[GIG-ARTS] Registrations open | GIG-ARTS School on Digital Governance 2027

[GIG-ARTS School]

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 3rd 
GIG-ARTS School on Digital Governance, taking place in Salerno, Italy, 
from 22–26 February 2027.

The GIG-ARTS School is an intensive, interdisciplinary programme 
bringing together academic, policy, technical and professional 
perspectives on how the Internet and digital technologies are developed, 
governed, regulated and transformed.

Over five days, participants will engage with internationally recognised 
scholars and experts through lectures, seminars, multistakeholder 
roundtables and case discussions.

### Main themes

The 2027 programme will address:

• Internet governance and infrastructure
• Platforms and artificial intelligence
• Data governance and cybersecurity
• Digital sovereignty
• International cooperation and geopolitics
• Digital law and policy

The School will bring together an international faculty of 20+ scholars 
and practitioners, with confirmed faculty including Robin Mansell, 
Marianne Franklin, Julia Pohle, Francesca Musiani, Niels ten Oever, 
Oreste Pollicino, Daniela Piana, Edoardo Celeste, Dennis Redeker, 
Adio-Adet Dinika, Riccardo Nanni, Andrea Beccalli, Xiaojuan Grace Yang, 
Caludia Padovani, and others.

The programme is designed not only to provide advanced knowledge but 
also to encourage discussion and networking across academic, policy, 
technical and professional communities.

### Dates and location

📅 **22–26 February 2027**
📍 **Salerno, Italy**
🌐 In person

### Registration fees

**Early Bird — €680**
until **15 November 2026**

Regular — €800
16 November–31 December 2026

Last-minute — €920
1 January–1 February 2027

Places are limited.

The registration fee includes participation in the full programme, light 
lunches, coffee breaks and the School social event.


### Global Access Programme

The GIG-ARTS Global Access Programme provides financial support to 
increase participation from underrepresented regions.

It is reserved for PhD students based in low- and lower-middle-income 
countries.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026.

Eligible candidates should apply through the dedicated Global Access 
application form rather than the standard registration procedure.

### How to register

Applicants should complete the online registration form and upload:

• a valid ID document
• proof of payment

👉 **Information about the School:**
https://gig-arts.eu/gig-arts-school-on-digital-governance/

👉 **Registration:**
https://gig-arts.eu/registration-form-2027/

For enquiries: [school at gig-arts.eu](mailto:school at gig-arts.eu)

The 2027 edition is organised in collaboration with UNESCO and UNU-CRIS.

We would be grateful if you could circulate this announcement among 
students, PhD researchers, early-career scholars, practitioners and 
colleagues who may be interested.

We look forward to welcoming the next GIG-ARTS School cohort to Salerno 
in February 2027.

*GIG-ARTS School on Digital Governance



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