Event Description:
“Strengthening Coastal Digital Resilience: Building Sustainable Internet Communities in Aceh” is a three-day event aimed at empowering coastal communities, youth, and women in Aceh with the technical knowledge and skills to build a resilient and sustainable Internet ecosystem. This event will bring together experts, policymakers, and local stakeholders to discuss best practices in Internet governance, cybersecurity, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Purpose & Goals:
- Enhancing Digital Literacy & Internet Governance Awareness – Educate participants on Internet governance principles and how they can engage in policy discussions.
- Building Technical Capacity for Local Communities – Provide hands-on training on cybersecurity, network resilience, and digital safety.
- Promoting Sustainable & Inclusive Digital Growth – Encourage the development of Internet-based solutions to support sustainable economic and environmental initiatives in Aceh.
- Strengthening Collaboration Among Technical Communities – Foster partnerships between local, regional, and global Internet governance stakeholders.
The event will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and a networking forum, ensuring participants leave with actionable knowledge and connections to further Internet resilience in Aceh.
The event represents a multi-stakeholder technical community that includes:
- Internet Governance Practitioners – Experts in digital policy, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure.
- Community Network Builders – Local engineers and technologists working on decentralized and resilient Internet solutions.
- Cybersecurity Specialists – Professionals focused on digital safety, data protection, and secure Internet practices.
- Academia & Researchers – Universities and research institutions studying Internet resilience and digital inclusion.
- Youth & Women in Tech – Emerging leaders and underrepresented groups advocating for inclusive digital transformation.
- Environmental & Sustainability Advocates – Technologists and activists integrating Internet solutions with climate resilience efforts.
This is a stand-alone event, but it aligns with the long-term goals of our technical community in Aceh, which focuses on building digital resilience, cybersecurity awareness, and sustainable Internet solutions for coastal and underserved communities.
How It Fits Into Our Long-Term Goals:
- Capacity Building: The event will equip local stakeholders, including youth, women in tech, and community network builders, with technical skills in Internet governance, cybersecurity, and decentralized network infrastructure.
- Digital Resilience & Cybersecurity: Addressing the increasing digital threats faced by vulnerable populations, the event will introduce best practices for data protection and secure Internet usage.
- Sustainable Connectivity: As a region prone to natural disasters and environmental challenges, Aceh requires community-led Internet solutions that are both resilient and eco-friendly. This event will explore strategies for deploying sustainable, low-cost Internet infrastructure.
- Inclusion & Accessibility: The event will support digital inclusion by providing technical training for underrepresented groups, ensuring that women, youth, and marginalized communities can actively participate in the digital economy.