[Commlist] GIG-ARTS School on Digital Governance 2027

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, Joe 
Burton, 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/ 
<https://gig-arts.eu/gig-arts-school-on-digital-governance/>

👉 **Registration:**
https://gig-arts.eu/registration-form-2027/ 
<https://gig-arts.eu/registration-form-2027/>

For enquiries: (school /at/ gig-arts.eu) <mailto:(school /at/ gig-arts.eu)>

The 2027 edition is organised in collaboration with UNESCO and UNU-CRIS.
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