Agenda

An overview of the Pacific IGF and APTLD Event - What to Expect from 6 - 9 September

Session 0 - A Journey down the Memory Lane

Pacific IGF session for newcomers and Q&A from the audience.
What is Internet Governance and Why does it matter to the Pacific?

Moderator: Rajnesh Singh, Regional Vice President for the Asia-Pacific, Internet Society

• Tenanoia Simona, ICT Programme Manager, Government of Tuvalu
• Jackson Miake, Director, Vanuatu Internet Governance, Vanuatu
• Franck Martin, Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LinkedIn, U.S.A
• Dr. Will Tibben, Lecturer- Computing and Information Technology, University of Wollongong, Australia
• Christina Kuper, Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands, Geneva

Session 1: Enhancing Security in the Pacific

As more and more people, applications and systems go online, Cybersecurity is becoming important for the Pacific. This round table discussion brings together experts to discuss cybersecurity issues affecting the region. There will be 10 minute interventions per speaker followed by 40minutes of open floor discussion. Round table discussion on cybersecurity issues affecting the region.

Moderators/Facilitators: Cherie Lagakali, PICISOC Chair and GCFE Board Member, Klee Aiken, Principal Pacific Partnership Advisor, CERT NZ

• Siosaia Vaipuna, Director, CERT Tonga - Major regional trends
• Selu​vaia Kauvaka, Tonga Women in ICT (TWICT) - Awareness Raising and what is being done and how to get everyone involved in educating communities on how to stay safe online
• Savenaca Siwatibau, Digital Forensics and Investigations, Fiji Police Force - Ransomware as an example of recent threats
• Peni Koroiadi, Manager Infrastructure, Fiji National Provident Fund - SME security, its importance, why and what businesses and individuals need to remember to ensure security online
• Adli Wahid, Senior Internet Security Specialist, APNIC - Fraud & Social Engineering, as an example of issues faced by individuals

APTLD Training Session Day 1

Cybersecurity: Concepts and Misconceptions

Delivered by Prof. Pablo Molina, a renowned expert in the subject matter, the class focuses on such key aspects as concepts and definitions; cybersecurity frameworks, including ISO 27001;cybercrime conventions, treaties, and policies, including domain name administrators' data protection and the European Union GDPR; misconceptions, and current and emerging issues; among others, and also includes interactive simulation exercises.
The class is also envisioned to serve as an groundbreaking webinar under a new exclusive program on cybersecurity APTLD will be running for the Membership in cooperation with the Drexel University, ranked among top 100 best-value schools and most innovative schools in the USA.
At the closure of the class Prof. Molina will walk the audience through the future program and terms and conditions of participation in it, and academic awards upon its completion.
The webinar will be open to all participants in APTLD80-Pacific IGF; preregistration will be required.
For more information please contact sec@aptld.org.

Session 4: Digital Connectivity in the Pacific

Digital connectivity could be thought of as access to the required infrastructure, such as electricity, mobile networks, internet services and devices. In addition, meaningful digital connectivity may require digital skill acquisition and competence. It may also involve the production of easily accessible, relevant and useful content and digital services.
In the present pandemic, and in light of increasingly frequent cyclones and other severe weather events, digital connectivity could be thought of as essential in the Pacific region and elsewhere.
This session will focus on digital connectivity in the Pacific. A panel will discuss the following key questions. What are the challenges? What has been done and who are the key players? How can we accelerate digital connectivity initiatives in the Pacific?

Moderator: Dr. Amanda H A Watson, Research fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University

• Lematua Gisa Fuatai Purcell, CEO and Regulator, Office of the Regulator, Samoa
• Emani Lui, CEO, Makanet and Kaniu, Internet Service Provider, Niue-NZ
• Shivnesh Prasad, Digital Development Specialist, World Bank, Pacific
• Pedro Tavares, Digital and ICT development leader, Government Digital Transformation, Solomon Islands
• Brian Winji, Regulator, Telecommunications, Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulatory of Vanuatu

Session 5: Emerging Technologies

This session focuses on the new technologies or digital frontiers that are fast evolving. Is the Pacific ready for new tech such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence, big data, blockchain and cryptocurrencies? This session is going to focus on the key factors in the current emerging tech landscape - risks and opportunities.

Moderator: Priscilla Kevin, Vice-President International and Co-Founder Digital ICT Cluster, Papua New Guinea

• Kenneth Katafono, Director, Traseable Solutions, Pacific
• Sarai Tevita, ICT Director, University of Samoa
• Crystal Kewe, CEO Crysan - Software Engineer, Business Entrepreneur, Papua New Guinea
• Maleulu Jobenz Manoa, Principal ICT Officer, Government of Samoa

Pacific IGF Opening Plenary

What are the Challenges and Opportunities of ICT and Telecommunication during a Pandemic or Crisis

The ICT and Telecommunication sector is rapidly growing and contributing to national GDP and economic growth. The Internet has become a lifeline and internet access is a human right. With digital connectivity, infrastructure, emerging technology and innovation, it's impacting on every aspect of life, education, health care and other key sectors. Examining the pandemic using a cross-sectoral lens and approach is key and mitigating the disruption is fundamental to ensure that the economy continues to survive. The power of ICT and telecommunication and digital infrastructure has been critical during the pandemic especially when schools closed down and students were encouraged to access online resources from home, parents were working from home and accessing zoom to have meetings and people were asked to download the covid tracing app. Despite ongoing efforts to ensure no one is left behind, there's still a lot to be done to close the digital gap in the Pacific. There are many barriers to internet access particularly for people who don't own an affordable device, have poor network coverage, have low digital literacy and skills and don't have a fast connection or cheap data plan. This session discusses the challenges and opportunities of the ICT and Telecommunication sector during a pandemic or a natural disaster.

