WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 inaugural session
WSIS
Session 128
Monday, 7 July 2025
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09:00–10:30 (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
- Co-organizers' Remarks: UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD
- Handover of Chair and the Appointment of Chair of WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025
Panellists
Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General
International Telecommunication Union
UNESCO TBC
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNDP TBC
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNCTAD TBC
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
H.E. Mr. Albert Rösti
Federal Councillor
Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), Switzerland
WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 Chair
H.E. Mr. Solly Malatsi
Minister
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), South Africa (Republic of)
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Chair