WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Inaugural Session: Celebrating Two Decades and Achieving Future Milestones Together
WSIS
Session 128
Monday, 7 July 2025
∼ in 19 days
09:00–09:30 (UTC+02:00)
Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation
Plenary Room C, Palexpo
Real-time captioning
Interpretation: EN/FR/AR/ZH/ES/RU
High-Level Plenary
The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 officially kicks off with opening remarks from the co-hosts, ITU and the Swiss Confederation, who will set the stage for a collaborative and forward-looking dialogue. Following this, co-organizers ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD will share their perspectives on advancing the global digital agenda. The session will also include the formal handover of the Chair and the appointment of the new Chair for the event, marking a key moment in guiding the discussions ahead.
- Opening Remarks by co-hosts: ITU and Swiss Confederation
- Handover of Chair and the Appointment of Chair of WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025
- Co-organizers' Remarks: ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD
Panellists
Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General
International Telecommunication Union
H.E. Mr. Solly Malatsi
Minister
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), South Africa (Republic of)
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Chair
Mr. Thomas Schneider
Ambassador and Director of International Affairs
Office Fédéral de la Communication (OFCOM)
UNESCO TBC
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNCTAD TBC
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Mr. Robert Opp
Chief Digital Officer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Co-organiser