PIT Pathways Seminar: The End User Voice in Internet Policy

Abstract: The Multistakeholder Model is described as a framework that encourages the engagement of various stakeholders in Internet Policy Development Processes (PDPs). These stakeholders include governments, technical community, standards bodies, civil society, research institutions and businesses, among others. In this talk, Sarah Kiden will explore the role of the model through the lens of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) - a constituency that represents the interests of end users to ICANN. She will highlight some initiatives that she has been involved in, and share insights relevant to Public Interest Technology.  

Bio: Sarah Kiden is a Public Interest Technologist and Design Researcher working at the intersection of technology and society. As a Marie Curie Research Fellow, she is completing a joint industrial PhD between Northumbria University (UK) and Mozilla. Her current research interests include the exploration of policy frameworks for emerging technologies, citizen-centric Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, and understanding how Internet of Things (IoT) ideas can be shaped into trustworthy and responsible products.