This high-level dialogue will showcase the transformative role of ICTs in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Esteemed speakers and industry leaders will share implementation experiences and the accomplishments of WSIS, and discuss and foster global strategic digital collaborations.

Key issues to be addressed in this session: Identifying achievement and gaps in the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines for the past 20 years; Creating an accessible and equitable digital landscape for all, leaving no one behind; Developing a common vision for the future of WSIS beyond 2025; Strengthening digital collaborations and global partnerships among stakeholders; Galvanizing collective action to drive digital transformation efforts;

In preparation for the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, the Open Consultation Process (OCP) invites all WSIS stakeholders to engage in a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue. This process is crucial for shaping the event’s agenda, pinpointing areas where the Geneva Plan of Action and WSIS Action Lines require further attention, and contributing to the overall WSIS+20 review. Stakeholders are welcome to provide their input using the designated submission form.

The OCP’s Second Meeting, will take place today, Wednesday, 13 December 2023, from 14:00 to 15:00 (CET/UTC+1) in Room L at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. For those unable to attend in person, remote participation options will be available