From Febraury 28th through to March 1st, Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, Co-Director of the American University Internet Governance Lab, served as a moderator and panelist at the 2024 North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG) Summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The theme of this year’s summit is “Confronting Truth, Trust, and Hope in Internet Governance.” 2024 NASIG serves as an excellent prelude to the 79th Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meeting held March 2-7, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Derrick L. Cogburn showcasing virtual access to his book, “Researching Internet Governance: Methods, Frameworks, Futures (Information Policy).” Click photo for more.

On the first and third days of the conference, Dr. Cogburn moderated two discussions on how to navigate digital landscapes both as a consumer and a policymaker: “Understanding Internet Governance” and “Digital Literacy and Inclusive Internet Access.” Dr. Cogburn’s role as Executive Director of the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) makes him uniquely suited for discussions on inclusion. IDPP is pioneering technological strides in inclusion of persons with disabilities.

“Understanding Internet Governance” with William J. Drake and Milton Mueller. Moderated by Derrick L. Cogburn.

As a panelist, Dr. Cogburn lended his expertise to conversations on the management of our unprecedented global digital economy and the role of trust in our virtual interactions. These discussions were titled “Trust as the Bedrock of Internet Interaction” and “Governing the Global Digital Economy.” Dr. Cogburn combined experience in international internet governance and technology also shines in his roles as Professor in both the American University Kogod School of Business Department of Information Technology & Analytics and the School of International Service Department of Environment, Development & Health.

American University’s Inclusive Tech Policy Center Program Coordinator Kathleen Scoggin showcased her expertise as a moderator on two panel discussions: “The State of the Internet: The Power of Truth, the Importance of Trust, and Our Hope for the Future” and “Case study presentations: Examples of successful initiatives in promoting truth and transparency online.”

View the gallery below for more moments in Dr. Cogburn’s experience at 2024 NASIG.