World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-Level Event 2025.
7 to 11 July 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland
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From showcasing our work in the exhibition space to joining critical global conversations on stage — what an inspiring week we had in Geneva at the WSIS+20 High-Level Event!
Between 7-10 July, SocialTech Lab joined 40+ global exhibitors advancing inclusive digital development in the featured exhibition space at the WSIS+20 High-Level Event. In parallel,we had the pleasure of co-organising an interactive session with Dr. Evelyne Tauchnitz of the Institute of Social Ethics, University of Lucerne on Championing a New Action Line for Peace Tech: “Harnessing ICTs for Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention”
Together with esteemed panelists, we explored:
- A new WSIS Action Line to harness ICTs for peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
- The importance of centering PeaceTech on positive peace and social cohesion, with relevant real-world examples.
- How to empower local actors, share best practices, and measure PeaceTech impact.
A huge thank you to our wonderful moderator, Dr. Evelyne Tauchnitz (University of Lucerne), and to our insightful panelists — Dr. Jérôme Duberry (Geneva Graduate Institute), H.E. Ms. Janina Suela (Permanent Mission of Albania to the UN), and Dr. Innar Liiv (Tallinn University of Technology) — for such an important and engaging discussion, the outcomes of which will form part of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Outcome Document.
On 11 July, we also had the chance to join the Crisis Computing side event, – a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Hitotsubashi University, and Qatar Computing Research Institute – on “Harnessing AI to Aid Humanity in Turbulent Times” From conflict forecasting to AI tools for humanitarian response, the sessions were packed with insights on how tech can truly serve people and communities in fragile contexts. You can find many of the wonderful initiatives presented here: https://crisiscomputing.org//
We’re leaving Geneva more energized than ever to promote inclusive, responsible innovation at the intersection of tech and peace.
Let’s keep building futures where tech empowers — not divides.
