Main Events

22–26 April

Day One

22 April, Mon

Day Two

23 April, Tue

Day Three

24 April, Wed

Day Four

25 April, Thu

Day Five

26 April, Fri
High-Level Opening: How the UN 2.0 Vision Will Help Us Get to the SDGs

22 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

UN WebTV Broadcast


Hear from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, the UNDP Administrator and other inspiring speakers as they lay out the vision for a modernized United Nations – ready to face the challenges of our era!
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Fostering Global Peace: New Approaches in Conflict Resolution

22 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join the Executive Director of ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project) and the Head of the Innovation Cell in DPPA, alongside members of the Resident Coordinator's Office in Kenya and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia to explore how innovation fosters peace and security, especially for women and children.
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Transforming Food Systems: Innovative Approaches Powered by UN 2.0

23 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

Virtual Event


Sign-up now to explore the pressing issue of food security with the Global Head of Innovation in IFAD's Innovation Unit, the Director of the Office of Innovation at FAO, speakers from WFP and more! Join the conversation about how data and innovation are transforming food systems and food security around the world.
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Breaking Barriers: How UN 2.0 Supports an Inclusive Future for Women & Girls

23 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join the Chief of UNFPA's Population and Development Branch, the Senior Advisor for Gender & Technology at UNICEF, and inspiring speakers from UN Women and OHCHR to explore how UN 2.0 can turbocharge world progress towards gender equality to achieve a better world for women and girls.
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Reimagining Education: Digital Foresight for Inclusive Learning

24 April, 9 AM – 10 PM ET

Virtual Event


Over 240 million children–many of them girls–do not have access to basic education. Join the Chief of Executive Office at UNESCO's Social and Human Sciences Sector and experts from ILO, ITU, UNICEF, and the Giga Initiative to learn how connectivity and digital transformation can reimagine how children learn!
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Green Horizons: Scaling Climate Solutions for a Sustainable Planet

24 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


The earth is about 1.1° warmer than 200 years ago, and temperatures are expected to continue rising. Join the conversation with the Digital Lead for Nature and Climate at UNDP and speakers from UNEP and the World Bank to explore how data, technology, and behavioural science can build a sustainable future for all.
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Enabling the Transformation: Taking the UN 2.0 Vision Forward

25 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

Virtual Event


Sign-up now to learn about the driving forces behind organizational transformation – and join the conversation with experts from UN Global Pulse, Oxford Business School, OHR, UNHCR, the SDG Lab and more! Don't miss this opportunity to bring new UN 2.0-related skills and approaches into your work and organisations.
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Unlocking Potential with UN 2.0: Enhancing Capabilities via Innovative Learning

25 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


In this essential session, join the UNSSC's Deputy Director for Learning and Knowledge Services and more speakers from UNITAR, UN DOS, ITC-ILO and DMSPC to explore UN 2.0 training programmes and resources for both UN employees and non-UN teams. Empower yourself to drive change towards the 2030 Global Goals now!
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What Next? What Member States Expect From a UN 2.0

26 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


UN 2.0 will help Member States accelerate their journeys towards achieving the critical SDG Transitions. Join the conversation with member state representatives from across the globe to learn how UN 2.0 and the Quintet of Change can help transform job protection, climate action, digital connectivity, and more!
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High-Level Opening: How the UN 2.0 Vision Will Help Us Get to the SDGs

22 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

UN WebTV Broadcast


Hear from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, the UNDP Administrator and other inspiring speakers as they lay out the vision for a modernized United Nations – ready to face the challenges of our era!
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Fostering Global Peace: New Approaches in Conflict Resolution

22 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join the Executive Director of ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project) and the Head of the Innovation Cell in DPPA, alongside members of the Resident Coordinator's Office in Kenya and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia to explore how innovation fosters peace and security, especially for women and children.
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UNDP Accelerator Labs
Side-Event: UNTAPPED

22 April, 8 AM – 9:15 AM ET

Virtual Event


How can collective intelligence lead to climate action? Join UNDP Accelerator Labs for the global launch of UNTAPPED – the first-of-its-kind research into collective intelligence for generating real-time climate data and mobilizing action – and learn how collective intelligence is an untapped resource with emerging potential to close gaps in climate action!
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UN Strategic Workforce Planning CoP Side-Event:
Strategic Workforce Planning

22 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


Learn more about how strategic workforce planning supports the UN 2.0 transformation! Join the Strategic Workforce Planning Community of Practice members as they share insights into their initiatives for UN 2.0, including the UN Secretariat’s job analysis initiative, UNHCR’s multi-year programme planning strategy, UNOPS’ digital transformation, and IOM’s data literacy frameworks.
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DESA Side-Event: Bringing Together UN System Data in One Place

22 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


In collaboration with Google Data Commons, UNDESA’s Statistics Division recently launched the UN Data Commons for the SDGs! Join us for an exclusive event unveiling the cutting-edge capabilities of the new UN Data Platform. Harnessing AI-based natural language query and knowledge graph technologies, this platform will revolutionize how we access and utilize statistical data from across the UN system!
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UN Women Side-Event: Data for Gender Equality

22 April, 12 PM – 1 PM ET

Virtual Event


Step into the future of gender equality at our UN 2.0 Week side event! Discover how initiatives like the SDG Gender Snapshot and UN Women Transparency Portal are closing the data gap for women and girls.

