*[Coming up shortly - human captions on Zoom and the real time text link]* [image: ISOC LIVE] <https://isoc.live/19353>*LIVESTREAM <https://youtu.be/pxVen9octfE> | **PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM <https://intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/register/epZHGZF6RPach_vaiHiehg> | REAL TIME TEXT <https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CaptionFirst-IGF> | PERMALINK <https://isoc.live/19353>* On *Thursday May 22, 2025*, at *13:00-14:30 UTC*, the *Internet Governance Forum <https://www.intgovforum.org/>* (IGF) *Dynamic Coalitions <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-coalitions>* (DCs) will hold their third Global Webinar with the theme ‘*Capacity Building for the Digital Age <https://intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/register/epZHGZF6RPach_vaiHiehg>* ‘. In an increasingly interconnected world, digital technologies are transforming how economies function, how societies interact, and how individuals live and work. As the digital landscape evolves rapidly—shaped by innovations in artificial intelligence, data-driven platforms, and cloud infrastructure—there is a growing need to equip individuals, institutions, and governments with the capacity to engage meaningfully and effectively in this new paradigm. However, this digital acceleration has also exposed and, in some cases, deepened existing inequalities. The divide between the digitally connected and the digitally underserved—whether across geographies, socio-economic strata, or communities—risks marginalizing large populations from the benefits of digital progress. Addressing this gap requires more than just access to technology; it demands a structured and sustained approach to capacity building—encompassing digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness, infrastructure development, inclusive governance, and agile policy-making. This webinar seeks to explore effective strategies, innovative frameworks, and collaborative models for capacity building in the digital age. By convening global thought leaders, practitioners, and policy influencers, the session will foster dialogue on how diverse stakeholders can co-create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital ecosystems that uphold the principles of equity, security, and empowerment. *SPEAKERS* *Avri Doria* – SIG Faculty, Technicalities, DC on Schools of Internet Governance *Wout de Natris* – Co-ordinator, Internet Standards, Security and Safety Coalition *Judith Hellerstein* – Co-ordinator, DC on Accessibility and Disability *Muhammad Shabbir* – Co-ordinator, DC on Accessibility and Disability *Maarten Botterman* – Chairman, IGF DC-IoT / Director, GNKS Consult *Stephanie Perrin* – President, Digital Discretion, Inc / DC on Digital Financial Inclusion *Markus Kummer* – Chairman Emeritus, Internet Governance Forum Support Association (IGFSA) *Roman Chukov* – Programme Management Officer, DC Focal Point, IGF Secretariat *HOST / MODERATOR* *Rajendra Pratap Gupta* – Chairman, DC on Digital Economy *SIMULCASTS X Live <https://x.com/ISOC_Live> | Twitch <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/live>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free webcasting support service for the Internet Society Community - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor, or need support - contact support@isoc.live *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -