Agenda—High-Level Track | WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024

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High-Level Track

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Sustainable Development Goals

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Monday 27 May

Past Sessions

398

UN Leaders dialogue on the progress and future of digital cooperation

WSIS

WSIS

10:35 – 11:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The UN Leaders Dialogue—where the conversation is compelling, the stakes are high, and the possibilities are limitless. This isn't just another talkfest—it's a call to action. World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is a United Nations (UN)…

Leaders TalkX

400

Leaders TalkX: WSIS towards the Summit of the Future/GDC and beyond

WSIS

WSIS

14:00 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

In this session, we explore how the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) serves as a cornerstone for implementing effective global digital governance processes. As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, WSIS emerges as a pivotal…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Leaders TalkX

372

Leaders TalkX: Forging Partnerships: Shaping the “Digital for Development” Landscape

WSIS

WSIS

14:33 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX session underscores the pivotal role of governments and stakeholders in driving ICTs for development. Emphasizing the vital need for cooperation, it champions the effective participation of all entities. Encouraging the development…

Leaders TalkX

376

Leaders TalkX: The Connectivity Imperative: Laying the Foundation for Inclusive Information Access

WSIS

WSIS

15:00 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

According to ITU Facts and Figures 2023, the number of people worldwide without Internet access dropped to an estimated 2.6 billion, while 67% (5.4 billion) are now online. However, despite this progress, 33% of the global population remains…

Leaders TalkX

378

Leaders TalkX: Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering Global Access Through Digital

WSIS

WSIS

15:30 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This session explores the transformative power of Digital Technologies in democratizing access to information worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of policy guidelines for promoting public domain information, advocating for legislation ensuring…

Leaders TalkX

335

DPI High-Level Session

ITU, Germany and Estonia

GovStack Initiative

16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Democratizing access to government services using digital as the main channel for interaction fosters productivity, transparency, and inclusion by making services user-friendly and easily available from anywhere, anytime, and from any device.…

High-Level Dialogue

494

International Standards: A Commitment to Inclusivity

ITU

ITU

16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

The world’s leading developers of international standards – the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – provide a trusted platform for…

High-Level Dialogue

337

Partner2Connect High-Level Panel

Partner2Connect

P2C

17:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will mark a significant milestone of twenty years of progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society. Partner2Connect will be front and center in the agenda shaping…

High-Level Dialogue

491

Space for Sustainable Development: the case of connectivity

International Telecommunication Union

ITU

17:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Space technology is now very often quoted as having a crucial role to play in providing connectivity and bridging the digital divide. The Plan of Action adopted at the end of the first session of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in…

High-Level Dialogue

Tuesday 28 May

Past Sessions

462

Leaders TalkX: Bridging the Skills Gap: Building Capacity for the Digital Age

WSIS

WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX discussion focuses on the imperative of ensuring universal access to ICT skills and literacy for all individuals. It emphasizes the need for domestic policies integrating ICTs into education and lifelong learning, eradicating…

Leaders TalkX

459

WSIS Action Line C7: e-Learning: Empowering Educators and learners: Enhancing Teacher Training and e-Learning for Digital Inclusion

UNESCO

UNESCO

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

The High Level Dialogue on "Empowering Educators and learners: Enhancing Teacher Training and e-Learning for Digital Inclusion" convenes to address the evolving digital landscape since WSIS's inception in 2003, emphasizing the imperative of digital…

Capacity Building and Digital Education High-Level Dialogue

473

Leaders TalkX: Securing the Digital Realm: Collaborative Strategies for Trust and Resilience

WSIS

WSIS

09:30 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX session highlights the importance of ensuring confidence and security in the use of Digital Technologies. It calls for mutlistakeholder cooperation to enhance user trust and safeguard data integrity. More information available…

Leaders TalkX

497

Leaders TalkX: When Policy Meets Progress: Shaping a Fit for Future Digital World

WSIS

WSIS

10:00 – 10:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

"An enabling environment at national and international levels is essential for the Information Society. ICTs should be used as an important tool for good governance. The rule of law, accompanied by a supportive, transparent, pro-competitive,…

Leaders TalkX

460

Leading in the Digital Era: How can the Public Sector prepare for the AI age?

