Invitation to the World Summit
| Dokumendiregister | Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium |
| Viit | 6-4/569-1 |
| Registreeritud | 28.02.2024 |
| Sünkroonitud | 24.03.2024 |
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| Funktsioon | 6 Rahvusvahelise koostöö korraldamine |
| Sari | 6-4 Tervitus- ja tutvustuskirjad, kutsed üritustel osalemiseks |
| Toimik | 6-4/2024 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | |
| Adressaat | International Telecommunication Union |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | International Telecommunication Union |
| Vastutaja | Silver Tammik (Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium, Kantsleri valdkond, Strateegia ja teenuste juhtimise valdkond, EL ja rahvusvahelise koostöö osakond) |
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From: Giannaki, Olga <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:08 PM
To: Tõnu Nirk <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]; Office for Europe, ITU <[email protected]>; Ponder, Jaroslaw <[email protected]>; Fitzgerald, Katherine <[email protected]>; Debs, Tala <[email protected]>; Liu, Zheting <[email protected]>; Sah, Gitanjali <[email protected]>
Subject: ESTONIA, His Excellency Mr. Kristjan Järvan / Invitation to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Importance: High
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Invitation to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Dear Sir/Madam,
Attached is the Circular Invitation Letter that was issued on 2 February inviting His Excellency Mr. Kristjan Järvan, Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia as a High-Level guest speaker at the forthcoming World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event. Co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation, this event is scheduled to take place physically, with enhanced remote participation, in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27-31 May, 2024.
We would highly appreciate receiving a response regarding the Minister's participation in the coming days. In the case of a positive response regarding High-Level attendance, please inform us whether the Minister would like to:
1. Be a High-Level Speaker at the Leaders TalkX and Key Insights scheduled to take place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 May 2024.
2. In addition, attend the Ministerial roundtable (closed meeting) : The Ministerial roundtable will be organized on Tuesday 28 May 2024 and will provide a platform for an interactive debate, in a High-Level setup. A detailed concept note will be provided in the coming weeks. The Ministerial roundtable participation is strictly limited to Ministers and Vice Ministers. No representation or replacements will be accepted. Confirmation of attendance is essential to ensure appropriate seating and should be sent to [email protected] and [email protected] not later than 15 March 2024.
3. Participate in AI Governance Day invitation-only Roundtables: we are pleased to invite the Minister to the invitation only Roundtables on Wednesday 29 May as part of AI Governance Day “From Principles to Implementation”, both the AI for Good and WSIS stakeholders to explore the global surge in AI policy, regulation, and governance efforts, identifying commonalities and tackling the step of moving from regulatory frameworks to implementation. How are countries and regions navigating the dual objectives of maximizing AI's benefits while minimizing its risks? Ministers, policy-makers, technology experts, industry innovators, UN partners and thought leaders will come together in morning roundtables (invitation-only). The afternoon sessions will be open to the public.
Request for a speaking slot at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and confirmation of participation to the AI Governance Day (invitation-only) roundtables should be made using this link no later than 15 March 2024 (deadline extended)
IMPORTANT:
- Kindly note that registration is open for WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and is necessary for all WSIS participants regardless of any speaking or other engagements coordinated with the WSIS Team. The Registration link is the following: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2024/Home/Registration
- We also strongly advise you to schedule your visa appointment (if needed) and secure your accommodation as soon as possible. Due to numerous events taking place in Geneva during this week, hotels are filling up quickly.
We look forward to welcoming your delegation to this exciting week in Geneva.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected].
Sincerely,
Ms. Olga GIANNAKI
WSIS & SDG Junior Project Officer
International Telecommunication Union
Interna�onal Telecommunica�on Union • Place des Na�ons • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 5111 • Fax: +41 22 733 7256 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.itu.int •
Sir/Madam,
We have the pleasure of invi�ng you to par�cipate in the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event (27 – 31 May 2024) and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024 (30 – 31 May 2024) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.
