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Agenda and Programme

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 took place from 27 to 31 May 2024, co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The Event was co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation in Geneva, Switzerland, with remote participation support. The Agenda and Programme for the Event were built based on official submissions received during the Open Consultation Process (OCP). The OCP was an open and inclusive consultation with WSIS stakeholders to prepare for the event, including developing the event programme, identifying gaps in the implementation of the Geneva Plan of Action and the WSIS Action Lines, and contributing to the WSIS+20 review process.

Draft Agenda As of 23/05/2024 — (Please note that the draft agenda is subject to change and will be continuously updated.)

Webcast

Action Lines

Sustainable Development Goals

Topics

Tracks

Special Tracks

Sunday 26 May

Past Sessions

133

Reception by Poland

Poland

Poland

19:00 – 21:00 (UTC+02:00)

On invitation only

Social Event

Monday 27 May

Past Sessions

354

The WSIS Moon Shot

WSIS

WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Celebrate two decades of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and explore our digital journey ahead! Dive into successes, challenges, and cutting-edge tech shaping our digital future. Join experts from diverse backgrounds as we pave the…

High-Level Plenary

356

The WSIS welcome Part I: Meet the Movers Behind It!

WSIS

WSIS

09:30 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Welcome to the heart of WSIS! In this special session, meet the masterminds behind the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event as they share insights, visions, and the collaborative spirit driving global digital transformation. Discover how WSIS continues to…

High-Level Plenary

388

Spotlight Platinum Partner: United Arab Emirates

WSIS

WSIS

09:45 – 09:50 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Strategic Partner Spotlight

391

Showcasing Grassroots Perspectives | Ready to test your WSIS knowledge?

WSIS

WSIS

09:50 – 10:15 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Showcase grassroots technologies through captivating photos, highlighting their real-world implementation on the ground. Participants should get ready to test their knowledge about WSIS! Win to get your special WSIS T-shirts!

Special Session

358

The WSIS welcome Part II: and now for the Shakers!

WSIS

WSIS

10:15 – 10:25 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Be part of a significant moment in global digital discourse! Join the ITU Secretary-General and the Swiss Minister at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event co-hosted by both. Gain unique perspectives and insights into transformative digital strategies…

High-Level Plenary

490

WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event: Handover and the Appointment of Chair

WSIS

WSIS

10:25 – 10:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Handover of chairship WSIS Forum 2023: H.E. Dr Emilija Stojmenova DuhMinister of Digital TransformationRepublic of Slovenia Appointment of new Chair of WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event: H.E. Mr. Albert RöstiFederal CouncillorFederal Department of the…

High-Level Plenary

395

Spotlight Gold Plus Partner: Saudi Arabia

WSIS

WSIS

10:30 – 10:34 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Strategic Partner Spotlight

398

UN Leaders dialogue on the progress and future of digital cooperation

WSIS

WSIS

10:35 – 11:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The UN Leaders Dialogue—where the conversation is compelling, the stakes are high, and the possibilities are limitless. This isn't just another talkfest—it's a call to action. World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is a United Nations (UN)…

High-Level Plenary

315

Exhibition Inauguration

WSIS

WSIS

11:30 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Open Space

Be part of the excitement at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event with the Exhibition Inauguration, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and initiatives driving the digital transformation forward.

Exhibition Inauguration

346

WSIS+20 Visioning Challenge - WSIS towards the Summit of the Future/GDC and beyond

WSIS

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) Room C

First come, first served

The Knowledge Café is a dynamic and interactive space designed to facilitate collaborative discussions and the exchange of ideas among participants seated around round tables. While these discussions will address various topics, the primary objective…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Knowledge Café

316

High-Level Lunch (Platinum)

United Arab Emirates - Platinum Partner

United Arab Emirates - Platinum Partner

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

Golden pin holders only

Strategic Partner: Platinum High-Level Lunch

399

Lunch

-

-

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)

Lunch Break

400

Leaders TalkX: WSIS towards the Summit of the Future/GDC and beyond

WSIS

WSIS

14:00 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

In this session, we explore how the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) serves as a cornerstone for implementing effective global digital governance processes. As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, WSIS emerges as a pivotal…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Leaders TalkX

532

Video Message by the UN Secretary-General

WSIS

WSIS

14:00 – 14:02 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Video Message by United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres

Spotlight

401

Partner’s Insight: United Arab Emirates-Platinum Partner

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

14:15 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Discover the UAE's digital advancements improving citizen well-being and internet safety. This session highlights the country's digital identity system, AI applications, and cybersecurity initiatives, along with digital strategies from Abu Dhabi,…

Strategic Partner: Platinum Partner's Insight

522

Spotlight Gold Partner

WSIS

WSIS

14:30 – 14:33 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Spotlight

372

Leaders TalkX: Forging Partnerships: Shaping the “Digital for Development” Landscape

WSIS

WSIS

14:33 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX session underscores the pivotal role of governments and stakeholders in driving ICTs for development. Emphasizing the vital need for cooperation, it champions the effective participation of all entities. Encouraging the development…

Leaders TalkX

376

Leaders TalkX: The Connectivity Imperative: Laying the Foundation for Inclusive Information Access

WSIS

WSIS

15:00 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

According to ITU Facts and Figures 2023, the number of people worldwide without Internet access dropped to an estimated 2.6 billion, while 67% (5.4 billion) are now online. However, despite this progress, 33% of the global population remains…

Leaders TalkX

407

Accelerate the progress towards achieving the SDGs: Saudi Arabia Perspective

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

15:15 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

We are approaching the end point of the 2030 Agenda with only a fraction of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on track. Following commitments made at SDG Digital Day 2023, the world is in a race to rescue the Goals and make good on its promise…

Strategic Partner: Gold Plus Partner's Insight

378

Leaders TalkX: Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering Global Access Through Digital

WSIS

WSIS

15:30 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This session explores the transformative power of Digital Technologies in democratizing access to information worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of policy guidelines for promoting public domain information, advocating for legislation ensuring…

Leaders TalkX

335

DPI High-Level Session

ITU, Germany and Estonia

GovStack Initiative

16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Democratizing access to government services using digital as the main channel for interaction fosters productivity, transparency, and inclusion by making services user-friendly and easily available from anywhere, anytime, and from any device.…

High-Level Dialogue

494

International Standards: A Commitment to Inclusivity

ITU

ITU

16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

The world’s leading developers of international standards – the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – provide a trusted platform for…

High-Level Dialogue

520

Actioning SDG 5 by empowering women's participation in and through ICT

Digital Cooperation Organization (Gold Partner)

DCO

16:15 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

SDG 5 underscores the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in this context by providing tools and platforms for women to access education,…

Strategic Partner: Gold ICTs and Gender Mainstreaming Partner's Insight

337

Partner2Connect High-Level Panel

Partner2Connect

P2C

17:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will mark a significant milestone of twenty years of progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society. Partner2Connect will be front and center in the agenda shaping…

High-Level Dialogue

491

Space for Sustainable Development: the case of connectivity

International Telecommunication Union

ITU

17:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Space technology is now very often quoted as having a crucial role to play in providing connectivity and bridging the digital divide. The Plan of Action adopted at the end of the first session of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in…

