Hello Forwarding this abridged call w/ a highlight on this note: "To bolster gender balance at the forum, we encourage all nominations for women speakers for the high-level segment." I don't remember this note in event forms before. Maybe it is a 1st time of many. WSIS Forum does not have any funding for speakers, facilitators or participants ---- https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2017/PolicySessions#intro WSIS 2017 High-Level Policy Sessions ... Policy Statements will be delivered during the High-Level Track (13-14 June 2017) of the WSIS Forum 2017 by high-ranking officials of the WSIS Stakeholder community, representing the Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Academia and International Organizations. The high-level track will consist of the opening segment, interactive policy dialogues, ministerial round table, and a high-level networking programme. Policy statement sessions will be moderated by high-level track facilitators and will be grouped around different themes identified as important by the WSIS Stakeholders during the open consultation process. Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Academia and International Organization are invited to register for a speaking slot for their high-level officials by completing the speaking slot request form below. Deadline The deadline for submitting the completed speaking slot request form is 8 May 2017 Speaking Slot Request Form .... Speaker Information To bolster gender balance at the forum, we encourage all nominations for women speakers for the high-level segment.