of scientific research? - "Self-Starter: Low-Risk IT Entrepreneurship"
Today’s young entrepreneurs are confidently stepping into the digital world, creating innovative products while minimizing financial and reputational risks, thanks to the rise of e-commerce and social media. This, along with the rapid growth of self-employment and small businesses, is reshaping consumer culture and providing powerful new tools for market analysis. Could the "low-risk economy" become a key employment sector for the younger generation?
16:00–17:00 Closing Ceremony, Youth RIGF Award and the Youth Digital Ombudsman Award
YOUTH RIGF IN NUMBERS
more than 300k
participants watched the Forum online
1500
participants took part in Youth RIGF onsite
more than 80
experts spoke at the Forum
Youth RIGF Award
The Forum will award a special prize for the best technological project and/or product to outstanding young professionals aged 18 to 30. The purpose of the award is to identify and support talented young people who can contribute to the development of the Russian IT industry.
What can be submitted for the award:
What can be submitted for the award:
- products and/or projects aimed at creating a unique result, product and/or improving an existing IT solution;
- products and/or projects with specific IT-related results and/or specific IT solutions;
- products and/or projects already realized or currently being realized in the IT sphere;
- products and/or projects aimed at expanding and strengthening global IT cooperation.
| ALLIANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT The Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment is an alliance of nine major Russian companies: VympelCom, Gazprom Media Holding, Kaspersky Lab, MegaFon, MTS, VK, National Media Group, Rostelecom and Yandex. The Alliance was established in September 2021. Its mission is to develop a safe online space for children, where they, regardless of age and location, can communicate and be friends, learn and develop, and discover new opportunities and entertainment. For the third consecutive year, the Alliance is a strategic partner of the Forum and holds its "For a Safe Digital Childhood" award during the event, aimed at supporting projects to develop a safe digital environment across Russia. Nowadays, such essential issues as digital literacy, positive and educational content, conditions for safe online development and communication, and comprehensive protection of personal data are becoming increasingly important. All this is important not only for adult Internet users, but also for children and young people! |
For the third year in a row, the Alliance is a strategic partner of the Forum and holds its "For a Safe Digital Childhood" award during the event, aimed at supporting projects to develop a safe digital environment across Russia. Nowadays, such essential issues as digital literacy, positive and educational content, conditions for safe online development and communication, and comprehensive protection of personal data are becoming increasingly important. All this is important not only for adult Internet users, but also for children and young people!
Alliance Award "For a Safe Digital Childhood"
The Alliance expects effective, creative and even visionary proposals and ideas to protect children on the Internet, create and promote positive content, and improve digital literacy among children and adults.
The award will be presented in four categories:
To enter, submit an application through the official Alliance website. All materials, including the participant form and a video about the project, must be uploaded by March 3, 2025. The competition is open to Russian citizens and foreign participants whose activities are focused on protecting children in the digital environment within Russia. Participation is free and voluntary, open to both individuals and teams.
In addition to submitting the online application, participants must post their materials on the social network "VK" or the RUTUBE platform, using four hashtags: #AllianceForChildProtection, #AllianceAward2024.
The expert jury of the "For the Safe Digital Childhood" award consists of representatives from the IT industry, media holdings, businesses, and educational organizations. Winners will receive valuable prizes from the organizers and founding companies of the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment.
The award will be presented in four categories:
- "Safety Lessons on the Web" for educators
- "Digital Safety for Families" for family-oriented projects
- "The Future of the Internet" for children
- "Best Expert Community Project" for organizations
To enter, submit an application through the official Alliance website. All materials, including the participant form and a video about the project, must be uploaded by March 3, 2025. The competition is open to Russian citizens and foreign participants whose activities are focused on protecting children in the digital environment within Russia. Participation is free and voluntary, open to both individuals and teams.
In addition to submitting the online application, participants must post their materials on the social network "VK" or the RUTUBE platform, using four hashtags: #AllianceForChildProtection, #AllianceAward2024.
The expert jury of the "For the Safe Digital Childhood" award consists of representatives from the IT industry, media holdings, businesses, and educational organizations. Winners will receive valuable prizes from the organizers and founding companies of the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment.
Youth Digital Ombudsman Award "Digitalization for Good"
The Youth Digital Ombudsman and the Center for Global IT Cooperation established the Digitalization for Good Award. The purpose of the award is to identify and support young professionals and young scientists aged 18 to 35 inclusive, who:
- protect the rights of citizens in the digital space;
- increase the level of media and digital literacy of citizens;
- develop their own IT solutions and initiatives;
- conduct research related to IT or at the “interface” with IT.
The prize is awarded in two nominations
- “Youth IT Leader” (for single applications)
- “Digital Future Team” (for team applications).
To enter the competition you can submit:
- Professional, community, volunteer or other activities already in progress.
- Projects already implemented or in the process of implementation.
- Already developed or under development products.
- An initiative (idea) to implement a new activity, realize a new product or develop a new project.
The best participants will be recognized by the national IT community, will receive valuable prizes, as well as the opportunity to become participants of the project “IV International School of Internet Safety for Youth”, implemented on the basis of the presidential platform “Russia - a country of opportunities” without competitive selection!
Application for participation in the Contest can be submitted remotely until March 10 by filling out the online form.
For all questions about the Award, you can contact the ICO social networks: Telegram channel and Vkontakte group.
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LOCATION
Date and time:
April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
Venue:
National Center Russia, Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya Emb., 14 (Expocenter)
National Center Russia, Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya Emb., 14 (Expocenter)