The Summit will have a dynamic agenda that will include in its agenda technical thematic working groups, plenary sessions, high-level round-table sessions and a wide range of parallel events and networking opportunities. Together, these elements seek to ensure a diverse, inclusive and action-oriented agenda. The agenda will be aligned with the Co-Presidency Program of the Government of Spain and Cielo Magno:
- People: Protect the civic space, strengthen democracy and ensure a balance between the contributions of government, civil society and the private sector.
- Institutions: Involve all State powers—including parliament and the judiciary—to improve transparency, accountability, and participation.
- Technology and Data: Address digital rights, social media governance and internet freedoms, while promoting online civic space and freedom of expression.
Monday, October 6th:
- Parallel events
Tuesday, October 7th:
- Opening plenary
- Central programme of the Summit (high-level sessions, working groups, networking, networking)
- Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership
- Parallel events
Wednesday, October 8:
- Central programme of the Summit (high-level sessions, working groups, networking, networking)
- Thematic plenary
- Parallel events
Thursday, October 9th:
- Central programme of the Summit (high-level sessions, working groups, networking, networking)
- Thematic plenary
- Parallel events
- Closing plenary
Friday, October 10th:
- Parallel events
A more detailed programme, which will include information on sessions, dates and times, featured speakers and side events, will be published in mid-July.
Public participation
Under the theme of PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, a set of working groups has been formed that will address different ways of involving citizens in decision-making, with a focus on equity, innovation and collaboration. These spaces will deal with topics such as the Inclusion of underrepresented groups, the Participation of children and young people, the Use of civic technologies and artificial intelligence, innovative methodologies of deliberative democracy and the evolution of Multi-actor forums beyond open government
Digital governance
Under the broad theme of DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, several working groups are being formed to explore a variety of emerging ideas, challenges and approaches related to How technology and data influence public decision-making and governance. These groups will consider aspects such as the algorithmic transparency, Participatory approaches to the Artificial intelligence governancel, the development of Ethical and inclusive digital public infrastructure, the protection of the digital rights and the Responsible use of data.
Integrity
Under the theme of INTEGRITY, working groups are being formed to explore various approaches and emerging challenges related to promoting strong public integrity. These groups will address innovation and leadership for promote institutional integrity, the mechanisms to protect informants and strengthen monitoring systems, as well as the guarantee of fair, transparent and accountable public decisions, including Regulation of the lobby and interest groups.
Open Public Management
Under the broad theme of OPEN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, working groups will be organized to explore various strategies and experiences related to the Improving transparency, participation and accountability in public management. The transformative potential of open recruitment processes and transparent, the role of participatory budgeting to foster inclusive and effective financial management, as well as advances in the transparency of real title or real beneficiaries
Civic Space
The theme of CIVIC SPACE It will include discussions on strategies for Strengthen and protect the environment in which civil society operates. The challenges and opportunities related to the financing, legal and regulatory frameworks, and resilience in the face of growing threats to fundamental freedoms such as expression, assembly and association. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative approaches involving civil society, governments and communities to safeguard and reimagine The civic space as an inclusive, sustainable and digitally adapted environment for the future.
Freedom of the media and the fight against misinformation
The theme of FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA AND THE FIGHT AGAINST MISINFORMATION It will address strategies and challenges to ensure the integrity of information, protect press freedom and promote independent media. Multi-stakeholder approaches will be explored to combat disinformation, as well as advocacy against abusive legal tactics such as SLAPPs, which threaten journalists and civil society. Models will also be analyzed to ensure the viability and editorial autonomy of independent media, essential for healthy democratic societies.
Access to information: Right of access and active advertising
This topic addresses the ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION from the perspective of right to know and active publicity, exploring how these tools strengthen citizen participation and accountability. The studies will be analyzed Regulatory and practical challenges, including tensions between Transparency and data protection, the role of supervisory authorities, and the impact on sectors such as health and the environment. In addition, the reviews will be reviewed. Technological and regulatory advances in active advertising, with Emphasis on transparency portals, open data and challenges at the local level.
Justice
The axis of JUSTICE address more accessible, open and people-centred justice systems. Policies that facilitate the Access to justice, promote legal empowerment and ensure citizen participation in the design of judicial services. It also discusses the use of data and evidence to improve decision-making, and the key role of decision-making. institutional opening and the free justice To strengthen citizens’ trust. They will also stand out Open Justice Initiatives which they exploit technology, open data and public participation for Transforming the Judicial System in one more Transparent, understandable and close.
Climate and the environment
The axis of CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT Focus on Chow to strengthen climate governance and harness technology in the fight against the climate crisis. On the one hand, it will analyze how promote climate action through inclusive public participation, the equitable access to decision-making and the protection of environmental activists against reprisals such as SLAPPs.
On the other hand, the challenges and opportunities of the calls will be examined Twin Transitions—Digital and Ecological—, evaluating Climate impact of technological infrastructures and the potential of tools like artificial intelligence or big data, all in search of one Just transition for people and the planet.
- Gender and inclusion issues will be presented across the board at all sessions of the 9th Global Open Government Partnership Summit. Compliance with parity criteria will be guaranteed in the selection of coordinators, speakers and speakers, with special attention to gender equality, the inclusion of vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, racialized or ethnic minorities and migrants, as well as the representation of all population cohorts, including youth and older people.