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WSIS Forum 2023 is scheduled to be held from 13–17 March 2023 at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, with the support of remote participation. Learn more »

Agenda and Programme

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30 May – 3 June

Past Sessions

Monday 30 May

Exhibition Inauguration
WSIS
WSIS
10:45 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) Exhibition Space
We are pleased to inform that the final week of the WSIS Forum will feature exhibits on ICTs for Sustainable Development Goals from WSIS stakeholders and partners at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Join us and the Secretary-General for the…
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Exhibition Inauguration
Coffee Break
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
12:30 – 12:45 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room
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Coffee will be offered during the session Coffee Break
Mayors High-Level Lunch
WSIS/Geneva Cities Hub
WSIS/Geneva Cities Hub
12:45 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)
Mayors only
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High-Level Lunch
Knowledge Café: WSIS+20
WSIS
WSIS
13:00 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
Light lunch will be served. Limited to 90 seats, first come first served basis. This knowledge café will provide opportunity for stakeholders to share their views, insights, and to reflect on the evolution of WSIS implementation process. This session…
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Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session Knowledge Café
Reception by Poland
Permanent Mission of Poland to the United Nations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Poland to the United…
19:00 – 22:00 (UTC+02:00) Poland Mission
On invitation only
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Tuesday 31 May

High-Level Lunch (sponsored by UAE)
UAE
UAE
12:30 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
On invitation only
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Strategic Partner: Platinum High-Level Lunch
Coffee Break
Japan
Japan
15:30 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Exhibition Space
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Coffee will be offered during the session Partner for Specific Activities Social Event
Official Reception / Ceremony for Partners
Switzerland / WSIS
Switzerland / WSIS
18:30 – 20:30 (UTC+02:00) Cafeteria
The WSIS Forum 2022 partners are: · UAE as the Platinum Partner · Saudi Arabia as the Gold Plus Partner · Qatar as the Gold Partner · Japan, IEEE, Huawei as Partners for Specific Activities · Rwanda, Switzerland, EY (TBC), and…
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Wednesday 1 June

High-Level Lunch (sponsored by Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
12:00 – 13:30 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
On invitation only
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Gold Plus Partner High-Level Lunch
Coffee sponsored by WSIS Forum 2022 Chairman Elect
Nigeria
Nigeria
16:30 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Exhibition Space
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Coffee will be offered during the session Coffee Break
Cocktail and Gala Dinner
WSIS
WSIS
19:30 – 22:00 (UTC+02:00) Four Seasons Hotel
On invitation only
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Thursday 2 June

IEEE Knowledge Cafe
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
IEEE
09:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
Light breakfast will be served. With the WSIS Action Line C6 Enabling Environment serving as the backdrop, the conversation at this Knowledge Cafe is set in the context of translating technological solutions into innovations that enable a sustainable…
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Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session Partner for Specific Activities Knowledge Café
Coffee Break
Lithuania
Lithuania
10:45 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) Room A
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Coffee will be offered during the session Coffee Break
Intergenerational Knowledge Café
WSIS/GCOA/GIMUN
WSIS/GCOA/GIMUN
13:00 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
First part - ICTs and Healthy Ageing Why is intergenerational discussion important for healthy ageing? How can we accelerate digital uptake with older persons? How will this impact young people? From a digital perspective, when is the right time to…
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Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session Knowledge Café
Coffee Break
Gambia
Gambia
16:15 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room
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Coffee will be offered during the session Coffee Break
Reception by India
India
India
18:00 – 19:30 (UTC+02:00) Cafeteria
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Social Event
WSIS TalkX: Inspirational ICT Stories
WSIS
WSIS
19:30 – 22:00 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
The WSIS TalkX were launched during the WSIS Forum 2019 and has continued with great success to be held in virtual format during the 2020-2022. Coming back to the ITU HQ, this year’s WSIS TalkX evening session will be another opportunity to hear from…
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Friday 3 June

Knowledge Café: Bridging the digital gender divide
WSIS and stakeholders
WSIS and stakeholders
13:00 – 14:15 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery
As part of WSIS' work on gender mainstreaming, WSIS Gender Trendsetters have been appointed to act as trailblazers and take action in strengthening gender equality. Each Trendsetter has chosen a specific challenge or pledge to advance gender…
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Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session Knowledge Café
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