Two decades ago, WSIS set the framework for global digital coopera�on during the two phases of the Summit – in Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005 – with a vision to build people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented informa�on and knowledge socie�es. Ahead of the United Na�ons General Assembly’s twenty-year review of WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will serve as a pla�orm for mul�stakeholder exchanges and a catalyst for ac�on, taking stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Ac�on. You are invited to par�cipate in the High-Level Track, scheduled on 27 and 28 May, featuring a ministerial roundtable on Tuesday 28 May. It will be an opportunity to underline your country’s commitment to accelera�ng the implementa�on of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by harnessing the power of Informa�on and Communica�on Technologies.
Moreover, we are pleased to invite you to AI Governance Day “From Principles to Implementa�on”. The AI Governance Day on 29 May will convene both the AI for Good and WSIS stakeholders to explore the global surge in AI policy, regula�on, and governance efforts, iden�fying commonali�es and forging pathways to transform dialogue into ac�on. Ministers, policy-makers, technology experts, industry innovators, UN partners and thought leaders will come together in morning roundtables (invitation-only). The a�ernoon sessions will be open to the public.
Kindly submit your speaking slot request for the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and your confirma�on of par�cipa�on in the AI Governance Day using the following link, no later than 29 February 2024.
We look forward to your par�cipa�on in this significant week in Geneva.
Accept, Sir/Madam, the assurances of our highest considera�on.
Doreen Bogdan-Mar�n Secretary-General Interna�onal Telecommunica�on Union
Albert Rös� Federal Councillor, Head Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communica�ons
General Secretariat (SG)
Ref: CL-24/2 Geneva, 2 February 2024
Contact: Ms. Gitanjali Sah To: Ministers,
E-mail: [email protected] ITU Member States
Subject: Invitation to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Interna�onal Telecommunica�on Union • Place des Na�ons • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 5111 • Fax: +41 22 733 7256 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.itu.int •
Sir/Madam,
We have the pleasure of invi�ng you to par�cipate in the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event (27 – 31 May 2024) and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024 (30 – 31 May 2024) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.
Two decades ago, WSIS set the framework for global digital coopera�on during the two phases of the Summit – in Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005 – with a vision to build people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented informa�on and knowledge socie�es. Ahead of the United Na�ons General Assembly’s twenty-year review of WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event will serve as a pla�orm for mul�stakeholder exchanges and a catalyst for ac�on, taking stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Ac�on. You are invited to par�cipate in the High-Level Track, scheduled on 27 and 28 May, featuring a ministerial roundtable on Tuesday 28 May. It will be an opportunity to underline your country’s commitment to accelera�ng the implementa�on of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by harnessing the power of Informa�on and Communica�on Technologies.
Moreover, we are pleased to invite you to AI Governance Day “From Principles to Implementa�on”. The AI Governance Day on 29 May will convene both the AI for Good and WSIS stakeholders to explore the global surge in AI policy, regula�on, and governance efforts, iden�fying commonali�es and forging pathways to transform dialogue into ac�on. Ministers, policy-makers, technology experts, industry innovators, UN partners and thought leaders will come together in morning roundtables (invitation-only). The a�ernoon sessions will be open to the public.
Kindly submit your speaking slot request for the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and your confirma�on of par�cipa�on in the AI Governance Day using the following link, no later than 29 February 2024.
We look forward to your par�cipa�on in this significant week in Geneva.
Accept, Sir/Madam, the assurances of our highest considera�on.
Doreen Bogdan-Mar�n Secretary-General Interna�onal Telecommunica�on Union
Albert Rös� Federal Councillor, Head Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communica�ons
General Secretariat (SG)
Ref: CL-24/2 Geneva, 2 February 2024
Contact: Ms. Gitanjali Sah To: Ministers,
E-mail: [email protected] ITU Member States
Subject: Invitation to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2024