Agenda

The Knowledge Café provides an informal and interactive space to reflect on the enduring importance of the WSIS process as a central, trusted, and uniquely multistakeholder platform for global digital cooperation. Reaffirmed by the recent UN General Assembly resolution, WSIS continues to serve as a practical, implementation‑driven framework that delivers results without duplication and supports Member States in advancing inclusive, people‑centered digital development.

Looking ahead to WSIS+20 and the vision toward 2035, participants will explore how the WSIS process can evolve while maintaining its strengths — coherence, continuity, and broad participation. Through rotating small‑group discussions and shared reflections, the session examines how WSIS can continue complementing wider UN digital cooperation efforts, including the Global Digital Compact, ensuring alignment across processes while preserving WSIS’s distinct and essential role.