4 November 2026
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Nov 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Nov 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Event: Canadian Internet Governance Forum 2026
Short name: CIGF 2026
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 14:00 - 23:00 UTC
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Venue: Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario
Format: Hybrid - both virtual and in person
Access: Open event
Event type: Internet ecosystem event
Official website: https://canadianigf.ca/
Event details: https://canadianigf.ca/event-details/
ICANN event page: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/2026-cigf-2026-11-04
Canadian Internet Governance Forum 2026, also known as CIGF 2026, will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 in Ottawa, Canada.
The event is scheduled to be held at the Ottawa Art Gallery, with participation available both in person and online.
CIGF is Canada’s premier multistakeholder forum for digital policy dialogue. It brings together voices from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, the technical community and end-user groups to discuss the public policy issues shaping the future of the internet in Canada and globally.
About CIGF
The Canadian Internet Governance Forum is a national initiative connected to the global, United Nations-led Internet Governance Forum.
Its mandate is to foster bottom-up, inclusive, open, transparent, non-commercial and multistakeholder digital policy dialogue. The goal is to help identify Canadian priorities, support informed public discussion and ensure that Canadian perspectives are represented in wider global internet governance processes.
CIGF’s mission is to give the Canadian internet community a place to discuss the most pressing public policy issues facing the internet and to explore common solutions based on shared values.
Why this event matters to the domain industry
Although CIGF is broader than a domain-only event, it is highly relevant to DNForum readers.
Internet governance directly affects the environment in which domain names, DNS, registries, registrars, hosting providers, cybersecurity teams, online businesses and digital policy professionals operate.
For the domain industry, CIGF 2026 is especially relevant because discussions around digital rights, cybersecurity, AI governance, data privacy, online safety, digital sovereignty, internet resilience and multistakeholder governance can influence the wider policy framework around online identity, digital trust and internet infrastructure.
Topics likely to be relevant
The detailed 2026 agenda has not yet been published. However, the organiser has indicated that CIGF 2026 will explore technology policy issues such as AI governance, digital rights, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.
Based on previous CIGF editions and the current event positioning, topics of interest may include:
Who should attend or follow this event
CIGF 2026 should be of interest to:
Connection to the global Internet Governance Forum
The Canadian Internet Governance Forum is part of the wider Internet Governance Forum ecosystem.
The global IGF brings together stakeholders from different groups as equals to discuss public policy issues related to the internet. While IGF discussions do not create negotiated binding outcomes, they help inform policy-making, encourage information exchange and support cooperation between governments, the private sector, civil society, the technical community and academia.
CIGF provides a Canadian space for this type of dialogue and helps surface Canadian priorities for the global internet governance agenda.
Why DNForum readers should watch CIGF 2026
Domain names are part of the internet’s core addressing and identity layer. Policy discussions around online trust, cybersecurity, platform accountability, AI, privacy, access and sovereignty can all affect how domain names and internet services are governed, protected and used.
For registrars, registries, brokers, hosting companies and domain investors, CIGF 2026 offers a useful window into Canadian policy thinking and broader debates that may affect the future of the open, secure and interoperable internet.
Current status
The date, venue and hybrid format have been announced.
The official CIGF event page currently lists the agenda and schedule as TBA. Registration details and the full programme are expected to be published later.
Useful links
Contact
Canadian IGF lists the following contact email:
[email protected]
Short name: CIGF 2026
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 14:00 - 23:00 UTC
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Venue: Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario
Format: Hybrid - both virtual and in person
Access: Open event
Event type: Internet ecosystem event
Official website: https://canadianigf.ca/
Event details: https://canadianigf.ca/event-details/
ICANN event page: https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/2026-cigf-2026-11-04
Canadian Internet Governance Forum 2026, also known as CIGF 2026, will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 in Ottawa, Canada.
The event is scheduled to be held at the Ottawa Art Gallery, with participation available both in person and online.
CIGF is Canada’s premier multistakeholder forum for digital policy dialogue. It brings together voices from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, the technical community and end-user groups to discuss the public policy issues shaping the future of the internet in Canada and globally.
About CIGF
The Canadian Internet Governance Forum is a national initiative connected to the global, United Nations-led Internet Governance Forum.
