Sandra Hoferichter

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I hold a degree in engineering and architecture from the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK) and worked as an independent architect from 1997 to 2011.

Since 2005, I have increasingly focused on issues of Internet regulation. I have led projects such as the European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) on behalf of Medienstadt Leipzig e. V., an association I have chaired since 2020.

On my website at hoferichter.eu, I share how my path led from architecture to Internet governance, and what these two fields have in common.

Today, my professional focus is on fostering cooperation between diverse stakeholder groups and developing participation processes that are inclusive and transparent. I am especially committed to adult education and to involving young people in the debate on digital policy.

Professional Experience

Medienstadt Leipzig e.V.

Medienstadt Leipzig e.V. was founded in the period of political change in 1989/90 as a citizens' association with a non-commercial interest. The aim of the association was and is to promote and support Leipzig's transformation from an industrial to an information society. Since the early 2000s, the association has also been involved in international contexts and is the initiator, organiser and host of numerous projects in the field of the Internet and digitisation.

since 2020 Chair of the Board

since 2007 European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG)

since 2005 Organising various IG expert meetings and related activities

EuroDIG Support Association (EuroDIG)

The European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) is an open multi-stakeholder platform for the exchange of views on the Internet and its governance. First organised in 2008 by several organisations, government representatives and experts, EuroDIG promotes dialogue and cooperation among the Internet community on issues of regulation of the Internet and digital policies with an annual conference held in a different European city each year as a highlight.

since 2015 Secretary General

2008- 2015 Managing the informal secretariat / founding member

EURid – Registry for TLD .eu

EURid is the award-winning registry that has managed the country-code top-level domains (TLDs) .eu,.ею (Cyrillic script) and.ευ (Greek script) on behalf of the European Commission since 2005 and offers registration services in all EU languages.

since 2020 Chair of the Board of Directors of EURid

since 2007 Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of EURid

since 2005 Member of EURid’s Strategic Committee

Architektin

since 1997
enrolled in the Saxon Register of Architects since 2000 - No. 3954

▪ Reconstructing and revitalisation of heritage buildings
▪ Design / modification of existing and new buildings
▪ Approval planning and coordination with local authorities
▪ Consultant for private clients (finances, negotiation, process)
▪ Construction site management