The first day of the IGF was set in motion by meeting with Chris Buckridge and Joao Martins to gather their insights on the event thus far. They shared their thoughts on how the conference was living up to their expectations and talked about the progress that has been made in terms of digital connectivity since last year. Joao also offered his perspective on the role of youth in shaping the future of digital cooperation. Meanwhile, Chris Buckridge delved into the technical community's stance on the Hiroshima process and the ongoing WSIS 20+ review. For a deeper dive into our Day 1 experience at the IGF, be sure to tune into our podcast.