2024 Trusted Internet Summer School on Internet Governance and International Law
About SSIGIL
Welcome to the Trusted Internet Summer School on Internet Governance and International Law!
This week-long event (July 8-12, 2024) is a collaborative endeavor with the Global Internet Governance Academic Network hosted by the University of Lodz at the Faculty of Law and Administration premises, as part of a research project supported by the Internet Society Foundation.
Our inaugural edition focuses on the theme "Satellite Internet: Trust and Data Governance”, as part of an ISOC Foundation project under the same name.
Throughout the week, we will engage with a group of 20 carefuly selected fellows and five instructors, including leading researchers, civil society activists, technical community members, and governmental representatives, in interactive discussions on international law, Internet governance, and new trusted infrastructures, with a special emphasis on Low Earth Orbit satellites. Our program covers a spectrum of vital themes, including research methodologies in international law and Internet governance, norms and principles in cyberspace, digital sovereignty, critical internet infrastructures protection, data governance, cybersecurity, cybercrime, DNS abuse, human and fundamental rights, intermediary liability, jurisdiction, fragmentation, and internet governance aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and bridging the digital divide as per the WSIS Agenda +20.
This summer school brings together an excellent lineup of keynote speakers, setting the tone for each day of discussions. Each brings a wealth of expertise and experience to deepen our understanding of the complexities and challenges at the intersection of international law, internet governance, and trusted internet infrastructures.
Join us for an engaging experience in the academic capital of Poland and contribute to shaping the future of a trusted internet.
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The research undertaken during this inaugural edition resulted in an open access volume, Global Governance of Low Earth Orbit Satellites, edited by Joanna Kulesza and Berna Akcali Gur (University of Lodz Press, 2025). Drawing on the discussions, expertise, and contributions gathered throughout the week, the book addresses the legal, policy, and technological dimensions of governing LEO satellite broadband infrastructure, and is freely available for download.
Internet Society Foundation
SSIGIL 2024 is part of a research project, generously funded by the Internet Society Foundation.
Agenda
- THEME 1: RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES for INTERNET GOVERNANCE and INTERNATIONAL LAW
- THEME 2: PRESENT YOUR RESEARCH
10.00-11.30: Welcome session: introducing the background and aims for SSIGIL; tour de table, group photo opportunity
11.30-12.00: icebreaker coffee
12.00-13.30 Opening keynote: International Law and Low Earth Orbit Satellites: A cost - benefit approach to commercial satellites; Historical reflections & an econometric model of LEOs as infrastructure - Dr Jonathan Liebenau, Associate Professor (Reader) of Technology Management, Department of Management, London School of Economics
13.30-14.30: lunch break
14.30-16.00: Flash session: introduce your research
19.00-21.00: dinner
- THEME 1: DATA AND PRIVACY
- THEME 2: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
- THEME 3: INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY
10.00-11.30: Opening keynote: Data Governance in Satellite Communications – Applying International Law in Cyberspace - Dr Roxana Radu, Associate Professor, Digital Technologies and Public Policy, Blavatnik School of Governance; Hugh Price Fellow, Jesus College, University of Oxford; Chair of the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet).
11.30-12.00: coffee break
12.00-13.30: WORKSHOP: participant presentations on Data Governance in Satellite Communications
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12:00-12:30: Dr Riccardo VECELLIO SEGATE, Unsustainable if Insecure: China and Technical Standards for Cyber-Safe Operations in Outer Space (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
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12:30-13:00: Ms Celestine RABOUAM, The Gradual Dependence on Starlink in Isolated Territories and Its Impact on the Digital Organization of Territories: The Case of the Canadian Arctic and Nunavut (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
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13:00-13:30: Mr Maciek PIASECKI Satellite connectivity in journalistic practice: perspectives from CEE-based media
13.30-14.30: lunch break
14.30-15.30: Roundtable case study: data governance, personal data protection and the Brussels effect for satellite communications
Mr Jung Seob (Scott) KIM : Mitigating the Disruptive Impact of IoT Botnets in Cyberspace: A Case Study on the Mirai Botnet (30 mins. presentation + discussion)
17.30-19.00: SOCIAL EVENT (optional): A stroll down Piotrkowska street – Europe’s longest pedestrian street - with an English-speaking guide
19.00-21.00: dinner reservation [depending on demand]
- SUBTHEME 1: DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY
- SUBTHEME 2: RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR IN CYBERSPACE
- SUBTHEME 3: CYBERDIPLOMACY
10.00-11.30: Opening keynote: Perspectives on LEO Sattellites - Mr Dan York, Internet Society, Director of the Internet Technology Section (90 min incl. Q&A)
11.30-12.00: coffee break
12.00-13.30: WORKSHOP: participant presentations on norms and principles of international law in cyberspace
- 12:00-12:30 Ms Isti Marta SUKMA: China’s DSR and Digital Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific Region: Navigating States - Digital Sovereignty and Governance in Cyberspace (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
- 12:30-13:00 Mr Jason BONSALL: Decoupling Big Tech based ISP services in the Global South - a human rights persepctive (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
- 13:00 - 13:30 Ms Liljana PECOVA - ILIESKA, The Threads of Digital Sovereignty and Technological Autonomy (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
13.30-15.30: lunch break
15.30-17.00: SOCIAL EVENT: Izreal Poznanski Palace guided tour (in English) followed by an optional visit to the Manufaktura museum.
