WSIS Forum · International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
WSIS Forum 2026
ConferenceIn-personAnnual
Geneva, CH6 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 20265 days
Countries
140+
Duration
5 days · 6 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum represents the world's largest annual gathering of the 'ICT for development' community. It is a global multi-stakeholder platform facilitating the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines for advancing sustainable development. The Forum provides an opportunity for information exchange, knowledge creation and sharing of best practices, while identifying emerging trends and fostering partnerships, taking into account the evolving Information and Knowledge Societies.
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Key details
- City & country
- Geneva, CH
- Dates
- 6 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Fixed
- Commercial type
- ConferenceForumB2B
- Official website
- www.itu.int/net/wsis — register free for link access
Who attends
Governmentsthe private sectorcivil societytechnical communitiesacademiayouthand international organizations
Programme
Tracks
High-Level TrackAction Line facilitation sessionsThematic exhibitionsWSIS Prizes 2026Open Consultation Process sessionsLeaders TalkX sessionsMinisterial participation
Host city history — 20 congresses since 2006
2025GenevaCH← current
2024GenevaCH
2023GenevaCH
2022GenevaCH
2021VirtualN/A
2020VirtualN/A
2019GenevaCH
2018GenevaCH
2017GenevaCH
2016GenevaCH
2015GenevaCH
2014GenevaCH
2013GenevaCH
2012GenevaCH
2011GenevaCH
2010GenevaCH
2009GenevaCH
2008GenevaCH
2007GenevaCH
2006GenevaCH
EuropeOther
CH ×18N/A ×2
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Other. Geneva has hosted 18× (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).