Sumatra School on Internet Governance (SumatraSIG) is a capacity-building program aimed at empowering youth and women across Sumatra in digital resilience, cybersecurity, and internet governance. This initiative will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to engage in internet policy discussions, strengthen their digital security, and advocate for inclusive and sustainable internet governance.
The program includes a three-day intensive bootcamp covering:
🔹 Internet governance fundamentals & multi-stakeholder processes
🔹 Digital rights, privacy, and cybersecurity best practices
🔹 Policy challenges in Southeast Asia’s digital landscape
🔹 Practical training on countering disinformation and online threats
🔹 Hands-on workshops on secure digital tools and advocacy strategies
This year’s SumatraSIG will bring together participants from Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Riau, creating a regional platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. The event will also feature expert speakers from academia, government, civil society, and the tech industry.
SumatraSIG is designed as a three-day intensive in-person training combining expert-led discussions, hands-on workshops, and interactive group activities. The program ensures that participants not only gain theoretical knowledge but also develop practical skills to engage in internet governance and digital resilience initiatives.
📌 Format & Learning Activities:
🔹 Day 1: Foundations of Internet Governance & Digital Rights
📍 Morning:
- Opening & Keynote Speech (by ISOC Indonesia & Government Representatives)
- Introduction to Internet Governance (Multi-stakeholder model, global internet policies)
- Panel Discussion: The Role of Women & Youth in Internet Governance
📍 Afternoon:
- Workshop: Understanding Digital Rights & Online Privacy
- Case Study Analysis: Internet Governance Challenges in Southeast Asia
- Group Exercise: Mapping Internet Governance Stakeholders in Indonesia
📍 Deliverable:
- Each group presents a stakeholder mapping poster identifying key actors and their roles in internet governance.
🔹 Day 2: Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience & Policy Engagement
📍 Morning:
- Expert Session: Cybersecurity Threats & Digital Safety
- Interactive Panel: Combating Disinformation & Misinformation in the Digital Age
- Workshop: Hands-on Cyber Hygiene & Secure Communication Tools
📍 Afternoon:
- Role-Playing Activity: Internet Policy Debate & Negotiation Simulation
- Group Project Kickoff: Drafting Policy Recommendations for a More Inclusive Internet
📍 Deliverable:
- Teams will draft policy briefs with recommendations on key internet governance issues (cybersecurity, access, digital rights).
🔹 Day 3: Advocacy, Community Engagement & Closing
📍 Morning:
- Workshop: Effective Advocacy for Internet Governance Policy Change
- Panel Discussion: Career Opportunities in Internet Governance
- Final Presentation of Group Projects & Feedback from Experts
📍 Afternoon:
- Networking Session & Fireside Chat with Internet Governance Leaders
- Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution
📍 Final Deliverables:
✔ Policy briefs & action plans for advocacy campaigns
✔ Stakeholder mapping posters for regional internet governance
✔ Cybersecurity best practice guides for community outreach