High-Level Dialogue

487

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

Permanent Mission of India

18:00 – 18:30 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Social Event

134

Official Reception, including Partners Certificate Ceremony

Switzerland and ITU

Switzerland and ITU

18:30 – 21:00 (UTC+02:00) Espace Violeta Parra

Celebrate two decades of digital cooperation and innovation at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event Official Reception. Join us for an evening of networking and camaraderie with all participants. This occasion also serves to recognise and commend the…

Social Event

Tuesday 28 May

Past Sessions

416

Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT (invitation only)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

07:45 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

On invitation only

ICTs and Gender Mainstreaming High-Level Substantive Session

374

Mobilizing Collective Intelligence to Harness Innovation for Connectivity & Applications

World Summit Awards and Geneva Innovation Movement together with University of Geneva and ICNM

WSA and GIM with UNIGE and ICNM

08:00 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

This multistakeholder session convened by WSA World Summit Award, the Geneva Innovation Movement and Parter2Connect on the 20Y results and future key trends, challenges and opportunities to link Action Line C7and C8 WSIS actors and partners to other…

Interactive Session

462

Leaders TalkX: Bridging the Skills Gap: Building Capacity for the Digital Age

WSIS

WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX discussion focuses on the imperative of ensuring universal access to ICT skills and literacy for all individuals. It emphasizes the need for domestic policies integrating ICTs into education and lifelong learning, eradicating…

Leaders TalkX

140

"Re" Generative AI: Using Artificial and Human Intelligence in tandem for innovation

International Federation for Information Processing - IP3

IFIP IP3

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

In this session, we will explore AI, especially Generative AI, and how it should be used in tandem with Human Intelligence. There will be demonstrations rather than presentations. An AI agent has been created, and the audience can interrogate the…

Supporting Partner ICTs and Emerging Technologies Partner's Insight

151

Roll up, Roll Up and learn "How can digital development accelerate the achievement of the SDGs and help the work of the WSIS process in this space?

Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, United Kingdom

DSIT and FCDO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

This session will look at how digital development strategies can leverage the WSIS Action Lines, in particular Lines 1, 4, 6 and 11, to do more to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Contributing Partner Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Partner's Insight

459

WSIS Action Line C7: e-Learning: Empowering Educators and learners: Enhancing Teacher Training and e-Learning for Digital Inclusion

UNESCO

UNESCO

09:00 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

The High Level Dialogue on "Empowering Educators and learners: Enhancing Teacher Training and e-Learning for Digital Inclusion" convenes to address the evolving digital landscape since WSIS's inception in 2003, emphasizing the imperative of digital…

Capacity Building and Digital Education Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

382

Global Initiative on Digital Health Multistakeholder Dialogue (Day 1)

World Health Organization and International Telecommunication Union

WHO and ITU

09:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room

Global support for national digital health transformation The Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 (GSDH) endorsed by 194 WHO Member States provides guidance and coordination on global digital health transformation and aims to strengthen…

Digital Health Interactive Session

521

Truth in the Digital Age: Combating Misinformation for a Thriving Digital Economy

Digital Cooperation Organization (Gold partner)

DCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

In the digital age, the spread of online misinformation poses a significant threat to societies worldwide. Online misinformation can undermine trust in institutions, disrupt social harmony, and negatively impact economic stability. As social media…

Interactive Session

473

Leaders TalkX: Securing the Digital Realm: Collaborative Strategies for Trust and Resilience

WSIS

WSIS

09:30 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX session highlights the importance of ensuring confidence and security in the use of Digital Technologies. It calls for mutlistakeholder cooperation to enhance user trust and safeguard data integrity. More information available…

Leaders TalkX

497

Leaders TalkX: When Policy Meets Progress: Shaping a Fit for Future Digital World

WSIS

WSIS

10:00 – 10:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

"An enabling environment at national and international levels is essential for the Information Society. ICTs should be used as an important tool for good governance. The rule of law, accompanied by a supportive, transparent, pro-competitive,…

Leaders TalkX

460

Leading in the Digital Era: How can the Public Sector prepare for the AI age?

UNESCO

UNESCO

10:00 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Digital transformation is constantly changing how people live, work and function in their societies. The development and use of digital technologies is also impacting how governments operate and function. Digital transformation, including artificial…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies High-Level Dialogue

170

WSIS Action Line C5: Beneath the Waves: Safeguarding Global Connectivity through Secure Submarine Networks

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

The need for subsea network resiliency cannot be overemphasized when it comes to either moving huge amounts of data over transoceanic distances or ensuring the connectivity of a small community to the rest of the world. With the increasing dependence…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

472

Leaders TalkX: ICT Applications Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital - Part I

WSIS

WSIS

10:30 – 11:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This session explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Key topics include fostering private sector investment, enhancing healthcare systems, expanding teleworking opportunities, and using ICTs for environmental protection…

Leaders TalkX

470

Leaders TalkX: Click to Govern: Inclusive and Efficient E-services

WSIS

WSIS

11:00 – 11:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Leaders TalkX

218

AI for Energy Innovation & Sustainability

IEEE

IEEE

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

Today the world is undergoing significant challenges in addressing the UN SDGs to achieve a sustainable planet for all. IEEE recognizes that the Information Communications Technologies (ICT) sector depends on energy to thrive, as well as how…

Partner for Specific Activities ICTs and Emerging Technologies Partner's Insight

312

Intelligence artificielle et désinformation: des solutions techniques et politiques / Artificial intelligence and disinformation: technical and political solutions

Mission permanente de Belgique - Wallonie-Bruxelles à Genève

Mission permanente de Belgique -…

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

(English below) Plus de 70 élections sont prévues en 2024 à travers le monde, et nous savons que l'IA aura un impact sur ces élections et sur la démocratie en générale. La désinformation est l'un des risques associés à l'IA dans ce contexte. De même,…

Supporting Partner Media Partner's Insight

321

UNGIS High-Level Roundtable Meeting

UNGIS

UNGIS

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Room 9

UNGIS members only

UNGIS serves as an inter-agency mechanism to coordinate substantive policy issues facing the United Nations system’s implementation of the Geneva Plan of Action and Tunis Agenda for the Information Society adopted by the World Summit on the…

UNGIS

507

Leaders TalkX: Digital Advancing Sustainable Development: A Trusted Connected World

WSIS

WSIS

11:30 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Leaders TalkX

314

High-Level Lunch (Gold Plus Partner)

Saudi Arabia - Gold Plus Partner

Saudi Arabia - Gold Plus Partner

12:00 – 13:30 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

Golden pin holders only

Strategic Partner: Gold Plus High-Level Lunch

424

Lunch

-

-

12:00 – 13:30 (UTC+02:00)

Lunch Break

427

Ministerial Roundtable (Ministers only)

WSIS

WSIS

13:30 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Ministers only

Ministerial Round Table

229

Smart City Leaders' Talk

Global Cities Hub (GCH) and WeGO

Global Cities Hub (GCH) and WeGO

13:30 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The event aims to discuss the main issues of people-centered and climate-resilient smart city development. It highlights different aspects of smartness of cities, including but not limited to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the…

High-Level Dialogue

313

Capacity building for emerging leaders to protect the Internet

Internet Society

ISOC

13:30 – 14:15 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

The Internet flourished because of the community of people who worked tirelessly to help it grow. While it continues to expand and evolve every day, the Internet faces threats and challenges on many fronts. That is why the Internet Society, together…

Contributing Partner Universal Connectivity Partner's Insight

235

WSIS Action Line C7: E-business and the Global Digital Compact

International Trade Centre, Universal Postal Union, UN Trade and Development

ITC, UPU, UNCTAD

13:30 – 14:15 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

Despite progress in the adoption of e-business worldwide over 20 years since WSIS, there is a continuing divide in the digital readiness of developed versus developing countries. The Global Digital Compact, as an expected outcome of the coming Summit…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

511

Leaders TalkX: ICT Applications Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital - Part II

WSIS

WSIS

14:30 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This session explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Key topics include fostering private sector investment, enhancing healthcare systems, expanding teleworking opportunities, and using ICTs for environmental protection…

Leaders TalkX

429

WSIS Action Line C6: Enabling Environment “Collaborative Regulation Interactive workshop” with the active participation of Regional Regulatory Associations (RAs)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

ITU/BDT Regulatory and Market Environment…

14:30 – 15:15 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

As stated in the Global ICT Regulatory Outlook 2023 in most countries worldwide, multiple agencies have been established with mandates over digital transformation issues. They have been tackling the challenges of telecommunication/ICT markets and…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

167

CitiVerse: Envisioning Inclusive, Sustainable, and People-Centered Cities

ITU/WeGO

ITU/WeGO

14:30 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Room C

The CitiVerse represents a revolutionary approach to urban development, envisioning a network of interconnected virtual worlds that harmonize with and enhance their physical counterparts. Far beyond mere technological advancement, the CitiVerse holds…

Interactive Session

515

Leaders TalkX: Looking Ahead: Emerging tech for building sustainable futures

WSIS

WSIS

15:00 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Leaders TalkX

498

Leaders TalkX: Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society

WSIS

WSIS

15:30 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

This Leaders TalkX session will delve into the necessity of infusing universally held values and ethical dimensions into the digital. The discussion will focus on the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to foster an Information Society that…

Leaders TalkX

246

Trust in Tech: Navigating Emerging Technologies and Human Rights in a Connected World

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), International Organization for…

International Telecommunication Union (ITU),…

15:30 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) Room C

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, emerging technologies are shaping our world in profound ways, offering immense opportunities for progress, but also presenting complex challenges. Moreover, technical standards play a foundational role in…

High-Level Dialogue

350

Exploring the Vital Role of E-Government in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals

UN DESA

UN DESA

15:30 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

This facilitation meeting will explore how e-government can be leveraged to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . Participants will have the opportunity to: Learn more about the upcoming United Nations E-Government Survey 2024 Share…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

430

Coffee Break

Japan (Partner for specific activities)

Japan (Partner for specific activities)

15:30 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

Partner for Specific Activities Coffee Break

464

WSIS Roundtable discussion: Small States towards meaningful connectivity: lessons learned & future perspective

Lithuania and Singapore

Lithuania and Singapore

15:45 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

On invitation only

A roundtable discussion of small states will focus on lessons learned towards meaningful connectivity and what these states will need in the future in order no one is left behind in the era of digital transformation. Over the last 20 years, huge…

High-Level Dialogue

502

Leaders TalkX: Partnership Pivot: Innovating International Cooperation to Scale Digital Inclusion

WSIS

WSIS

16:00 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The digital revolution has the potential to propel societies forward, yet a significant divide, 2.6 billion people remain without access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). This Leaders TalkX underscores the critical need for…

Leaders TalkX

132

Advancing the GDC Principles and WSIS Action Lines

UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs/ Internet Governance Forum Secretariat

UN DESA/ IGF Secretariat

16:15 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

The session will explore the role of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in advancing the Global Digital Compact (GDC) principles and WSIS action lines nearly twenty years on, highlighting the Forum’s substantive work and multistakeholder…

Internet Governance Forum Interactive Session

504

Leaders TalkX: Local Voices, Global Echoes: Preserving Human Legacy, Linguistic Identity and Local Content in a Digital World

WSIS

WSIS

16:30 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

The "Leaders TalkX: Local Voices, Global Echoes: Preserving Human Legacy, Linguistic Identity and Local Content in a Digital World" aims to highlight cultural and linguistic diversity as cornerstones of a dialogue-driven Information Society. This…

Leaders TalkX

442

WSIS Prizes 2024 Ceremony

WSIS

WSIS

17:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) Main Stage, Room D

Get ready for the grand celebration of the year! The WSIS Prizes 2024 Ceremony is the premier international recognition of outstanding ICT projects and initiatives that are propelling the development of the information society, the WSIS process and…

WSIS Prizes

444

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

Permanent Mission of India

18:00 – 18:30 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Social Event

445

Gala Dinner

ITU / UAE (Platinum Partner)

ITU / UAE (Platinum Partner)

18:30 – 22:00 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery

Golden pin holders only

Strategic Partner: Platinum Social Event

Wednesday 29 May

Past Sessions

155

WSIS Action Line C9: Milestones, Challenges and Emerging Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development

UNESCO

Organized by the Communications and…

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

This session will focus on WSIS Action Line C9, which addresses the pivotal role of media in shaping the Information Society during the last two decades. It will also examine the impact of information technology on the safety of journalists,…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

153

FAINANCE for GOOD

Geneva Agape Foundation and AInitiative

GAF + AIn

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

The pressing question is: what can we do today to fully realize AI's potential to create fAInance for Good? By exploring these opportunities and embracing innovation, we can create a financial system that supports global prosperity and a more…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

525

Harnessing AI for Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab Region

UNDP Egypt

UNDP Egypt

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 16

Introduction: While 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development approaches its deadline, more than half of the globe is left behind. Despite increased knowledge and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress has been slow. According…

Interactive Session

291

How to ensure cultural and linguistic diversity in the digital and AI worlds?

UNESCO/Organisation internationale de la Francophonie

UNESCO/Organisation internationale de la…

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

The exponential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all areas of social life has made it all the more necessary to reflect on the need for governance and the need to manage the potential and multi-faceted risks generated by this technology.In this…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

384

Multistakeholder Dialogue on National Digital Health Transformation, 28-29 May 2024

World Health Organization and International Telecommunication Union

WHO and ITU

09:00 – 17:00 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room

Global support for national digital health transformation The Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 (GSDH) endorsed by 194 WHO Member States provides guidance and coordination on global digital health transformation and aims to strengthen…

Digital Health Interactive Session

141

WSIS+20: Reclaiming a people-centred information society – priorities for the global South

Association for Progressive Communications

APC

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Session topic and goal WSIS+20: Reclaiming a people-centred information society – priorities for the global South. This session is oriented to provoke reflection to stimulate, contribute to and help frame the deliberations in upcoming WSIS+20 events…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

179

WSIS Action Line C10: The Future of the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society: Impact of Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO

UNESCO

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

Amidst the alluring promises of digital technology for good, we see heightened inequality, surveillance, and discrimination, often further fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. In 2024, where about 3 billion people are going to cast their…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

329

WSIS Action Line C4: Capacity development in emergency telecommunications: Building resilience through digital skills

