Better Internet for Kids

The initiative is inclusive of all genders, but its primary focus is on encouraging and empowering girls and young women. Activities can be tailored for girls-only groups or mixed-gender settings.

The day serves as a means to affirm and promote the full realisation of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others.
 

This edition will be dedicated to Solidarity and Fairness. We will celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe with an exhibition dedicated to Europeans who have made a difference in society.

The week will kick-off at the European Parliament in Brussels with over 1000 participants, mainly young people, who will exchange their ideas and views during a full day of activities.

The Kick-off event will take place on 24 April 2026 from 9.15 to 11.00 am in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament. The opening by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, will be followed by a High-level session featuring dynamic paired conversations between high level speakers and inspirational young people.

Every year more and more local leaders are organising activities on (or near) Europe Day, 9 May, helping citizens to recognise and celebrate the European dimension of their identity (local, regional, national, and European). 

The Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) is the yearly pre-event to the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) that aims at empowering young voices in shaping Europe’s digital future. Each year, passionate individuals aged 18-30 from across Europe participate and dive into pressing digital policy debates and emerging issues by receiving hands-on capacity building training to actively contribute to EuroDIG and connect with peers through vibrant intercultural exchanges that foster collaboration and understanding.

First organised in 2008 by several organisations, government representatives and experts, it fosters dialogue and collaboration with the Internet community on public policy for the Internet – culminating in an annual conference that takes place in a different European city every year. EuroDIG ‘Messages’ are prepared and presented to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

The next EuroDIG will take place on 26-27 May 2026 at the Charlemagne Building of the European Commission in Brussels. It will be hosted by EURid – the registry for the .eu domain name and supported by the European Commission, a longstanding Institutional Partner of EuroDIG. The event will mark 20 years of .eu, celebrating two decades of the trusted digital identity. Therefore, the overarching theme for EuroDIG 2026 is “European Voices for the Future of the Internet – Celebrating 20 Years of .eu and the Beginning of a New Internet Governance Era”.

On 9 June 2026, FOSI will host its European Forum at Google’s Offices in Brussels, Belgium. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and advocates for a day of dialogue on the future of online safety and digital responsibility.

The European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) is the European Union’s annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organisations. Promoted by EU Member States as well public and private organisations across Europe, ENISA together with the European Commission, support this initiative to bring cybersecurity awareness across Europe.

EU Code Week breaks down barriers to digital skills, making programming more accessible, visible, and inclusive. From classrooms to community spaces, it connects educators, students and tech enthusiasts, bringing ideas to life through digital innovation, and fostering collaboration across Europe.

What began in 2013 as a small, grassroots initiative has grown into a year-round movement reaching millions. EU Code Week is now a continuous initiative, with thousands of activities taking place throughout the year in Europe and beyond. The two-week event each October is the culmination of these efforts — a celebration of a community-driven push to make coding, digital creativity and STEM education accessible to all.

With tens of thousands of activities and an ever-growing network of teachers, students and partners, Code Week continues to inspire innovation and equip the next generation with the skills to shape the future.

Over the years, Safer Internet Day (SID) has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar. Starting as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005, Safer Internet Day has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is now celebrated in more than 180 countries and territories worldwide.

From cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, each year Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.

Safer Internet Day 2027 will be marked throughout the whole month of February. The global day of focus will take place on Tuesday, 9 February 2027.