Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the GIG-ARTS School on Digital Governance, taking place in Salerno, Italy, from 22–26 February 2027. The GIG-ARTS School is an intensive, interdisciplinary programme bringing together academic, policy, technical and professional perspectives on how the Internet and digital technologies are developed, governed, regulated and transformed. Over five days, participants will engage with internationally recognised scholars and experts through lectures, seminars, multistakeholder roundtables and case discussions. *Main themes* The 2027 programme will address: • Internet governance and infrastructure • Platforms and artificial intelligence • Data governance and cybersecurity • Digital sovereignty • International cooperation and geopolitics • Digital law and policy The School will bring together an international faculty of 20+ scholars and practitioners, with confirmed faculty including Robin Mansell, Marianne Franklin, Julia Pohle, Francesca Musiani, Niels ten Oever, Oreste Pollicino, Daniela Piana, Edoardo Celeste, Dennis Redeker, Adio-Adet Dinika, Riccardo Nanni, Andrea Beccalli, Xiaojuan Grace Yang, Claudia Padovani, and others. The programme is designed not only to provide advanced knowledge but also to encourage discussion and networking across academic, policy, technical and professional communities. *Dates and location* 📅 22–26 February 2027 📍 Salerno, Italy 🌐 In person *Registration fees* The registration fee includes participation in the full programme, light lunches, coffee breaks and the School social event. Early Bird — €680 until 15 November 2026 Regular — €800 16 November–31 December 2026 Places are limited. *Global Access Programme* The GIG-ARTS Global Access Programme provides financial support to increase participation from underrepresented regions. It is reserved for PhD students based in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Application deadline: 15 November 2026. Eligible candidates should apply through the dedicated Global Access application form rather than the standard registration procedure. *How to register* Applicants should complete the online registration form and upload: • a valid ID document • proof of payment 👉 **Information about the School:** https://gig-arts.eu/gig-arts-school-on-digital-governance/ 👉 **Registration:** https://gig-arts.eu/registration-form-2027/ For enquiries: school@gig-arts.eu The 2027 edition is organised in collaboration with UNESCO and UNU-CRIS. We would be grateful if you could circulate this announcement among students, PhD researchers, early-career scholars, practitioners and colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming the next GIG-ARTS School cohort to Salerno in February 2027. GIG-ARTS School on Digital Governance Prof. Mauro Santaniello (PhD) Associate Professor of Political Science ICPC <https://www.internetpolicyresearch.eu/> Director| GIG-ARTS <https://gig-arts.eu/> Chair| Giganet <https://www.giga-net.org/> Secretary UNU-CRIS <https://cris.unu.edu/people> Associate Research Fellow Latest publications <https://docenti.unisa.it/023694/ricerca/pubblicazioni>