Agenda

Agenda and Programme


WSIS Forum 2026 will take place from 6 to 10 July in Geneva, Switzerland, co-hosted by the ITU and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The Agenda and Programme for the Event are built based on official submissions received during the Open Consultation Process (OCP).


Please note that the agenda is dynamic and changes may occur, with updates issued as needed.

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Monday 6 July


332
Knowledge Café - Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035
WSIS
WSIS

12:00 – 13:30 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Innovation Hub
Knowledge Café
545
WSIS Youth Networking Reception
WSIS/ITU
WSIS/ITU

18:30 – 21:00 (UTC+02:00) Cafeteria
Social Event
547
Reception by Poland
Poland
Poland

19:00 – 21:00 (UTC+02:00) Poland Mission
On invitation only
Social Event

Tuesday 7 July


537
Knowledge café WSIS Action Lines
WSIS Action Lines Facilitators
WSIS Action Lines Facilitators

12:00 – 13:30 (UTC+02:00) Satellite Room
First come, first served
The Knowledge Café on WSIS Action Lines is an open, informal space where participants sit together, share ideas, and explore how each Action Line can better support an inclusive and sustainable digital future. Each table focuses on a different Action…
Knowledge Café
556
High-Level Lunch by Saudi Arabia - Gold Partner
Saudi Arabia (Gold Partner) and ITU
Saudi Arabia (Gold Partner) and ITU

12:15 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre
On invitation only
Strategic Partner: Gold High-Level Lunch
498
WSIS Gala Dinner
ITU/Diamond Partner
ITU/Diamond Partner

19:00 – 22:00 (UTC+02:00) Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
On invitation only
Social Event

Wednesday 8 July


496
WSIS Forum 2026 Exhibition Inauguration
WSIS
WSIS

08:15 – 08:45 (UTC+02:00) Lobby ABC
Be among the first to experience the WSIS Forum 2026 Exhibition as we officially open one of the Forum's most dynamic and interactive spaces, bringing together more than 50 exhibitors and partners from around the world to showcase digital solutions…
Exhibition Inauguration
445
Knowledge Café - Meaningful Connectivity by Design: Exploring Practical Pathways and Solutions Together
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
IEEE

12:00 – 13:00 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room Alpha
This Knowledge Cafe will create a highly participatory space for WSIS stakeholders to exchange practical experiences and co-develop ideas on enabling meaningful connectivity by design, such as reliable, secure, affordable and usable access that is…
Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session Innovation Partner Knowledge Café
506
High-Level Lunch by Diamond Partner
Diamond Partner and ITU
Diamond Partner and ITU

12:15 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) Room A
On invitation only
Strategic Partner: Diamond High-Level Lunch

Thursday 9 July


539
Knowledge Café WSIS Stocktaking - Showcasing Projects
WSIS/ITU
WSIS/ITU

12:00 – 13:00 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room Alpha
Knowledge Café
510
High-Level Lunch by Malaysia - Platinum Partner
Malaysia (Platinum Partner) and ITU
Malaysia (Platinum Partner) and ITU

12:15 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) Room A
On invitation only
Strategic Partner: Platinum High-Level Lunch
535
Coffee Break
Japan - Silver Partner
Japan - Silver Partner

16:00 – 16:15 (UTC+02:00) Coffee Station - 1st floor
Silver Partner Coffee Break
553
Swiss Reception | Partners Certificate Ceremony
WSIS/ITU, Switzerland
WSIS/ITU, Switzerland

17:45 – 20:30 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room A
Social Event

Friday 10 July


440
Knowledge Café: WSIS+20 Follow-up towards 2035 WSIS-GDC Coherence
ITU
ITU

12:00 – 13:00 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room Alpha
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…
Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session Knowledge Café
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