As a result of the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis, ITU Digital World 2020, originally scheduled to take place in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, from 6 to 9 September 2020, will now take place as ITU Digital World 2021 in the same venue in September 2021.

We’ve taken the difficult decision to postpone together with the government of Viet Nam, our host country for ITU Digital World, in view of the current multiple restrictions on travel, large-scale gatherings and social contact. We believe this is the best course of action to guarantee the wellbeing and safety of all event participants and ensure a successful event at a more certain time.

ITU Digital World 2021 will allow us to come together as the global ICT community to explore the fundamental importance of ICT in economies, societies and individual lives everywhere, share experiences and lessons learnt from responses to the COVID-19 crisis, and work towards closing the digital divide. And as our 50th anniversary edition, we’ll also celebrate an incredible half-century of technological development - and the strength of our collaborative, multilateral approach.

We’ll keep you up to date with all our preparations for this very special event – and look forward very much to seeing you all in Ha Noi, in September 2021.

Stay safe until then – and stay in touch!