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SUMMARY:lkSIG 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Lanka School on Internet Governance (lkSIG) 2026 is designed as a truly multistakeholder initiative\, built on strong partnerships and collaborative engagement across government\, civil society\, the technical community\, academia\, the private sector\, and underrepresented groups. \nThe school will actively involve participants representing government institutions\, civil society organizations\, technical experts\, academia\, women and youth groups\, marginalized and differently-abled communities\, LGBTQIA+ community\, development agencies\, technopreneurs\, policymakers\, and students. This inclusive approach ensures that diverse perspectives are reflected in discussions and that no group is excluded from participating in the school. \nThrough this multistakeholder collaboration model\, lkSIG 2026 aims to foster inclusive participation\, build capacity on internet governance among Sri Lankan IG practitioners\, strengthen national capacity on Internet governance\, and build a sustainable community of stakeholders capable of contributing meaningfully to Internet governance. \nThe Lanka School on Internet Governance (lkSIG) 2026 will be conducted as a 2½ day in-person residential programme\, scheduled for 27th\, 28th and 29th March 2026 in Colombo. The lkSIG 2026 will be the first nationally organized School on Internet Governance (SIG) in Sri Lanka align with the APSIG protocols after the APSIG 2021 hosted in Sri Lanka. \nEvent Details:\nDate: 27th to 29th March 2026 \nLocation: Colombo\, Sri Lanka \nHow to Apply:\nSubmit your application form through lkSIG 2026 Fellowship URL https://tinyurl.com/lkSIG2026 \nIf you are having trouble in accessing the fellowship portal\, feel free to contact us at [fellowships@lksig.org] and the Secretariat will provide you with alternate means of application submission. \n 
URL:http://lksig.org/event/lksig-2026/
CATEGORIES:AI,Children,Community,Education,Governance,Help,Internet,Journalist,Organization,Women
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SUMMARY:Global Encryption Day 2025 celebration event in Sri Lanka
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society (ISOC)\, and in collaboration with OSSEC Inc and National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)\, the Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) hosted the the 5th Annual Global Encryption Day in Sri Lanka\, on October 21st 2025\, at the NIBM auditorium\, focusing on “Building a Safer Internet through Encryption” as part of the global celebration on October 21\, 2025. Encryption plays a pivotal role in ensuring online safety and privacy\, and this event was \nimportant conversations about its impact on the local community. The programme comprised a 1.5-hour physical panel discussion and a keynote address by Mr. Harsha Wijayawardhana\, FBCS\, CITP\, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Theekshana R&D. The session convened domain experts\, policymakers\, and industry leaders to deliberate on the critical role of encryption in the digital era. \nSincere appreciation to the keynote speaker\, Mr. Harsha Wijayawardhana FBCS CITP \, COO and CTO at Theekshana R&D and esteemed panelists and speakers\, Dr. Chamath Keppitiyagama – Head of the Department of Computation and Intelligent Systems\, University of Colombo School of Computing\, Mr. @Chamindra Attanayake\, a Senior Lecturer from the Department of Software Engineering & Computer Security of NSBM Green University\, Mr. Asela Waidyalankara – Cyber Security Expert and Managing Director of Talos Consulting Pvt Ltd\, Mr. Sashika Suren – Architect DevSecOps at Axiata Digital Labs and Mr. Anderson Kirubaharan for sharing their invaluable expertise. \nA special thank to all participants for your engagement and meaningful contributions to the insightful discussions on the pivotal role of #encryption in bolstering cybersecurity. \nRead more – Global Encryption Day 2025 Celebration in Sri Lanka \n  \n                 foster
URL:http://lksig.org/event/global-encryption-day-2025-celebration-event-in-sri-lanka/
LOCATION:NIBM Colombo\, No. 120/5 Vidya Mawatha\, Colombo 7\, Colombo\, 00700\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:AI,Community,Internet,Journalist,Organization,Women
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SUMMARY:Online Seminar on Internet Shut Downs
DESCRIPTION:Do you know…..\nIn 2023\, governments and other actors across 18 countries intentionally disrupted Internet connectivity or blocked access to specific Internet services for their citizens \nAre you a Journalist?\nDo you think that it is important to report Internet Shutdowns? \nInternet Society Pulse\, partnered with Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) hosts a\nFree Training Session on Internet Shutdowns for Journalists… \nRegister your interest for Internet Society Pulse Journalist Training on Internet Shutdowns that will be happening in 2024.\nDate – Wednesday\, 11th September at 12.30 PM \nRegistration link – https://tinyurl.com/PulseLK2024 \nFor more info please visit https://pulse.internetsociety.org/journalist-seminar or http://www.lksig.org/\nLike us for more https://www.facebook.com/LankaSIG/
URL:http://lksig.org/event/online-seminar-on-internet-shut-downs/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Internet,Journalist
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SUMMARY:Online Seminar on Internet Shutdowns
DESCRIPTION:Do you know…..\nIn 2023\, governments and other actors across 18 countries intentionally disrupted Internet connectivity or blocked access to specific Internet services for their citizens \nInternet Society Pulse\, partnered with Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) hosts a\nFree Training Session on Internet Shutdowns……\nRegister your interest for Internet Society Pulse Journalist Training on Internet Shutdowns that will be happening in 2024.\nDate – Wednesday\, 11th September at 12.30 PM\nRegistration link – https://tinyurl.com/PulseLK2024 \nFor more info please visit https://pulse.internetsociety.org/journalist-seminar or http://www.lksig.org/ \nLike us for more https://www.facebook.com/LankaSIG/\nFollow us https://www.linkedin.com/company/lksig/
URL:http://lksig.org/event/online-seminar-on-internet-shutdowns/
LOCATION:Colombo\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Help,Internet,Journalist
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