The WSIS welcome Part I: Meet the Movers Behind It!
WSIS
Session 356
Monday, 27 May 2024
09:30–09:45 (UTC+02:00)
Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation
Main Stage, Room D, CICG, 1st Floor
Real-time captioning
Interpretation: EN/FR/AR/ZH/ES/RU
High-Level Plenary
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 evolve, unite diverse voices, and catalyze impactful initiatives worldwide.
Join us for an engaging dialogue that sets the stage for an inspiring week of discussions, innovations, and partnerships at the forefront of the digital revolution.
Panellists

Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas
Deputy Secretary-General
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Dr. Tawfik Jelassi
Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno
Deputy Secretary-General
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Mr. Robert Opp
Chief Digital Officer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Ms. Nur Sulyna Abdullah
Chief, Strategic Planning and Membership, and Special Advisor to the Secretary-General
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Moderator
WSIS Action Lines
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C11. International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals
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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development