Preparatory Process

Open Consultation Process (OCP)


The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD will serve as a platform for discussion of the WSIS+20 review and the WSIS Action Lines and to take stock of the achievements and key trends, challenges and opportunities since the Geneva Plan of Action.

The Open Consultation Process (OCP) is an open and inclusive consultation with WSIS stakeholders aimed at preparing for the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025. This process is designed to help shape the event program, identify gaps in the implementation of the Geneva Plan of Action and the WSIS Action Lines, and contribute to the WSIS+20 review process.

All stakeholders are encouraged to actively engage in the OCP by participating in consultative meetings and submitting input through the official submission form.

Calls to Action


OCP - Official Submission Form
Deadline: Friday, 14 March 2025
WSIS Photo Contest
Deadline: Friday, 14 March 2025

Consultative Meetings

First Meeting

Geneva, Switzerland

18 November 2024

Second Meeting

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

18 December 2024

Third Meeting

Geneva, Switzerland

11 February 2025

Final Brief

Geneva, Switzerland

10 June 2025

First Meeting

18 November 2024

The First Meeting of the open consultations took place on Monday, 18 November 2024, 14:00-15:00 (CET/UTC+1), at the ITU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Remote participation facilities were made available for this meeting.


Second Meeting

18 December 2024

The Second Meeting of the open consultations took place during IGF 2024 on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 09:45–10:45 (UTC+3) / 07:45–08:45 (CET/UTC+1), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Remote participation facilities were made available for this meeting.


Third Meeting

11 February 2025

The Third Meeting of the open consultations will take place on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 13:30-14:30 (CET/UTC+1), in Room L of the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Remote participation facilities will be made available for this meeting.


Fourth Meeting

12-13 February 2025 (TBC)


Final Brief on the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025

10 June 2025

The Final Brief on the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will take place on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 14:00-15:00 (CEST/UTC+2), at the ITU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Remote participation facilities will be made available for this meeting.

Meeting Details
Further details available soon