The 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum (RIGF 2026) was held in Moscow on April 7–8, 2026.
Speakers and participants discussed current issues in internet development and governance, including digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, new technologies, cybersecurity, and more.
The forum included the Virtuti Interneti award ceremony and a lecture by the 2026 laureate.
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Youth agenda at RIGF 2026
Key points developed during the Special Course for Youth were presented at the closing ceremony of RIGF 2026
14.04.2026
RIGF 2026: How digital technologies are transforming healthcare quality
RIGF 2026 hosted a session, Digital Transformation of Russian Healthcare: Evolving Roles, Data, and the Future of Medicine
09.04.2026
Artificial intelligence in media: Benefit or risk?
A foresight session titled AI as a Catalyst for Disruption was held at RIGF 2026
09.04.2026
Karen Kazaryan wins Virtuti Interneti award
Virtuti Interneti (Service to the Internet) award has been presented at the RIGF 2026
08.04.2026
Language: The carrier of cultural code
RIGF 2026 held a session, Preserving Cultural Code and Linguistic Diversity in the Global Digital Environment
08.04.2026
WSIS+20: Quarter century in building information society
A plenary session took place at RIGF 2026
07.04.2026
RIGF 2026: A hub for everyone driving the digital development agenda
The 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum (RIGF 2026) kicked off in Moscow
07.04.2026
RIGF 2026 Educational Day
A summary of Anton Gorelkin’s lecture for HSE students on cybertechnology legislation
06.04.2026
Registration closes for 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum
The forum will take place in Moscow on April 7-8, in a hybrid format.
31.03.2026
Agenda published for 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum (RIGF 2026)
The event will take place on April 7-8 in a hybrid format
17.03.2026
RIGF 2026 Special Course for Young People begins
The Special Course brought together 95 students, master’s students, and young specialists
16.03.2026
RIGF 2026 Educational Day: Invite to Anton Gorelkin's open lecture
Anton Gorelkin's lecture will take place on April 6 at HSE University.
13.03.2026
Acceptance of applications for RIGF 2026 Special Course extended
Given a considerable interest in the program of the RIGF Special Course for Youth, its participants registration has been extended until March 7.
04.03.2026
Registration opens for RIGF 2026
The 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum will take place on April 7-8 in the hybrid format
03.03.2026
RIGF 2026 call for topics continues
Suggestions can be submitted using a dedicated form on the RIGF 2026 website until January 25, 2026.
14.01.2026
RIGF 2026: Let’s shape the forum program together!
The 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum (RIGF 2026) will be held April 7-8, 2026
12.12.2025
Review of RIGF 2025 results published
The 15th Russian Internet Governance Forum took place on April 7 in Moscow
14.04.2025
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