From 7–11 July 2025, leaders from across the globe will gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, a defining forum that will shape the next chapter of digital transformation for development. The event marks 20 years since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) first established a global framework for inclusive, ethical, and human-centered digital progress.
As the UN General Assembly prepares for its formal 20-year review of digital development this September, WSIS+20 provides a crucial space to evaluate achievements, confront new challenges, and build a shared vision for the future.
“For twenty years, WSIS has been uniting the world around a vision of an information society that works for everyone, everywhere.”
— Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General
Led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this high-level event will address key digital development priorities such as:
With a strong multistakeholder focus, WSIS+20 will convene governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to align on a future where digital technologies serve all people and communities.
We are excited to announce that our CEO and CCO will take the stage at WSIS+20 to speak on one of the most pressing questions in the digital world today: ’’Shall Governments Have Access to Encrypted Messaging App Content?’’ As governments grapple with the balance between national security and individual privacy, especially in the face of AI-driven threats and the fast-approaching post quantum era; this session will explore how states can govern secure communications without undermining trust, sovereignty, or digital rights.
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Drawing on real-world insights from the ITU Academy training on secure government communication, our CCO will join global leaders in unpacking practical, forward-looking solutions: from AI misuse detection to sovereign infrastructure and quantum-resilient encryption.
Don't miss this essential conversation shaping the future of secure, sovereign, and ethical communication.
Whether you're a policymaker, technologist, or advocate for digital rights, we’d love to meet you during WSIS+20.
Let’s explore together how we can build resilient, secure, and sovereign communication systems that empower rather than compromise.
Stay tuned as we share insights, takeaways, and reflections from the event.
The next 20 years of digital impact start now, and we’re ready to help shape it.
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