Hello all, As noted in the recent Cooperation Working Group session, the 2021 Internet Governance Forum is running from 6-10 December - which means “now”! The RIPE Chair, Mirjam Kühne, had the opportunity to speak on behalf of the global Internet technical community in the Opening Ceremony earlier today. You can read the full text of her speech at the following link (we’ll add video as soon as it becomes available): https://labs.ripe.net/author/chrisb/championing-a-model-of-internet-governan... In addition, the RIPE NCC is continuing its tradition of live-blogging key sessions or issues during the week - we’d love to hear feedback or comments, either on RIPE Labs page or here on the list: https://labs.ripe.net/author/gergana_petrova/igf-2021-liveblog/ If you wish to join the IGF sessions (which are taking place both physically in Katowice and virtually, using Zoom), you will need to register for free here: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/dashboard/igf-2021 That site also includes information on the many sessions and events taking place over the coming days. Best regards, Chris ——— Chris Buckridge Advisor to the Managing Director, Global Strategic Engagement RIPE NCC