PICISOC and Mini PacIGF at Pacific Cyber Week 2026
Join the Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society for an interactive regional session introducing PICISOC and the Pacific Internet Governance Forum, reflecting on achievements and lessons from previous PacIGF initiatives, and helping shape future Internet governance priorities across the Pacific.
Session countdown
Countdown to PICISOC and Mini PacIGF
Session begins Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 3:00 PM, Port Moresby local time.
About the event
A week of Pacific cyber cooperation and regional dialogue
Pacific Cyber Week brings Pacific governments, technical experts, civil society, development partners and regional organisations together to address shared digital opportunities and challenges. The 2026 programme includes artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, ransomware, cybercrime, online safety, child protection and cyber capacity building.
Featured regional session
PICISOC and the Mini Pacific Internet Governance Forum
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Courtroom, APEC Haus
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Open to Pacific Cyber Week delegates
Shaping the future of Internet governance in the Pacific
This interactive session will introduce participants to PICISOC and the Pacific Internet Governance Forum, reflect on achievements and lessons learned from previous PacIGF initiatives, and explore future priorities for Internet governance across the Pacific region.
Government, industry, academia, civil society, youth and the technical community will be invited to contribute ideas on how PICISOC and PacIGF can better serve Pacific stakeholders.
The session is designed to support open discussion, practical recommendations and stronger regional participation in the future of Pacific Internet governance.
Discussion themes
What participants will explore
The PICISOC and PacIGF Journey
PICISOC's role, PacIGF milestones, achievements, lessons learned and regional community building.
Connectivity and Digital Inclusion
Practical priorities for expanding meaningful access, participation and inclusion across Pacific communities.
Youth Participation and Digital Skills
Ways to strengthen youth involvement, leadership opportunities and digital capabilities across the region.
Strengthening Pacific Collaboration
Opportunities for stronger partnerships, coordination and community-led regional action.
Expected outcomes
What the session aims to achieve
The session will capture practical recommendations, identify priority areas for regional collaboration and gather community input to help guide future PICISOC and PacIGF activities.
Key Recommendations
Practical ideas and recommendations contributed by participants throughout the session.
Regional Priorities
Priority areas where stronger Pacific collaboration and participation can deliver impact.
Future PacIGF Input
Community input to support future PacIGF discussions, partnerships and programme planning.
Who should attend
For everyone contributing to the Pacific Internet
- PICISOC members and supporters
- Pacific government and regulatory representatives
- Industry and private-sector representatives
- Internet governance and cybersecurity practitioners
- Technical community and network operator representatives
- Academia, civil society, youth and digital inclusion advocates
- Regional and international development partners
Event resource
Download the Pacific Cyber Week 2026 programme
View the full four-day programme, session descriptions, speaker biographies and attendee information.
Programme details may be updated by the event organisers. Delegates should follow official event communications for final access and scheduling information.