From 27 to 31 May 2024, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN Agency for Digital Technologies, will hold three major events connecting digital technologies and sustainable development in Geneva, Switzerland. Full details can be found below.
ITU media accreditation for all events
All journalists, including those with valid UN badges, must register for ITU event accreditation. A single accreditation and badge to any event will cover all three events.
For specific interest in WSIS+20, register here:
WSIS registration link For specific interest in AI Governance Day/AI for Good Global Summit, register here:
AI registration link
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High Level Event
High-level participants from over 160 countries consider global efforts over the last two decades to connect technology and sustainable development. The outcome will inform the UN General Assembly WSIS+20 review scheduled for September 2025 to identify how WSIS can support the Global Digital Compact expected to be agreed as part of the Summit of the Future later this year.
Dates: Monday, 27 May – Friday, 31 May
Location: The
International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) (27-29 May) and
ITU headquarters (30-31 May).
AI Governance Day
AI for Good's first dedicated AI Governance Day brings government officials and the global AI community together to discuss how best to implement principled AI frameworks while ensuring that no country is left behind.
Date: Wednesday, 29 May
Location: International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG)
AI for Good Global Summit 2024
AI leaders and experts consider how artificial intelligence can support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This event will feature innovations in generative AI, robotics, and brain-machine interfaces.
Dates: Thursday, 30 May – Friday, 31 May
Location: International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG)
AI for Good Global Summit: Brain-Machine Interface press conference
ITU's AI for Good Global Summit will include a
press conference to showcase mind-controlled exoskeletons and other brain-machine interface technology. The press event will take place from 13:00-14:00 CEST at CICG and remotely for accredited reporters. Registration for physical or remote participation with the press conference is required.
Additional information
A media workspace and interview room will be available at CICG. For more info:
pressinfo@itu.int Expert interviews and contact information for AI for Good speakers and exhibitors are available upon request at
pressinfo@itu.int. Sign up
here to receive all WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, AI Governance Day and AI for Good 2024 press releases and media advisories.
Media badging hours and location
To avoid delays, ITU strongly recommends that reporters register for accreditation and pick up badges in advance. See below for badging hours.
Friday, 24 May: 14:00-17:30 – ITU Montbrillant building, Rue de Varembé 2, Geneva Sunday, 26 May: 13:30-17:30 – ITU Montbrillant building, Rue de Varembé 2, Geneva Monday, 27 May: 07:30-17:00 – CCV, Rue de Varembé 9, Geneva (opposite CICG) Tuesday, 28 May: 07:30-17:00 – CCV, Rue de Varembé 9, Geneva (opposite CICG) Wednesday, 29 May: 07:30-19:00 – CCV, Rue de Varembé 9, Geneva (opposite CICG) Thursday, 30 May: 07:30-17:00 – CCV, Rue de Varembé 9, Geneva (opposite CICG) Friday, 31 May: 07:30-16:30 – CCV, Rue de Varembé 9, Geneva (opposite CICG) (For complete badging information for both events, please
see this web page.)
Full event schedules and information:
WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
AI for Good Governance Day and AI for Good Global Summit Press releases and advisories:
ITU media centre
Media resources
WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
Event photos: Flickr [Photos to be updated during event]
Event video: YouTube [Videos to be updated during event] Digital media kit: Trello
AI Governance Day and AI for Good Global Summit
Event photos: Flickr [Photos to be updated during event]
Event video: YouTube [Videos to be updated during event]Digital media kit: Trello
About ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of over 1,000 companies, universities, and international and regional organizations. Established in 1865, it is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world. Learn more:
www.itu.int.