Learn from UN Women and experts on using big data, storytelling, and AI for empowerment of women and girls worldwide!
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UN Gen AI Practice Group: Deep Dive of the 2024 AI Index Report

22 April, 1 PM – 2 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join the UN Gen AI Practice Group for an insightful exploration of the 2024 AI Index Report. Essential viewing for policymakers, this webinar will showcase the key insights and policy-relevant findings of the latest report edition, including technical progress, training costs, geopolitical dynamics, responsible AI, as well as its transformative impact on science and medicine.
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DPPA-DPO Side-Event: How to Get UN Peace and Security Data "AI-ready"?

22 April, 2 PM – 3 PM ET

In-Person and Virtual Event


In this interactive hybrid showcase, find out more about the UN DPPA-DPO Information Management Unit’s Peace and Security Data Hub, and how you can use it to come up with your own insights – with a live demonstration from UN experts, combining peacekeeping data with conflict data for conflict analysis using Generative AI!
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Transforming Food Systems: Innovative Approaches Powered by UN 2.0

23 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

Virtual Event


Join us to explore the pressing issue of food security with the Global Head of Innovation in IFAD's Innovation Unit, the Director of the Office of Innovation at FAO, alongside experts from WFP and Ignitia AB! Sign up for a conversation about how data and innovation are transforming food systems and increase food security around the world.
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Breaking Barriers: How UN 2.0 Supports an Inclusive Future for Women & Girls

23 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join the Chief of UNFPA's Population and Development Branch, the Senior Advisor for Gender & Technology at UNICEF, and inspiring speakers from UN Women and OHCHR to explore how UN 2.0 can turbocharge world progress towards gender equality to achieve a better world for women and girls.
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UNHCR Jordan Side-Event: Empowering Refugees Through A.I.

23 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Discover how UNHCR Jordan uses cutting-edge AI to streamline idea generation, improve feedback channels, and unlock livelihood opportunities to empower refugees and displaced individuals in Jordan and beyond!
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UNFPA Side-Event:
Redefining Strength

23 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Traditional stereotypes holding men back? Discover how UNFPA leverages behavioral science to promote positive masculinity for a world with better relationships, mental health, and gender equality. Gain insights from UNFPA’s successful project in Nigeria and Ghana, partnering with private sector experts to train leaders to dismantle harmful norms. Get inspired to bring this positive change to your community!
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NewWork Side-Event: LIDERA + Innovation Day

23 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


Building on a pilot of agile teams, led by NewWork in 2020 and evaluated by the University of Geneva, colleagues at the United Nations Office of Geneva, the Resident Coordinator Office in Guatemala and the United Nations Office in Vienna have been using the Agile approach to drive the culture change in UN teams. Join us to learn more about how teams have applied what they learned, the impact it has had, and how it contributes to a forward-thinking UN culture.
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DCO Side-Event: A.I. for the Rest of Us

23 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


Join the DCO AI Lab as they unpack the evolving role of AI in a world characterized by resource constraints. Hear more about inclusive innovation – practical, low-tech solutions that empower staff, foster skills transfer, and harness collective insight to help teams do more with less. Embrace the journey of digital transformation – no matter your digital fluency level!
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ECLAC Side-Event: Mapping the Digital Business Environment

23 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


Understanding business dynamics in developing countries is necessary to make policy recommendations targeting sustainable and inclusive growth. Learn how the Innovation and New Technologies Unit at UN-ECLAC uses big data to develop a unique dataset and natural language processing to map the digital economy and business environment in Latin America and the Caribbean!
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IMF Side-Event: The IMF Innovation Landscape

23 April, 1 PM – 2 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join us for an engaging conversation on how the IMF's innovation ecosystem leverages data, behavioral insights, and human-centered design to support member countries. This session will offer invaluable insights into the structure of the IMF’s innovation practices, which are grounded in open innovation, internal innovation consulting, and cross-departmental partnerships.
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OICT & DPPA-DPO Side-Event: Informing Member State Dialogue with Data

