The 2014 Stockholm Internet Forum (SIF), a conference that aims to deepen the discussions on how freedom and openness on the internet can promote economic and social development worldwide, will take place on May 27-28 in Stockholm, Sweden. SIF and A4AI are co-hosting a panel entitled “Affordable, equal access: how to get the last billion online” on May 27, 1:45-3:00 p.m. moderated by Kenyan news anchor Julie Gichuru. A4AI Executive Director Sonia Jorge will speak on the panel.
 
The Forum aims to bring together policymakers, civil society representatives, activists, business representatives and technical community representatives. Freedom and openness, respect for human rights, innovation and global development are the key concepts for the Forum. It was held for the first time in April 2012 and for the second time in May 2013.
 
You can view the full forum agenda here.