Agenda and Programme

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Special Track

Tuesday 28 May

Past Sessions

140

"Re" Generative AI: Using Artificial and Human Intelligence in tandem for innovation

International Federation for Information Processing - IP3

IFIP IP3

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

In this session, we will explore AI, especially Generative AI, and how it should be used in tandem with Human Intelligence. There will be demonstrations rather than presentations. An AI agent has been created, and the audience can interrogate the…

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Supporting Partner ICTs and Emerging Technologies Partner's Insight

460

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

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…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies High-Level Dialogue

218

AI for Energy Innovation & Sustainability

IEEE

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

Today the world is undergoing significant challenges in addressing the UN SDGs to achieve a sustainable planet for all. IEEE recognizes that the Information Communications Technologies (ICT) sector depends on energy to thrive, as well as how…

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Partner for Specific Activities ICTs and Emerging Technologies Partner's Insight

Wednesday 29 May

Past Sessions

153

FAINANCE for GOOD

Geneva Agape Foundation and AInitiative

GAF + AIn

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

The pressing question is: what can we do today to fully realize AI's potential to create fAInance for Good? By exploring these opportunities and embracing innovation, we can create a financial system that supports global prosperity and a more…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

291

How to ensure cultural and linguistic diversity in the digital and AI worlds?

UNESCO/Organisation internationale de la Francophonie

UNESCO/Organisation internationale de la…

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

The exponential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all areas of social life has made it all the more necessary to reflect on the need for governance and the need to manage the potential and multi-faceted risks generated by this technology.In this…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

366

Blockchain and Biometric-based Digital Identity Solution

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

UNJSPF

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

The UNJSPF session will showcase its digital identity solution implemented for the 84,000 UN retirees and beneficiaries, residing in more than 190 countries. The session will also include the latest news about the progress being made with the UN…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

174

Tackling AI Challenges: Multi-stakeholder collaboration for corporate accountability on ethical AI

World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

This event will explore the role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in tackling the challenges of AI, and will bring together governments, investors, civil society organisations, think tanks, business groups and other stakeholders in the digital…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

199

Al and Global Challenges: Ethical Development and Responsible Deployment

CCIT / CAST | EC MEDICI Framework | ICT Watch…

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Room 9

The emergence of AI within the Global South is a pressing issue that has yet to come with the consent or participation of the vast majority of the population. Proponents of AI technology have the stage and the resources to press forward with few…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

466

The Final Frontier: Emerging Tech and Space Economy for Sustainable Earth

Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas Foundation) CyberBRICS Program

Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas…

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

Space is playing an increasingly important role in providing resources, data, and opportunities to advance sustainability and development back on Earth. The session will look at the latest intersection of emerging tech, blossoming space economy and…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

248

Enabling responsible development, deployment and use of AI and digital ecosystems

Ernst&Young

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Building on previous panels in 2022 and 2023 that discussed AI risk management and responsible AI governance, this workshop panel will explore practical approaches to building a better working digital world through testing tools, design standards and…

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Contributing Partner ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

239

How African knowledge and wisdom can inspire the development and governance of AI

Kenya Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva/DiploFoundation/ Geneva Internet Platform

Kenya Permanent Mission to the UN in…

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

Africa is the continent of the digital future. It is a continent with a young population and an enormous potential for economic and societal development driven by emerging and advanced technologies. Africa also has a rich and diverse cultural…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

238

New Normal: are we ready for it?

EC MEDICI Framework

MEDICI

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

Preamble: It is not under question the added value and the achievements due to digital technology; the aim of this session is to carefully consider potential risks and drawbacks to minimize or counterbalance them.Digital transformation is reshaping…

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Covid-19 related ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

252

The Era of Spatial Computing

World XR

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

The session aims to explore the evolution and impact of spatial computing, an umbrella term encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and other immersive technologies. This technological progression signifies more…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

363

The Future of AI in the Judiciary: Launch of the UNESCO Survey on the Use of AI by Judicial Operators

UNESCO

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

The interest in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools by judicial operators is growing, and their access to generative AI tools has increased in recent years. More recently, judges, prosecutors and lawyers around the globe have started to use…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

