Sandra Hoferichter
Sandra Hoferichter is a graduate engineer and architect from the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK). Since 2005, she is focused on Internet governance, leading projects such as the European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) and serving as Secretary General of the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG). She began her career by revitalising heritage buildings and designing new spaces. Today, Sandra chairs the boards of Medienstadt Leipzig e.V. and EURid, the registry that manages the .eu top-level domain on behalf of the European Commission.
Digital policy maker
Her work focuses on fostering cooperation across sectors, developing inclusive participation processes, and strengthening dialogue around digital policy. Sandra is committed to adult education and encouraging young people to engage in shaping the digital future. Drawing on her diverse experience in architecture, project management, and international collaboration, she brings clarity, integrity, and a passion for building bridges between disciplines and communities.
Architect by training
Her background as an architect has given Sandra a deep understanding of complex, interdependent processes—skills that translate directly into her work in Internet governance. Designing and managing building projects requires balancing diverse stakeholder interests, navigating regulations, and coordinating intricate workflows, all while keeping long-term objectives in focus. This experience has equipped her to approach digital policy with a structured mindset, anticipate challenges, and develop transparent, inclusive processes that bring together people from different sectors and cultures to build sustainable solutions.
Eurid.eu
Der European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) ist eine offene Multi-Stakeholder-Plattform zum Austausch von Perspektiven über das Internet und seine Steuerung.
EuroDIG
EURid (European Registry for Internet Domains) is the official registry operator for the .eu, .ею (Cyrillic), and .ευ (Greek) top-level domains (TLDs). It was appointed by the European Commission and operates as a non-profit organization.
Medienstadt Leipzig
Medienstadt Leipzig e.V. is a non-profit association that initiates projects on the Internet, digitalisation, and culture, and organises international professional events such as EuroSSIG.