UNESCO

UNESCO

10:00 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Digital transformation is constantly changing how people live, work and function in their societies. The development and use of digital technologies is also impacting how governments operate and function. Digital transformation, including artificial…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies High-Level Dialogue

472

Leaders TalkX: ICT Applications Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital - Part I

WSIS

WSIS

10:30 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This session explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Key topics include fostering private sector investment, enhancing healthcare systems, expanding teleworking opportunities, and using ICTs for environmental protection…

Leaders TalkX

470

Leaders TalkX: Click to Govern: Inclusive and Efficient E-services

WSIS

WSIS

11:00 – 11:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Leaders TalkX

507

Leaders TalkX: Digital Advancing Sustainable Development: A Trusted Connected World

WSIS

WSIS

11:30 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Leaders TalkX

427

Ministerial Roundtable (Ministers only)

WSIS

WSIS

13:30 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Ministers only

Ministerial Round Table

229

Smart City Leaders' Talk

Global Cities Hub (GCH) and WeGO

Global Cities Hub (GCH) and WeGO

13:30 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The event aims to discuss the main issues of people-centered and climate-resilient smart city development. It highlights different aspects of smartness of cities, including but not limited to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the…

High-Level Dialogue

511

Leaders TalkX: ICT Applications Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital - Part II

WSIS

WSIS

14:30 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This session explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Key topics include fostering private sector investment, enhancing healthcare systems, expanding teleworking opportunities, and using ICTs for environmental protection…

Leaders TalkX

515

Leaders TalkX: Looking Ahead: Emerging tech for building sustainable futures

WSIS

WSIS

15:00 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Leaders TalkX

498

Leaders TalkX: Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society

WSIS

WSIS

15:30 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX session will delve into the necessity of infusing universally held values and ethical dimensions into the digital. The discussion will focus on the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to foster an Information Society that…

Leaders TalkX

246

Trust in Tech: Navigating Emerging Technologies and Human Rights in a Connected World

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), International Organization for…

International Telecommunication Union (ITU),…

15:30 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) Room C

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, emerging technologies are shaping our world in profound ways, offering immense opportunities for progress, but also presenting complex challenges. Moreover, technical standards play a foundational role in…

High-Level Dialogue

464

WSIS Roundtable discussion: Small States towards meaningful connectivity: lessons learned & future perspective

Lithuania and Singapore

Lithuania and Singapore

15:45 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

On invitation only

A roundtable discussion of small states will focus on lessons learned towards meaningful connectivity and what these states will need in the future in order no one is left behind in the era of digital transformation. Over the last 20 years, huge…

High-Level Dialogue

502

Leaders TalkX: Partnership Pivot: Innovating International Cooperation to Scale Digital Inclusion

WSIS

WSIS

16:00 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The digital revolution has the potential to propel societies forward, yet a significant divide, 2.6 billion people remain without access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). This Leaders TalkX underscores the critical need for…

Leaders TalkX

504

Leaders TalkX: Local Voices, Global Echoes: Preserving Human Legacy, Linguistic Identity and Local Content in a Digital World

WSIS

WSIS

16:30 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The "Leaders TalkX: Local Voices, Global Echoes: Preserving Human Legacy, Linguistic Identity and Local Content in a Digital World" aims to highlight cultural and linguistic diversity as cornerstones of a dialogue-driven Information Society. This…

Leaders TalkX

Friday 31 May

Past Sessions

325

Closing Ceremony and Chair’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event Summary

WSIS

WSIS

15:00 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room

Join us to conclude the impactful five-day event programme at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and Closing Ceremony! The Chair of the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will also provide a summary in this session. Don't miss this session as we bring…

Closing Ceremony

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