The 18th Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum 2023 overarching theme is "The Internet We Want - Empowering All People." Building on the results of the call for thematic issues the 18th annual BIGF programme will develop around the following eight sub-themes:

• 1. AI & Emerging Technologies
• 2. Cybersecurity, Cybercrime & Online Safety
• 3. Digital Divides & Inclusion
• 4. Human Rights & Freedoms
• 5. Avoiding Internet Fragmentation
• 6. Data Governance & Trust
• 7. Global Digital Governance & Cooperation
• 8. Sustainability & Environment