Expert Network
The IGF Expert Network
Your Experience May Be the Perspective a Family Needs
Families often need more than information. They need the opportunity to speak with someone who has lived the experience, studied the problem, or worked in the field.
The IGF Expert Network brings together educators, researchers, professionals, founders, artists, advisors, and experienced parents who want to make their knowledge useful to others.
Who we welcome
Who Should Apply?
We welcome people with meaningful professional knowledge, lived experience, or a perspective that can help families better understand education, careers, technology, personal growth, and global life.
- Educators and school leaders
- University professors and researchers
- Scientists, engineers, and technology professionals
- Physicians and healthcare professionals
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Career and industry professionals
- Artists, designers, architects, and media professionals
- Family development and mental-health professionals
- Lawyers, financial professionals, and licensed specialists
- Experienced parents and graduates with valuable stories to share
Applicants do not need to be famous. They do need to be thoughtful, credible, generous with their knowledge, and aligned with IGF’s values.
How the network works
Contributor, Fellow, and Advisor
IGF Contributor
An IGF Contributor is someone who shares knowledge, experience, or perspective with the IGF community. Contributors may participate in roundtable conversations, interviews, articles, workshops, or community discussions.
IGF Fellow
An IGF Fellow is a recognized member of the network who has demonstrated professional depth, meaningful contribution, and continued engagement with the IGF community. Fellow status is selective and granted by IGF.
IGF Advisor
An IGF Advisor is a vetted professional whom IGF may introduce to families for structured consultation, mentoring, or specialized guidance. Advisors may provide paid professional services within a clearly defined area of expertise.
Joining the Expert Network does not automatically result in Fellow or Advisor status. These roles are based on experience, contribution, professional credibility, community feedback, and alignment with IGF’s values.
Why join
Why Join the IGF Expert Network?
Share knowledge that may meaningfully help a family.
Connect with thoughtful professionals across industries and countries.
Participate in conversations, interviews, workshops, and future IGF programs.
Help build a trusted global community that values experience, curiosity, and contribution.
Application
Join the IGF Expert Network
Tell us a little about yourself. We review every submission and will contact you if there is a potential fit with the IGF community.