FOLLOW YOUTH IGF at IGF 2025

Join the Youth IGF Delagates at the Global Youth Summit for a frank and open exchange between the current generation of experts and the young leaders.

At the IGF 2025, Youth Delegates had a rich and impactful experience that combined hands-on training in media, policy, and diplomacy with meaningful participation in global digital cooperation discussions. Our young representatives, including Swiss youth, not only secured seats at major workshops—where they actively contributed their vision for the future of the Internet—but also engaged in bilateral meetings with senior leaders to address pressing digital issues and propose concrete solutions. As the final IGF before the anticipated renewal of its mandate, this year marked a significant milestone for the Youth IGF: we achieved true integration of youth into the fabric of the forum. This was not just about visibility, but about equipping the next generation of digital leaders with real-world skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

It was not only a moment of skills-building—it was a moment of identity-building, of shaping a generation we can all be proud of. What we have achieved—from the very beginning of our journey to where we stand today—is the establishment of a meaningful and lasting youth presence in global digital governance. We have proven that youth are not just participants, but essential contributors and leaders in shaping a more inclusive digital future.

Norway’s Bold Digital Leap - But Who Gets Left Behind?

🇳🇴 Norway wants to become the most digitalized country in the world.
But… AI is a revolution everyone has access to - how will Norway compete?
And what about the 600,000 people already feeling left out of the digital society?

From screens in schools to protecting youth online, Deputy Minister Marianne Wilhelmsen talks ambition, risks, and why the real outcome of global governance is people.

AI, Youth, and the Future We Might Lose

“AI is a blessing… but also a curse.” - MP Amira Saber Qandil. From AI in war to the open internet, we risk taking for granted - youth leaders, policymakers, and governance experts come together to ask:                             

What future are we leaving behind?            With innovation outpacing policy, 400 IGF proposals prove one thing: none of these challenges have simple answers.

 YOUTH IGF OPEN FORUM 2025

European Parliament Delegation to the IGF & the Youth IGF

PRESENTED

Digital Governance Reimagined: Bridging Youth Ambitions with Policy Vision

The Open Forum emphasized the urgent need to strengthen digital literacy among young people to ensure safe and responsible online engagement. Speakers highlighted the growing threat of cyber scams targeting minors, often due to oversharing personal information, and noted measures such as Denmark’s ban on mobile phones in schools for children under 13 to reduce exposure to harmful content. The discussion stressed the importance of involving youth directly in policymaking, particularly in shaping content moderation to create safer digital spaces, while also holding platforms accountable for the impact of their content on minors. A strong policy framework was seen as essential for protecting children from harmful and hateful material, reinforcing Europe’s democratic digital leadership, and building trust and resilient digital infrastructure in the face of cybersecurity threats, misinformation, and geopolitical challenges.

Astou Diouf at Youth IGF 

Astou Diouf, Youth IGF Leader, represented the voice of engaged Francophone youth at IGF 2025 in Oslo.

Delivered insightful interventions, joined high-level exchanges, and co-created content during the week.

Engaged in inspiring meetings with policymakers, experts, and partners.

Her active role showcased the strength and commitment of the Francophone Youth IGF community.

Participation supported by AFNIC with the trust and encouragement of partners Pierre Bonis, Benoit Ampeau, and Lucien Castex.