Moderator: Anju Gill Mangal, Head of Asia and Pacific, A4AI-World Wide Web Foundation

• Professor Jito Vanualailai, Deputy Vice Chancellor - Learning & Teaching, University of the South Pacific
• Hon. Timothy Masiu, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Government of Papua New Guinea
• Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni, Minister for Education, Government of Tonga
• Hon. Simon Kofe, Minister for Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs, Government of Tuvalu
• Hon. Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo, Minister for information and Communications Technology, Ministry of ICT, Government of Samoa

APTLD80 Welcome / Networking Activity

APTLD80 Opening Session

This short session is intended to set the tone for the Meeting. Needless to say, some congratulatory words are most welcome, too.

Moderator: Leonid Todorov, GM, APTLD

• Welcome Remarks: Ai-chin Lu, APTLD Board Chair
• Keynote Address: Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Civil Service and Communications, Fiji Government

Session 7 (Joint APTLD & PAC IGF)

Panel discussion - Internet Governance: Digital Sovereignty and ccTLDs: Is there Life after Life?

As an acclaimed researcher puts it, We can either have sovereignty or harmony, not both - we can either have sovereignty or universal acceptance, not both - we can either have sovereignty or humanity, not both. So, the panel is expected to render its judgment on today’s most challenging IG issue as seen by ccTLD - in the search of harmony, humanity, and universal acceptance, as we understand it : ), of course.

Moderator: Anil Kumar Jain, NIXI

• Rashid Ismailov, Russia’s Nominee for SG ITU
• Anriette Esterhuysen, Chair, United Nations IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group
• Leonid Todorov, APTLD
• Rajnesh Singh, Vice President for Asia and Pacific, ISOC
• Dalsie Baniala, Telecommunications Regulatory Advisor, Palau Government

Session 8 (Joint APTLD & PAC IGF)

Partner Organizations’ Updates

A part of a vibrant regional ecosystem, APTLD and PICISOC have consistently developed working relations with numerous peers, and we expect them to share their major developments and plans.

Moderator: Ai-chin Lu, APTLD Board Chair

• Siope Vakataki Ofa, Economics Affairs Officer, UNESCAP
• Pablo Hinojosa, Strategic Engagement Director, APNIC
• Chengetai Masango, Executive Director, UN-Internet Governance Forum Secretariat
• Ashish Narayan, ITU
• Jia-Rong Low, ICANN VP, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director - Asia Pacific

Session 10

Members’ Updates

In the session, we traditionally have Members and APTLD Fellows’ updates on recent developments in their organizations.

Moderator: Boyoung Kim, KISA

• Bruce Tonkin, auDA
• Alexsandr Samoylenko, Asiainfo (.KG Registry)
• Santanu Acharya, NIXI
• Erkin Babaev, Turkmendomain (non-Member)
• Tenanoia Simona, .TV
• Nguyen Van Binh (Mr.), VNNIC

Session 11: PAC IGF Session

The Importance of Effective International and Regional Partnerships to Support Pacific Regionalism and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent

Moderator: Maureen Hilyard, Dynamic Coalition for Small Island Developing States (IGF), PICISOC, Cook Islands

• Zarak Khan, Director Programmes and Initiatives, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
• Ms. Anriette Esterhuysen, Multistakeholder Advisory Group, UN Global Internet Governance Forum
• Ms. Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Communications and Engagement, Internet Society
• Goran Marby, President and CEO, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
• Ms. Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director, International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Asia Pacific

Session 12 (Joint APTLD & PAC IGF)

Administrative/Technical: Shared Resources and Infrastructures: Win- Win Solutions for the Region

Do you know that, “The more you share, the more you receive to share?”. At least, this is what a famous NGO activist reckons, and her words seem to hold true, so let’s discuss, together with the local community of Oceania, what we can do for a better, safer and more robust Internet for Asia Pacific and its subregions.

Moderator: Shi Young Chang, KISA

• Edwin Sandy, Manager Infrastructure, University of the South Pacific
• Sakaio Manoa, ICT Director, Forum Fisheries Agency, Solomon Islands
• John Jack, Chief Information Office, Government of Vanuatu
• Andirauga Nongkas, Principal Consumer Affairs, NICTA, Papua New Guinea
• Brent Carey, Domain Name Commissioner, New Zealand

Session 15: Pacific IGF Closing Panel

Online Misinformation and Information Disorder in the Pacific - how to tackle it as a community

Moderator: John Karr, Regional Director, Asia Foundation

• Anne Baleilevuka Dunn, OSC Commissioner, Government of Fiji
• Georgina Kiele, Executive Manager, Cybersecurity and Digital Government, Papua New Guinea
• Andrew Grotto, Director, Program on Geopolitics, Technology, and Governance, Stanford University
• Stanley Simpson, Journalist and Communications Specialist, Business Media
• Jean-Jacques Sahel, Asia-Pacific Information Policy Lead, Google and Board Director (IIC)

Anju Mangal, Head of Asia and Pacific, A4AI-World Wide Web Foundation to Moderate

Special Remarks on eSafety in the Pacific: Rebecca Razavi, Chief Operating Officer, eSafety, Australia

Special Remarks: Mia Garlick, Director of Public Policy, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, Facebook

APTLD80 Concluding Session

• Chair's Closing Remarks
• A Presentation by the APTLD81 Host
• Housekeeping Updates

APTLD Board Meeting (closed)

Handshake across the Pacific

An open outreach session of APTLD Board with ccTLDs in the Pacific

Moderators: Fereti Atalifo and Leonid Todorov