Its mandate is to foster bottom-up, inclusive, open, transparent, non-commercial and multistakeholder digital policy dialogue. The goal is to help identify Canadian priorities, support informed public discussion and ensure that Canadian perspectives are represented in wider global internet governance processes.
CIGF’s mission is to give the Canadian internet community a place to discuss the most pressing public policy issues facing the internet and to explore common solutions based on shared values.
Why this event matters to the domain industry
Although CIGF is broader than a domain-only event, it is highly relevant to DNForum readers.
Internet governance directly affects the environment in which domain names, DNS, registries, registrars, hosting providers, cybersecurity teams, online businesses and digital policy professionals operate.
For the domain industry, CIGF 2026 is especially relevant because discussions around digital rights, cybersecurity, AI governance, data privacy, online safety, digital sovereignty, internet resilience and multistakeholder governance can influence the wider policy framework around online identity, digital trust and internet infrastructure.
Topics likely to be relevant
The detailed 2026 agenda has not yet been published. However, the organiser has indicated that CIGF 2026 will explore technology policy issues such as AI governance, digital rights, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.
Based on previous CIGF editions and the current event positioning, topics of interest may include:
- AI governance and responsible technology policy
- Digital rights and online freedoms
- Cybersecurity and internet resilience
- Digital sovereignty and Canadian digital policy
- Internet governance and multistakeholder cooperation
- Data privacy and online trust
- Platform accountability and online safety
- The role of the technical community in public policy
- Critical internet resources and digital infrastructure
- Canada’s priorities in global internet governance
- The relationship between domestic digital policy and global IGF processes
Who should attend or follow this event
CIGF 2026 should be of interest to:
- Domain registries and registrars
- ccTLD operators and registry service providers
- DNS and internet infrastructure professionals
- Hosting and cloud providers
- Cybersecurity and abuse mitigation teams
- Digital policy and internet governance professionals
- Technology lawyers and regulatory specialists
- Online safety and digital rights organisations
- Academics and researchers
- Government and public-sector stakeholders
- Civil society and consumer representatives
- Domain investors and businesses affected by internet policy
Connection to the global Internet Governance Forum
The Canadian Internet Governance Forum is part of the wider Internet Governance Forum ecosystem.
The global IGF brings together stakeholders from different groups as equals to discuss public policy issues related to the internet. While IGF discussions do not create negotiated binding outcomes, they help inform policy-making, encourage information exchange and support cooperation between governments, the private sector, civil society, the technical community and academia.
CIGF provides a Canadian space for this type of dialogue and helps surface Canadian priorities for the global internet governance agenda.
Why DNForum readers should watch CIGF 2026
Domain names are part of the internet’s core addressing and identity layer. Policy discussions around online trust, cybersecurity, platform accountability, AI, privacy, access and sovereignty can all affect how domain names and internet services are governed, protected and used.
For registrars, registries, brokers, hosting companies and domain investors, CIGF 2026 offers a useful window into Canadian policy thinking and broader debates that may affect the future of the open, secure and interoperable internet.
Current status
The date, venue and hybrid format have been announced.
The official CIGF event page currently lists the agenda and schedule as TBA. Registration details and the full programme are expected to be published later.
Useful links
- Official Canadian IGF website:
Home - Canadian IGF
Canadian IGF CIGF 2026 What is CIGF The Canadian Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) is Canada’s premier multistakeholder forum for digital policy dialogue. National initiative: we’re a national initiative of the global, United Nations-led Internet Governance Forum Our mandate: foster bottom-up...
canadianigf.ca
- CIGF 2026 event details:
- ICANN event listing:
ITI Web ICANN
View details and how to join the 2026 CIGF event on Wednesday 4 November 2026.www.icann.org
- Canadian IGF LinkedIn:
Canadian Internet Governance Forum | LinkedIn
Canadian Internet Governance Forum | 909 followers on LinkedIn. Canada's premier multistakeholder forum for digital policy dialogue | Canada's premier multistakeholder forum for digital policy dialogue. National initiative of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum.www.linkedin.com
- CIRA background on the Canadian Internet Governance Forum:
Canadian Internet Governance Forum – CIRA
CIGF consists Canada’s top thinkers discussing how privacy and security intersect with AI, smart cities, & IoT; impact on businesses and the role youth play.
www.cira.ca
- Global Internet Governance Forum:
Contact
Canadian IGF lists the following contact email:
[email protected]
