UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2026
CITY / COUNTRY: NAIROBI, KENYA.
Date: 12/14-18/2026.
UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2026.
Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence: Our Shared Responsibility.
The UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2026 will bring together governments, technology companies, civil society groups, researchers and internet experts. Discussions will focus on artificial intelligence, online safety, digital rights, internet access and international cooperation. Participants will share ideas on how to make the internet safer, more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Historical Context: The Internet Governance Forum was established following the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society. Its first annual meeting took place in Athens, Greece, in 2006. Since then, the forum has provided a global platform for discussing internet policies and digital challenges. In December 2025, the United Nations General Assembly established the IGF as a permanent UN forum. The 2026 meeting will build on this progress by addressing the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the need for fair and responsible digital governance.
Organisers:
- UN IGF Secretariat;
- Government of Kenya.