Agenda | WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025

Agenda and Programme

The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will take place from 7 to 11 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, hosted by ITU and co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The Agenda and Programme for the Event are built based on official submissions received during the Open Consultation Process (OCP).

Webcast

Monday 7 July

Upcoming Sessions

542

...Countdown to the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 begins | Inaugural Video LIVE

WSIS

08:55 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

High-Level Plenary

128

WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Inaugural Session: Celebrating Two Decades and Achieving Future Milestones Together

WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

It has been two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was first launched, and in that time we have forged a path towards making digital advances equitable and sustainable. WSIS has redefined the way we think about building…

High-Level Plenary

531

Special Remarks - WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 WSIS Long-Standing Partner

United Arab Emirates

09:30 – 09:34 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Strategic Partner: WSIS Long-Standing Partner High-Level Plenary

133

WSIS+20 High-Level Dialogue: WSIS Legacy in Motion: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

WSIS

09:34 – 10:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Meet the ones who were there at the beginning of it all. As the WSIS process marks 20 years, we reflect on a journey that has shaped global digital development through collaboration and shared vision. A key part of this journey is the WSIS Forum,…

High-Level Dialogue

135

WSIS Prizes 2025 Winners' Ceremony

WSIS

10:30 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

The 2025 19 WSIS Prizes Winners (one in each of the 18 Action Line Categories plus a Special Recognition) represent the top 2% of ICT for development projects submitted to the WSIS Prizes 2025! Selected from the most voted and highest-rated…

WSIS Prizes

137

Exhibition Inauguration

WSIS

11:45 – 12:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Celebrate 20 years of digital innovation! The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Exhibition Inauguration invites you to explore a powerful showcase of visionary ideas, emerging technologies, and global partnerships. Experience how innovation continues to…

Exhibition Inauguration

352

Lunch Break

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

Lunch Break

140

Gold Partner's Lunch

Saudi Arabia

12:15 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

Strategic Partner: Gold Knowledge Café

149

IEEE Knowledge Cafe: Strong Sustainability by Design, Place-based Policy and the SDGs

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

12:15 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Join this interactive Knowledge Cafe (lunch served) hosted by IEEE as part of the IEEE Planet Positive 2030 initiative. At the session, participants will explore together how strong sustainability principles, technical standards, and place-based…

Contributing Partner Knowledge Café

139

Knowledge Café: Youth building the digital future - WSIS+20 Review and Beyond 2025

WSIS

12:15 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Interactive workshop-style youth-led discussions to ideate the youth vision for the next 20 years of the WSIS process. The session will facilitate a collaborative, youth-led dialogue to generate actionable, context-specific solutions to a particular…

Youth Knowledge Café

153

Global Classrooms, Local Action: Empowering Youth with Digital Tools to Address Real-World Challenges

Shanghai Green Light-Year

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Our youth speakers, representing different corners of the world, have harnessed digital tools in remarkable ways. In the realm of Education for sustainable development, they utilized AI to collect and analyze vast amounts of Climate Change Education…

Youth Interactive Session

374

Roundtable: Young Professionals-- Enhancing Your Career Skills in the Internet Governance Space

USCIB / ICANN

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

As the digital landscape evolves, the demand for skilled, informed, and agile professionals in Internet governance is greater than ever. This interactive roundtable brings together young and seasoned professionals, mentors, and stakeholders from…

Youth Interactive Session

500

Public-Private Partnerships for AI-Enabled Transformation of Public Sector Delivery in the Arab region

UNDP Egypt and the Applied Innovation Center

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

This session will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be responsibly and effectively integrated into public sector strategies through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Organized by UNDP Egypt, in coordination with Egypt’s Ministry of…

Interactive Session

361

WSIS+20 Celebration: Getting to Know WSIS: What It Is and Why It Matters

WSIS

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Kick off of the WSIS+20 Celebration! Join us for a fun, fast-peaced and creative session where we will dive into what WSIS really stands for - through interactive games and inspiring prompts in a celebratory atmosphere! Connect with others, share…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

141

Multilateral Intergenerational High-Level Dialogue: Youth Special Track

WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This intergenerational high-level dialogue will bring together multilateral leaders and young changemakers to discuss the role of youth digital leadership and innovation in the next phase of digital transformation. The discussion will center around…

Youth High-Level Dialogue

359

The UAE's AI-Native Blueprint: A New Era of Government

United Arab Emirates

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Join the UAE to explore its ambitious journey towards becoming the world's first AI-native nation. This workshop provides an executive overview of the UAE's strategic framework, detailing how visionary goals are translated into reality. The session…

Strategic Partner: WSIS Long-Standing Partner Partner's Insight

256

WSIS Action Line C7: E-health - Fostering foundations for digital health transformation in the age of AI

World Health Organization and International Telecommunication Union

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

In May 2025, the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) endorsed the extension of the Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020 – 2025 (GSDH) until 2027 and its renewal from 2028 – 2033. Member States highlighted priority areas such as digital…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

254

Bridging Visions: Aligning the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and WSIS+20 Overall Review by the UN GA

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs / Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Session Description (45 minutes): This session provides a strategic update for co-facilitators on developments in aligning Global Digital Compact (GDC) and WSIS+20. Participants will discuss synergies, identify gaps, and explore pathways toward…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

160

Mission: AI + Women , Art & Nature

Swiss Association of Women and Empowerment

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

The Swiss Association of Women and Empowerment (SAWE) will introduce MISSION: AI+ ART, a unique program aimed at empowering women and girls across the world through the power of art, knowledge, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence. In line…

Women and Girls in Digital Interactive Session

155

AI (and) education: Convergences between Chinese and European pedagogical practices

Beijing Institute of Technology; DiploFoundation / Geneva Internet Platform

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more and more integrated into our economies and societies, there is an urgent need to develop effective pedagogical frameworks that prepare learners for the AI era. This session, co-organised by institutions…

Interactive Session

158

Disinformation and Misinformation in Online Content and its Impact on Digital Trust

INTA - International Trademark Association

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

This interactive workshop will explore disinformation and misinformation in online content and its critical impact on digital trust. We'll delve into the mechanisms by which false information erodes public trust in the media, organizations, and…

Media Interactive Session

162

Partner2Connect High-Level Dialogue

ITU Partner2Connect

15:00 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

As the world gathers to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), this is the perfect moment to highlight the shared values and complementary roles of WSIS and Partner2Connect (P2C). Both initiatives…

High-Level Dialogue

382

WSIS Action Line C7 E-learning

UNESCO

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

This session will share core UNESCO messages and recommendations related to technology and education broadly and digital learning specifically. It will overview positions and actions related to five main topics: (1) Open Educational Resources and the…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

199

Data and Trust For Health and Wellness SDG3 with a reference to Climate Change

IGF Dynamic Coalition on Data Driven Health Technologies

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

It is critical that the quality of data entering AI and other data based systems is clear; relevant; accurate; readable; meaningful; fit for purpose; translatable; free of bias; creditable; honest; free of error and bias; culturally aware; aware of…

Interactive Session

166

Offline, underserved and left behind? - The overlooked intermediaries that are mitigating digital exclusion

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions & Universal Postal Union

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Despite decades of progress, 2.6 billion people remain offline, and billions more lack meaningful connectivity. This digital divide is not only about access—it reflects deep inequalities in digital skills, device affordability, infrastructure…

Interactive Session

258

International Gender Champions (IGC) Digital and New Emerging Technologies Impact Group: Advancing Equity in the Digital Era

IGC, ITU

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

The internet, digital platforms, information and communications technology (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) offer unprecedented pathways to increase women’s participation across all spheres of life, enhance gender disaggregated data collection,…

Interactive Session

273

Intergenerational Dialogue: Technology for Innovation and Global Resilience

IEEE

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

This session will facilitate an intergenerational dialogue on leveraging technology for innovation and global resilience, focusing on ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital inclusion, and climate action. It will explore regulatory challenges…

Contributing Partner Youth Interactive Session

164

The Last Mile, Reimagined: Building Truly Connected Communities

Malaysia

15:15 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

As part of the thematic focus on “The Last Mile, Reimagined: Building Truly Connected Communities,” this session will serve as a dynamic platform for spotlighting transformative insights and real-world experiences from across regions. It will…

Strategic Partner: Platinum Partner's Insight

290

Are we forgetting something? The role of the individual as a driver of change between data psychology and computational thinking

FIT Academy

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

In an age dominated by data flows, algorithmic systems, and artificial intelligence, we risk overlooking one essential element: the role of the individual. This session explores how individuals—equipped with the right cognitive frameworks and ethical…

Interactive Session

277

Between free market and public digital infrastructure: intersections of media viability and public interest journalism

Global Forum for Media Development

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Media and journalism have always navigated the tension between free market forces and the public interest. Over the past two decades, the WSIS and the Internet Governance Process have played a pivotal role in strengthening media and journalism as…

Media Interactive Session

287

WSIS Prizes Champions' Ceremony

WSIS

16:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Representing the top 9% of global submissions, the 90 WSIS Prizes Champions are celebrated for delivering high-impact solutions that align closely with both WSIS Action Lines and the SDGs. These projects not only passed expert evaluations but also…

Champions Ceremony

403

Promoting Education and Youth Development through Information Technology

International Competence Development Committee (ICDC), The Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy (CSEDS)

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Currently, the rapid development of information technology, particularly artificial intelligence and digital technologies, is reshaping the landscape of education and the pathways for youth development with unprecedented depth and breadth. This…

Youth Interactive Session

223

Innovation and A.I. for a better information to citizens and more accurate EWS

Eurovisioni and WBU

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Disasters provoked by climate change will be more numerous, bigger in intensity and in their impact. In order to save lives, will be crucial to improve the quality and the accuracy of Early Warning systems on one side, and the capacity to convey…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

345

Empowering Women and Girls through Digital Technology

ITU Gender and Youth Office

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Empowering Women and Girls through Digital Technology is an interactive workshop session co-created by the 10 ITU160 Gender Champions as part of the 2025 WSIS+20 High-Level Event in Geneva. It celebrates ITU’s 160th anniversary and the…

Women and Girls in Digital Interactive Session

405

Community-centered connectivity: Empowering local champions to expand Internet access for all

Internet Society

16:30 – 17:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

The WSIS vision that “everyone can create, access, utilize and share information and knowledge” remains an unmet goal. Steady but uneven progress in global Internet connectivity highlights the digital divide's disparities and disproportionately…

Contributing Partner Partner's Insight

229

Media and Education for All: Bridging Female Academic Leaders and Society towards Impactful Results

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

This session will explore some recent research projects related to media and education which contribute to the WSIS vision to build people-centric, inclusive and development-oriented information and knowledge societies. The session will feature…

Media Interactive Session

298

Monitoring and controlling sand movement in urban areas, agricultural lands and roads using artificial intelligence for a sustainable environmental future

King Faisal University

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Environment Interactive Session

292

Youth contributing to digital and outcomes of the special track

WSIS

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

This session will bring together moderators from the day’s youth sessions to share key insights, audience contributions, and actionable recommendations. It will serve as a synthesis of the WSIS+20 Youth Special Track, highlighting how youth are…

Youth Interactive Session

192

AI Use Cases to Increase Healthy Life Longevity for Children & Elderlies

HiNounou - WSIS Healthy Ageing Innovation Prize 2022 / Technology Pioneers of the World Economic Forum

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

HiNounou is honored to host a discussion under the theme: "AI Use Cases to Increase Healthy Life Longevity for Children & Elderlies." This session brings together an exceptional panel of public and private sector leaders who are pioneering the…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

521

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

18:00 – 18:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Social Event

302

WSIS Youth Networking Reception

WSIS

18:30 – 21:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Cafeteria

To the dreamers, doers, and youth shaping what’s next — this one’s for you. Join the WSIS Youth Networking Reception at WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, a vibrant celebration of the young people shaping the future of digital innovation and cooperation.…

Youth Social Event

300

Reception by Poland

Poland

19:00 – 21:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

Social Event

Past Sessions

541

Happening live at the Inaugural Session: Swiss Alpine Horn instrument experience!

Swiss Confederation

08:40 – 08:55 (UTC+02:00) Plenary Room C

Happening live at the Inaugural Session: Experience Swiss cultural heritage with the traditional sounds of the Alpine Horn! Countdown to the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 begins! Take your seat as we mark two decades of digital progress and shape the…

High-Level Plenary

Tuesday 8 July

371

Harnessing Innovation and Balancing Risks and Opportunities in the Digital Space: Country Insight - Georgia’s Experience

Georgian National Communications Commission

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Georgia is emerging as a regional digital hub at the crossroads of Europe and Asia — a digital leader that is not only transforming its internal digital landscape, but also contributing to the global digital agenda through cross-border connectivity,…

Country's Insight

386

Action Line C9 Media: Towards a Resilient Information Ecosystem

UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

The session will explore strategies for promoting an enabling environment for freedom of expression and access to information on digital platforms, with a particular focus on technology-driven solutions. It will notably explore the following topics:…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

306

Digital tech and the most marginalised: what still needs to be done?

ICT4D Collective and Microsoft (UN and International Organisations UNIO) (supported by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication ,…

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

The multistakeholder digital tech communities associated with the UN system seem unlikely to deliver on the SDGs by 2030, despite the efforts of those involved in developing and implementing the Global Digital Compact (2024). In particular, SDG10 on…

Interactive Session

172

Underserved to Unstoppable: Revolutionizing STEM with Inclusive Design, Assistive Tech | The Accessible Game-Based Learning for the Global Agenda

STREAM Technologies

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

This session explores how inclusive design, human centered technology, and game-based learning are transforming global STEM education particularly for neurodiverse, disabled, gifted and underserved learners. Hosted by STREAM Technologies, a bilingual…

Accessibility Interactive Session

309

Defending Our Voice: Global South Participation in Digital Governance

Derechos Digitales

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

NetMundial+10 reaffirmed the importance of ensuring effective and meaningful multistakeholder participation in global internet governance spaces, building on the pioneer advances made within the WSIS processes since 2005. This session will focus on…

Interactive Session

512

Building on the Success of the ITU Global Cyber Drill at GISEC 2025

UAE Cybersecurity Council, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This high-level session will explore innovative and collaborative cybersecurity practices through the lens of the Global CyberDrill (GISEC 2025). It will highlight lessons learned, best practices, and stakeholder engagement across sectors and…

Interactive Session

370

Centering People and Planet in the WSIS+20 and beyond

Global Digital Justice Forum, IT for Change and Association for Progressive Communications

