Agenda

Following a record-breaking 1,595 submissions from 122 countries, 360 outstanding projects were selected by the WSIS Prizes Expert Group to advance to the Online Voting phase. These nominated projects distinguished themselves through a rigorous evaluation process and reflect the diversity, innovation, and transformative potential of digital solutions advancing sustainable development.

The WSIS Prizes 2026 Nominees Ceremonies, held across six dedicated sessions on 8–9 July during the WSIS Forum 2026, celebrate the achievements of these exceptional projects and the organizations behind them. We warmly invite all WSIS Forum participants to join these inspiring celebrations, discover innovative ICT initiatives from around the world, and recognize the remarkable contributions of the WSIS Prizes 2026 Nominees to the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines and the Sustainable Development Goals.

This session will recognize the nominees in the following WSIS Action Lines:

C9. Media
C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
C11. International and regional cooperation