ITU

International Telecommunication Union

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

In recent years, the climate crisis has heightened vulnerabilities to disasters and has underscored the critical need for robust emergency response mechanisms, frameworks, and strategies at the global level. The rapid development of digital…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

366

Blockchain and Biometric-based Digital Identity Solution

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

UNJSPF

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

The UNJSPF session will showcase its digital identity solution implemented for the 84,000 UN retirees and beneficiaries, residing in more than 190 countries. The session will also include the latest news about the progress being made with the UN…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

474

Building an Enabling Environment for Indigenous, Rural and Remote Connectivity

Association for Progressive Communications, Rhizomatica and ITU-D Digital Inclusion

APC, Rhizomatica and ITU-D Digital Inclusion

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 16

The panel will analyze and share the experiences of indigenous communicators and community networks about the actions taken in different countries and contexts by diverse stakeholders, including policy makers and regulators, to create an enabling…

Interactive Session

468

Digital Governance 3.0

Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas Foundation) CyberBRICS Program

FGV

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

2024 is a pivotal year for enhancing global digital cooperation and development. From the first UNGA AI resolution to the EU AI Act, from the cybercrime treaty to the Digital Compact, we will take stock of the latest digital policy development around…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

145

Digital inclusivity: Connecting the next billion

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 9

The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) envisioned a digital future where everyone can experience the benefits of digital technologies. Over twenty years ago, an ambitious agenda was set, prioritizing goals such as closing the digital…

Contributing Partner Digital Inclusion Interactive Session

174

Tackling AI Challenges: Multi-stakeholder collaboration for corporate accountability on ethical AI

World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)

World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

This event will explore the role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in tackling the challenges of AI, and will bring together governments, investors, civil society organisations, think tanks, business groups and other stakeholders in the digital…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

172

The impact of technical standards on human rights in the case of digital technologies

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Emerging technologies have the potential to significantly impact the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Both governments and the private sector have a role in ensuring that the benefits of emerging technologies are harnessed, and the…

Interactive Session

220

WSIS Action Line C3: Guaranteeing the online space for all

UNESCO

UNESCO

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

Access to information is a fundamental human right and an essential enabler for sustainable development. The WSIS Action Line C3 recognizes the importance of promoting universal access to information and knowledge. In today's digital age, new…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

199

Al and Global Challenges: Ethical Development and Responsible Deployment

CCIT / CAST | EC MEDICI Framework | ICT Watch - Indonesia | Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | Kamusi Project International | Virtual…

CCIT / CAST | EC MEDICI Framework | ICT Watch…

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Room 9

The emergence of AI within the Global South is a pressing issue that has yet to come with the consent or participation of the vast majority of the population. Proponents of AI technology have the stage and the resources to press forward with few…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

331

Community Media Networks: Envisioning the future

1. ICT4D Collective; 2. ACORAB/CIN; 3. BNNRC; 5. TaC-Together; 6. CT TV; 7 CEMCA; 8. ICT4D.at

1. ICT4D Collective; 2. ACORAB/CIN; 3.…

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

This session draws on the expertise of those involved in developing and using community radio networks over the last 20 years, to share visions for the future evolution of community media (Radio and TV). Community radio has been a fundamentally…

Media Interactive Session

466

The Final Frontier: Emerging Tech and Space Economy for Sustainable Earth

Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas Foundation) CyberBRICS Program

Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas…

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

Space is playing an increasingly important role in providing resources, data, and opportunities to advance sustainability and development back on Earth. The session will look at the latest intersection of emerging tech, blossoming space economy and…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

198

Towards the WSIS+20 Review: Driving technical community engagement

Canadian Internet Registration Authority

CIRA

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Over the past six months, the future of the internet—and its governance—has featured in multilateral and multistakeholder discussions around the world. From NETmundial+10 to the Global Digital Compact, these dialogues have increasingly seen…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

309

Unlocking Africa's Digital Entrepreneurship Potential: Insights from the Tech Hub Landscape post-Covid

UN International Trade Centre

UN International Trade Centre

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

The session will delve into the dynamic landscape of African tech hubs, which have surpassed 1000 in number, and their pivotal role in propelling digital, social, and economic transformations by fostering startup ecosystems, drawing insights from the…

Covid-19 related Sustainable Digital Transformation Interactive Session

348

IEEE Knowledge Café: Knowledge Sharing for Sustainable Development

IEEE

IEEE

12:00 – 13:30 (UTC+02:00) Room C

This Knowledge Cafe is inspired by IEEE’s Planet Positive 2030 work Strong Sustainability by Design and a future vision for knowledge, best practices, expertise, data, and tools sharing on a Sustainability Commons. Sustainability Commons, inspired…

Knowledge Café

448

Lunch

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12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)

Lunch Break

248

Enabling responsible development, deployment and use of AI and digital ecosystems

Ernst&Young

EY

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Building on previous panels in 2022 and 2023 that discussed AI risk management and responsible AI governance, this workshop panel will explore practical approaches to building a better working digital world through testing tools, design standards and…

Contributing Partner ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

239

How African knowledge and wisdom can inspire the development and governance of AI

Kenya Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva/DiploFoundation/ Geneva Internet Platform

Kenya Permanent Mission to the UN in…

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

Africa is the continent of the digital future. It is a continent with a young population and an enormous potential for economic and societal development driven by emerging and advanced technologies. Africa also has a rich and diverse cultural…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

238

New Normal: are we ready for it?

EC MEDICI Framework

MEDICI

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

Preamble: It is not under question the added value and the achievements due to digital technology; the aim of this session is to carefully consider potential risks and drawbacks to minimize or counterbalance them.Digital transformation is reshaping…

Covid-19 related ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

250

The Future of News Media: AI, Revenue Models, and Democracy

The UN Brief

The UN Brief

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

A conversation around the impact of AI on newsrooms, the global news media landscape, and new revenue models for news media organizations. We will take a look at Semafor's venture capital funded-model, philanthropic and foundations support for…

Media Interactive Session

233

The importance of the quality of information and the fight against fake news and alternative information

Association Africa 21

Africa 21

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 14

This session is dedicated to the changing face of journalism in Africa in the face of new practices such as the use of social networks and artificial intelligence, between risks and new opportunities.

