UN Virtual Worlds Day 2025
Delivering the Pact for the Future with AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
11-12 June 2025
Turin, Italy
Welcome to the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day!
The 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day is a global gathering that brings together 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, this event serves as a platform to advance discussions on how AI and virtual technologies can drive sustainable development, foster inclusivity, and shape the future of digital public infrastructure. Taking place on 11-12 June 2025 in Turin, Italy, the event will feature high-level dialogues, interactive showcases, and UN-led project presentations that explore the role of AI-powered virtual worlds in shaping the future of cities and governments, transforming industries, and strengthening governance frameworks.
Join us to shape an inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred digital future!
- Venue: ITCILO Turin UN campus (Address: Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10, Turin, Italy)
- Participation is free of charge and open to all.
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. Ms Emma Inamutila Theofelus
Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Namibia
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, International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO)
Sameer Chauhan
Director, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC)
Dmitry Mariyasin
Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Paula Llobet Vilarrasa
Councillor for Tourism, Digital Agenda, Innovation, and Investment, Valencia, Spain
Vincent Martin
Director of the Office of Innovation, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Anne Bajart
Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission
Bertrand Levy
Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, The Sandbox
Radia Funna
Futurist and creator of the xHuman theory and Chair of the 1st UN Virtual Worlds Day
Cesar Urbina
Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder, IRALTA
Louisa Baker
Senior Research Manager, IDC
Dario Sabella
ETSI MEC Chairman
Manuel Barreiro
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aston Group
Quentin Jordahn
Researcher, MIMBUS
1st UN Executive Briefing on unlocking the potential of virtual worlds and the metaverse for the SDGs
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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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Elevate your impact by sponsoring the UN Virtual Worlds Day and supporting the UN SDGs throughout the year.
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Join our platform and play your part in using virtual worlds to achieve the SDGs.
Be a Catalyst for Change: Sponsor the UN Virtual Worlds Day and Champion the UN SDGs!
Through this platform, we will 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.
Check out the sponsorship packages here.
Contact us at virtualworlds@itu.int.
