The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was two of United Nations-sponsored conferences about information, communication and, in broad terms, the information society that took place in 2003 in Geneva and in 2005 in Tunis.

One of its goals was to bridge the global digital divide separating rich countries from poor countries by spreading access to the Internet in the developing world.

What you can find in this section

The Internet Society made important contributions to the WSIS as a trusted partner and representative for our members.  You can find research, tools, and information related to the WSIS in this section. If you have any questions during your research, don't hesitate to contact us.