WSIS Forum 2023

WSIS FORUM 2023 High-Level Track Briefing Thursday 23 February 2023 15:00 – 16:00 CET  WSIS Action Lines – Sustainable Development Goals Impact of WSIS Action Lines on Sustainable Development Goals WSIS-SDG Matrix: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/sdg/ The WSIS implementation mechanism at the international level is organised taking into account the themes and action lines in the Geneva Plan of Action, and moderated or facilitated by UN agencies when appropriate. WSIS Forum 2023 Venue 13 - 17 March 2023 • CICG - The International Conference Center Geneva April - May 2023 • Virtual Workshops Registration is now OPEN! • On-site Registration to the WSIS Forum 2023 is available online at the following link: Registration | WSIS Forum 2023 (itu.int) • Virtual Registration will be made available soon. Badging ✓ Badging will be located at ITU Headquarters, Montbrillant building (2, rue de Varembé – CH-1220 GENEVA) ✓ NO registration desk at CICG premises; badges have to be collected at the ITU Montbrillant building ✓ Badges should be picked up personally as these are photo badges and picture is compulsory ✓ All High-Level participants will receive a Golden PIN to be able to access Special High-Level Events, to be collected at CICG on Tuesday Morning  WSIS Forum 2023 : some key figures and topics • Number of expected participants 1500+ • Number of submissions to the Open Consultation Process 550 • An Exhibition Space ▪ 50 Exhibitors • Agenda and Programme (Engagement open spaces and stages –Innovate, Collaborate and Inspire stages and spaces (45 mins and 1 hr sessions)) o Generation Connect o Partner2Connect o Giga o Global Digital Compact Discussions o WSIS+20 Review discussions • High-Level Track o More than 550 High-Level Participants confirmed from all stakeholders type o 42 Ministers and Deputies o 25 Heads of Regulatory Authorities` • WSIS Prizes 2023 o 900 Submissions o 360 Nominations o 1.5 Million votes cast o 18 Winners and 72 Champions  High-Level Policy Sessions (1/2) High-Level Policy Sessions (HLPS) Date and Time Topics • Tuesday, 14 March from 14:00 – 17:00 CET • WSIS Action Lines and • Inclusiveness - access the 2030 agenda to information and • Wednesday, 15 March from 9:00 – 12:00 CET • Bridging digital divides knowledge for all • Enabling environment • Gender • Capacity building Mainstreaming • Financing for • ICT applications and High-Level Policy Sessions development and services confirmed speakers available here role of ICT • Climate Change https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/foru • Digital economy and • Ethical dimensions of m/2023/HighLevel trade Information Society • Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs  High-Level Policy Sessions (2/2) High-Level Policy Sessions (HLPS) Format • Duration of each session: 1-hour • The HLPS are moderated by a High-Level Track Facilitator (HLTF) • We kindly request each HL speaker to share with us 2 questions in advance, to be asked by the HLTF • Questions will be asked together by the HLTF • Length of intervention for each High-Level Speaker : 4 minutes to answer both questions in a single intervention • Statement to be sent to WSIS secretariat in advance for translation purposes • The Outcome of each High-Level Policy session will be reported by the High-Level Track Facilitator • The High-Level Statements will be included in the WSIS Forum 2023 High-Level Outcomes and Executive Brief report Interpretation Services Provided for English/French and passive Arabic ONLY Contact us for sponsorship opportunities for Chinese, Spanish, and Russian  Ministerial Roundtable Ministerial Roundtable Participation RESTRICTED to the Ministers and Deputy Ministers (no replacements /no observers) Date & Time The Ministerial Roundtable meeting will be scheduled on 15 March from 13:30 – 15:30 CET Guiding Questions (The Minister may choose to address only one or more than one question) 1. ICTs rescuing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development WSIS Action Lines for building back better and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs Ministers/Deputies are invited to share their strategies highlighting the challenges and success stories in implementing digital resilience and propose ways to accelerate the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines/ Digital Cooperation. 2. World Summit Information Society Ministerial Contribution to the UN Global Digital Compact Consultations Ministers/ Deputies are invited to exchange ideas, views and proposals and provide a shared commitment and recommendations on what remains to connect the unconnected. The outcome of the Ministerial Round Table will be submitted to the Global Digital Compact online consultations survey. 3. Exploring the Potential of Space for all as a Driver of Sustainable Development Ministers/Deputies are invited to share their vision of “Space for All” - what must be done in order to enable every nation to benefit from the promise space holds, while managing risks that may impact space sustainability. Ministerial Roundtable Format  High-Level Social Events Date Time (CET) Social Event Invitee – Golden Pin Tuesday 14 March 8:00 – 09:00 High-Level Coffee High-Level 12:30 – 14:00 High-Level Lunch, hosted by Platinum Partner UAE High-Level 15:30-15:45 Coffee Break, sponsored by Partner for Specific All Participants Activities JAPAN 18:30 – 20:30 Official WSIS Forum 2023 Reception All Participants Wednesday 15 March 12:00 – 13:30 High-Level Lunch, hosted by Gold Plus Partner High-Level Saudi Arabia 19:00 WSIS Forum 2023 High-Level Gala Dinner High-Level Additional social events to be confirmed on Monday and Thursday by Poland, Lithuania and Slovenia Social Media Promotion of the HL Participation  Social Media channels Follow #WSIS and stay up to date with our latest news across our different social media channels THANK YOU ! www.wsis.org www.wsis.org/sdg www.wsis.org/forum www.wsis.org/prizes www.wsis.org/stocktaking www.wsis.org/review [email protected] Saatja: Debs, Tala <[email protected]> Saadetud: 24.02.2023 13:37 Adressaat: WSIS Info, ITU <[email protected]> Koopia: Sah, Gitanjali <[email protected]>; Chen, Jingjing <[email protected]> Teema: SLIDES // WSIS Forum 2023 - High-Level Track Briefing Session 2 Tähtsus: Kõrgeim Manused: image001.png; 23.02__WSIS Forum 2023_HL_Briefing Session.pdf Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you to all delegates who attended the second WSIS Forum 2023 High-Level briefing session that took place yesterday. As discussed, please find attached the slides that were presented to you, for your kind reference. Kindly note that a personalized detailed programme is being prepared for each High-Level speaker, along with a more detailed information note on the Ministerial Roundtable and will be shared early next week. We look forward to your active participation and to welcoming you soon in Geneva. With kind regards, Ms. Tala Debs, on behalf of WSIS Team Ms. Tala DEBS WSIS Project Officer International Telecommunication Union Mobile : +33 6 74 33 23 39