📢 Official update: The sixth UN World Data Forum, originally scheduled for 9–12 November 2026 in Riyadh, has been postponed to 2027.
New dates will be announced in due course. Road to Riyadh events will continue.
Info: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
In light of travel & logistical challenges affecting participants, discussion is ongoing between the UN secretariat & the host Government regarding possible adjustments to the UNWDF and the UN World Geospatial Information Congress. Further info will be communicated in due course.
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High-level plenary at #UNWDF2026:
"Strengthening trust in a time of uncertainty"
Thematic area 3: Building trust, protection and ethics in data.
Programme: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
High-level plenary at #UNWDF2026:
"Measuring sustainable development by 2030 and beyond"
Thematic area 2: Maximizing the use and value of data for better decision making.
Programme: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
High-level plenary at #UNWDF2026:
"AI for data and statistics"
Thematic area 1: Innovation for better and more inclusive data.
Programme: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
Four thematic areas. Four high-level plenaries. One global conversation on the future of data.
Explore the Programme: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
#UNWDF2026
⏰ Last day to register for in-person participation at #UNWDF2026!
Join the global data community to explore better data for better decisions.
📅 9–12 November 2026
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Register today: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
UN World Data Forum retweeted
#GASTAT invites you to attend a quarterly workshop on Statistical Practices, titled “Transformation in Health Statistics – Women and Child Health Survey,” as part of Road to Riyadh events.
📚 Learn about citizen data. 🌍 Join the UNWDF in Riyadh.
The Collaborative on Citizen Data is offering travel support for 2 eligible course completers to attend #UNWDF2026.
Complete "Understanding Citizen Data for Better Decision-Making" by 25 Sept.
🔗 courses.wbginstitute.org/
📍 Kigali
The seventh UN World Data Forum will be hosted by Rwanda in 2028.
A new chapter for the global data community begins.
#UNWDF2028
⏳ 10 days to go.
Join the global data community at #UNWDF2026 in Riyadh, 9–12 Nov.
Better data. Better decisions. Stronger partnerships.
Register by 1 Oct: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
No one builds a stronger data ecosystem alone.
Thematic Area 4 at #UNWDF2026 focuses on the partnerships, financing and collaboration needed to make data systems more resilient and more equitable.
Better data takes collective action.
Register now: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
🤖 Made with AI
What’s ahead for the global data community?
This week, the High-level Group discussed:
📊 #UNWDF2026 programme & Riyadh preparations
📄 the Riyadh Outcome
💰 financing for data & the Medellin Framework
Next stop: Riyadh, 9–12 Nov.
🔗unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
Better data is not enough. People need to trust it.
At #UNWDF2026, Thematic Area 3 puts the spotlight on data governance, ethics, AI, institutional frameworks, data literacy and user engagement.
Trust is not a side issue. It is foundational.
Register: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
🤖 Made with AI
Data has value when it drives decisions.
Thematic Area 2 at #UNWDF2026 explores how data can better inform action across climate, health, gender, humanitarian response, migration and more.
Register: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
#UNWDF2026
🤖 Made with AI
What does the future of data look like?
AI and machine learning, citizen data, geospatial insights, smart cities and more.
At #UNWDF2026, Thematic Area 1 explores how innovation can make data better, faster and more inclusive.
Register now: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
🤖 Made with AI
📣 In-person registration for #UNWDF2026 closes 1 October.
Join the global data community in Riyadh, 9–12 November 2026, for four days of exchange, collaboration and action on the future of data and statistics.
Register: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
🌍 Join #UNWDF2026 from anywhere in the world!
🎥 Virtual registration is now open for the 6th United Nations World Data Forum.
📅 9–12 Nov 2026
Register today: unwdfvirtualregistration.sta…
⏰ Just one day to go!
Join us with senior leaders from @UNDESA, @FCDOGovUK, @ECA_OFFICIAL, @UNCTAD, @UNDP, @statsmaldives and others as we discuss how stronger partnerships drive better data for sustainable development.
📅 Register: bit.ly/3QXP7CB
