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

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Leaders TalkX

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Sustainable Development Goals

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Monday 27 May

Past Sessions

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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

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

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

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

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

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…

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