Partner2Connect High-Level Dialogue


ITU Partner2Connect

Session 162

Monday, 7 July 2025 15:00–16:00 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Plenary Room C, Palexpo High-Level Dialogue
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Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation


Full Speed Ahead: United to Reach USD 100 Billion in Commitments

As the world gathers to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), this is the perfect moment to highlight the shared values and complementary roles of WSIS and Partner2Connect (P2C). Both initiatives are driven by the same vision of harnessing digital technologies for inclusion, development, and global good. While WSIS provides the global framework and principles, P2C is the action platform that mobilizes financial commitments, partnerships, and pledges to bridge the digital divide.

WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 offers a powerful stage to showcase the impact of P2C, celebrate progress, announce bold new pledges, and inspire further commitments to achieve universal meaningful connectivity. The more collective action we mobilize, the closer we come to a more inclusive world.

At WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, we are proud to kick off the conversations by presenting impactful pledges that are transforming lives on the ground. This is more than a discussion; it is a call to engage, collaborate, and act. No country, city, company, or organization can solve this challenge alone. P2C is about connecting efforts, sharing success stories, and supporting each other on the path to sustainable digital transformation.

Panellists
Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin Secretary-General International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Topics
Capacity Building Digital Divide Digital Inclusion Digital Skills Digital Transformation Infrastructure
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C1 logo C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C2 logo C2. Information and communication infrastructure
  • AL C3 logo C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building
  • AL C5 logo C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
  • AL C6 logo C6. Enabling environment
  • AL C7 E–GOV logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government
  • AL C8 logo C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
  • AL C11 logo C11. International and regional cooperation