Closing Ceremony "Friday 10 December 16:30 - 17:30 UTC"

Ms. Sonia Jorge

An expert in the confluence of development and communications policy, Sonia has over 25 years of diverse international experience in a career spanning both the private and not-for-profit sectors. As a policy advisor, Sonia has led numerous digital policy and development projects in several countries and with international organizations, such as the World Bank, UNDP, UN Women, and for private sector companies, from mobile operators to industry associations.

Ms. Maria Fernanda Garza

Ms. Maria Fernanda Garza is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Orestia Mexico. She is also the Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). 

Maria Fernanda Garza is a natural born entrepreneur, both in terms of performance and commitment. She started her company at a very young age with the vision to introduce and develop the DIY market in Mexico.

Ms. Maria Francesca Spatolisano

Maria-Francesca Spatolisano is the Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter- Agency Affairs, UN DESA since March 2019. At the beginning of February 2021, she was also appointed Officer-in Charge of the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology in her personal capacity. Ms. Spatolisano has 35 years of experience in public service including extensive senior leadership in multilateral affairs. She has served as the European Union Ambassador to the OECD and UNESCO, Monaco and Andorra.

Mr. Krzysztof Szubert

Senior-level executive with over 25 years of experience. Polish entrepreneur, investor and strategic advisor. Experienced as CEO of private companies and as a Secretary of State and a Government Plenipotentiary in national public administration.