IGF 2025 Open Forum #20 WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025: OCP Special Briefing

    Roundtable
    Duration (minutes): 90
    Format description: Format fits the inclusive nature or WSIS process and WSIS Forum event. Duration will allow to present the outcomes of OCP for the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, its program, highlights, objectives, and will allow enough time for participants to share announcements and ask questions.
    Description
    Ahead of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, a special 90-minute briefing session will be held at IGF 2025 in Lillestrøm, Norway. This session will present the Outcomes of the Open Consultation Process (OCP) for WSIS+20, highlighting key findings, stakeholder contributions, and the finalized program, themes, and objectives of the upcoming High-Level Event. The session will provide an interactive platform for IGF participants to engage with WSIS+20 organizers, share announcements, and ask questions about the event’s structure, expected outcomes, and opportunities for participation. It will serve as a crucial moment for global stakeholders to align on priorities and ensure an inclusive and impactful WSIS+20 celebration and review.

    To ensure a seamless hybrid session, we will: 1. Facilitate interaction through a dedicated online moderator, Q&A, and equal participation for onsite and online speakers. 2. Enhance the experience with a structured agenda, AV setup, and interactive breakout discussions. 3. Use Zoom, Mentimeter for polls/Q&A
    Organizers
    🔒ITU
    ITU, UNESCO. UNDP, UNCTAD
    Speakers
    Ms Gitanjali Sah, ITU Mr Cedric Wachholz, UNESCO Ms Yuping Chan, UNDP Mr Torbjörn Fredriksson, UNCTAD
    Onsite Moderator
    Ms Gitanjali Sah
    Online Moderator
    Mr Vladimir Stankovic
    Rapporteur
    Ms Ruth Sidabutar