Global Digital Summit 2025 - Digital Pathways for All
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The theme for this year's summit, 'Digital Pathways for All,' brings together an exciting mix of government officials, thought leaders, private-sector representatives, and partner organizations.
Together, we’ll explore cutting-edge digital solutions, share insights, and foster valuable discussions about the transformative work shaping the future of digital development.
The event will take place at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C.
AGENDA
All times are in US Eastern Time / GMT-4 (convert to your local time).
MARCH 18 | 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
9:00–9:45 a.m. / Vision & Direction
- AXEL VAN TROTSENBURG Senior Managing Director, Development Policy & Partnerships, The World Bank
- SANGBU KIM Vice President, Digital Transformation, The World Bank
- AMAL EL FALLAH SEGHROUCHNI Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Morocco
- DOREEN BOGDAN-MARTIN Secretary General, ITU
MARCH 18 | 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
9:45–10:30 a.m. / Fireside Chat
- AJAY BANGA President, The World Bank Group
- JAMES MANYIKA SVP, Research, Labs, Technology & Society, Google & Alphabet
- NIALA BOODHOO Journalist (moderator)
MARCH 18 | 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
11:00–11:30 a.m. / Future-Proofing Development: Creating Digital Pathways to Opportunity
- MAKHTAR DIOP Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- VIVEK BADRINATH Director General, GSMA
MARCH 19 | 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
9:00–9:30 a.m. / Digital Resilience in an Uncertain World
- ANNA BJERDE Managing Director, Operations, The World Bank
- LANCE PIERCE CEO, NetHope
- BOSUN TIJANI Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria