Agenda and Programme
Interactive Sessions
Tuesday 28 May
Past Sessions
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
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
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
Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session
Interactive Session
167
CitiVerse: Envisioning Inclusive, Sustainable, and People-Centered Cities
ITU/WeGO
ITU/WeGO
14:30 – 15:30
(UTC+02:00)
Room C
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
Wednesday 29 May
Past Sessions
153
FAINANCE for GOOD
Geneva Agape Foundation and AInitiative
GAF + AIn
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room 11+12
525
Harnessing AI for Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab Region
UNDP Egypt
UNDP Egypt
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room 16
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
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
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
366
Blockchain and Biometric-based Digital Identity Solution
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
UNJSPF
10:00 – 10:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room 14
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
468
Digital Governance 3.0
Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas Foundation) CyberBRICS Program
FGV
10:00 – 10:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room C
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
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
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
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
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
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
198
Towards the WSIS+20 Review: Driving technical community engagement
Canadian Internet Registration Authority
CIRA
11:00 – 11:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
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
248
Enabling responsible development, deployment and use of AI and digital ecosystems
Ernst&Young
EY
14:00 – 14:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room EF
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
238
New Normal: are we ready for it?
EC MEDICI Framework
MEDICI
14:00 – 14:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room C
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
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
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
284
Electricity for ICT in the 21st century
International Electrotechnical Commission
International Electrotechnical Commission
15:00 – 15:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room 11+12
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
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
252
The Era of Spatial Computing
World XR
World XR
15:00 – 15:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
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
263
WSIS Action Lines: Why they are still relevant?
The Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council
15:00 – 15:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room C
280
Building confidence and security in connected IT systems
IFIP Technical Committee 11
IFIP
16:00 – 16:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
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
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
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
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
185
Youth Engagement Around WSIS Action Lines
World Summit Awards (WSA)
WSA
16:00 – 16:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room 11+12
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
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
237
Leveraging Multistakeholder Action to Combat TFGBV through the Global Partnership
National Democratic Institute
NDI
17:00 – 17:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
456
The future of Digital Public Infrastructure for environmental sustainability
United Nations Environment Programme
UNEP
17:00 – 17:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room 15
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
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
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
340
Local first: A different way of localizing technologies on a grassroots level
WeRobotics
WeRobotics
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room L2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
203
Cibervoluntarios Network: Civic Technology to Change the World
Fundación Cibervoluntarios
CIBERVOLUNTARIOS
11:00 – 11:45
(UTC+02:00)
Innovate Space
181
Empowering Tomorrow: Digital Inclusion Strategies for Sustainable Development
Shanghai Green Light-Year
GLY
11:00 – 11:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room K2
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
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
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
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
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
242
Intellectual Property and eSport for Development
World Intellectual Property Organization
WIPO
14:00 – 14:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
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
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
516
GovStack Digital Leaders Forum
ITU, Germany and Estonia
GovStack Initiative
15:00 – 15:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
286
Launch of the GovStack Knowledge & e-Learning Hub
ITU, Germany and Estonia
GovStack
16:00 – 16:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage
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
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
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
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
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
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
304
Technology Enabling the Ageing Workforce - Actions and Solutions from Global Leaders
Junoverse
Junoverse
17:00 – 17:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room H1
307
Unpacking and Expanding Multistakeholderism in Practice
Global Network Initiative
Global Network Initiative
17:00 – 17:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room L1
Friday 31 May
Past Sessions
162
AI and the Future of Cyber Capacity Building
Global Forum on Cyber Expertise
GFCE
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room H2
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
168
Generative AI in Education research study: Educators' Perspective
EduHarbor
EduHarbor
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room L2
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
163
Internet Universality Indicators: measuring ICT for development
UNESCO
UNESCO
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room K1
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
147
WSIS at 20: Beyond “Tech Imperialism’’
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
ITIF
09:00 – 09:45
(UTC+02:00)
Innovate Space
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
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
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
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
191
Enhancing CSO participation in global digital policy processes: Roles, structures, and accountability
DiploFoundation
Diplo
10:00 – 10:45
(UTC+02:00)
Room H1
Interpretation: EN/FR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
215
Volunteer computing for climate science, sustainable development and human health
University of Geneva
UNIGE
11:00 – 11:45
(UTC+02:00)
SDG Stage