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Twenty years after the WSIS, the dream of a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented digital economy and society has never seemed more elusive, yet so urgent, to claim. Though more people than ever have access to the Internet today, the…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

176

Human Rights-Centered Global Governance of Quantum Technologies: Implications for AI, Digital Rights, and the Digital Divide

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) , European University Institute (EUI), Delft University of Technology…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

The potential of quantum technologies promise transformative advancements in encryption, privacy, security, and computational power, which has fueled significant investments in quantum technologies. As with artificial intelligence (AI), quantum…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

204

Futurizing Democracy. Threats and Opportunities in the Digital Age

World Summit Award

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Our democracies are facing unprecedented digital pressure. As AI evolves rapidly and the digital public sphere becomes increasingly weaponized, core democratic principles such as trust, participation, and the rule of law are being tested. From…

Interactive Session

173

AI for All? Inclusion, bias, and opportunity for persons with disabilities

Equitable AI Alliance

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

As AI systems increasingly influence hiring, banking, and access to services, we must ask: Are these technologies promoting inclusion, or perpetuating bias and exclusion? This session goes beyond theory to focus on concrete and practical examples of…

Accessibility Interactive Session

246

The next decade of urban digitalisation: the paths to people-centred smart cities and the role of the mobile industry

GSMA

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

The future of urban growth is in African and Asian cities, to 2050 2.2 billion of the additional 2.5 billion urban residents will be in those regions. This session will explore the trends underpinning smart city adoption in MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa,…

Smart Sustainable Cities Interactive Session

372

Multilingualism in the Digital Age: Inclusive Strategies on Cultural Diversity for a People-Centered Information Society

UNESCO

10:15 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

This session will highlight the importance of multilingualism and cultural expressions in the digital environment, building on the UNESCO 2003 Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace, the…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

296

FAIR Cities

United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance - United for Smart sustainable cities

10:15 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges for cities striving to improve quality of life. While AI can optimize urban services, enhance decision-making, and drive economic growth, its adoption…

Smart Sustainable Cities Interactive Session

411

Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem and Digital Transformation: Accelerating the Achievement of Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

China Academy of Information and Communications Technology

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Background At the critical midway point toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global digital inclusion remains uneven. Fragmented innovation systems and transformation barriers facing vulnerable economies demand urgent collaborative…

Contributing Partner Partner's Insight

380

WSIS Action Line C7 E-business: Building an inclusive digital economy

International Trade Centre, Universal Postal Union, UN Trade and Development, in collaboration with UN Industrial Development Organization

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

For 20 years, the WSIS action line on e-business has been creating digital opportunities for businesses and development in areas that have also been covered by the Global Digital Compact (GDC) objectives: Objective 2 focuses on expanding inclusion in…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

392

WSIS Action Line C7 E-environment

United Nations Environment Programme, World Meteorological Organization, International Telecommunication Union

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Since the adoption of the WSIS framework, significant developments have shaped the digital and environmental landscapes: Widespread adoption of digital tools and emergence of advanced technologies; Evolution of International Environmental…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

187

Back to the Future: Putting the “I” (individual) back into A.I

Institute for Digital Culture, University of Leicester

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH HIGH LEVEL OF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION BEING SOUGHT AND WELCOMED Have your voice heard in this session........ which will be by way of an open/roving microphone method ..... The session is Chaired/facilitated…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

331

Governments and Technical Community: A Successful Model of Multistakeholder Collaboration for Achieving the SDGs

The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) and the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority in Jordan (TRC)

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

In the true spirit of WSIS multistakeholder collaboration, this high-level session highlights how partnerships between the technical community and governments are translating shared digital development goals into measurable impact. Through concrete…

Interactive Session

350

Global Standards for a Sustainable Digital Future

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

11:30 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, global standards play a pivotal role in ensuring that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and emerging digital innovations are designed to be scalable, secure, and accessible for all.…

Contributing Partner Partner's Insight

390

WSIS Action Line C2 Information and communication infrastructure

International Telecommunication Union

11:30 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Background This session will explore how Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will engage on discussions with stakeholders from public and private sectors the development of reliable, inclusive, and sustainable ICT…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

240

Indigenous Digital Infrastructures and Emerging Technologies: Challenges, Capacities and Commons

Redes AC, Rhizomatica and APC

12:00 – 12:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

In recent years, the rapid advancement of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—has introduced new challenges and widened existing digital divides, especially for Indigenous Peoples and rural…

Interactive Session

440

Knowledge Café: WSIS+20 Consultation: Two Decades of WSIS: Advancing Digital Cooperation Through Action Lines

WSIS

12:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

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Knowledge Café

441

High-Level Lunch

United Arab Emirates

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

Strategic Partner: WSIS Long-Standing Partner High-Level Lunch

354

Lunch Break

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

Lunch Break

315

Joining forces against disinformation: humanitarian, peace and media actors' perspectives

Fondation Hirondelle

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

The panel will look at the the epistemic gap and discuss how can the media sector join forces with the humanitarian and peace actors to prevent information disorder and disinformation to fragment further societies. This session will bring together:…

Media Interactive Session

317

La régulation du numérique et de l’IA dans l’espace francophone comme inspiration et bonne pratique internationale

Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

International digital and AI governance is now at a crossroads. The institutional calendar makes 2025 a crucial year, that of the implementation of the recommendations of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the ongoing reconfiguration of the global…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

363

WSIS+20 Celebration | Inside the WSIS Process: Objectives, Mechanisms, and Action Lines

WSIS and UNITAR

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

This 45-minute interactive workshop, organized jointly by UNITAR and WSIS, as part of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, is designed to introduce participants to the World Summit on the Information Society process. The session will cover the creation…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

282

Safe Smart Cities and Climate Frustration

Global Cities Hub / WeGO / ITU

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

The Smart City Leaders’ Talk at the WSIS+20 High-Level Event week discusses the paradox of smart cities facing climate emergency. This high-level debate will enlighten opportunities Smart Cities bring to development and ways to overcome the…

High-Level Dialogue

177

Governance and assessment of AI systems for reliable service delivery

EY (Ernst & Young LLP)

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

AI tools and products are increasingly being adopted in mission-critical elements of service delivery both in the public and private sector. To manage the potential risks from this use of AI, policymakers, civil-society and business leaders are…

Contributing Partner Emerging Technologies Partner's Insight

393

WSIS Action Line C7: E-Agriculture

FAO

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Organized under WSIS Action Line C7 on E-Agriculture, this session reflects the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) longstanding leadership in facilitating WSIS Action Line C7 on E-Agriculture, demonstrating a strong commitment to leveraging…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

316

WSIS Action Line C6: Digital Ecosystem Builders in action: Redefining the role of ICT regulators

ITU

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

This session will contribute to the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) consultation on the best practices guidelines exploring the new requirements to ICT regulators to become digital ecosystem builders. The BDT Director, Dr Cosmas Luckyson…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

404

Harnessing digital public goods and fostering digital cooperation: a multi-disciplinary contribution to WSIS+20 review

UNESCO Information for All Programme

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

The UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP) IFAP Strategic Plan 2023-2029 aligns with the United Nations' Global Digital Compact (GDC) endorsed by world’s leaders in 2024. The GDC aims to create an open, free, and secure digital future for all…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

349

Building Digital Governance Together – IGF 2025 Outcomes

IGF Secretariat

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

The session will allow participants to look into the innovative ideas, trends and highlights of the 20th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which was held in Lillestrøm, Norway on 23-27 June 2025, under the overarching theme: “Building Digital…

Interactive Session

178

fAInance for Good: Harnessing AI to AImprove the Global Financial Systems

ainitiative – to aimprove (y)our future

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

In an era where 1.4 billion adult people remain unbanked* and financial inequality widens, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to re-imagine our financial systems. This high-impact session explores how intelligent technologies can create more…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

175

What Proliferation of Artificial Intelligence Means for Information Integrity?

