The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clearer: the internet is more critical than ever for maintaining basic economic processes, social interaction and a minimum of cultural life. The priorities should therefore include meaningful access for all people, good digital policies and internet governance, and ensuring that public officials and information are trusted. Yet challenges remain, including the digital divide, and the need for more multilateralism and multi stakeholder cooperation across the board. The IPU Centre for Innovation in Parliament and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs were pleased to jointly host the Second Parliamentary Roundtable at the ‎annual ‎meeting of the Internet Governance Forum in November 2020.