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.
Monday 6 July
332
Knowledge Café - Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035
WSIS
WSIS
12:00 – 13:30
(UTC+02:00)
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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)
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Cafeteria
Social Event
547
Reception by Poland
Poland
Poland
19:00 – 21:00
(UTC+02:00)
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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)
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Satellite Room
First come, first served
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)
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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)
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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)
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Lobby ABC
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)
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Physical session with remote participation
Room Alpha
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Physical session with remote participation
Room Alpha
Light meals will be offered to attendees during the session
Knowledge Café