About This Section
This section highlights conferences, forums, summits, and gatherings related to:
- Internet Governance
- Tech & Digital Policy
- Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Digital Inclusion & Human Rights
- Open Internet & Internet Infrastructure
Whether you're looking to attend, speak at, or submit proposals, this directory will help you stay updated and involved.
🌐 Global Digital Policy & Governance Conferences 2026
🗓 January 2026
Region:
Caribbean (Hybrid/Port of Spain)
Date:
January 29–30, 2026
Funding:
Limited (Local support usually available)
Deadline:
Ended
🗓 February 2026
Region:
Europe (Paris, France)
Date:
February 9–10, 2026
Funding:
No
Deadline:
Ended
Region:
Asia (Bangalore, India)
Date:
February 10–11, 2026
Funding:
No
Deadline:
Ended
Region:
Africa (Pretoria, South Africa)
Date:
February 11-13, 2026
Funding:
No
Deadline:
Registration ongoing
🗓 March 2026
Region:
Asia (Mumbai, India)
Date:
March 7–12, 2026
Funding:
Yes (ICANN Fellowship Program & NextGen)
Deadline:
Fellowship applications likely due Oct 2025
Region:
Asia (Shenzhen, China)
Date:
March 14–20, 2026
Funding:
Yes (ISOC Fellowships & Fee Waivers)
Deadline:
Fellowships likely close Dec 2025
🗓 April 2026
Region:
North America (Louisville, Kentucky & Online)
Date:
April 19–22, 2026
Funding:
Yes (Fellowship Program - Travel & Virtual)
Deadline:
January 26, 2026 (Applications currently open!)
Region:
Europe (Munich, Germany)
Date:
April 21–23, 2026
Funding:
No
Deadline:
CFP likely opens Nov 2025
🗓 May 2026
Region:
Africa (Lusaka, Zambia & Online)
Date:
May 5–8, 2026
Funding:
Yes (Travel Support & Registration Waivers)
Deadline:
Travel support applications typically launch Sept 2025
Region:
Europe (Brussels, Belgium)
Date:
May 19–22, 2026
Funding:
Selective (Scholarships for students/NGOs)
Deadline:
Early bird registration ends March 2, 2026
Region:
Europe (Brussels, Belgium)
Date:
May 26–27, 2026
Funding:
Yes (YouthDIG & Travel Support)
Deadline:
YouthDIG applications usually open Jan 2026
🗓 June 2026
Region:
North America (Denver, USA)
Date:
June 14–19, 2026
Funding:
No
Deadline:
CFP usually closes Jan 2026
Region:
Europe (Geneva, Switzerland)
Date:
June 29th - July 10th, 2026
Funding:
No
Deadline:
February 20th, 2026
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