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Who We Are
What is Pacific IGF?
What is Pacific IGF?
What is Pacific IGF?
At the center of Internet Governance, stands the principle of safe, secure and open Internet and web. The internet has revolutionized the world like nothing before. The invention of the Internet and Web sets a stage to affirm reality of opportunities and challenges particularly for the Pacific and small island developing states. The Pac
At the center of Internet Governance, stands the principle of safe, secure and open Internet and web. The internet has revolutionized the world like nothing before. The invention of the Internet and Web sets a stage to affirm reality of opportunities and challenges particularly for the Pacific and small island developing states. The Pacific Chapter of the Internet Society (www.picisoc.org) is the host organization for the Pacific Islands Internet Governance Forum, a platform for dialogue on Internet Governance matters in the Pacific.
Our History
What is Pacific IGF?
What is Pacific IGF?
The first Pacific IGF was held in Noumea, New Caledonia in April 2011 and then in Port Vila, Vanuatu from 17-18 May 2017. In 2018 Pacific IGF was co-hosted with APrIGF in Port Vila. The fourth Pacific IGF, was held as a virtual and hybrid event, co-located with the Asia Pacific Top-Level Domain (APTLD) Forum. The Pacific IGF was a joint e
The first Pacific IGF was held in Noumea, New Caledonia in April 2011 and then in Port Vila, Vanuatu from 17-18 May 2017. In 2018 Pacific IGF was co-hosted with APrIGF in Port Vila. The fourth Pacific IGF, was held as a virtual and hybrid event, co-located with the Asia Pacific Top-Level Domain (APTLD) Forum. The Pacific IGF was a joint effort between The University of the South Pacific, co-sponsored by the Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC), APTLD, the United Nations – IGF Secretariat, Internet Society (ISOC), Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), internet NZ, Asia Foundation and key stakeholders across the Pacific and others parts of the world. The 5th Pacific IGF was held in Brisbane Australia from August 28-29, 2023