A Digital Future for All
21 September 2024, 10:30 – 13:30 and 14:30 – 17:00
ECOSOC Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York

‘A Digital Future For All’ was the digital track of the Summit of the Future Action Days. Convened by the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology (OSET), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the digital track brought forward-looking commitments from all stakeholders to harness innovation, science and data in a more inclusive, safe and sustainable manner. Initial sessions demonstrated how digital technologies and game-changing solutions can lay the groundwork for a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future. The morning sessions propelled participants forward into the future, encouraging exploration of the trends, risks, and opportunities presented by digital and emerging technologies on our journey forward. The afternoon sessions celebrated commitments and further discussed the elements and the foundations that are needed to advance such a collective vision of an open, free, and secure digital future. Stakeholders also explored the opportunities offered by the Global Digital Compact and practical applications of AI.

SDG Digital was a key component of the digital track and a cornerstone of our ongoing efforts to leverage digital innovation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set within the broader context of this year’s UN General Assembly, the Summit of the Future and its Action Days. SDG Digital exemplified how digital technologies can lay the groundwork for a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future.