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The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will take place from 7 to 11 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, hosted by ITU and co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The Agenda and Programme for the Event are built based on official submissions received during the Open Consultation Process (OCP).


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Wednesday 9 July


378
High-Level Track Inaugural Leaders TalkX: Forging partnerships for purpose: advancing the digital for development landscape
WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) in 9 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
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…
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Leaders TalkX: Information and communication infrastructure: a foundation for universal, sustainable and affordable access
WSIS

09:30 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) in 10 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leaders TalkX emphasizes the crucial role of infrastructure in achieving digital inclusion. It advocates for governments to support an enabling environment for investment in ICT infrastructure and the development of new services. The discussion…
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Leaders TalkX: Accelerating global access to information and knowledge in the digital era
WSIS

10:15 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) in 10 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leaders TalkX explores the transformative power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in democratizing access to information worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of policy guidelines for promoting public domain information,…
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Leaders TalkX: Future-ready: enhancing skills for a digital tomorrow
WSIS

10:45 – 11:15 (UTC+02:00) in 11 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
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…
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Leaders TalkX: Towards a safer connected world: collaborative strategies to strengthen digital trust and cyber resilience
WSIS

11:30 – 12:00 (UTC+02:00) in 12 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leaders TalkX investigates strengthening confidence and security in the Information Society. It advocates for governmental cooperation, both within the United Nations and across other platforms, to enhance user trust and safeguard data…
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Leaders TalkX: Building inclusive and knowledge-driven digital societies
WSIS

14:00 – 14:30 (UTC+02:00) in 14 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leaders TalkX explores the transformative power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and media in democratizing access to information worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of policy guidelines for promoting public domain…
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Leaders TalkX: ICT application to unlock the full potential of digital - Part I
WSIS

14:30 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00) in 15 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leader TalkX explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Stakeholders from governments, international organizations, and the private sector converge to explore avenues for promoting international trade, improving…
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Leaders TalkX: Local to global: preserving culture and language in a digital era
WSIS

15:15 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) in 15 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
The "Leaders TalkX: Local to global: preserving culture and language in a digital era" aims to highlight cultural and linguistic diversity as cornerstones of a dialogue-driven Information Society. This session gathers a multistakeholder panel to…
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Leaders TalkX: When policy meets progress: paving the way for a fit for future digital world
WSIS

15:45 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) in 16 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leaders TalkX delves into the crucial intersection of policy-making and progress in the digital space. It emphasizes the significance of confidence and security as foundational elements of the Information Society. Governments are urged to…
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Leaders TalkX: Moral pixels: painting an ethical landscape in the information society
WSIS

16:45 – 17:15 (UTC+02:00) in 17 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
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…
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Leaders TalkX: Partnership pivot: rethinking cooperation in the digital era
WSIS

17:15 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) in 17 hours Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
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…
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Friday 11 July


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Leaders TalkX: Click to govern: inclusive and efficient e-services
WSIS

09:00 – 09:30 (UTC+02:00) in 2 days Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leader TalkX explores the transformative potential of ICT applications in fostering sustainable development across various sectors. Emphasizing e-government strategies, the discussion focuses on innovating public administrations, enhancing…
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Leaders TalkX: ICT application to unlock the full potential of digital - Part II
WSIS

09:30 – 10:00 (UTC+02:00) in 2 days Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
This Leader TalkX explores the intersection of technology and socio-economic progress. Stakeholders from governments, international organizations, and the private sector converge to explore avenues for promoting international trade, improving…
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High-Level Track Facilitators Certificates
ITU

15:30 – 16:00 (UTC+02:00) in 3 days Physical session with remote participation Plenary Room C
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