Time management plan
The online time management plan (TMP) is available here. Additionally, the TMP for the Plenary meetings is contained in DT/2 and the TMP for the SC-ADM meetings is contained in DT/3.
Activities and sports
Tired of sitting in a meeting room all day and looking to get some exercise? The Staff Council Sports and Leisure Committee is pleased to announce that several clubs would like to welcome delegates to participate in their activities during the Council! Come join the fun, try out a new activity, or participate in one of your favorites. The full schedule is available here.
An open chess session will be held 13.30-14.30 by the cybercafé/delegate space outside of Popov, -2 of the Tower. Drop by for a match or to observe and learn from others.
Side events
The following side events have been organized:
– WSIS information session, 18 June 2025, 0845-0930 hours, Popov room
– Information session on the budget, 20 June 2025, 0830-0900 hours, Popov room
– AI for Good information session, 20 June 2025, 1200-1245 hours, Popov room
– Towards ITU’s Strategic Plan 2028–2031, 23 June 2025, 1230-1315 hours, Popov room
– Giga Connectivity Centre Inauguration Event, 25 June 2025, 1800 hours. Giga Connectivity Centre – Campus Biotech (9, Chemin des Mines, 1202 Geneva) – Bus transportation from ITU will be available. Please join us for the inauguration of the Giga Connectivity Center, as part of an initiative by the ITU and UNICEF to provide support to countries to connect every school to the internet. This event is co-hosted by Switzerland and Spain.
AI Workshop for Councillors
An Interactive AI Workshop: AI in action – Exploring opportunities for diplomacy and governance is being held on 16 June 2025 for Councillors. Full details are available here.
Key dates for preparation
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17-27 June 2025: 2025 Session of the ITU Council
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3 June 2025: deadline for contributions by Member States to Council-25
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18 May 2025: deadline for publication of all secretariat documents
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29 April 2025: deadline for publication of the draft biennial budget
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22 April 2025: deadline for publication of secretariat documents having serious financial implications
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14 April 2025: Thematic virtual briefings with Councillors
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10-11 April 2025: Meeting of the Expert Group on Decision 482
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19 March 2025 Thematic virtual briefings with Councillors
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10-21 February 2025: Council Working Group and Expert Group meetings