(6th meeting) 18th session of the Conference of…

This year's theme focuses on enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities in the lead-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development. Key topics include innovative financing for empowerment, artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for inclusivity, and recognizing the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities.

Interactive Dialogue among States parties, the United Nations system and other stakeholders on the implementation of the Convention (item 5 c), chaired by President of the Conference, Sri Lanka

Presentations by:

· Ms. Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination, DESA

· Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, OHCHR · Ms. Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Global Disability Advisor, World Bank

· Dr. Ola Abualghaib, Director, United Nations Global Disability Fund/UNPRPD

· Ms. Roxana Widmer-Iliescu, Head of Digital Inclusion Service, ITU

· Ms. Anne Sina, Civil Society Representative, Disabled People's Organisations Denmark (DPOD)

Interaction with States Parties (Q+A) Decisions by the Conference of States Parties (item 6) Closing of the meeting (item 7)

· Statements by the Vice-Presidents

· Closing by the President of the Conference