WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-Level Event 2025
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is an existing multistakeholder United Nations (UN) process on digital governance and cooperation with a vision of fostering people-centered, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies.
The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will take place from 7 to 11 July 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, co-hosted by the ITU and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The event is strengthened by the collaborative engagement of other United Nations entities with the mandate of implementing the WSIS Action Lines.
WSIS Action Line Facilitators
ITU
UNESCO
UNDP
UNCTAD
FAO
ITC
ILO
UNDESA
UNHCR
UNICEF
UNIDO
UNODC
UNEP
UPU
WMO
WIPO
WHO
WFP
UN Women
UNECA
UNECLAC
UNESCAP
UNESCWA
UNECE
United Nations Technology Bank
UNU
UNJSPF
#WSIS20Story Campaign
The campaign invites individuals worldwide to celebrate 20 years of WSIS by sharing personal stories on the transformative impact of WSIS-driven digital initiatives. Selected stories will be featured in WSIS+20 celebrations, showcasing WSIS’s role in bridging the digital divide. Join the movement and share your story today!
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Youth Special Track
The dedicated Youth Special Track aims to empower youth voices, foster intergenerational collaboration, and highlight how young changemakers are leveraging ICTs for global sustainable development. Join us to explore and contribute to shaping the digital future together.
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Photo Contest
The WSIS Photo Contest 2025 invited participants from around the world to submit compelling photos that showcase how ICTs contribute to sustainable development. From hundreds of submissions, 43 finalists have been selected. Out of these, 10 winners will be chosen and officially recognized during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event in 2025.
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WSIS Prizes 2025
We are pleased to share that 90 outstanding projects from around the globe have been recognized as WSIS Prizes 2025 Champions. Selected from hundreds of submissions, the Champions represent a diverse array of initiatives that are driving digital transformation and inclusive development across sectors and regions.
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Sponsor
The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will serve as a platform for discussion of the WSIS+20 review and the WSIS Action Lines and to take stock of the achievements and key trends, challenges and opportunities since the Geneva Plan of Action. Explore the benefits of becoming a partner and available packages.
