WSIS+20 High-level Events & AI for Good Summit
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-level Events & AI for Good Summit
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The rapid evolution of technology presents both significant opportunities and critical challenges for urban governance. To ensure our cities remain resilient, inclusive, and sustainable, we must proactively engage with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and virtual worlds. The development of Smart Cities and the creation of CitiVerses open up new perspectives for LRGs by offering new tools and frameworks.
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Date: 7-11 July 2025
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Be part of the global conversation on these high-potential issues through participation at these key events in June and July 2025. Your contribution will advance the multistakeholder discussion and feed into the relevant inter-governmental policy-making processes. They are designed to provide actionable insights and foster collaborative solutions for Local and Regional Governments:
- Participate in the Smart City Leaders’ Talk on ‘Safe smart cities and Climate frustration’ on 8 July 2025, during the WSIS+20 High-level Events week, in Geneva (Switzerland) or follow it online.
- Discuss opportunities that Smart Cities bring to development and ways to overcome the limitations local leaders face in disaster risk reduction. The High-level Talks will focus on people-centered approaches to smart cities, with a special focus on youth engagement.
- Leaders of international organizations, mayors, and representatives of city networks will share their views. Contribute with your best practices to the high-level discussion on people-centered smart city approaches, including disaster risk reduction.
- Workshop on “Governing the Future: AI, Virtual Worlds, and the Rise of the Human-Centric Citiverse” on 9 July 2025, from 09:00-12:15, in Geneva (Switzerland), as part of the AI for Good Summit
- Participate in a dedicated workshop where mayors from around the world will share their experiences and insights on integrating AI and virtual worlds into city management.
- Gain firsthand knowledge from your peers on overcoming challenges and maximizing benefits of these technologies for climate-resilient and smart city development.
- Session on “Leaving No One Behind in the Citiverse” during the WSIS+20 High-level Events week on 7-11 July 2025, in Geneva (Switzerland).
- This dialogue will engage participants on the main concerns of inclusion and accessibility in digital worlds, especially in the Citiverse.
Registration
For further information on participation (in person or online) and on the programme, visit the WSIS+20 website or the AI for Good website.
Are you ready to share best practices and engage as a speaker?
Do not hesitate to contact us at info@globalcitieshub.org.