Digital@UNGA was more than an anchor event — it was a testament to the world coming together. The proof? Over 45 Affiliate Sessions unfolded across the globe, led by governments, the private sector, UN agencies, NGOs, and youth. Each one was independently organized, yet all were united by a shared mission: to celebrate the power of digital to connect, uplift, and empower.
What emerged was a remarkable spectrum of ideas and impact — from sustainable agriculture in India to urban health, from responsible AI and digital policy to space connectivity reaching remote communities, from trusted digital ID solutions for displaced people to early warning systems transforming networks into lifelines, and classrooms preparing students for an AI-driven future. Governments, private sector leaders, UN agencies, NGOs, youth, women, and even refugees all came to the table. Different voices, contexts, and causes, yet one shared vision: digital as a force for good.
Each Affiliate Session broadened the stage of Digital@UNGA, ensuring that innovations and solutions from every sector and region were heard. Digital@UNGA is not simply an event — it is a global movement where every story counts, every partnership matters, and every solution can make a difference.
Here are the outcomes.
AI, Innovation and Governance
Date and time: Tuesday 16 September 2026, 16:00–18:00
Organizers: The Aapti Institute, Data2X, Data Privacy Brasil, the Decentralization Research Center, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, the Global Solutions Initiative, the Project Liberty Institute, hosted by 1014
Outcomes: Builders and policymakers aligned on practical paths to scale people-centred data models, from cooperatives to public digital infrastructure, with clear calls for legal clarity, funding, and cross-border interoperability. A convening coalition formed to carry this work forward, translating unprecedented global awareness into sustained political will and collective action.
Date and time: Tuesday 16 September 2027, 17:30–20:30
Organizers: Humane Intelligence, Tech Salon, Compiler
Outcomes: A candid, global conversation on AI’s role in advancing the SDGs brought together around 90 participants in person and online from at least 30 countries, surfacing priorities on safety, equity, and inclusion. The discussion, supported by philanthropic partners, reinforced the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping responsible AI practice and policy.