Thursday 30 May

Past Sessions

159

How Can AI Help Protect Information Integrity

Latvian Mission to UN

08:45 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

The Geneva Plan of Action emphasizes the importance of human rights in the information society, advocating for freedom of information and the protection of privacy. It is critical to ensure that the advancement of ICTs does not come at the expense of…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

143

From Local AI to Global AI: Lessons learned from the Global Assessment on Responsible AI in Cities

Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance

UNU-EGOV/UN-HABITAT

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

The session is exploring the global landscape of AI adoption and its transformative impact on urban environments. Recent AI innovations are revolutionizing how cities manage public services and infrastructure, addressing challenges like traffic…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

340

Local first: A different way of localizing technologies on a grassroots level

WeRobotics

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

In recent years, the use of emerging technologies such as drones, data, and AI technologies to achieve various SDGs has been constantly increasing across the globe. However, the foreign-led, top-down, and techno-centric mindset that still pervades…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

183

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for global peace, prosperity, and security through the Internet of Things (IoT)

Internal Resources Division (IRD), Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Internal Resources Division (IRD), Ministry…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Background: The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) has long recognized the transformative potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for global progress. As we look towards 2025, the ever-evolving Internet of Things…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

221

Ensuring Diversity in AI and Exploring Limitless Possibilities as a Conceptual Technologist

Parallax Futures

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a pressing need to embrace diversity and multiple perspectives to unlock its full potential for humanity. This session will delve into the emerging concept of Conceptual…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

231

Synergy Human-AI for complex problem-solving

IFIP and University of Reims

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

The objective of this session is to discuss the balance between "AI everywhere" and wise combination of human and artificial intelligences in the context of triple transformation. The current trend in applying the last generation AI techniques…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

285

AR, VR and the Metaverse. An opportunity for enhancing eHealth Technologies

IGF Dynamic Coalition on Data Driven Health Technologies (DC-DDHT)

UN IGF DC-DDHT

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

This session will explore the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Metaverse within the eHealth sector. As digital landscapes evolve, these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance…

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Covid-19 related ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

298

Connecting ICT, Digitalization and Industry 4.0 Technologies to accelerate economic growth and industrialization in developing countries

Digital Transformation Alliance (DTA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

DTA and UNIDO

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

During this session we will discuss on high level how to connect ICT technologies to the industrialization needs of developing countries as key for their sustainable development journey, economic growth, and people’s prosperity. Furthermore, we will…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

Friday 31 May

Past Sessions

168

Generative AI in Education research study: Educators' Perspective

EduHarbor

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

Generative AI in Education: research among MBA in Educational Leadership students and alumni Following my work on online projects aimed at educational equity during the COVID-19 pandemic (Global Teens MeetUps WSIS Champion Project), the rise of…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

166

Inclusive AI For A Better World, Through Cross-Cultural And Multi-Generational Dialogue

Globethics

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

During WSIS 2023, Globethics organized an international Workshop on Data Ethics, and launched a related collective publication on the topic with the contribution of 45 experts from all over the World. Globethics also created an International and…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

164

Pioneering Responsible Global Governance for Quantum Technologies

European University Institute, Sciences Po, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

EUI, UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

This session on “Pioneering Responsible Global Governance for Quantum Technologies,” coordinated by the EUI, Sciences Po, and UNESCO, is part of a collaborative initiative with Quantum Delta NL. In the first segment of the collaborative initiative,…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

186

Artificial Intelligence and E-Government: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future Landscape

Information Technology Organization of Iran (ITO), and Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)

Information Technology Organization of Iran…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

In the fast-growing digital era and moving toward the information and knowledge societies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key driver that advances the ever-growing number of ICT applications. Among them, the e-services offered by…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

518

Artificial Intelligence and Its Regulation - Developments & Trends

Artificial Intelligence Law Hub

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

Today Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing at a phenomenal speed. Mind boggling events like introduction of GPT-4o represent unprecedented challenges. Hence, regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Generative AI becomes of crucial and…

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ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

212

Shaping an inclusive global action to anticipate quantum technologies

Quantum Delta Netherlands

QDNL

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

Aim: A 45 minutes roundtable exploration on how to make global actions towards the governance of the ethical, societal and policy impact of quantum technologies effective and inclusive to all states and communities. Explanation: Currently there are…

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