How to engage in the WSIS+20 Review Process?

Timeline and key outcome documents

Consultations

• Until 10 June 2025: Participate virtually in the different Open Consultation Process meetings co-organised by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD.

• National Consultations:

  • Australia: World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 20-year review | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts - Deadline: End of 2025

Key events to attend

• UNESCO Conference on Capacity Building on AI and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector

  🗓️ 4-5 June, 2025

  📍UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France

  For in-person participation, register here.

  For virtual participation, registration is available here.

• Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

  🗓️ 23-27 June, 2025

  📍NOVA Spektrum, Lillestrom, Norway [Hybrid]

  Registration available here: https://indico.un.org/event/1016806/

• WSIS High-Level Event

  🗓️ 7 - 11 July, 2025

  📍 Geneva, Switzerland [Hybrid]

  For in-person participation, register here. Please note that the e-confirmation will be the sole document provided for visa support.

  For virtual participation, registration is available here.

• UNGA High-Level Meeting

  🗓️ 16 - 17 December, 2025

  📍 New York, United States

Advocacy Tips

• Be clear and concise. Use straightforward language when submitting recommendations.

• Link local issues to global challenges: Address regional press freedom or journalist safety issues.

• Support multi-stakeholder governance: Highlight the value of inclusive governance and successful collaborations.

• Share success stories: Use real-world examples to demonstrate the benefits of multi-stakeholder engagement.

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