The Final Briefing for the WSIS Forum 2026 will take place on 4 June 2026 from 14:00 to 15:30 CET at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, with virtual participation available. The session will be opened by the ITU Secretary-General, and will provide stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the Forum programme, including the High-Level Track, thematic sessions, special tracks, and exhibition arrangements. 

The annual WSIS Forum is the leading multistakeholder platform for advancing digital cooperation, and we appreciate the support of our partners.

We recognize our partners for their ongoing commitment: Malaysia (The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) as our Platinum Partner, Saudi Arabia as our Gold Partner, Japan (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) as our Silver Partner, and Wallonie-Bruxelles, RURA, the United Kingdom (The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), IFIP, and the Internet Society (ISOC) as our Supporting Partners.

We invite new partners to partner with the Forum and help strengthen global efforts in digital development. Explore our partnership packages to see how your organization can contribute to these important conversations.

Partnership contributions directly support the Forum's dedicated tracks on youth, women and girls, digital innovation, and capacity building. Organizations interested in partnering with the Forum are encouraged to reach out.

Contact: wsis-info@itu.int 

Coordination among WSIS Action Lines Facilitators continues actively ahead of the Forum. All 11 Action Lines are currently working on developing roadmaps in line with the UNGA Resolution A/RES/80/173, paragraph 113, which calls for concrete, forward-looking plans to advance the implementation of the WSIS outcomes through 2035.

At WSIS Forum 2026, dedicated Action Line Facilitator Sessions will provide structured space for stakeholders to review progress, address implementation gaps, and present the roadmaps to the wider multistakeholder community. These sessions are an important opportunity for governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations to engage directly with the thematic areas most relevant to their work — from connectivity and cybersecurity to e-health, e-education, and cultural diversity.

All stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the Action Line sessions at the Forum and contribute to shaping the path forward for digital cooperation toward 2035. 

The WSIS Stocktaking Platform is a publicly accessible system providing information on ICT-related initiatives and projects carried out by governments, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, and other entities.

Since 2005, regular reporting has been a key tool for monitoring the progress of ICT initiatives worldwide with reference to the 11 WSIS Action Lines. As our global repository of ICT for development projects continues to grow, we invite you to submit your innovative projects and initiatives to the database. Sharing your work helps highlight best practices, fosters collaboration, and inspires action across the globe. 

The Youth Special Track runs throughout the Forum week, with 6 July as the Youth Day. The track features 21 sessions across 15+ topics spanning AI governance, digital well-being, environmental sustainability, cybersecurity, connectivity, and the road to WSIS 2035. Sessions include a Youth Dialogue, Knowledge Café, workshops, a Model United Nations simulation, an AI Filmmaking workshop, and a Networking Reception. 

Participants come from all six ITU regions and include members of the Youth Advisory Board, young professionals, UN agencies, civil society, and government delegations. Youth can engage as speakers, moderators, co-creators, or online amplifiers.

WSIS and UNGIS also hosted two youth-focused side events at the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum ahead of the main Forum week, exploring digital inclusion and innovative digital development action toward WSIS 2035.