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


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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

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…

Wednesday 8 July


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

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

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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Knowledge Café
Nigeria
Nigeria

12:15 – 13:45 (UTC+02:00) Room A
On invitation only
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