23 April, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Virtual and In-Person Event


In this hybrid panel session, the value of transparent data to strategic decision making will be discussed between the Permanent Representative of Kenya and UN Chief Information Technology Officer, highlighting the example of the Peace and Security Data Hub. A demonstration will be given by the DPPA-DPO on the use of the data for high-level analysis and member state briefings, drawing upon a Generative AI example.
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OICT Side-Event: Low Code for UN 2.0

23 April, 9 AM – 10 AM GMT+2 / 3 AM – 4 AM ET

Virtual Event


Experience the power of LowCode and revolutionize the way you build digital applications and iterate fast to find the perfect tool. In this briefing, we'll show you how the Microsoft PowerPlatform can accelerate your journey towards digital transformation, empowering everyone to create innovative solutions with ease and agility.
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Reimagining Education: Connectivity, Digital and Foresight for Inclusivity

24 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

Virtual Event


Over 240 million children–many of them girls–do not have access to basic education. Join the Chief of Executive Office at UNESCO's Social and Human Sciences Sector and experts from ILO, ITU, UNICEF, and the Giga Initiative to learn how connectivity and digital transformation can reimagine how children learn!
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Green Horizons: Scaling Climate Solutions for a Sustainable Planet

24 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


The earth is about 1.1° warmer than 200 years ago, and temperatures are expected to continue rising. Join the conversation with the Digital Lead for Nature and Climate at UNDP and speakers from UNEP and the World Bank to explore how data, technology, and behavioural science can build a sustainable future for all.
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UNHCR Side-Event: Amplifying Digital Transformation in Refugee Identity Management for Better Service Delivery

24 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


This UN 2.0 side-event introduces three transformative initiatives, showing how UNHCR is prioritizing identity, empowering access to services and fostering inclusion. Learn how UN 2.0 is helping UNHCR amplify efforts in digital, data, and innovation, supported by more than 1600 pledges at the Global Refugee Forum and underscored by UNHCR’s Digital Transformation Strategy.
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UNDP Accelerator Lab Side-Event: Flowing Together

24 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Join us for a dynamic side event showcasing our innovative project in Tana River County, Kenya. Discover how our participatory mapping approach empowers communities and government authorities to manage water resources sustainably in arid environments. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of water management and environmental stewardship.
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Microsoft Side-Event: AI & Practical Productivity Hacks for All!

24 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


Together with the UN 2.0 team, Microsoft is organising an exciting, hands-on training that will introduce you to Generative AI and all of its practical uses. Unleash the power of effortless communication drafting, transform policy documents into bite-sized summaries, and dive into the world of prompt engineering with a beginner-friendly guide that sets you on a path to mastery!
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UNDP Side-Event: Cultivating the Conditions for Change

24 April, 12 PM – 1 PM ET

Virtual Event


UNDP, through its integration mandate, has co-hosted global dialogues and dedicated learning spaces, currently advanced through a leadership collective with 21 UN entities. Join this provocative session with experts across the UN system who are putting transformative practices to work – from evolving organizational culture to tackling fragmentation – and activating the UN 2.0 ambition.
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Enabling the Transformation: Taking the UN 2.0 Vision Forward

25 April, 9 AM – 10 AM ET

Virtual Event


Sign-up now to learn about the driving forces behind organizational transformation – and join the conversation with experts from UN Global Pulse, Oxford Business School, OHR, UNHCR, the SDG Laband more! Don't miss this opportunity to bring new UN 2.0-related skills and approaches into your work and organisations.
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Unlocking Potential: Enhancing UN 2.0 Capabilities via Innovative Learning

25 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


In this essential session, join UNSSC's Deputy Director for Learning and Knowledge Services and more speakers from UNITAR, UN DOS, ITC-ILO and DMSPC to explore UN 2.0 training programmes and resources for both UN employees and non-UN teams. Empower yourself to drive change towards the 2030 Global Goals now!
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UNSSC Side-Event: UN Transformation Series – Leading Change in the UN

25 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Join the inspiring "UN Transformation" series in its first webinar, and discover from senior UN leaders about the necessary and ongoing changes for a more efficient and effective UN, including change leadership, embracing forward-thinking cultures, and cutting-edge skills. Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation!
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DESA Side-Event: Leveraging Citizen Data for UN 2.0

25 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Join us as we explore how UN agencies and country offices can champion citizen data initiatives, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and driving meaningful progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals! We will showcase the groundbreaking work of the UN Collaborative on Citizen Data, highlighting the recently unveiled "Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data" as a blueprint for action.
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UNHCR Side-Event: Empowering Colleagues to Pioneer Digital Solutions

25 April, 8 AM – 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Since its inception in November 2023, the Digital Changemakers Lab has served as a catalyst for exploring how technology and a digital mindset can revolutionize our approach at UNHCR. Sign up now to hear from UNHCR Change Makers at the forefront of digital projects in field operations, demonstrating the tangible impact of embracing digital innovation!
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WFP Side-Event: Partnering for Innovation

25 April, 9:30 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


Join the WFP in discovering their rich track record of innovation and how different parts of the WFP are embracing the Quintet of Change. With first-hand accounts from field staff, leaders, and global partners, explore WFP’s commitment to innovate and foster partnerships for zero hunger – in the world’s most challenging environments!
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UNIN, UNSSC, NewWork, UN Women & More: It Takes a Village!

25 April, 10 AM – 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


To mobilize a coalition of change agents and spread the word to all corners of the UN, UN 2.0 needs people power! Join the UN Innovation Network, the UN System Staff College UNLOCK network, the UN NewWork network, UN Women, community leads for the Quintet of Change, and others to learn how the UN is mobilizing their communities of change agents to advance transformation and organizational culture towards the “UN We Want”!
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DOS Side-Event: Enabling Methodical Innovation – A Toolkit for Driving Innovative Thinking

25 April, 12 PM – 1 PM ET

Virtual Event


Curious about how you can accelerate your innovation journey, unlock your creative potential, and streamline processes, systems, and services? Join us as we explore the DOS Innovation Toolkit, which will transform your approach to problem-solving and project development, and equip you with cutting-edge strategies and tools tailored to guide your innovation initiatives – and bring them to life!  
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DMSPC Side-Event:
Modernizing UN

25 April, 12 PM – 1 PM ET

Virtual Event


Embark on a journey of organizational transformation, with UN DMSPC’s exclusive event spotlighting the pioneering efforts of the Organizational Development Section in modernizing the skills of UN personnel. Hear from experts on innovative strategies, bespoke training programmes, and collaborative initiatives aimed at empowering UN staff to navigate complex global challenges in an ever-evolving world!
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What Next? What Member States Expect From a UN 2.0

26 April, 10 AM– 11 AM ET

Virtual Event


UN 2.0 will help Member States accelerate their journeys towards achieving the critical SDG Transitions. Join the conversation with Member State ministers and representatives from Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Germany, as well as UN senior leaders to learn how UN 2.0 and the Quintet of Change can help transform job protection, climate action, digital connectivity, and more!
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ITU Side-Event: Harnessing the Metaverse and Virtual Worlds for Global Impact

26 April, 8 AM– 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Explore the transformative potential of the metaverse and virtual worlds, including how virtual environments can be used to tackle pressing global challenges, through virtual simulations, immersive learning experiences and virtual classrooms – improving public services through efficient communication and participatory governance.
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IOM Side-Event: Solarization x Innovation

26 April, 8 AM– 9 AM ET

Virtual Event


Solarization initiatives are revolutionizing humanitarian responses and emerging as potent tools in addressing climate change, while empowering vulnerable communities including migrants. With solar initiatives in South Sudan, Mozambique and globally, IOM stands at the forefront of several groundbreaking solarization projects, exemplifying the potential of renewable energy solutions in humanitarian and displacement settings.
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OHCHR Side-Event: Driving Impact for Human Rights: Opportunities from UN 2.0

26 April, 9 AM– 10 AM ET

Virtual Event


It is precisely at moments when freedoms are imperiled, that human rights are most needed. This discussion will focus on how UN 2.0 is driving impact for human rights across the globe. Learn about current OHCHR initiatives and upcoming opportunities to unlock fresh ideas and tools through UN 2.0 to strengthen human rights as a propulsive force to meet challenges – and those yet to come.
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RCO Guatemala Side-Event: Innovation and Digital Transformation as a Catalyst for Development

26 April, 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join RCO Guatemala for a dynamic event exploring how innovation and digital transformation are key to Guatemala's development, co-hosted with the National Secretariat of Innovation, Science and Technology, and learn how the impactful work of the UN and the Government of Guatemala shapes the future!
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DMSPC Side-Event: UN Transformation – Propelling from Principle to Action

26 April, 11 AM– 12 PM ET

Virtual Event


Developed by the BTAD, Propeller is a business transformation initiative that helps UN entities and teams plan and execute transformation and organizational change. Grounded in a human-centered design approach, Propeller is designed to support entities and teams to envision their future, translate their vision into strategy, and transform strategy into action, focusing on results, efficiency and return on investment.
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RCO Honduras Side-Event: UN 2.0 in Action

26 April, 12 PM– 1 PM ET

Virtual Event


Join us in a one hour event where we will share and discuss what the "Quintet of Change" of UN 2.0 looks like in action through a showcase of interagency and agencies, funds and programme-led initiatives in Honduras.
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