World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

This event provides a space for stakeholders to reflect on the WSIS+20 decisions, assess their implications, and examine how they intersect with the Global Digital Compact (GDC). The UN General Assembly is expected to approve the WSIS+20 Outcome Document, marking a decisive moment for future global digital cooperation. With WSIS as the foundational architecture for Internet and digital development, and IGF as the unique global platform for multistakeholder dialogue, it is significant to explore how these mechanisms are connected and can support the implementation of the GDC. Key Issues: ● Can WSIS and IGF be the overarching frameworks for digital cooperation after 2025? What advantages and disadvantages of this approach? ● Can the IGF's permanent status strengthen efforts to serve as the overall policy platform? ● Where do the WSIS+20 Outcome Document and the GDC converge in the areas of Internet Governance, IGF and the technical community role? ● What practical roles can NRIs play...

Roundtable on Information Integrity in an Evolving AI Landscape : Applying the UN Global Principles for Information Integrity in support of the Global Digital Compact, taking place on the occasion of the WSIS+20 Overall Review. Watch the WSIS+20 Side Event: Roundtable on Information Integrity in an Evolving AI Landscape: Applying the UN Global Principles for Information Integrity in support of the Global Digital Compact! Meetings & Events

Bridging regional WSIS+20 reviews with global negotiations, this event explores strategies to translate digital commitments into national action, aligning with the Global Digital Compact and SDGs to drive an inclusive digital society. The WSIS+20 Review represents a defining global process to assess two decades of progress toward a people-centered and development-oriented Information Society. As Member States emphasize the need for a joint implementation roadmap, this high-level side event serves as a forward-looking platform to link regional experiences specifically the outcomes of the Cotonou Declaration on Accelerating Africa's Digital Transformation with ongoing global negotiations. By aligning regional priorities with the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the 2030 Agenda, this session will examine how public institutions can anchor multi-stakeholder collaboration, trust, and human rights in the implementation of WSIS+20 outcomes. Discussions will address critical policy gaps,...

The high-level informal meeting is convened pursuant to General Assembly resolution 79/325, which established the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance as a follow-up to the Pact for the Future and its Global Digital Compact. The meeting will serve as the formal launch of this Dialogue, bringing together Member States, Observers, United Nations entities, and stakeholders from across sectors to discuss principles of inclusive, transparent and accountable AI governance. As artificial intelligence (AI) spreads globally driven by investment, optimism, and anxiety, so too do its international implications. AI's data inputs, deployments and spillovers cross borders, calling for international cooperation. Yet international cooperation remains fragmented and siloed, with 118 countries entirely absent from prominent international AI governance initiatives. The objective of the high-level multi-stakeholder informal meeting will be to launch the Global Dialogue on Artificial...

In light of the successful adoption of the Pact for the Future and its annex , the Global Digital Compact , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Kenya, supported by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, will co-host a high-level side event on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Opening Remarks UN Keynote: "A Networked Approach to inclusive AI Capacity Building", UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies Roundtable discussion on AI capacity needs (including institutional and technical capacity for AI adoption, skills pipelines, digital infrastructure, data and AI governance frameworks), and how collaborative models — from South-South cooperation to multi-stakeholder partnerships — can accelerate AI capacity building. Closing Remarks This event aims to explore how international cooperation can enhance institutional readiness and strengthen national capabilities...

  Turning the Global Digital Compact into action requires a global effort. Thousands of people and organizations contributed to the elaboration of the Compact. Join the efforts! Commitments and Actions Negotiated by 193 Member States and informed by global consultations, the Global Digital Compact commits governments to  upholding international law and human rights online and to taking concrete steps to make the digital space safe and secure. The Global Digital Compact recognizes the critical contributions of the private sector, technical communities, researchers and civil society to digital cooperation . It calls on all stakeholders to engage in realizing an open, safe and secure digital future for all . Timeline September 2024: Compact Open for endorsement Q1 2025: Compact implementation map & endorsements Mid 2025: Implementation & WSIS+20 Review Q3 2027: High-level Review Resources Full Global Digital Compact text (EN) Explanatory Note of the Endorsement Proce...

  UN Open Source Week 2025 facilitates global dialogue and collaboration on open source, digital public infrastructure (DPI), and the development of innovative solutions to global challenges. Since its inception in 2023, the event has captured significant international attention, reflecting strong demand for a UN-led forum on open source and digital cooperation. The event features a full week of networking, insightful panels, hackathons, and breakout sessions exploring topics related to open source, digital public infrastructure, problem solving, and digital cooperation. This evolved program will offer increased opportunities for ideation, co-creation, and meaningful networking in response to the ecosystem's growing demand for deeper engagement. This is an opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow industry professionals while deepening understanding of open source and its global potential. List of Speakers .  Frequently Asked Questions Livestream Links for 18 & 19...