UN Virtual Worlds Day 2025
Delivering on the Pact for the Future with AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
11-12 June 2025
Turin, Italy
Thank you for joining the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day!
The 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day was a global gathering that brought together 650+ leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds in addressing global challenges and advancing the delivery of the Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact.
Co-organized by ITU, ITCILO, FAO, UNECA, UNECE, UNECLAC, UNESCWA, UNFCCC, UN Guatemala, UN-Habitat, UNICC, UNICEF, UNRISD, UN Tourism, UNU, UN Futures Lab, World Bank, and WIPO, the event served as a platform to advance discussions on how AI and virtual worlds can drive the digital economy, foster inclusivity, and shape the future of digital public infrastructure.
Held on 11–12 June 2025 at the UN campus in Turin, Italy, the event featured high-level dialogues, interactive showcases, and UN-led project presentations that explored the role of AI-powered virtual worlds in shaping the future of cities and governments, transforming industries, and strengthening governance frameworks.
The event concluded with the launch of the Turin Call to Action and the release of the Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy—a first-of-its-kind global catalogue of real-world applications of AI and virtual worlds for public good.
Thank you for being part of this important step toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred digital future.
Seizo Onoe
Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
H.E. Mr Adolfo Urso
Minister, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Italy
H.E. Mr William Kabogo Gitau
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Kenya
Eva Spina
Head of Department for Digital, Connectivity and New Technologies of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and Chair of the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day
Christophe Perrin
Director of the International Training Centre of the ILO and Director of the Turin School of Development
Giuseppe Zefola
Deputy Director of Training, Partnerships and Management Support, International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO)
Sameer Chauhan
Director, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC)
Cesar Urbina
Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder, IRALTA
Paula Llobet Vilarrasa
Councillor for Tourism, Digital Agenda, Innovation, and Investment, Valencia, Spain
Manuel Barreiro
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aston Group
Anne Bajart
Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission
Bertrand Levy
Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, The Sandbox
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With the global convening power of the UN, we bring to our international audience world experts from across government, industry, academia, and civil society.
The Mission
Harness the transformative power of virtual worlds to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Through this platform, we showcase groundbreaking initiatives, facilitate collaborations, and provide resources to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to leverage virtual worlds for sustainable development.
Join us on this journey as we explore the digital universe and unlock its potential for a sustainable and inclusive future.
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Contact us at virtualworlds@itu.int.
