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High-Level Track Facilitators Summary and Certificates

WSIS/ITU

Session 531

Friday, 10 July 2026 15:00–16:00 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room C, Palexpo Leaders TalkX

This session will provide a platform for the High-Level Track Facilitators to present summaries of their respective Leaders TalkX sessions, highlighting key discussions, outcomes, and emerging priorities from the WSIS Forum 2026. The presentations will reflect the valuable contributions of High-Level participants and the collaborative efforts undertaken to advance dialogue and cooperation on priority areas within the WSIS framework.

The session will also recognize the dedication and valuable contributions of the High-Level Track Facilitators to the success of the WSIS Forum 2026. Certificates will be awarded to the High-Level Track Facilitators in recognition of their commitment, leadership, and valuable contributions to the WSIS process.

Panellists
H.E. Eng. Raafat Hendy
H.E. Eng. Raafat Hendy Minister Ministry of Communications and Information Technology WSIS Forum 2026 Chair
Ms. Valeria Betancourt
Ms. Valeria Betancourt Global Governance Advocacy Lead Association for Progressive Communications
Prof. Lucien CASTEX
Prof. Lucien CASTEX Advisor to the CEO AFNIC
Ms. Nandini Chami
Ms. Nandini Chami Deputy Director IT for Change
Ms. TARA HARRIS
Ms. TARA HARRIS Group IP Lead: Digital & AI Governance, Naspers International Trademark Association
Ms. Cheryl Miller
Ms. Cheryl Miller Vice President, Digital Policy USCIB
Dr. Sajith Wijesuriya
Dr. Sajith Wijesuriya Chair, IEEE Power & Engineering Society (PES) Young Professionals Advisory Council Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Mr. Leonard Obonyo
Mr. Leonard Obonyo Head of Digital Development Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization
Dr. Chafic Chaya
Dr. Chafic Chaya Regional Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs RIPE NCC
Ms. Timea Suto
Ms. Timea Suto Global Digital Policy Lead International Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Thomas Aarheim
Mr. Thomas Aarheim Global Government Advisory Access Partnership
Ms. Meni Anastasiadou
Ms. Meni Anastasiadou Digital Policy Manager International Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Caitlin Kraft-Buchman
Ms. Caitlin Kraft-Buchman CEO / Founder Women At The Table / A+ Alliance for Inclusive Algorithms / AI & Equality Initiative
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C1 logo C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C2 logo C2. Information and communication infrastructure
  • AL C3 logo C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building
  • AL C5 logo C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
  • AL C6 logo C6. Enabling environment
  • AL C7 E–GOV logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government
  • AL C7 E–BUS logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-business
  • AL C7 E–LEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
  • AL C7 E–HEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-health
  • AL C7 E–EMP logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-employment
  • AL C7 E–ENV logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-environment
  • AL C7 E–AGR logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-agriculture
  • AL C7 E–SCI logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-science
  • AL C8 logo C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
  • AL C9 logo C9. Media
  • AL C10 logo C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
  • AL C11 logo C11. International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 1 logo Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
  • Goal 2 logo Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
  • Goal 3 logo Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 5 logo Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
  • Goal 6 logo Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
  • Goal 7 logo Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
  • Goal 8 logo Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 9 logo Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
  • Goal 10 logo Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • Goal 11 logo Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
  • Goal 12 logo Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
  • Goal 13 logo Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  • Goal 14 logo Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
  • Goal 15 logo Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
  • Goal 16 logo Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
  • Goal 17 logo Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
GDC Objectives
  • Objective 1: Close all digital divides and accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Objective 2: Expand inclusion in and benefits from the digital economy for all
  • Objective 3: Foster an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space that respects, protects and promotes human rights
  • Objective 4: Advance responsible, equitable and interoperable data governance approaches
  • Objective 5: Enhance international governance of artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity