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In 2025, a UN process will review the implementation of outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Twenty years after the finalisation of the summit (which was held in two phases, in Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005), the WSIS+20 review process will take stock of the progress made in the implementation of WSIS outcomes and address potential ICT gaps and areas for continued focus, as well as addressing challenges, including bridging the digital divide and harnessing ICTs for development.
The overall review will be concluded by a two-day high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), to be held on 16–17 December 2025. The meeting will be preceded by an intergovernmental preparatory process that also takes into account input from all relevant WSIS stakeholders. The process will result in an intergovernmentally agreed outcome document, for adoption at the high-level meeting.
The Blockchain Forum 2026 will be held in Moscow on 14–15 April 2026, bringing together global leaders in Web3, crypto, blockchain, and mining across the rapidly developing CIS region.
The event is expected to draw over 20,000 attendees, including founders, C-level executives, innovators, and investors.
Participants at the two-day forum will gain access to expert insights and forecasts on the evolving industry, engage in high-level networking and deal-making opportunities, and hear directly from founders and senior leaders of major global crypto projects about strategies to capitalise on emerging trends.
The event also features an extensive expo-floor with exhibitions of cutting-edge blockchain and mining technologies, simultaneous translation of sessions, dedicated after-hours networking, and multiple tiers of access for attendees including business and VIP packages.
E-Gov’A 2026, taking place from 14 to 16 May 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, is the first edition of a pan-African event dedicated to e-governance and digital innovation in public services. The event is organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (Minpostel) and supported by the Smart Click Africa association and Digital Business Africa.
The program is structured around four main components:
E-Gov’A Summit: High-level ministerial and technical panels bringing together ministers, international experts, senior civil servants, and innovators to discuss the digital transformation of African administrations and public services.
E-Gov’A Expo: An exhibition space featuring institutional, corporate, and GovTech startup booths, along with live demonstrations of digital solutions improving public sector efficiency.
E-Gov’A Workshops: Practical training sessions offered by companies and institutions, covering topics such as integrating AI for more effective public administration.
E-Gov’A Startup Challenge: A hackathon recognising innovative citizen-led digital solutions
E-Gov’A Awards: Awards highlighting outstanding achievements in GovTech across Africa.
The event aims to accelerate the digital transformation of public services, promote inclusive and citizen-centric e-governance, and foster collaboration between governments, startups, institutions, and technology companies. It provides a platform to showcase innovative digital solutions, explore challenges and opportunities in e-governance, and facilitate strategic reflection on building a modern, efficient, and accessible public administration.
