Session
Norwegian Ministry of Digitalisation and Publich Governance, Norwegian Communications Authority, Norwegian Digitalisation Agency
- Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Malin Rygg, Head of the Norwegian Authority for Universal Design of ICT, Norwegian Digitalisation Agency
- Maja Brynteson, Research Fellow, Nordregio, Research institute
- Irene Mbari-Kirika, Founder, inABLE.org
- Inmaculada Porrero, Senior Expert on Disability, European Commision
- Dan Sjöblom, Director General, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority
- Yu Ping Chan, Head of Digital Partnerships and Engagement, UNDP's Digital, AI and Innovation Hub
1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Targets: This conversation belongs at the heart of the conference. If we are to meet the SDGs—on poverty, health, education, innovation, decent work, and reduced inequality—then digital inclusion must be front and centre. Without it, development will be neither inclusive nor sustainable.
Theater
Keynote presentations followed by panelist discussion on stage
In an increasingly digital world, ensuring universal access and inclusion is no longer a technical ambition—it is a matter of fundamental human rights. Access to digital services and platforms is now directly linked to the right to education, freedom of expression, access to healthcare, employment, and democratic participation. As societies move online, those left behind are also left out -excluded not only from information, but from opportunity, dignity, and autonomy. To participate equally in digital society, individuals must have affordable connectivity, access to suitable devices, digital skills to navigate the online world, trust and confidence in digital systems, but also universally designed and accessible solutions that enable full participation regardless of ability or background. This session invites participants to: - Recognise digital inclusion as a human rights imperative - Explore tested strategies for regulation and enforcement - Share innovative, community-driven solutions - Commit to international cooperation that ensures everyone - not just the digitally privileged - can fully participate in digital life The world is transforming. If we want to build societies where everyone can take part, we must design and govern our digital futures with inclusion at the core. Now is the time to act - so that no one is left behind.