Latvian Mission to UN

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

The Global Digital Compact introduces commitments on information integrity - access to relevant, reliable and accurate information and knowledge essential for an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space. The Compact also encourages advancement…

Emerging Technologies Country's Insight

339

The Power of Satellites in Emergency Alerting and Protecting Lives

Global Satellite Operator's Association and International Telecommunication Union

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Satellites have always been a critical part of disaster management by ensuring communication continuity when terrestrial networks are disrupted. In the age of rapid technological advances, new innovations, such as Direct-to-Device (D2D) communication…

Interactive Session

209

Strengthening Multistakeholder Internet Governance: How The Technical Community Can Help

Canadian Internet Registration Authority

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

At a time when the multistakeholder model of Internet governance is facing renewed scrutiny and pressure, this session reaffirms the importance of this model as the most inclusive and effective approach for governing the Internet. Bringing together…

Interactive Session

412

Digital solutions for sustainability: ICT’s role in GHG reduction and biodiversity protection

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), One Planet network (OPN)/United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and United Nations Conference…

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Session Description This session will explore both the environmental footprint of the ICT sector—responsible for an estimated 2% to 4% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—and its critical role in enabling climate solutions. It will begin by…

Environment Interactive Session

495

Regulators Roundtable

WSIS/ITU

15:15 – 17:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Regulators only

Regulators Round Table

265

Celebrating 20 Years of Multistakeholder Engagement: WSIS Forum, IGF, and the Road Ahead

WSIS/IGF

15:15 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

High-Level Dialogue

351

Harnessing AI to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Role of Governments

Rwanda

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

1. Background This session, organized by Rwanda, will examine the crucial role of governments in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to promote the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a series of…

Supporting Partner Partner's Insight

217

Cibervoluntarios Network: Global Alliance for Inclusive Digital Adoption

Fundacion Cibervoluntarios

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Would you like to join an international network dedicated to bridging the digital divide locally? We invite you to discover the Cibervoluntarios Network, a Fundación Cibervoluntarios initiative that connects social organizations worldwide to promote…

Interactive Session

341

From data to impact: Digital Product Information Systems and the importance of traceability for global environmental governance

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), One Planet network (OPN)/United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and United Nations Conference…

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Session Description Establishing a collective vision and framework to govern the digital landscape was the goal of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). Environmental sustainability is included within one key guiding principle and specific action…

Interactive Session

267

Resilient infrastructure for a sustainable world

International Electrotechnical Commission

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

In an era of escalating climate risks and cyber-attacks, ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure is crucial for sustainable development and global progress. Today, the majority of the world’s socio-economic goals rely on robust information…

Interactive Session

284

Leaving No One Behind in the Citiverse

International Telecommunication Union and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI – Discovering the Citiverse, launched by ITU, Digital Dubai, and UNICC, is a global platform shaping policy innovation for safe, open, and interoperable AI-powered virtual worlds. It is also the avenue…

Smart Sustainable Cities Interactive Session

517

Powering Digital Futures: Data Governance - Navigating Data in the Digital Age

UNESCO, UNDP, ITU

16:30 – 17:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

As the digital era continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the governance of data has emerged as a critical policy priority. From managing cross-border data flows to enabling responsible AI development, countries and stakeholders navigate increasingly…

Interactive Session

280

Médias et journalisme à l'ère de l'IA et face au défi de la désinformation

Permanent Mission of Belgium - Wallonie-Bruxelles à Genève

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

(English below) Si l'IA décuple nos capacités numériques, elle décuple également le potentiel de la désinformation. Dés lors, comment protéger l'intégrité de l'information? Comment peut-on garantir un débat public éclairé, et même une réelle liberté…

Supporting Partner Media Partner's Insight

343

Advancing Development and Climate Adaptation through Technology

Vodafone Foundation/Devex

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Environment Interactive Session

422

Multigenerational Collaboration: Rethinking Work, Learning and Inclusion in the Digital Age

Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Creating meaningful multigenerational partnerships remains a complex challenge. As explored in the recent special issue of Public Administration and Policy on “Ageing, Productivity and Socio-Economic Development: Policy Options,” institutional…

Interactive Session

275

Strengthening Corporate Accountability on Inclusive, Trustworthy, and Rights-based Approach to Ethical Digital Transformation

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

As digital platforms become essential infrastructure for civic participation, economic activity, and information access, it is incumbent upon technology companies to ensure their products and services are grounded in inclusive, trustworthy, and…

Interactive Session

281

Championing A New WSIS Action Line For PeaceTech

SocialTech Lab; Institute of Social Ethics, University of Lucerne

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

In a world grappling with rising conflict and division, can entrepreneurship and innovation become tools for peace? How can international organizations like ITU support this process through sustainable policy development and governance strategies?…

Interactive Session

523

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

18:00 – 18:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Social Event

Wednesday 9 July

446

Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT

ITU

07:45 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room X

On invitation only

The session (by invitation only) aims to provide a high-level stage for women Ministers and Leaders in ICT, as well as members of the Geneva international community, to engage in strategic and interactive dialogue and share experiences. The session…

Special Session

378

High-Level Track Inaugural Leaders TalkX: Forging partnerships for purpose: advancing the digital for development landscape

WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

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

232

The Digital Imperative: The Critical Role of School Connectivity

ITU/Giga

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Giga Connectivity Centre

Connectivity has become pivotal and therefore critical for the socio-economic development of every country and across all aspects of life. Its transformative impact on the education sector, in particular, cannot be overstated. Connectivity opens new…

High-Level Dialogue

448

Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: Strategies for Reskilling and Upskilling in a Changing World

ILO/ITU

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

The session will bring together representatives from government, the private sector, international organisations and academic institutions, to discuss strategies to develop digital skills policies and frameworks that can effectively respond to the…

Digital Skills High-Level Dialogue

379

Leaders TalkX: Information and communication infrastructure: a foundation for universal, sustainable and affordable access

WSIS

09:30 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leaders TalkX emphasizes the crucial role of infrastructure in achieving digital inclusion. It advocates for governments to support an enabling environment for investment in ICT infrastructure and the development of new services. The discussion…

Leaders TalkX

450

Spotlight Keynote by United Arab Emirates - WSIS Long-Standing Partner

United Arab Emirates

10:00 – 10:04 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Join our Spotlight Session where strategic partners share visionary insights rooted in the WSIS process and highlight their valuable contributions to advancing digital cooperation and sustainable development, supporting the path toward a trusted,…

Strategic Partner: WSIS Long-Standing Partner Spotlight

533

Spotlight Keynote by Malaysia - Platinum Partner

Malaysia

10:04 – 10:08 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Join our Spotlight Session where strategic partners share visionary insights rooted in the WSIS process and highlight their valuable contributions to advancing digital cooperation and sustainable development, supporting the path toward a trusted,…

Strategic Partner: Platinum Spotlight

535

Spotlight Keynote by Saudi Arabia - Gold Partner

Saudi Arabia

10:09 – 10:11 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Join our Spotlight Session where strategic partners share visionary insights rooted in the WSIS process and highlight their valuable contributions to advancing digital cooperation and sustainable development, supporting the path toward a trusted,…

Strategic Partner: Gold Spotlight

537

Spotlight Keynote by South Africa - Gold Partner

South Africa

10:11 – 10:14 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Join our Spotlight Session where strategic partners share visionary insights rooted in the WSIS process and highlight their valuable contributions to advancing digital cooperation and sustainable development, supporting the path toward a trusted,…

Strategic Partner: Gold Spotlight

417

Leaders TalkX: Accelerating global access to information and knowledge in the digital era

WSIS

10:15 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leaders TalkX explores the transformative power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in democratizing access to information worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of policy guidelines for promoting public domain information,…

Leaders TalkX

384

WSIS Action Lines C4 and C7:E-employment: Emerging technologies in the world of work: Addressing challenges through digital skills

ITU/ILO

10:15 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

This is a joint session organised by ILO and ITU to present advancements under WSIS Action Lines C4 (Capacity Building) and C7 (e-Employment). The session aims to explore the critical role of digital skills on employment, particularly in light of the…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

419

Leaders TalkX: Future-ready: enhancing skills for a digital tomorrow

WSIS

10:45 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

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

194

Fostering Sustainable Digital Innovation: Saudi Arabia’s Approach to Digital innovative Future

Saudi Arabia

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

As the world marks two decades of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), this session—hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—will showcase national efforts to foster sustainable digital innovation. It will explore how digital…

Strategic Partner: Gold Partner's Insight

421

Leaders TalkX: Towards a safer connected world: collaborative strategies to strengthen digital trust and cyber resilience

WSIS

11:30 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leaders TalkX investigates strengthening confidence and security in the Information Society. It advocates for governmental cooperation, both within the United Nations and across other platforms, to enhance user trust and safeguard data…

Leaders TalkX

454

High-Level Lunch

Malaysia

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

Strategic Partner: Platinum High-Level Lunch

355

Lunch Break

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

Lunch Break

452

Knowledge Café: WSIS+20 Consultation: Strenghtening Multistakeholderism

WSIS

12:15 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

First come, first served

🎉 Be the first to secure your spot! It's first come, first served for this knowledge cafe session. 🎉🌟 Reserve your seat now by signing up HERE 🌟 ❗️Important Note❗️: Please ensure you complete the event registration first. Without registration,…

Knowledge Café

365

WSIS+20 Celebration

WSIS

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Ready to share your vision and spark new ideas? Join us for a high-energy, interactive session where creativity meets collaboration. Through fast-paced games and group challenges, you´ll connect with other participants, exchange fresh perspectives on…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

430

Leaders TalkX: Building inclusive and knowledge-driven digital societies

WSIS

14:00 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leaders TalkX explores the transformative power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and media in democratizing access to information worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of policy guidelines for promoting public domain…

Leaders TalkX

519

Empowering Workers in the Age of AI

International Labour Organization

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

This session showcases the ILO´s integrated approach to preparing workers, institutions, and systems for the challenges and opportunities of AI and digital transformation. It highlights how the ILO is addressing critical areas—skills development,…

Digital Skills Interactive Session

501

Blueprints for building digital skills

International Telecommunication Union

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Are you a practitioner and/or expert involved in digital skills, or simply interested in contributing to advancing ICT skills for all? Dive into an exciting journey of capacity development programmes and engage in discussions with ITU and its…

Digital Skills Interactive Session

427

Leaders TalkX: ICT application to unlock the full potential of digital - Part I

WSIS

14:30 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leader TalkX explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Stakeholders from governments, international organizations, and the private sector converge to explore avenues for promoting international trade, improving…

Leaders TalkX

183

Ministerial Roundtable

WSIS

14:30 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Ministers only

Ministerial Round Table

428

Leaders TalkX: Local to global: preserving culture and language in a digital era

WSIS

15:15 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

The "Leaders TalkX: Local to global: preserving culture and language in a digital era" aims to highlight cultural and linguistic diversity as cornerstones of a dialogue-driven Information Society. This session gathers a multistakeholder panel to…

Leaders TalkX

426

Leaders TalkX: When policy meets progress: paving the way for a fit for future digital world

WSIS

15:45 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leaders TalkX delves into the crucial intersection of policy-making and progress in the digital space. It emphasizes the significance of confidence and security as foundational elements of the Information Society. Governments are urged to…

Leaders TalkX

431

Leaders TalkX: Moral pixels: painting an ethical landscape in the information society

WSIS

16:45 – 17:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

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

478

High Level Dialogue: Strengthening the Resilience of Telecommunication Submarine Cables

ITU/Portugal/Nigeria

16:45 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Over 99% of global Internet traffic is carried by submarine telecommunications cables—forming the critical backbone of international digital communications. As our global dependency on digital services accelerates, these infrastructures face mounting…

Emerging Technologies High-Level Dialogue

455

WSIS+20 Overall Review multistakeholder consultation with co-facilitators

WSIS

16:45 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

🎉 Be the first to secure your spot! It's first come, first served for this session. 🎉 🌟 Reserve your seat now by signing up HERE 🌟 ❗️Important Note❗️: Please ensure you complete the event registration first.Without registration, you will not…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

433

Leaders TalkX: Partnership pivot: rethinking cooperation in the digital era

WSIS

17:15 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

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

524

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

18:00 – 18:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Social Event

459

ITU 160th Anniversary Dinner

ITU

19:00 – 22:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

Social Event

Thursday 10 July

130

UNGIS High-Level meeting

United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS)

08:00 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

UNGIS serves as an inter-agency mechanism to coordinate substantive policy issues facing the United Nations system’s implementation of the Geneva Plan of Action and Tunis Agenda for the Information Society adopted by the World Summit on the…

UNGIS

388

WSIS Action Line: C3 Access to information and knowledge: “Investing in Equitable Knowledge Access: Diamond Open Access”

UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Access to scientific knowledge is essential for sustainable development, innovation, and global collaboration. However, high publication costs, fragmented digital infrastructures, and limited regional capacities continue to impede equitable…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

401

WSIS Action Line C10: Ethics in AI and converging technologies

UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

As digital technologies evolve at an accelerating pace, the ethical governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other converging technologies is no longer optional—it is essential. The integration of AI into critical sectors is reshaping…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

269

Shaping the Global Digital Future: Bridging Divides, Empowering Communities, and Ensuring Ethical Innovation

Oxford Alumni-Silicon Valley Chapter

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

This dynamic session explores how inclusive digital transformation can be a driver for sustainable development and ethical innovation. Bringing together global experts from policy, technology, and civil society, the discussion will highlight…

Interactive Session

463

Untangling the Red Tape: WSIS Champions Brainstorm and Offer Solutions

The Document Project

09:00 – 09:50 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Join this innovative and fascinating session as four 2025 WSIS Prize Champions brainstorm in person to solve the gigantic problems of bureaucratic Red Tape. The synergies of their perspectives and expertise will uncover bold solutions. Access to…

Interactive Session

278

Breaking the Fake in the AI World: Staying Smart in the Age of Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate, and Deepfake

eWorldwide Group

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

In the era where the geopolitical environment is both unpredictable and unstable, understanding how AI-driven technologies and unethical algorithms are reshaping online interactions and narratives through misinformation, disinformation, hate speech,…

Media Interactive Session

195

How .POST powered services build Cyber Resilience within the global Postal and Logistics Sector

Universal Postal Union

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

The global postal network plays a vital role in facilitating trade, communication, and economic development. However, the increasing reliance on digital technologies and interconnectedness has exposed the postal sector to cyber threats that can…

Interactive Session

329

Shaping Africa’s ICT Future: The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Beyond WSIS +20

AfICTA - Africa ICT Alliance

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

As the global community reflects on two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The WSIS+20 review offers not just a moment for assessment but a strategic opportunity to redefine the…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

398

WSIS Action Line C5: Building Trust in Cyberspace

ITU

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

WSIS Action Line C5 was established as part of the Geneva Plan of Action in 2003 to address growing global concerns regarding the confidence and security of information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly in ways that could undermine…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

400

Enhanced Cooperation in the Digital Age: From Concept to Commitment at WSIS+20

UN DESA

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Session Description (45 minutes):Twenty years after the concept of 'enhanced cooperation' was introduced at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis in 2005, it continues to be recognized as central to advancing global discussions…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

248

Digital Humanism: People first!

EC MEDICI Framework of cooperation

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

The PEOPLE-FIRST session aims to promote the development of digital and industrial technologies that are centred around people and uphold ethical principles. This session aligns with the overarching objective of building a strong, inclusive, and…

Interactive Session

310

Global Digital Governance & Multistakeholder Cooperation for WSIS+20

Freedom Online Coalition

10:00 – 10:50 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

As the global community approaches the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), inclusive and ethical digital governance remains critical to upholding human rights and advancing sustainable development. This roundtable…

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

423

Developing capacities for bottom-up AI in the Global South: What role for the international community?

DiploFoundation/Permanent Mission of Kenya/Microsoft/IT for Change

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Used responsibly, AI has the potential to turbocharge progress in support of the SDGs and drive significant economic growth and opportunities. But a significant AI divide persists, with many underserved communities facing challenges in developing,…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

466

WSIS-UN Regional Commissions

UN Regional Commissions

10:15 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Interactive Session

545

Keynote Address by the President of the Republic of Estonia

Estonia

10:50 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Special Session

131

United Nations High-Level Leaders' Dialogue

ITU

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

For over two decades, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process is the United Nations' multistakeholder platform for digital cooperation, bringing together governments, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the technical…

High-Level Dialogue

234

Pushing the limits of the internet

AFNIC

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

With technological progress and the ubiquitous digitization of society, the Internet has become both a critical infrastructure and an essential driver of society. While the Internet has shown its resilience, it is still under construction, and its…

Supporting Partner Partner's Insight

324

Building a Digital Society, from Vision to Implementation

National AI Task Force of Jamaica. Office of the Prime Minister

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Small-island developing states (SIDS) face a paradox: our size makes us vulnerable to global shocks, yet it also lets us pivot quickly when new technologies emerge. Jamaica’s journey since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2015…

Emerging Technologies Country's Insight

274

Media and ICT Development: Enhancing Digital Inclusion and Infrastructure in Uzbekistan

Center for Progressive Reforms

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

As part of Uzbekistan’s ongoing socio-economic modernization, the digital transformation agenda has emerged as both a strategic opportunity and a complex policy undertaking. This session, convened by the independent think tank Center for Progressive…

Media Interactive Session

230

Connecting the Unconnected in the field of Education Excellence, Cyber Security & Rural Solutions and Women Empowerment in ICT

CMAI Association of India

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

We are pleased to extend a cordial invitation to you for the 11th International ICT World Communication Summit & Education Excellence Awards, hosted by the CMAI Association of India. Following the resounding success of the past three editions…

Interactive Session

185

AI for Digital Inclusive Development

Internet Society of China / Estrategia Latino-Americana de Inteligencia Artificial

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

As algorithmic systems mediate ever more dimensions of daily life, interpretative asymmetries have emerged between technology creators and users—an issue that disproportionately affects marginalized and vulnerable populations in the Global South and…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

328

Measuring ICT for development: the importance of data and statistics in the implementation of the WSIS and the Global Digital Compact

Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development

11:30 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

This session will build on the session at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in 2024, with a forward-looking discussion linking the work of the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development to the implementation of WSIS action lines and the outcomes…

Interactive Session

467

Knowledge Café: WSIS+20 Consultation: Sharing Stories on the Ground

WSIS

12:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

First come, first served

🎉 Be the first to secure your spot! It's first come, first served for this knowledge cafe session. 🎉 🌟 Reserve your seat now by signing up HERE 🌟 ❗️Important Note❗️: Please ensure you complete the event registration first. Without it, you will…

Knowledge Café

356

Lunch Break

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

Lunch Break

469

AI Governance Dialogue Roundtable Lunch

ITU

12:15 – 14:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

More information available here: https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/ai-governance-dialogue-roundtable-lunch/

AI Governance Dialogue

367

WSIS+20 Celebration

WSIS

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

415

Leveraging ICT technology in supporting business sustainability and resilience

Safeworld Management Services

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Interactive Session

498

Data first in the AI era

UNCTAD

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Data have become a cornerstone of development and the lifeblood of the digital economy. They fuel algorithms and artificial intelligence, drives international trade in services, informs logistics, and shapes markets, communication, and politics. The…

Interactive Session

201

Inclusive LLM Design and Development with Open Data & Gender

Internet Society Colombia Chapter

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

We will explore the synergy between open data and collaborative construction with a gender lens, unraveling how this combination becomes a fundamental catalyst for the creation of more equitable and bias-free deep language models. We will take a…

Interactive Session

425

Digital Cooperation and Empowerment: Insights and Best Practices for Strengthening Multistakeholder and Inclusive Participation

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Effective digital cooperation hinges on balanced, diverse and inclusive representation from all stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, academia, and the technical community. True…

Contributing Partner Partner's Insight

358

Seeing is not believing

Prompt Society

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Generative video is unlocking astonishing creative freedom—yet it also blurs the line between fact and fabrication. In this fast-paced conversation, we explore both sides of the coin: the unprecedented storytelling possibilities enabled by AI-driven…

Interactive Session

215

Approaches Towards Meaningful Connectivity in the Global South

Paradigm Initiative

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

WSIS Action Line C1 calls on the government and relevant stakeholders to promote ICTs for development. However, the extent of digital exclusion in the Global South and access to digital technologies is a major concern, often due to poor digital…

Interactive Session

197

How to Transition Online Service to Passwordless at No Cost

Passwordless Alliance

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

For the successful development of an information society, innovative ideas and technologies are essential to transform everyday inconveniences into convenient, safe, and economical solutions. This session presents the vision and case studies of…

Interactive Session

311

Global Digital Compact: AI solutions for a digital economy inclusive and beneficial for all

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

This side event will spotlight innovative solutions at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and industry that advance inclusivity in the digital economy, aligning with Outcome 2 of the Global Digital Compact. Leading experts and…

Interactive Session

212

Revamping Decision-Making in Digital Governance and the WSIS Framework

CGI.br - Brazilian Internet Steering Committee

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This session aims to address the gaps and opportunities of the global digital governance ecosystem, especially when it comes to the governance architecture and cooperation, with a special focus on the WSIS framework. In the last 20 years, the World…