Media Interactive Session

262

Connecting the Unconnected in the field of Education Excellence, Cyber Security & Rural Solutions and Women Empowerment in ICT

CMAI Association of India

CMAI

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 16

Covid 19 has changed the world and way human lives. After the last three successful editions of CMAI ICT World Communication Summit & Education Excellence Awards hosted in WSIS at ITU – Geneva and last year hosted via hybrid i.e offline and…

Covid-19 related Cybersecurity Interactive Session

284

Electricity for ICT in the 21st century

International Electrotechnical Commission

International Electrotechnical Commission

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

Electricity is the golden thread that that weaves through all the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Efforts that contribute to enabling affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) within and beyond the context of information and communication technologies…

Interactive Session

275

Promoting age-friendly digital technologies collaboration and innovation for an inclusive information society

Internet Society of China, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology

ISC, CAICT

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

In view of the difficulties of the elderly, China specially formulates technical standards, and encourages industry to provide various online service and technologies for the elderly and disabled. By intelligent analysis technology, China modifies…

ICTs and Older Persons Interactive Session

209

Sharing business perspectives on the road to the WSIS+20 review

International Chamber of Commerce

International Chamber of Commerce

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 9

The workshop aims to assess the private sector’s role in driving forward the WSIS Action Lines, based on the experience and best practices shared by participants. It will also discuss what policy and regulatory considerations should be in place to…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

252

The Era of Spatial Computing

World XR

World XR

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

The session aims to explore the evolution and impact of spatial computing, an umbrella term encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and other immersive technologies. This technological progression signifies more…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

256

Unlocking Multistakeholder Cooperation within the UN System: Global Partnerships for Open Internet

European Union

EU

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Two-thirds of the world’s population uses the Internet, but 2.7 billion people remain offline. In most developing countries, mobile broadband (2G and 3G) is the main and only way to connect to the Internet. Secure and sustainable infrastructure is…

Interactive Session

263

WSIS Action Lines: Why they are still relevant?

The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

The World Summit on Information Society is celebrating 20 years next year and it is up for a review. The focus of the review will be weather its action lines -- the targets WSIS identified 20 years ago -- have been met and whether they are still…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

280

Building confidence and security in connected IT systems

IFIP Technical Committee 11

IFIP

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

This panel session will bring together domain experts to discuss the challenges in addressing matters of global confidence and security in connected IT systems with consideration of the need for reliable and resilient solutions (in the context of…

Cybersecurity Interactive Session

290

Consolidation and Standardisation needs in International and Global Governance

The OneGoal Initiative for Governance

OGI

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 16

The concept of consolidation - matching system and goals, matching goals and actions, removing incoherences and unnecessary redundancies, filling gaps, boosting synergies and more -, was introduced in two prior workshops at WSIS. In this session we…

Interactive Session

276

Fostering hybrid curriculum for inclusive learning environments

UNESCO-International Bureau of Education

UNESCO-IBE/The Permanent Mission of the…

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

Even pre-COVID-19, education systems were encountering challenges in accommodating the diversity of learners' profiles, contexts, circumstances and abilities in educational policies, curriculum and pedagogy, as well as the processes of teaching,…

Covid-19 related Capacity Building and Digital Education Interactive Session

282

How to swiftly bridge the urban-rural digital gap with 'Solution BIRD

Global Plan Inc., Japan

Global Plan Inc., Japan

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room C

"At WSIS 2022, Dr. Okamura moderated Session 222, facilitating discussions on how fiber optics, LEO satellite technology, and fixed wireless solutions can effectively bridge the urban-rural digital divide on a national scale by leveraging each…

Covid-19 related Interactive Session

363

The Future of AI in the Judiciary: Launch of the UNESCO Survey on the Use of AI by Judicial Operators

UNESCO

UNESCO

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

The interest in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools by judicial operators is growing, and their access to generative AI tools has increased in recent years. More recently, judges, prosecutors and lawyers around the globe have started to use…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

185

Youth Engagement Around WSIS Action Lines

World Summit Awards (WSA)

WSA

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

The WSIS Action Lines, outline steps to leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable development. The WSA session titled "Youth Engagement Around WSIS Action Lines" focuses on the critical role young people play in…

Youth Interactive Session

343

EW4 All Initiative, where cooperation is the key of success

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and Eurovisioni

ABU

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 9

The EW4ALL initiative of the United Nations is a pivotal experience at the crossroad between technology, innovation, disaster risks reduction and resilience of the infrastructures. Within a very short span of time (it is supposed to complete its…

ICTs and Environment Interactive Session

301

Gender Equality and Inclusion in our Digital Future

World Association for Christian Communication & Global Alliance on Gender and Media

WACC / GAMAG

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room EF

In this session, we will consider the zero draft of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) from a gender and women's rights perspective. We will discuss how the Compact could be strengthened in order to secure a digital future that is responsive to the…

ICTs and Gender Mainstreaming Interactive Session

237

Leveraging Multistakeholder Action to Combat TFGBV through the Global Partnership

National Democratic Institute

NDI

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) is using a multistakeholder, values-by-design process to counter the global threat of tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). The threat or…

ICTs and Gender Mainstreaming Interactive Session

456

The future of Digital Public Infrastructure for environmental sustainability

United Nations Environment Programme

UNEP

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 15

This session aims to spark meaningful dialogue and collaboration amongst experts, policymakers, and international organizations. It will focus on integrating diverse perspectives and expertise on the potential of DPI for national agendas and explore…

Digital Public Infrastructure Interactive Session

176

Towards a human-centric approach to connectivity that leaves no one behind

IFLA - UNESCO - IT for Change - GSMA

IFLA - UNESCO - IT for Change - GSMA

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 11+12

Connectivity has become the source of progress on earth. With progress comes the responsibility of ensuring that the advantages of technologies including new and emerging are beneficial to users and are shared equally. While the Internet has…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

Thursday 30 May

Past Sessions

159

How Can AI Help Protect Information Integrity

Latvian Mission to UN

Latvian Mission to UN

08:45 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

The Geneva Plan of Action emphasizes the importance of human rights in the information society, advocating for freedom of information and the protection of privacy. It is critical to ensure that the advancement of ICTs does not come at the expense of…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

143

From Local AI to Global AI: Lessons learned from the Global Assessment on Responsible AI in Cities

Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance

UNU-EGOV/UN-HABITAT

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

The session is exploring the global landscape of AI adoption and its transformative impact on urban environments. Recent AI innovations are revolutionizing how cities manage public services and infrastructure, addressing challenges like traffic…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

340

Local first: A different way of localizing technologies on a grassroots level

WeRobotics

WeRobotics

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

In recent years, the use of emerging technologies such as drones, data, and AI technologies to achieve various SDGs has been constantly increasing across the globe. However, the foreign-led, top-down, and techno-centric mindset that still pervades…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

353

Placing learners at the center: ensuring that the use of technology in education is properly defined, measured and governed

UNESCO and Global Education Monitoring Report

UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

UNESCO, the custodian agency for WSIS Action Line C7 on eLearning is convening a high-level event during the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva to discuss monitoring and governance of technology in education. Building on the recommendations of the 2023 Global…

Interactive Session

158

Strengthening the Measurement of ICT for Sustainable Development: 20 Years of Progress and New Frontiers

Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development

Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

Join us on 30 May, from 9h00 to 9h45, in room H2 for an engaging session at WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event as the Partnership on Measuring Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development celebrate two decades of collective effort in…

Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development Interactive Session

352

Journey to “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future”

UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs / Internet Governance Forum Secretariat/

UN DESA / IGF

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

The session will provide a forecast of the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 15-19 December 2024, under the overarching theme, “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future”. Participants…

Internet Governance Forum Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

201

Foster AI accessibility for building inclusive knowledge Societies: a multi-stakeholder reflection on WSIS+20 review

UNESCO Information for All Program (IFAP)

UNESCO-IFAP

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

The UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP) through involving its Working Groups on Information Ethics and Information Accessibility is organizing a workshop entitled: “Fostering AI accessibility for building inclusive Knowledge Societies”. This…

ICTs and Digital Accessibility Interactive Session

183

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for global peace, prosperity, and security through the Internet of Things (IoT)

Internal Resources Division (IRD), Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Internal Resources Division (IRD), Ministry…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Background: The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) has long recognized the transformative potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for global progress. As we look towards 2025, the ever-evolving Internet of Things…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

368

Navigating the Double-Edged Sword: ICT’s and AI’s Impact on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

This session takes a comprehensive look at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector's impact on environmental sustainability, with a special emphasis on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the ICT sector continues to expand,…

ICTs and Environment Interactive Session

177

Towards inclusive digital innovation ecosystems - do’s and don'ts and what next?

