Europe’s digital future is discussed at the flagship event of the European Commission: NGI Forum 2023, 15-16 November

The NGI Forum 2023, a flagship event of the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative will take place on November 15-16 in Brussels and online, gathering innovators, policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and users alike, with a laser focus on the revolutionary concept of the Digital Commons. The Forum will explore a diverse array of topics essential to the transition to the future internet, including digital identity, quantum internet, large language models, web search, decentralized social media, and security of the open-source supply chain.

This year’s edition will feature an opening speech deliver by Roberto Viola, Director-General of DG Connect (Directorate General for Communication Networks, Content, and Technology) at the European Commission, who will delve into the impact of the NGI initiative and the European commitment of advancing a human-centric internet that is safe, open, responds to environmental challenges and adheres to the Declaration European Digital Rights and Principles.

The NGI Forum 2023 will be a hybrid event happening at the Blue Point venue in Brussels and streamed live online. The Forum will offer participants from around the world the opportunity to engage with the latest developments in the digital landscape. At its core, the forum places the spotlight on the concept of Digital Commons which is particularly crucial for Europe, as it fosters equitable access to information, fuels innovation, and bolsters digital sovereignty.

EU, world-leading in the development of Quantum Internet Technology

Henri Verdier, French ambassador for Digital Affairs and a key figure in digital diplomacy, will deliver an inspirational talk on the potential of digital commons to underpin the transition to the future internet on the first day of the event. On the second day, Jesse Robbers, Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of Quantum Delta NL, will provide insights into building the Quantum Internet Network ecosystem.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently a hot topic in the internet industry. But the other key development in the digital domain is Quantum Internet. The EU is playing champions league on a global level in the development of Quantum Computer Technology but is world-leading in the development of Quantum (Internet) Technology. Quantum Communication technology developments, what is happening in the domain of Quantum networking, and what is the potential impact on the existing digital infrastructure will be discussed at the NGI Forum 2023. A journey about technology, building the Quantum network ecosystem and how we are acting in Europe.

Additionally, workshops will be held in the evening of day 2, covering a range of topics, from licensing and copyright to ethics in NGI search and digital identity. As the master of ceremony, Jennifer Baker, renowned as “Brussels Geek”, will help the audience to navigate the plethora of possibilities and challenges in building the internet of humans.

NGI, the supporter of Internet of Trust

The mission of NGI is to re-imagine and re-engineer the internet. It is an initiative of the European Commission designed to support European research and innovation efforts aimed at creating an Internet of Trust, empowering end-users with more choice and control over their data and digital identity.  Over more than four years in operation, NGI has nurtured a unique ecosystem of innovators dedicated to open source and open data.  NGI has supported projects that contribute to user-centric solutions, such as CryptPad, Searx, Mastodon and many more.

Join NGI Forum 2023 to be part of the conversation and the change. For more information and registration details, please visit the official website of the NGI Forum.