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2 June

3 June

4 June

5 June

2 June

18.30 – 19.50

Cocktail reception and welcome of ICIC participants.

Venue: Tirana City Hall Terrace, hosted by the Mayor of Tirana

20.00 – 22.00

“Tirana walk tour”

3 June

08.00 – 09.00

The Plaza, “Queen Geraldine” room, 3rd floor

Registration and distribution of the delegate kit, ICIC Registration desk

09.00 – 09.30

Introduction by Master of Ceremonies, IDP AlbaniA

Welcome speeches:

Commissioner Besnik Dervishi, Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDP), the national supervisory authority of the Republic of Albania and ICIC Host Authority 2024

Adrian Alcalá Méndez, INAI´s Chairman / On behalf of the ICIC Chair.

Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania

09.30 – 10.00

Keynote Speaker

Giuseppe Busia – President of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, Italy

10.00 – 10.15

Darian Pavli – Judge of the European Court of Human Rights (online)

10.15 – 11.20

Panel session I

Empowering Vulnerable Groups through Access to Information and Transparency.

This panel brings together speakers from diverse sectors to engage in a comprehensive discussion on the critical issues surrounding transparency in the context of vulnerable groups. It will address matters such as exploring ways on ensuring transparency for vulnerable groups, and what efforts need to be made by information regulators to ensure them with access to information.

Moderator

Kishali Pinto-Jayawardena – Right to Information Commissioner, RTI Commission of Sri Lanka

Introduction by the moderator – 5 minutes

Panelists:

Laura Neuman – Senior Advisor, Carter Centre, USA

Abdul Malek – Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commission of Bangladesh

María Gracia Andía – Director of Buenos Aires Guarantor Body, Argentina

Sabina Aliyeva – Ombudsman of Azerbaijan

Q&A session – 20 minutes

11.20 – 11.45

Coffee break

11.45 – 13.00

Panel session II

Role of civil society and media in promoting access to information and transparency

In this dynamic and thought-provoking panel, we bring together representatives from civil society, media and access to information regulators to ignite a robust debate on the critical topic of access to information. Recognizing the indispensable role these stakeholders play in shaping transparent, accountable societies, this panel aims to explore challenges, successes, and collaborative strategies in ensuring access to information.

Moderator

Flutura Kusari – Senior Legal Advisor, European Centre for Press & Media Freedom

Introduction by the moderator – 5 minutes

Panelists:

Anjali Bharadwaj – Executive Director, Founder of Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS) Co-Founder, India

Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena – INAI Commissioner (video message)

Caroline Maynard – Information Commissioner of Canada

Gilbert Sendugwa – African Freedom Information Center

Elona Hoxhaj – Director General, Information and Data Protection Commissioner, Albania

Q&A session – 20 minutes

13.00 – 14.00

Lunch

14.00 – 15.15

Parallel session I:

Proactive transparency through digital tools and open data initiatives

The Plaza “Queen Geraldine” room, 3rd floor

This panel will delve into the innovative landscape of proactive transparency, exploring the dynamic synergy between digital tools and open data initiatives. As governments strive to be more accountable and responsive, our expert panelists will discuss how leveraging technology and embracing open data can shift transparency from reactive to proactive.

Moderator

Maria Baron – Global Executive Director of Directorio Legislativo

Introduction of the panel by the moderator – 5 minutes

Panelists:

Bruno Lasserre – President, Commission for access to administrative documents, France

Adrian Alcalá Méndez – INAI´s Chairman, Mexico

Marie Whelan – Policy Analyst in the Innovative, Digital and Open Government Division, OECD

Meike Kamp – Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Rapporteur – Krizia Casey Avejar – Communications and Capacity Development Division of FOI Philippines

Q&A session – 20 minutes

14.00 – 15.15

Parallel session II

Striking proper balance between ATI and data protection rights in the digital realm. How can we protect citizens’ personal data while making efforts on ensuring digital information rights?

The Plaza, Standard room, 1st floor

This panel session will explore the equilibrium between advancing access to information in the digital realm and preserving individual privacy rights. As we journey into an era of digitalization, our expert panelists will discuss innovative strategies and ethical considerations to strike a harmonious balance between the imperative of transparency and the protection of personal data.

Moderator

Besa Velaj – Chief of Staff, Information and Data Protection Commissioner, Albania

Introduction of the panel by the moderator – 5 minutes

Panelists:

Ulrich Kelber – German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Tetyana Oleksiyuk – Vice President of the Access Info Group, Council of Europe

Ibrahim Seaga Shaw – Chairman and Information Commissioner, Right to Access Information Commission, Sierra Leone

Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku – Information and Privacy Agency Commissioner, Kosovo

Rapporteur – Ahmed Ahid Rasheed, Information Commissioner, Maldives

Q&A session – 30 minutes

15.15 – 15.30

Coffee break

15.30 – 16.30

UNESCO Panel

Mid-way through the implementation of the 2030

Agenda: Monitoring and Reporting on SDG 16.10.2

16.30 – 17.30

ICIC Regional Meetings

African Network of Information Commissions
Transparency and Access to Information Network
European Network
Asian Access to Information Alliance
North America Network

17.30 – 17.40

Rapporteur Sessions

Krizia Casey Avejar – Communications and Capacity Development Division of FOI Philippines (5 minutes)

Ahmed Ahid Rasheed – Information Commissioner, Maldives (5 minutes)

17.40 – 17.45

First day closing remarks

Gitanjali S. Gutierrez – Information Commissioner for Bermuda

20.00 – 22.00

Gala Dinner – Palace of Brigades (Royal Palace), all ICIC participants.

4 June

Tuesday 4 June 2024 – Morning

08.00 – 09.00

Registration & morning welcome coffee

09.00 – 09.10

Day 2 Opening

Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena INAI Commissioner / On behalf of the ICIC chair

Recap of day 1 and day 2 expectations

09.10 – 11.10

ICIC working groups reporting

09.10 – 09.40

Transparency by Design Working Group, presented by Warren Seddon, ICO FOI Director and Cibelle Brasil, Access to Information Director, Brazil

09.40 – 10.10

Training Working Group – Digital Training Platforms Report, presented by Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena, INAI Commissioner, Mexico

10.10 – 10.40

Law cases Working Group – Relevant Cases Report, presented by Adrián Alcalá Méndez, INAI President Commissioner, Mexico

10.40 – 11.10

Gender and People in Vulnerable Situations Working Group, presented by María Gracia Andía, Head of ATI Guarantor Body, Buenos Aires

11.10 – 11.20

Official group photo

11.20 – 11.40

Coffee break

11.40 – 12.55

Panel session III

Future of the ICIC conference: What is next for information regulators? What are our common challenges and where should the ICIC work focus in the future strategic direction?

This forward-looking panel invites members and stakeholders of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) to collaboratively envision the future trajectory of the organization. Building upon the Strategic Plan 2021-2024, this session aims to set the stage for the next phase of ICIC’s work, emphasizing key focus areas, challenges, and innovative approaches on access to information and transparency.

Moderator

Toby Mendel – Centre for Law and Democracy, Canada

Introduction of the panel by the moderator – 5 minutes

Panelists:

Blanca Lilia Ibarra Cadena – INAI Mexico / On behalf of the ICIC Chair

Andrew Ecclestone – Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington

Daren Fitzhenry – Information Commissioner’s Office, UK

Pansy Tlakula – South Africa Information Regulator

Q&A session – 30 minutes

12.55 – 13.25

Closing of Open Session

Host Authority final remarks, closing ceremony and announcements

Next ICIC 2025 host introduction, Germany

Adrian Alcalá Méndez – INAI´s Chairman / On behalf of the ICIC Chair

13.25 – 14.30

Lunch

Tuesday 4 June 2024 – Afternoon

14.30 – 16.00

Side Events

14.30 – 16.00

Council of Europe (CoE) – The Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents – the first baseline evaluation (The Plaza “Queen Geraldine” room, 3rd floor)

14.30 – 15.30

Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD)

The Plaza, Standard room, 1st floor

14.30 – 16.00

World Bank & Carter Centre

Accountability, Service Delivery and Inclusivity: Exploring the Role of Information Commissioners

More information on side events may be found at the following link: https://informationcommissioners2024.al/side-events/

Tuesday 4 June 2024 – Evening

17:00 – 22:00

Cultural tour in the historical city of Kruja and dinner for all ICIC participants.

5 June

Preliminary Agenda, may be subject to updates.

CLOSED SESSION

09.00 – 09.10

Opening Remarks

09.10 – 10.40

Section 1. Round table: Regional updates

10.40 – 11.00

Coffee Break

11.00 – 11.45

Section 2. Administrative Matters

11.45 – 12.00

Section 3. XV ICIC Public Statement

12.00 – 12.15

Section 4. Election Results

12.15 – 12.25

Closing

12.30 – 13.30

Lunch

Note: closed session is only attended by ICIC accredited members.

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