IT for Change

IT for Change

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

Appropriate governance of digital transformation is a crucial issue for the future of humanity. As we approach the WSIS+20 milestone, the divides in the digital innovation paradigm present a serious challenge. A complex of technological and…

Digital Inclusion Interactive Session

207

Twenty Years After The Tsunami 2004: How Knowledge Transfer Could Improve Safety In Countries at Risk

World Broadcasting Union

WBU

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami sent shock waves around the globe. With over 225,000 lives lost across 15 Asian and African countries, this is one of the biggest natural disaster in recorded history. It was also a wake - up call for nations in the…

ICTs and Environment Interactive Session

320

UNGIS Working-Level meeting

UNGIS

UNGIS

11:00 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) Room E

UNGIS members only

UNGIS

349

The Future of Digital Agriculture: Process for Progress

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

FAO

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

Over the last 20 years, since its implementation in its first two phases, Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum has been instrumental in shaping global discussions and policies around the use of…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

203

Cibervoluntarios Network: Civic Technology to Change the World

Fundación Cibervoluntarios

CIBERVOLUNTARIOS

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

Cibervoluntarios is a Spanish NGO of international scope was born in 2001, with the mission of ensuring that all people have equal opportunity to access, learn and use technology to promote their autonomy, strengthen their rights, improve their…

Digital Inclusion Interactive Session

181

Empowering Tomorrow: Digital Inclusion Strategies for Sustainable Development

Shanghai Green Light-Year

GLY

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

"Empowering Tomorrow: Digital Inclusion Strategies for a Sustainable Future" delves into the pivotal role of digital inclusion as a catalyst for sustainable development within the framework of Action Line 2: Information and communication…

Digital Inclusion Interactive Session

221

Ensuring Diversity in AI and Exploring Limitless Possibilities as a Conceptual Technologist

Parallax Futures

Parallax Futures

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a pressing need to embrace diversity and multiple perspectives to unlock its full potential for humanity. This session will delve into the emerging concept of Conceptual…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

210

From Tech Barriers to Digital Bridges: How can Technology advance Spatial Justice?

Université de Genève, World Smart Cities Organization

UNIGE, WEGO

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

Co-organized by United for Smart and Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative, the University of Geneva and World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), this session aims to explore the relationship between digital technology and spatial justice…

Interactive Session

205

Scaling Multistakeholder Partnerships: Connectivity and Education

Giga (ITU,UNICEF), DTC (UNESCO)

Giga (ITU,UNICEF), DTC (UNESCO)

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

This panel aims to explore the intersection of connectivity and education, with a focus on leveraging multistakeholder partnerships to drive sustainable development. By examining the efforts of Giga (ITU-UNICEF) in expanding connectivity and the…

Universal Connectivity Interactive Session

476

WSIS Stocktaking Achievements and Success Stories

WSIS

WSIS

12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery

The principal role of the WSIS Stocktaking exercise is to leverage the activities of stakeholders working on the implementation of WSIS outcomes and share knowledge and experience of projects by replicating successful models designed to achieve the…

WSIS Prizes Knowledge Café

454

Lunch

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12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)

Lunch Break

479

WSIS Regional Commissions meeting

WSIS

WSIS

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

Regional Insight

244

WSIS Action Line C7 E-science: Assessment of progress made over the last 20 years

UNESCO

UNESCO

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

With the deadline to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) fast approaching, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is poised to address the critical role of the intersection of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

255

Digital Policy Perspectives

ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development

ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for…

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the creation and implementation of inclusive and equitable digital policies are critical to ensuring that technological advancements benefit everyone, without exception. Equity and inclusion must be at…

Digital Inclusion Interactive Session

381

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) improve digital accessibility for persons with disabilities?

Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia

MIKTA countries (Mexico, Indonesia, the…

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

The MIKTA countries (Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia) will participate in a panel discussion along with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and experts on the matter. In 2013, Mexico, Indonesia, the…

ICT Digital Accessibility Interactive Session

242

Intellectual Property and eSport for Development

World Intellectual Property Organization

WIPO

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Esport is no longer a newcomer in the entertainment industry but a mass global phenomenon. From over 300 million esport enthusiasts to the 1,38 billion Usd revenue, e-sport has impressive numbers. Video game industry, professional players,…

ICTs and Sports Interactive Session

231

Synergy Human-AI for complex problem-solving

IFIP and University of Reims

IFIP and University of Reims

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

The objective of this session is to discuss the balance between "AI everywhere" and wise combination of human and artificial intelligences in the context of triple transformation. The current trend in applying the last generation AI techniques…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

156

WSIS Action Line C2: Challenges and solutions for broadband infrastructure deployment in developing countries, rural and remote areas

ITU-D FNS and ITU-T SG15

ITU-D FNS and ITU-T SG15

14:00 – 14:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Driven by the continually progresses of the broadband technologies and the overall recognition that national broadband infrastructures are essential for a sustainable social and economic development of each country, the worldwide number of internet…

Universal Connectivity Interactive Session

478

WSIS Prizes 2024 Champions Ceremony

WSIS

WSIS

14:00 – 15:30 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery

Get ready for the WSIS Prizes 2024 Champions Ceremony! The international event that recognizes outstanding ICT projects and initiatives that are propelling the development of the information society, the WSIS process and Action Lines, and the 2030…

WSIS Prizes

370

The Impact of Digitalisation and AI on Employment Quality - Challenges and Opportunities

International Labour Organisation

ILO

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

The purpose of this session is to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the digital transformation of employment. This session will take the form of a panel discussion with ILO specialists. The discussion will show that digital technologies -…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

495

WSIS Action Line C7 E-environment: Milestones, challenges and future directions

ITU, WMO, UNEP

ITU, WMO, UNEP

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

The WSIS Geneva Plan of Action defined three goals for Action Line C7, e-environment:1) Use and promote ICTs as an instrument for environmental protection and the sustainable use of natural resources; 2) Initiate actions and implement projects and…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

516

GovStack Digital Leaders Forum

ITU, Germany and Estonia

GovStack Initiative

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

The GovStack Digital Leaders Forum is a unique hub for Government CXOs, and Leaders of the Global GovTech Ecosystem to learn from each other’s digital journeys. In this edition of the Forum, Digital Leaders from around the world will share their…

Interactive Session

253

Implementing Adaptative Governance and Sustainability to Boost Gender Equality at the Nexus of Technology and Innovation in Research and Development

WOMENVAI

WOMENVAI

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

ICTs and Gender Mainstreaming Interactive Session

530

The Academic Roundtable: Strengthening Collaboration with Academia on Emerging Trends

