World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

This session will highlight practical examples of digital public goods , with a particular focus on those that are built and maintained through community-led models. Digital public goods , including Open knowledge ;  Open standards ;  Open-source software  and  Digital infrastructure , are core components of resilient societies and  Inclusive digital transformation . Together, these resources constitute the Digital commons , supporting equitable access to information, innovation, and participation in the  Digital Economy . This session will highlight practical examples of digital public goods , with a particular focus on those that are built and maintained through community-led models. It will explore how collaborative governance, shared stewardship, and multistakeholder participation contribute to public trust, transparency, sustainability, and the protection of human rights in the digital environment. We will explore these models and discuss collabora...

This side-event offers a unique opportunity to present the outcomes of the Paris AI Action Summit held in February 2025 and the progress made since in their implementation, outline key priorities and themes for the Delhi AI Impact Summit to be held in February 2026, and engage stakeholders in a forward-looking dialogue on transitioning from action to impact in the AI era. Watch the WSIS+20 Side Event: "From Action to Impact" A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit! Meetings & Events

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...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. This session, organized by the Policy Network on AI (PNAI) will explore these questions and contribute directly to PNAI's ongoing work in preparing a report and suggesting an action plan on how the IGF can maximize its impact as the central platform for inclusive and bottom up multi-stakeholder discussions on AI governance. The session will examine the role the IGF can play in the broader context of WSIS+20 review and implementation of the Global Digital Compact AI-related work, with a forward-looking perspective from 2026 and beyond. SPEAKERS: Ivana Bartoletti, Vice-President, Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer, Wipro (WEOG) Mario Nobile, Director General, AgID Agency for Digital Italy (WEOG)William Bird, Director, Media Monitoring Africa (Africa) Shuyan Wu...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. This session, organized by the Policy Network on AI (PNAI) will explore these questions and contribute directly to PNAI's ongoing work in preparing a report and suggesting an action plan on how the IGF can maximize its impact as the central platform for inclusive and bottom up multi-stakeholder discussions on AI governance. The session will examine the role the IGF can play in the broader context of WSIS+20 review and implementation of the Global Digital Compact AI-related work, with a forward-looking perspective from 2026 and beyond. SPEAKERS Ivana Bartoletti, Vice-President, Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer, Wipro (WEOG) Mario Nobile, Director General, AgID Agency for Digital Italy (WEOG)William Bird, Director, Media Monitoring Africa (Africa) Shuyan Wu,...

    The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. Rapid digitalisation, the dizzying speed of technological innovation and persistent digital inequality present complex challenges for the protection and respect of human rights both online and offline. This session aims to take a renewed look at the need to apply the precautionary principle to all technological innovations before solutions, services and applications are made available to users.How can the use of existing international human rights standards and instruments by different stakeholders be improved as a mechanism for preventing and addressing human rights violations and abuses in the digital environment when designing and deploying new technologies? As adoption of new technologies increases, how should the different stakeholders balance innovation, acces...

 The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. In September 2024, UN Member States adopted the Global Digital Compact (GDC) to "harness the immense potential of digital technology and close digital divides". The GDC highlights digital public goods and digital public infrastructure as key drivers of inclusive digital transformation and innovation. The GDC furthermore includes a commitment to increase investment and funding towards the development of digital public goods and digital public infrastructure, especially in developing countries. Since the adoption of the Global Digital Compact (GDC), geopolitical changes have led to large cuts to international development assistance as well as to government funded research and data efforts in areas such as climate change and global health. Even though there are ongo...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together . This fireside chat explores the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and the creative industries. Hollywood actor, producer, and founder of HITRECORD, Mr. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, joins the IGF 2025 to discuss how generative AI is impacting artists, the future of creative work, and what governance approaches can help protect and empower creators globally. Through a dynamic exchange, the session will address critical questions around content ownership, regulation, collaboration, and the role of multistakeholder communities in shaping a digital future that supports both innovation and artistic integrity. The session will be moderated by Ms. Chinasa T. Okolo. Related Sites and Documents IGF 2025 website IGF 2025 schedule More info on the session Watch the Fireside Cha...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. The Opening Press Conference will take place in Studio N at the Nova Spektrum venue in Lillestroem, Norway. Following is the scenario:11:50 - 11:55 Speakers and moderator meet in 'Holding Room' adjacent to Press Conference Room 11:55 - 11:57 Moderator opens the Press Conference 11:57 - 12:02 Statement by H.E. Ms. Karianne Tung, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance 12:02 - 12:07 Statement by Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs 12:07 - 12:15 Questions and answers The press conference will be moderated by Ms. Kjers...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. Related Sites and Documents IGF 2025 website IGF 2025 schedule Watch the Opening Ceremony, IGF 2025! Conferences