Interactive Session

263

Digital Transformation for all: An Information Society that respects and protects human rights

African Union, European Union and UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

The international community is increasingly grappling with digital technologies and their impacts on people and planet. The Geneva Declaration of Principles declared the common desire and commitment to building a people-centred, inclusive and…

Interactive Session

471

ITU's Call for Input on WSIS+20

ITU

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

207

From Principles to Practice: Operationalizing Multistakeholder Governance

Global Network Initiative (GNI) and Global Partners Digital (GPD)

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

Over the past two decades, the governance of digital technologies has evolved significantly. The increasing ubiquity of these technologies has embedded them in broader policy discussions, from economic development to security. Internet governance has…

Interactive Session

338

Beyond International Aid: Investing in Community Connectivity and Making it Self-Sustainable

Association for Progressive Communications

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Large and persistent digital divides continue to underscore the difficulties of achieving the goal of universal access. It has increasingly been recognized in many internet governance fora, including the WSIS and UN CSTD, that community connectivity…

Interactive Session

189

Global adoption, global progress: Managing the challenges of AI inclusion

International Chamber of Commerce

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

As AI reshapes economies and societies, there is a growing urgency to ensure its benefits are accessible to all. This session will explore what inclusive AI means in practice, and the actions needed to achieve it, focusing on issues including…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

496

GovStack Digital Leaders Forum 2025 & A Celebration of the Women in GovTech Challenge Finalists

DLF & WiGTC 25

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

As countries worldwide pursue digital transformation, the development of robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is essential to deliver accessible, secure, and citizen-centric services. GovStack supports governments in designing…

Interactive Session

235

Digital identity solutions: opportunities and challenges in the pursuit of inclusiveness

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, United Nations International Computing Centre

15:15 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

The panel will reflect on how emerging technology can be an agent of change to solve real-world problems. It will include an interactive moderated panel discussion, where speakers will showcase their experience with the application of emergency…

Interactive Session

259

EQUALS Research Report 2025: Launch & The Path Forward

EQUALS, KAIST, ITU, Research ICT Africa, NIC.br

15:15 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

EQUALS: From Data to Action, Building a Gender-Inclusive Digital Future” is a high-level session organized under the WSIS+20 framework to mark a new phase in the EQUALS Global Partnership: EQUALS 2.0. Founded by ITU, UN Women, UN University, ITC, and…

Women and Girls in Digital Interactive Session

225

Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Education and Learning Opportunities through Technology

TakingITGlobal

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

As the digital world accelerates, ensuring equitable access, meaningful participation and use of digital tools to support student wellbeing remains a global challenge. In this session, you will hear reflections on 20 years of advancing digital…

Contributing Partner Partner's Insight

237

Strengthening global cooperation in ICT for peace, security, ethical AI, governance, and the betterment of humanity in life and the afterlife promotes sustainable development and social progress.

Internal Resources Division, Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

The 4th Industrial Revolution presents both unparalleled opportunities and unprecedented risks. This session will explore how global cooperation in ICT — guided by ethics, inclusiveness, and a spiritual commitment to the betterment of humanity — can…

Country's Insight

224

Communication is Humanitarian Aid

World Association for Christian Communication/Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities Network

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

An exploration of how communication/information integrity is crucial in the context of civil strife and vital to policy-making about rebuilding infrastruture and shaping post-conflict dialogue. There are multiple opportunities for the media to play a…

Interactive Session

179

Embedding Human Rights in AI Standards: From Principles to Practice

Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) - International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights…

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming societies at an unprecedented pace. While they offer vast opportunities, they also pose risks to the enjoyment of human rights. Technical standards, as foundational elements…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

250

Shall governments have access to encrypted messaging apps content?

RealTyme

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

As governments balance national security imperatives with privacy obligations, the debate over access to encrypted messaging platforms intensifies—especially in an era of AI-driven threats and looming post-quantum risks. This session will explore the…

Interactive Session

320

Children & Robots – Ethical Implications of the AI Economy

Ethic Minds Institute

16:30 – 17:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

261

Driving meaningful participation of women in cyber through policy and practical action

Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Association for Progressive Communication

16:30 – 17:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Women remain significantly underrepresented in cybersecurity, despite growing efforts to expand the workforce. This session will explore meaningful participation, ensuring women are not just present but can thrive in cybersecurity careers and also…

Interactive Session

227

Key factors and design features - successful national sustained relevant digital inclusive education

International Federation of Information Processing (IFIP)

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

To consider and address Action Line C7, it is important to recognise key factors that enable sustained (i.e., long-term) relevant digital inclusive education for young people. An International Federation for Information Technology (IFIP) Task Force…

Interactive Session

181

International Artificial Intelligence Frameworks for Safeguarding Human Rights and Dignity

Globethics

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems continue to advance and permeate key aspects of social, economic, and political life, the urgency to ensure they are developed and deployed in ways that respect human rights and protect human dignity has never…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

214

The Trust Dilemma: AI across sectors

Trust Valley

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in public services, private enterprise, and global governance, the urgency to develop and implement responsible AI frameworks has never been greater. This panel will explore how principles can…

Interactive Session

347

Bridging Gender Gaps with AI: Empowering Girls and Women in STEM through Inclusive Digital Innovation

WITIN.ORG

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

In alignment with the WSIS+20 vision of building “people-centric, inclusive and development-oriented information societies,” this dynamic session by WITIN explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be purposefully harnessed to close persistent…

Women and Girls in Digital Interactive Session

190

Reshaping the world : Mapping opportunity with AI disruption

Jaipuria Institute of Management noida/Open Health Network/Mykolas Romeris University

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

This session explores how AI tools and digital innovations are transforming education by enhancing intercultural communication, preserving traditions, and fostering social change in the digital era. As globalization accelerates, diverse cultural…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

461

Swiss Reception | Partners Certificate Ceremony

17:45 – 20:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 – Official Reception Join us for an evening of networking and camaraderie with fellow participants as we celebrate two decades of people-centred digital cooperation. This special occasion also recognises the valuable…

Social Event

Friday 11 July

474

Ambassadors Roundtable

ITU

08:00 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room X

On invitation only

Ambassadors Round Table

436

Leaders TalkX: Click to govern: inclusive and efficient e-services

WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leader TalkX explores the transformative potential of ICT applications in fostering sustainable development across various sectors. Emphasizing e-government strategies, the discussion focuses on innovating public administrations, enhancing…

Leaders TalkX

475

High-Level Dialogue: How a growing space ecosystem can be better leveraged to achieve the SDGs?

