Agenda

Sunday, 22 June

18:30 – 20:00‍  Welcome Reception

Monday, 23 June

08:00 – 09:00  Registration

09:00 – 09:05  Introduction by Master of Ceremonies – Katie Gallus

09:05 – 10:00  Welcome and Keynote Speeches

10:00 – 10:30  Coffee break

10:30 – 12:00  Panel Session

Panel I – Room "Palaissaal"

“Strengthening and Protecting Access to Information Structure in a Changing Scenario - Is there a Future for ATI?” – Information about Panel I

12:00 – 12:30  Official group photo

12:30 – 13:30  Lunch break

13:30 – 14:30  Parallel Panel Sessions

Panel II – Room "Palaissaal"

“Further Development of Access to Information Law with Special Focus on Environmental Information” – Information about Panel II

Panel III – Room "Akademieraum 1"

“Digital tools and Access to Information as Enablers of Climate Friendly Fishing in the Global South” – Information about Panel III

14:30 – 14:45  Short break

14:45 – 15:45  Parallel Panel Sessions

Panel IV – Room "Palaissaal"

“Analysis of the Escazú Agreement with Special Focus on Provisions on the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean” – Information about Panel IV

Panel V – Room "Akademieraum 1"

“Challenges and Achievements in Implementing the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents (Tromsø Convention)” – Information about Panel V

15:45 – 16:15  Coffee break

16:15 – 17:15  Parallel Panel Sessions

Panel VI – Room "Palaissaal"

“Exchange of Experienced Information Commissioners on Challenges and Best Practices” – Information about Panel VI

Panel VII – Room "Akademieraum 1"

“The Important Role of Civil Society and Media in the Context of Strengthening the Right of Access to Environmental Information” – Information about Panel VII

17:15 – 17:30   First Day Closing Remarks

19:30 – 22:30   Social Event

Tuesday, 24 June

08:00 – 09:00  Registration

09:00 – 09:15  Second Day Opening

09:15 – 10:15  Panel Session

Panel VIII – Room "Palaissaal"

“Access to Information for Vulnerable Groups” – Information about Panel VIII

10:15 – 10:25  Announcement of ICIC XVII Host 2026

10:25 – 10:45  Coffee break

10:45 – 11:45  Parallel Panel Sessions

Panel IX – Room "Palaissaal"

“Access to Environmental Open Data: Platforms, Tools and Best Practices for Digital Innovations” – Information about Panel IX

Panel X – Room "Akademieraum 1"

"Presentation on Access to Information Model Law for Small Island Developing States" – Information about Panel X

11:45 – 12:00  Short break

12:00 – 13:00  Panel Session

Panel XI – Room "Palaissaal"

“How can the ICIC support Civil Society Groups in their work for more Transparency and Democracy?” – Information about Panel XI

Side Event – Room "Akademieraum 1"

“Expanding Access to Environmental Data through Multi-Stakeholder Collaborations” – Side Event of the Open Government Partnership

13:00 – 14:00  Lunch break

14:00 – 15:30  ICIC Regional Meetings

15:30 - 16:00  Coffee break

16:00 – 17:30  ICIC Regional Meeting Europe

19:00 – 22:30  Social Event

Wednesday, 25 June

09:00 – 13:25  Closed Session (ICIC Members only)

13:25 – 14:25  Lunch

15:00 – 17:00  Walking Tour