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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


320
WSIS women and girls trendsetters and action plan
WSIS
WSIS

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room E
The Women and Girls Gender Trendsetter Session champions a bold vision for a digital future where every woman and girl can participate fully, safely, and meaningfully. Building on the WSIS+20 reaffirmation of gender equality as a cornerstone of the…
166
Building an Inclusive Digital Transformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Digital Futures, Leadership and Diversity in Decision Making
OTDEC - TACTIC - Ana Gabriela Valdiviezo Black
OTDEC - TACTIC

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room G3
Digital transformation cannot be measured solely by the number of people connected. The real challenge is ensuring that everyone has the skills, opportunities and enabling environments needed to participate in and benefit from the digital economy and…
485
All women and girls are architects of a safe digital future
Soroptimist International
Soroptimist International

13:00 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room L1
Artificial intelligence, digital platforms and cybersecurity architectures are increasingly shaping access to education, public services, economic opportunity, civic participation and online safety. In the WSIS framework, these issues are not only…
178
From Access to Leadership: AI for Women’s Empowerment and Inclusive Growth
Her Symbiosis and 499 Group
Her Symbiosis and 499 Group

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room L1
As the world accelerates toward a digital future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a dual reality for gender equality. On one hand, AI risks perpetuating historical biases, deepening the digital divide and excluding women from economic…

Tuesday 7 July


215
Enhancing CEDAW Accountability through AI Governance and Tech Value Chains
CEDAW,UN WGDAW, OHCHR, UN Women, ITU
CEDAW,UN WGDAW, OHCHR, UN Women, ITU

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room A
The round table “Enhancing CEDAW Accountability through AI Governance and Tech Value Chains,” convened at the 2026 WSIS Forum, addresses the urgent need to embed women’s human rights into the rapidly expanding digital economy. As artificial…

Thursday 9 July


551
Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT Breakfast Meeting
International Telecommunication Union
International Telecommunication Union

08:00 – 09:00 (UTC+02:00) Room X
On invitation only
The third edition of the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT will be held in conjunction with the WSIS Forum 2026 and in strategic collaboration with AI for Good. Bringing together women Ministers, regulators, industry leaders, and emerging…
391
Workshop: Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT Leadership Circle Lab 2026
International Telecommunication Union
International Telecommunication Union

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical session with remote participation Room K
On invitation only
The Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT Leadership Circle Lab is an invitation-only workshop designed to complement the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT Breakfast. Bringing together women Ministers, regulators, industry…
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