ITU

ITU

15:00 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Room G3

On invitation only

The Academic Roundtable: Strengthening collaboration with Academia on Emerging Trends (by invitation only). If you are interested to contribute to this session, you could contact us academia@itu.int The Academic Roundtable is designed specifically…

Interactive Session

333

The GDC and the WSIS+20 Processes: What's in it for Africa

Kenya Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva

Kenya Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

2024 and 2025 are critical years in the global digital governance ecosystem, with two key UN processes presenting an unique opportunity to reflect on how humanity can truly benefit from digital technologies in an inclusive, safe and secure way: the…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

266

The Role of ICTs in Addressing the Challenges of Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR)

The Global Coalition on Aging

GCOA

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the global health crisis that is silently threatening to undermine modern medicine as we know it. It results when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve over time and become resistant to the drugs made to…

Supporting Partner Covid-19 related ICTs and Older Persons Interactive Session

267

Traceability of e-waste and the use of digital product passports for ICT goods

ITU, Secretariat of the Basel Convention, One Planet Network

ITU, Secretariat of the Basel Convention, One…

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

In the modern era, the proliferation of information and communication technology (ICT) goods has led to a corresponding surge in e-waste. Managing this e-waste efficiently and responsibly has become a critical global challenge. According to the UN's…

ICTs and Environment Interactive Session

524

High-Level Track Facilitators Summary and Certificates

WSIS

WSIS

15:30 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery

During this ceremony each High-Level Track Facilitator will receive a certificate of recognition for their contribution as a High-Level Track Facilitator during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event and have the opportunity to provide a 1-2 minute verbal…

High-Level Substantive Session

285

AR, VR and the Metaverse. An opportunity for enhancing eHealth Technologies

IGF Dynamic Coalition on Data Driven Health Technologies (DC-DDHT)

UN IGF DC-DDHT

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

This session will explore the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Metaverse within the eHealth sector. As digital landscapes evolve, these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance…

Covid-19 related ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

288

Charting the Course: Discussing the Impact and Future of the Internet Governance Forum

DNS Research Federation

DNSRF

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

Approaching the 20-year review of the WSIS+20, the global community prepares to once again evaluate the impact of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and determine whether its mandate will be extended. Established in 2005 through the Tunis Agenda,…

Internet Governance Forum Interactive Session

298

Connecting ICT, Digitalization and Industry 4.0 Technologies to accelerate economic growth and industrialization in developing countries

Digital Transformation Alliance (DTA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

DTA and UNIDO

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

During this session we will discuss on high level how to connect ICT technologies to the industrialization needs of developing countries as key for their sustainable development journey, economic growth, and people’s prosperity. Furthermore, we will…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

297

Embracing Multigenerational Digital Collaboration: Shaping the Future of Work

The Centre for Socio-Eco-Nomic Development

CSEND

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

This session is part of the CSEND-WSIS Series on "ICTs and Integrational Partnerships for a Sustainable Future" (IIPSF) initiated in 2023. IIPSF 2024 will explore the impact of an extended life course on established societal roles and norms and how…

Multigenerational Interactive Session

286

Launch of the GovStack Knowledge & e-Learning Hub

ITU, Germany and Estonia

GovStack

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the GovStack Knowledge & Learning Hub, a comprehensive suite of eLearning courses crafted to empower digital teams with the knowledge and skills essential for Digital Service Design and Delivery based on…

Interactive Session

332

Towards a better understanding of the interface between digital tech and the physical environment

The Digital Environment System Coalition, ICT4D.at and TaC-Together

DESC, ICT4D.at, Tac-Together

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

This interactive session follows commitments made at WSIS 2022 and 2023 to provide updates on recent developments in research and practice at the interface between digital tech and environmental issues. It is also intended to provide a summary of…

ICTs and Environment Interactive Session

306

Biobanking and Digital Pathology in the Context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Science Summit at UNGA

Science Summit at UNGA

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

The integration of biobanking and digital pathology represents a transformative advancement in medical research and healthcare delivery, aligning closely with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This session explores the…

Interactive Session

294

Ethical and Social Challenges in the Algorithmic Fabric

Estrategia Latino Americana de Inteligencia Artificial

ELA-IA

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

The Latin American Artificial Intelligence Strategy, ELA-IA, is an NGO with headquarters in Brazil and Chile, formed by academics and citizens interested in reflecting, debating, learning, developing, and co-creating solutions for the ethical and…

Interactive Session

308

How do we ensure the internet delivers for everyone in twenty years' time?

UK Internet Governance Forum Steering Committee in collaboration with Identity Digital, DNS Research Federation and Rhizomatica

UK Internet Governance Forum Steering…

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

In this session, we will explore what a truly 'inclusive' Internet that delivers on the promise of WSIS and the SDGs looks like now and twenty years into the future, and how we can best bring in the voices needed to shape an Internet that delivers…

Interactive Session

339

Stocktaking exercise of the Global Digital Compact process and how to link it to the WSIS +20 process

Organisation internationale de la Francophonie

Organisation internationale de la…

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

This session will examine how WSIS features in the current versions of the Global Digital Compact, and how to ensure an effective role for WSIS in the follow up of the GDC. The session will also examine how the issue of cultural and linguistic…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

240

Sustainable and Connected Transport - the future (virtual and physical)

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

You are warmly invited to join this session, which is organised and hosted by Dr Sarah Jane Fox, who will Chair a roundtable, discussion with an expert-panel who will review the vision for transport - today and beyond 2025, in terms of the…

Interactive Session

304

Technology Enabling the Ageing Workforce - Actions and Solutions from Global Leaders

Junoverse

Junoverse

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Join us as we explore today’s rapidly evolving landscape of late-life employment and retirement and discover why reframing retirement is essential to better meet the needs of individuals, organisations and society as a whole. In this session we will…

ICTs and Older Persons Interactive Session

307

Unpacking and Expanding Multistakeholderism in Practice

Global Network Initiative

Global Network Initiative

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

Over the last decade, the use of the term “multistakeholder” has proliferated in the context of diverse projects, initiatives, and organizations focused on Internet governance and digital policy. And yet different lines of effort seem to understand…

Interactive Session

480

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

Permanent Mission of India

18:00 – 18:30 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Social Event

Friday 31 May

Past Sessions

482

Geneva Trialogue 2024

University of Geneva - UNITAR - WSIS

UNIGE - UNITAR - WSIS

08:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00) ICT Discovery

The Geneva Trialogue brings together thought leaders from Academia, International Organizations and the Private Sector to shape actionable challenges that advance the cause of education for the SDGs. This year’s theme of enhancing education with…

Youth Track

486

Yoga: Wellbeing and mindfulness session with professional instructors

Permanent Mission of India

Permanent Mission of India

08:30 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00)

Social Event

162

AI and the Future of Cyber Capacity Building

Global Forum on Cyber Expertise

GFCE

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

Artificial Intelligence is changing the digital landscape, and nowhere more so than in relation to security and cyber capacity building. This session, which also serves as a meeting of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Working Group on…

Cybersecurity Interactive Session

149

Computer and Mobile Digital Literacy for PwDs (persons with disabilities)

Ada Lovelace Software Private Limited, INDIA

ADA -Assistive Tech

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

Lack of literacy, numeracy and cognitive development, sometimes allied to motor skills, impact the future with diseases, disabilities and the future of work, for person with disability . Through innovative Assistive-Technology tools, together with…

ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs Interactive Session

168

Generative AI in Education research study: Educators' Perspective

EduHarbor

EduHarbor

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

Generative AI in Education: research among MBA in Educational Leadership students and alumni Following my work on online projects aimed at educational equity during the COVID-19 pandemic (Global Teens MeetUps WSIS Champion Project), the rise of…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

166

Inclusive AI For A Better World, Through Cross-Cultural And Multi-Generational Dialogue

Globethics

Globethics

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

During WSIS 2023, Globethics organized an international Workshop on Data Ethics, and launched a related collective publication on the topic with the contribution of 45 experts from all over the World. Globethics also created an International and…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

163

Internet Universality Indicators: measuring ICT for development

UNESCO

UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

In recent years, the digital world has undergone significant transformations, presenting new challenges and opportunities for Internet governance and policy. As stakeholders endeavor to adapt their national plans and strategies to this evolving…

Interactive Session

164

Pioneering Responsible Global Governance for Quantum Technologies

European University Institute, Sciences Po, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

EUI, UNESCO

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

This session on “Pioneering Responsible Global Governance for Quantum Technologies,” coordinated by the EUI, Sciences Po, and UNESCO, is part of a collaborative initiative with Quantum Delta NL. In the first segment of the collaborative initiative,…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

147

WSIS at 20: Beyond “Tech Imperialism’’

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

ITIF

09:00 – 09:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

A narrative has taken hold in both advanced and emerging economies that puts the blame for a range of societal ills -- from intensifying inequality, to job losses, to consumer harm -- on advanced technology and the people and companies that bring it…

Digital Governance Processes: WSIS, GDC/ Summit of the Future Interactive Session

189

WSIS Action Line C8: Key messages in preparation for the UNESCO MONDIACULT Conference in 2025

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

UNESCO

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

This session is part of UNESCO’s celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May 2024). Drawing inspiration from the principles outlined in the MONDIACULT Declaration together with the UNESCO Framework for…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

186

Artificial Intelligence and E-Government: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future Landscape

Information Technology Organization of Iran (ITO), and Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)

Information Technology Organization of Iran…

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

In the fast-growing digital era and moving toward the information and knowledge societies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key driver that advances the ever-growing number of ICT applications. Among them, the e-services offered by…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

518

Artificial Intelligence and Its Regulation - Developments & Trends

Artificial Intelligence Law Hub

Artificial Intelligence Law Hub

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

Today Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing at a phenomenal speed. Mind boggling events like introduction of GPT-4o represent unprecedented challenges. Hence, regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Generative AI becomes of crucial and…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

193

Celebrating Global Women Leaders in STEM Contributing to the SDG and a Sustainable Future for Humanity

eWorldwide Group

eWWG

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

The eWorldwide Group design, organize, and facilitate a thematic workshop ‘Celebrating Global Women Leaders in STEM’ during WSIS in Geneva on May 31st, 2024 to engage, inspire, motivate, encourage, and promote women and girls in STEM education and…

ICTs and Gender Mainstreaming Interactive Session

213

DPI+H – health for all through digital public infrastructure

PATH, International Telecommunication Union

PATH, ITU

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, an extended version of the WSIS Forum, will mark a significant milestone of twenty years of progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society. Twenty years ago, WSIS…

Digital Public Infrastructure Interactive Session

191

Enhancing CSO participation in global digital policy processes: Roles, structures, and accountability

DiploFoundation

Diplo

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Join us for an insightful session on how the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is working to boost CSO participation in global policy processes, including those all-important standard-setting ones. We'll dive into the evolving…

Interactive Session

212

Shaping an inclusive global action to anticipate quantum technologies

Quantum Delta Netherlands

QDNL

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

Aim: A 45 minutes roundtable exploration on how to make global actions towards the governance of the ethical, societal and policy impact of quantum technologies effective and inclusive to all states and communities. Explanation: Currently there are…

ICTs and Emerging Technologies Interactive Session

389

WSIS Action Line C7 E-health: Summary Report

World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union

WHO and ITU

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space

The convergence of digital health with global health objectives such as Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become increasingly evident over the past two decades, culminating in a comprehensive resolution…

Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meeting

225

Achieving sustainable development by the 2030 Agenda by and with using science-underpinned standard model

Marchlewicz Marketing Management Agency

Marchlewicz Marketing Management Agency

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2

Background: The aim of the session is to announce possibility of achieving sustainable development by the 2030 Agenda by&with using science-underpinned standard model. It is recognized that sustainable development is imperative of our existence…

Interactive Session

224

Children and Youth as Stakeholders in the Metaverse- Ethical Implications

Ethic Minds Institute

Ethic Minds Institute

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K1

The session seeks to give weight to the underemphasized topic of child and youth participation and well-being in online spaces as we move now into Web3 and Metaverse spaces. Participants will engage in discussions around child safety, the role of…

Interactive Session

226

Digital Technology to Empower Visually Impaired Persons

SHG Technologies Pvt. Ltd, INDIA

Smart Vision - Boon for Visually Impaired

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L1

SMART VISION Glasses is an affordable, assistive device for the visually impaired to enable them a dignified and independent life. The device is wearable attached to the side of a pair of eyeglasses. The device has an electronic brain (artificial…

ICTs and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and Specific Needs Interactive Session

227

ICT based changing behaviours to embrace the green revolution

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, UNSPMF

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, UNSPMF

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2

ICT has permeated all aspects of people's lives, constantly reshaping how we connect with society and nature. Beyond its indirect influence on human behavior, ICT is recognized for its pivotal role in both formal and informal education, increasingly…

ICTs and Environment Interactive Session

216

Legal trends that impact the information society

International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

International Center for Not-for-Profit Law

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2

Malware and ransomware attacks have been growing exponentially, costing individuals and the economy trillions of dollars. Since WSIS+10, countries around the world have adopted or amended national cybercrime legislation. In some cases, these laws…

Interactive Session

217

Living with the genie: Responsible use of genAI in content creation

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H1

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to advance global prosperity by tackling critical issues that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Novel AI systems are continuously introduced to enhance creativity,…

Media Interactive Session

215

Volunteer computing for climate science, sustainable development and human health

University of Geneva

UNIGE

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) SDG Stage

As major corporations compete to establish the large-scale computing infrastructures necessary for the rapidly evolving field of generative AI, a huge public resource is being overlooked: volunteer computing. BOINC, the Berkeley Open Infrastructure…

Interactive Session

483

Lunch

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12:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)

Lunch Break

323

WSIS Action Lines Facilitators Meeting: WSIS towards Summit of the Future and Beyond

WSIS

WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room

Since 2015, the WSIS Process and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are being aligned by stakeholders to integrate information and communication technologies (ICTs) into their approaches in implementing the activities/initiatives to support…

Action Line Facilitators Meeting

325

Closing Ceremony and Chair’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event Summary

WSIS

WSIS

15:00 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) Popov Room

Join us to conclude the impactful five-day event programme at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and Closing Ceremony! The Chair of the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will also provide a summary in this session. Don't miss this session as we bring…

Closing Ceremony

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