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. This 90-minute session at IGF2025 will provide a retrospective of the Internet Governance Forum, to celebrate the IGF's journey over two decades to celebrate the IGF's journey over two decades, to reflect upon its significant achievements and the challenges it has navigated, to honor the diverse community that has shaped it, examining its history, impact, and possible future directions. The session will include a short video, tributes to key figures who have passed away, a panel discussion by the MAG Chairs, and community participation to create an engaging and meaningful reflection on the IGF's journey. Moderator: Carol Roach Panelists: Nitin Desai (Remote) Markus Kummer Jānis Kārkliņš Lynn St. Amour Anriette Esterhuysen Discussion Topics: Evolution of the IGF...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. The influence of global tech companies is growing across the political, social and economic realms. The business model of tech companies is underpinned by data, particularly data collected on their platforms' users. Platform economics, which optimize the capture of users' attention, leave open considerable risks for manipulation of the information space by mis- and disinformation campaigns. How can we safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms at stake? While the actions of big tech shape our information ecosystems, transparency is often lacking, including on how the platforms' priorities and interests shape algorithms. Societies enjoy immense benefits from their participation on platforms but also threats, as ethics, safety and negative societal impacts may b...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together . The influence of global tech companies is growing across the political, social and economic realms. The business model of tech companies is underpinned by data, particularly data collected on their platforms' users. Platform economics, which optimize the capture of users' attention, leave open considerable risks for manipulation of the information space by mis- and disinformation campaigns. How can we safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms at stake? While the actions of big tech shape our information ecosystems, transparency is often lacking, including on how the platforms' priorities and interests shape algorithms . Societies enjoy immense benefits from their participation on platforms but also threats, as ethics, safety and negative societal impacts...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. Introductory Remarks: Mr. Junhua LI, Under-Secretary-General, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Mr. Martin Chungong, Secretary-General, Inter-Parliamentary Union (online) Speakers: Marsha Caddle, Member of Parliament, Barbados (tbc) Catherine Mumma, Senator, Kenya Abel Pires da Silva, Member of Parliament, Timor-Leste Zafar Alizoda, Member of Parliament, Tajikistan Grunde Almeland, Member of Parliament, Chair of the Standing Committee on Family and Cultural Affairs, Norway Rebecca Bauer-Kahn, Assembly Member, State of California, USA (tbc) Watch the [Parliamentary round table in the IGF plenary] Safeguarding democracy in the digital age: Legislative priorities and policy pathways, IGF 2025! Conferences

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. Related Documents:   IGF 2025 schedule , Watch the Protection of Subsea Communication Cables, IGF 2025!

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together . The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. Related Documents:  IGF 2025 schedule . Welcome to Norway! - Building Digital Governance Together, IGF 2025! Conferences

 The aim of the following recommendations is to operationalize the five principles into actionable steps for stakeholders across the information ecosystem. Intended as a holistic blueprint, these recommendations range from the legal obligations of States to the responsibilities of the technology sector to best practices for media and civil society. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAKEHOLDERS  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ACTORS  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADVERTISERS   RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR ACTORS  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEWS MEDIA, RESEARCHERS AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATES AND POLITICAL ACTORS  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE UNITED NATIONS

The urgency of strengthening information integrity cannot be overstated in the face of escalating risks to the integrity of the information ecosystem and the emergence of readily available advancements in AI technologies. The Global Principles offer a holistic and unified framework for action to protect and promote information integrity as the world navigates the complexities of the digital age and looks to find multilateral solutions at the Summit of the Future . By embracing the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity , stakeholders from all sectors can demonstrate solidarity and collaboratively forge a path towards a reinvigorated information ecosystem that fosters trust, knowledge and individual choice for all.   To this end, stakeholders are urged to:  Publicly commit to, adopt and actively publicize the United Nations Global Principles forInformation Integrity as a framework for immediate action.  Harness the Global Principles to form and acti...