WSIS&SDG TalkX is a platform that brings together stakeholders from around the globe to share inspirational stories and best practices on leveraging digital for sustainable development, in alignment with the WSIS Action Lines. Since its launch at the WSIS Forum 2019, it has evolved into a successful hybrid initiative, offering both virtual and in-person sessions. WSIS&SDG TalkX also features sessions celebrating UN International Days and contributes to other UN processes, reinforcing its commitment to driving action and fostering collaboration for a more sustainable future.
Past Sessions
- 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum Side Event: WSIS+20: Building a digital future for all 5 February 2025, 15:00 – 16:00 (UTC+01:00)
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that the world will achieve the SDGs only by mustering the full power of science, technology, and innovation. This side event will underscore the critical role of the WSIS Process in fostering digital transformation and highlight the upcoming WSIS+20 review as a key milestone for advancing digital governance and global cooperation. It will showcase how these efforts contribute to an inclusive, sustainable digital future that leaves no one…
- WSIS+20: Shaping the Future Beyond 2025 16 September 2025, 16:00 – 18:00 (UTC+02:00)
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As we mark two decades since the inception of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), this special session, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), provides a critical platform to reflect on progress, share key WSIS+20 updates, and engage in forward-looking dialogue on the future of WSIS beyond 2025. Bringing together high-level representatives from governments, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, and the technical…
- WSIS+20: Shaping the Future Beyond 2025 (EU Member States) 17 September 2025, 15:00 – 16:30 (UTC+02:00)
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As we mark two decades since the inception of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), this special session, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), provides a critical platform to reflect on progress, share key WSIS+20 updates, and engage in forward-looking dialogue on the future of WSIS beyond 2025. Key Objectives: Share progress and key outcomes from the WSIS+20 process Reflect on lessons learned over the past two decades Share insights on the…
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- Side Event Second World Summit for Social Development: WSIS Action Lines for Achieving Global Development Goals 5 November 2025, 14:45 – 16:00 (UTC+01:00)
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This side event will highlight the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Process and its implementation through the WSIS Action Lines, which are closely aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past two decades, the WSIS Process has played a pivotal role in advancing global efforts to harness digital technologies for development and to foster digital cooperation. In the lead-up to the WSIS+20 Review in 2025, this event offers a timely opportunity to reflect on…
- WSIS&SDG TalkX with WSIS Prizes 2025 Winners 11 December 2025, 15:00 – 16:30 (UTC+01:00)
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On 11 December 2025, the WSIS&SDG TalkX virtual session Meet the WSIS Prizes 2025 Winners will showcase outstanding digital projects recognized by global experts and the international community as the best ICT practices of 2025. These winning initiatives demonstrate excellence in implementing the WSIS Action Lines and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the session, prize winners will share how their projects are creating real impact on the ground and what winning this…
- Side Event: Celebrating Twenty Years and Achieving Future Milestones Together 15 December 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 (UTC+01:00)
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Context Over two decades ago, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) set in motion a global effort to harness information and communication technologies (ICTs) for inclusive, knowledge-driven development. Established to build a people-centered, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies, WSIS laid the foundation for global digital cooperation, catalyzing transformative change by connecting people, fostering innovation, and advancing sustainable…
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- Side Event: UN in Action for Digital Cooperation 15 December 2025, 16:15 – 17:15 (UTC+01:00)
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Background Two decades after the launch of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process—held in two phases in Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005) – the global digital landscape continues to evolve at unprecedented speed. In 2025, after the adoption of the Global Digital Compact and as WSIS reaches its 20-year milestone, which articulated a shared global vision for people-centred, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies, the imperative for coordinated,…
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Disclaimer
The WSIS Team is organizing and coordinating the Virtual WSIS&SDG TalkX, however the content is stakeholder driven, and the statements, opinions, and conclusions expressed in the WSIS&SDG TalkX do not reflect the views of the organizers. We regret any errors or omissions that may be unwittingly made.