WSIS Forum 2026: 12,000 participants 177 countries

Panel Outcome Highlights

We convened a panel at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 in ITU HQ, bringing together UNDP and MIT AI Risk Initiative to explore challenges in responsible AI adoption and ecosystem partnerships. Co-convened by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD, WSIS Forum is a world’s central multistakeholder platforms for shaping digital cooperation toward an inclusive, trusted, and human-centered future, bringing together global leaders from across international organizations, governments, the private sector, civil society, technical communities, and academia - this year from 177 countries. We also attended the inaugural Global Dialogues on AI Governance and AI for Good, contributing to discussions shaping the next era of AI. Click image to learn more details and receive a copy of the outcome highlights with eight forward-looking practical recommendations.

Co-Shaping the Next Era of Urban DPI and AI

Smart cities are entering the next phase of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in the AI era. Our Founder joined the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) Working Group on Governance and Regularly Framework for Smart Cities DPI as a member of the expert team, collaborating with urban planners, policymakers, city leaders, and global practitioners across sectors. Co-led by UN-Habitat, ITU and UNECE, and backed by 20 United Nations entities including UNDP, UNESCO, and UN Women, the group advises global governance and regulatory approaches for trusted, interoperable and inclusive city-level DPI worldwide - ensuring governance truly serves communities at all levels. She extends her engagement in the ITU Focus Group on AI for Smart Sustainable Cities and Communities (FG-AI4SSC), co-shaping international standards and innovation for a sustainable future.