International Telecommunication Union

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

Emerging Technologies High-Level Dialogue

395

WSIS Action Line C7: e-Science for Inclusive Futures: Access, Collaboration, and Foresight for the Next Decade

UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

This session will explore how e-Science can support the goals of the WSIS Action Line C7 over the next decade, particularly in fostering inclusive, equitable, and anticipatory scientific ecosystems. With the global review of WSIS under way, the…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

206

IO Antitrust

OGI (The OneGoal Initiative for Governance)

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Given today's panoply of technologies and gathering of resources, the aim is to start to understand participants' insights, ideas and opinions about the question: "Under which conditions should a supranational or international organisation (IO) be…

Interactive Session

530

African Group meeting on WSIS+20

ECA

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Interactive Session

242

Strengthen Digital Governance and International Cooperation to Build an Inclusive Digital Future

Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

At present, a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation rapidly evolves, which accelerates the development of the information society. Meanwhile, the swift evolution of technology also introduces a series of risks and…

Interactive Session

543

South Africa 20-Year Country Report

South Africa

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

Interactive Session

438

Leaders TalkX: ICT application to unlock the full potential of digital - Part II

WSIS

09:30 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

This Leader TalkX explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Stakeholders from governments, international organizations, and the private sector converge to explore avenues for promoting international trade, improving…

Leaders TalkX

322

Importance of Professional standards for AI development and testing

International Federation for Information Processing

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

AI is part of the skillset for ICT Professionals. What is their role in ensuring that standards and ethics codes are adhered to when working with AI, especially considering that data is used differently in various situations / siloes? ICT…

Supporting Partner Emerging Technologies Partner's Insight

222

Information Society in Times of Risk

International Community of Experts on Risk Information Management, Risk Models and Applications (RIMMA CoE), The UN Consultative Committee on…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

WSIS aims to build a people - centric, inclusive, and development - oriented Information Society. In the context of an ever - changing world filled with various risks, this session focuses on the special demands that the Information Society faces…

Interactive Session

515

WSIS Prizes 2025 Nominees' Ceremony

WSIS

10:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Lobby C

As part of the top 37% of submissions for 2025, WSIS Prizes Nominees represent a remarkable group of ICT initiatives that have demonstrated innovation, relevance, and impact in their respective categories. Selected from 973 submissions, by an expert…

WSIS Prizes

479

Digital Cooperation for Inclusive Development: Brazil–South Africa Synergies in the G20 and the WSIS Framework

South Africa/Brazil

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

As two leading nations of the Global South and members of the G20, Brazil and South Africa play pivotal roles in shaping inclusive global digital policy agendas. In 2024, Brazil chaired the G20, and in 2025, South Africa is in charge of it. This…

Interactive Session

239

Utilizing Digital Technologies as a Tool to Strengthen Sustainable Development Practices

Global Youth Leadership Development Council (GYLDC) and the Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

The United Nations (UN) has recognized the critical intersection between technology and sustainable development through various initiatives, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change. The digital…

Interactive Session

221

Leveraging ICT for ageing populations: addressing Gender disparities & measuring Impact

womenvai and its partners

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

At the occasion of WSIS+20, WOMENVAI and its partners — the University of Bari (Italy), ESIF (Cameroon), EPF Engineering School (France), Centro-i (Mexico), Abshore (France-Tunisia), and Swiss Engineering (Geneva, Switzerland) — present an…

Women and Girls in Digital Interactive Session

476

High-Level Dialogue: The role of parliaments in shaping our digital future

ITU and IPU

10:15 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

The digital transformation has fundamentally reshaped societies worldwide, creating unprecedented opportunities while exposing persistent inequalities. As technology companies achieve unprecedented global influence and artificial intelligence emerges…

High-Level Dialogue

494

UNGIS working-level meeting

UNGIS

11:00 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room G

UNGIS members only

UNGIS

409

Harnessing ICT for Sustainable Development: Bridging Gaps through Local Initiatives

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

Interactive Session

244

Driving the Future: Opportunities and Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles

The Institute for AI International Governance of Tsinghua University, Globethics, Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (TUM)

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

Autonomous driving technology has not only redefined modes of transportation, but also provided humanity with a brand-new digitalized living experience. As a brilliant fusion of artificial intelligence and the transportation sector, autonomous…

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

413

Bridging the Digital Divide: Inclusive ICT Policies for Sustainable Development

International Standard University/City University Bangladesh

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room E

This session, titled “Inclusive and Ethical ICT Policies for a Sustainable and Equitable Digital Future,” seeks to foster a critical dialogue on the urgent need to design, implement, and monitor ICT policies that leave no one behind. As we mark 20…

Interactive Session

218

Accelerating Structural Transformation and Industrialization in Developing Countries: Navigating the Future with Advanced ICTs and Industry 4.0

Digital Transformation Alliance (DTA) and Alliance for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing for Africa (AISMA)

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

Context and Rationale:Developing countries are entering a pivotal phase where the convergence of digital technologies and industrial policies can serve as a powerful catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Unlike previous industrial…

Interactive Session

508

Law, Tech, Humanity, and Trust

International Committee of the Red Cross

11:30 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

As armed conflicts increasingly extend into cyberspace, the imperative to protect medical and humanitarian digital infrastructure has become more urgent than ever. The protection of medical and humanitarian activities are among the oldest rules of…

Interactive Session

344

Global Strategies for Child Online Protection and Tackling Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

SWGfL (South West Grid for Learning)

11:30 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room K

As digital connectivity expands globally, the threats faced by children and women online are intensifying—often faster than policy or platform responses can keep pace. Online child exploitation and tech-facilitated violence against women and girls…

Interactive Session

480

Knowledge Café: WSIS+20 Consultation: Towards a Vision Beyond 2025

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

First come, first served

🎉 Be the first to secure your spot! It's first come, first served for this knowledge cafe session. 🎉 🌟 Reserve your seat now by signing up HERE 🌟 ❗️Important Note❗️: Please ensure you complete the event registration first. Without it, you will…

Knowledge Café

481

High-Level Lunch by South Africa - Gold Partner

South Africa

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

On invitation only

Knowledge Café

480

Knowledge Café: WSIS+20 Consultation: Towards a Vision Beyond 2025

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room L

First come, first served

🎉 Be the first to secure your spot! It's first come, first served for this knowledge cafe session. 🎉 🌟 Reserve your seat now by signing up HERE 🌟 ❗️Important Note❗️: Please ensure you complete the event registration first. Without it, you will…

Knowledge Café

547

WSIS Photo Contest 2025 Award Ceremony

WSIS

12:00 – 12:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Lobby C

Celebrating the Power of Visual Storytelling: WSIS Photo Contest 2025 Out of 246 submissions from around the world, 43 finalists were selected for their striking ability to capture how digital technologies are driving inclusion and sustainability.…

Special Session

357

Lunch Break

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼

Lunch Break

313

A fair communication/ Une communication équitable

Universal Esperanto Association

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Room F

What is Esperanto? "L'Espéranto en 20 tableaux". The use of Esperanto in LItterature and science, in meetings and congresses, to reach a fair communication. Esperanto in multicultural families, Esperanto for native speakers.

Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

369

WSIS+20 Celebration

WSIS

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) ∼ WSIS+20 Open Space

WSIS+20 Interactive Session

484

WSIS Action Lines Facilitators Meeting

WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Since 2015, stakeholders have worked to align the WSIS Process with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, integrating digital technologies into strategies that support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Now, 20…

Action Line Facilitators Meeting

539

Charting the Path Forward for the WSIS+20 Review: A conversation with the WSIS+20 Co-Facilitators

WSIS

15:00 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

On 23 April 2025, the President of the United Nations General Assembly has appointed H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations, and H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of the…

Interactive Session

486

High-Level Track Facilitators Certificates

ITU

15:30 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Leaders TalkX

488

WSIS+20: Vision of WSIS beyond 2025 | Chair’s Summary | Closing Ceremony

WSIS

16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) ∼ Plenary Room C

Closing Ceremony

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