18.00-20.00: joint dinner reservation [depending on demand]
- SUBTHEME 1: CYBERSECURITY
- SUBTHEME 2: CYBERCRIME
- SUBTHEME 3: JURISDICTION
- SUBTHEME 4: DNS ABUSE
10.00-11.30: Opening keynote: Cybersecurity and Internet Governance – Dr Dmitry Epstein, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication & Journalism, Federmann School of Public Policy & Governance, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; affiliate at the Federmann Cyber Security Research Center - Cyber Law Program.
11.30-12.00: coffee break
12.00-13.30: WORKSHOP: participant presentations on Cybersecurity, Internet Governance and International Law
- 12:00-12:30: Ms Monika STACHON, The Importance of the Use of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites for the (Cyber)security Policy of Authoritarian States, on the Example of Iran (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
- 12:30-13:00: Ms Magdalena Róża KRYSIAK, Orbiting Values: Exploring the Interplay Between Low Earth Orbit Satellites, Human Dignity, and Criminal Law (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
- 13:00-13:30: Professor Peixi (Patrick) XI, Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Distrust in Global Digital Governance (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
13.30-14.30: lunch break
14.30-16.00: Roundtable case study: International cybersecurity scenarios and responsible state behaviour in cyberspace
17.30-19.00: sightseeing (optional)
19.00-21.00: dinner reservation (optional) [depending on demand]
- SUBTHEME 1: WSIS AGENDA +20
- SUBTHEME 2: SUSTAINABLE ACCESS
- SUBTHEME 3: DIGITAL DIVIDE
- SUBTHEME 4: INFRASTRUCTURES
10.00-11.30: Opening keynote: Internet Governance and International Law – Dr Berna Akcali Gur, PhD (UK), LLM (USA), LLB (Turkey), Avukat (Istanbul Bar); Lecturer of Outer Space Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, Dr Joanna Kulesza, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz (90 min incl. Q&A)
11.30-12.00: coffee break
12.00-13.30: WORKSHOP: participant presentations on Internet Governance and International Law
- 12:00-12:30: Ms Liya WANG, Enhancing Global Internet Access through Sustainable Internet Governance: A Multidisciplinary Approach (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A)
- 12:30-13:00: Ms Jing TAO, Safeguarding Personal Data and Privacy: A Cross-Examination of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Technologies and Human Rights (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A) [REMOTE]
- 13:00-13:30: Mr Leonid IULDASHEV - Gateway ground stations, laser transponders and the (un)global network: the role and place of ideas in the design of infrastructure (20 mins. presentation + 10 mins. Q&A) [REMOTE]
13.30-14.30: lunch break
14.30-16.00: Summary and Wrap up; Certificate Award Ceremony
19.00-21.00: Farewell dinner reseravtion (optional) [depending on demand]
Organisers
Academic Partners
Venue
The conference is hosted at the University of Lodz, Faculty of Law and Administration at Kopcinskiego Street 8/12 in Lodz, Poland.
Air travel: Lodz Airport offers direct flights from i.e. Dublin, Brussels, Milan, and London.
Traveling from Warsaw: When arriving at Warsaw Okęcie airport consider a train ride to Lodz - the train schedule is here. A direct trip from Warsaw takes approx. 2 hours. The best way to arrive in Lodz from Warsaw by train is to take the train from Warsaw West Railway Station (Warszawa Zachodnia) to Lodz Fabryczna. The rate for train tickets, depending on the train selected might range from ca. 40 PLN to 70 PLN (ca. 8.62 EUR – 15 EUR). You can buy tickets directly on the train, online, or at the train station.
Getting around Lodz: Once in Lodz, you might consider a taxi or public transport. To plan your trip you can use this service. To travel around Łódź, you need to purchase tickets at the ticket machines, which are available at most public transportation stops and larger junctions. You can also buy tickets from ticket machines on board of buses and trams. Price list for single use tickets in Łódź: 20 minutes: 4,00 PLN; 40 minutes: 5,00 PLN; one day ticket: 16,00 PLN. The ticket has to be validated on board of the bus/tram. Official Lodz city website offers more useful tips.
Participation and fees
We are delighted to announce that there are no participation fees associated with this event. Generously sponsored by the Internet Society Foundation, all costs, including registration and attendance, are fully covered. Certificates of successful completion of the programme are available upon prior request, submitted together with the application.
Limited Availability
In the spirit of fostering meaningful engagement and dialogue, we are limiting participation to a select group of 20 individuals. Selection will be based solely on the merits of submissions received, ensuring a diverse and enriching cohort of participants.
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