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Subject: ESTONIA, His Excellency Mr. Kristjan Järvan / Invitation to the
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event
2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Importance: High
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Invitation to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum
High-Level Event 2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
<http://www.wsis.org/forum>
Dear Sir/Madam,
Attached is the Circular Invitation Letter that was issued on 2 February
inviting His Excellency Mr. Kristjan Järvan, Minister of Economic Affairs
and Communications of Estonia as a High-Level guest speaker at the
forthcoming World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum
High-Level Event. Co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation, this event
is scheduled to take place physically, with enhanced remote participation,
in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27-31 May, 2024.
We would highly appreciate receiving a response regarding the Minister's
participation in the coming days. In the case of a positive response
regarding High-Level attendance, please inform us whether the Minister would
like to:
1. Be a High-Level Speaker at the Leaders TalkX and Key Insights
scheduled to take place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 May 2024.
2. In addition, attend the Ministerial roundtable (closed meeting) :
The Ministerial roundtable will be organized on Tuesday 28 May 2024 and will
provide a platform for an interactive debate, in a High-Level setup. A
detailed concept note will be provided in the coming weeks. The Ministerial
roundtable participation is strictly limited to Ministers and Vice
Ministers. No representation or replacements will be accepted. Confirmation
of attendance is essential to ensure appropriate seating and should be sent
to
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]> and
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]> not later than 15 March 2024.
3. Participate in AI Governance Day invitation-only Roundtables: we
are pleased to invite the Minister to the invitation only Roundtables on
Wednesday 29 May as part of AI Governance Day “From Principles to
Implementation”, both the AI for Good and WSIS stakeholders to explore the
global surge in AI policy, regulation, and governance efforts, identifying
commonalities and tackling the step of moving from regulatory frameworks to
implementation. How are countries and regions navigating the dual objectives
of maximizing AI's benefits while minimizing its risks? Ministers,
policy-makers, technology experts, industry innovators, UN partners and
thought leaders will come together in morning roundtables (invitation-only).
The afternoon sessions will be open to the public.
Request for a speaking slot at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and
confirmation of participation to the AI Governance Day (invitation-only)
roundtables should be made using this link
<https://itu.int/go/2024WSISSpeakingRequest> no later than 15 March 2024
(deadline extended)
IMPORTANT:
* Kindly note that registration is open for WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
and is necessary for all WSIS participants regardless of any speaking or
other engagements coordinated with the WSIS Team. The Registration link is
the following: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/Home/Registration
* We also strongly advise you to schedule your visa appointment (if needed)
and secure your accommodation as soon as possible. Due to numerous events
taking place in Geneva during this week, hotels are filling up quickly.
We look forward to welcoming your delegation to this exciting week in
Geneva.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending
an email to
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]> and
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]> .
Sincerely,
Ms. Olga GIANNAKI
WSIS & SDG Junior Project Officer
International Telecommunication Union
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Ref: CL-24/2 Geneva, 2 February 2024
Contact: Ms. Gitanjali Sah To: Ministers,
E-mail:
[email protected] ITU Member States
Subject: Invitation to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level
Event 2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Sir/Madam,
We have the pleasure of invi�ng you to par�cipate in the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event (27 – 31 May 2024) and
the AI for Good Global Summit 2024 (30 – 31 May 2024) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.
Two decades ago, WSIS set the framework for global digital coopera�on during the two phases of the Summit – in
Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005 – with a vision to build people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented
informa�on and knowledge socie�es. Ahead of the United Na�ons General Assembly’s twenty-year review of
WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will serve as a pla�orm for mul�stakeholder exchanges and a catalyst
for ac�on, taking stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Ac�on. You are
invited to par�cipate in the High-Level Track, scheduled on 27 and 28 May, featuring a ministerial roundtable on
Tuesday 28 May. It will be an opportunity to underline your country’s commitment to accelera�ng the
implementa�on of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by harnessing the power of Informa�on and
Communica�on Technologies.
Moreover, we are pleased to invite you to AI Governance Day “From Principles to Implementa�on”. The AI
Governance Day on 29 May will convene both the AI for Good and WSIS stakeholders to explore the global surge
in AI policy, regula�on, and governance efforts, iden�fying commonali�es and forging pathways to transform
dialogue into ac�on. Ministers, policy-makers, technology experts, industry innovators, UN partners and thought
leaders will come together in morning roundtables (invitation-only). The a�ernoon sessions will be open to the
public.
Kindly submit your speaking slot request for the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and your confirma�on of
par�cipa�on in the AI Governance Day using the following link, no later than 29 February 2024.
We look forward to your par�cipa�on in this significant week in Geneva.
Accept, Sir/Madam, the assurances of our highest considera�on.
Doreen Bogdan-Mar�n Albert Rös�
Secretary-General Federal Councillor, Head
Interna�onal Telecommunica�on Union Federal Department of the Environment,
Transport, Energy and Communica�ons
Interna�onal Telecommunica�on Union • Place des Na�ons • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 730 5111 • Fax: +41 22 733 7256 • E-mail:
[email protected] • www.itu.int •