Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a game changer, but at the same time can be also a vector to strengthen the effectiveness of cyberattacks. Moreover with IoT becoming a reality, more emphasis needs to be given to the security component.

The panel will explore the current situation and the relation between AI, IoT and cybersecurity and the potential impact at the global level

While AI can be used to increase the impact of cyber threats on ICT networks, at the same time can offer opportunities to improve cybersecurity and create new competencies, skills and finally jobs.

The panel will discuss the beneficial use of AI to secure ICT infrastructures and services and the impact on the workforce and end-users.

Cybersecurity and privacy can be seen as the two faces of the same coin. Legal constructs are mandatory in any cyber environment, taking into account the need of protecting personal information and how this is impacted through evolution and technologies.

The panel will address privacy within the context of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, including consideration related to the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What are  the next steps to be taken in order to improve national policies, create opportunities for enhanced ICT services to the citizens and finally generate a significant impact on social and economic development.

Draft Agenda of the CRO/IAGDI meeting

Outcome of the Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers’ (CRO) and Industry Advisory Group For Development Issues (IAGDI) Meeting

This Leadership Debate will bring together leaders to discuss the transforming power of AI and emerging technologies and how they are expanding regulatory frontiers to new horizons. 
 
New categories of digital opportunities are emerging and raise questions as to the role of policy makers and regulators in digital transformation.  Can AI for example improve the delivery of e-government services?  If so, how to ensure that regulators are ready to respond to this changing landscape and ready to address concerns while also explaining the benefits of AI and the benefits it can bring to all.

This high level roundtable will bring together recognized academia to present the ITU BDT AI For Development Series, highlighting the key findings and recommendations.

5G: Regulatory Approaches to Facilitate Successful 5G Deployments

This session will discuss connectivity, spectrum and infrastructure requirements for secure infrastructure needed in smart societies.

This session will examine the need for algorithms regulation, the importance of strengthening transparency and accountability, the role of regulators as facilitators, and a move to monitoring rather than enforcing.

This session will address the following questions: As different platforms are created for e-governance, e-payments, e-health, etc, how can this benefit good governance?  How can the security of such data be guaranteed? Policy makers and regulators address the challenges and share experiences.

This session will discuss measures to enhance consumer trust including secured and trusted data flows, data ownership and control, the role of social media, data security and privacy, and how horizontal regulation can empower consumers. 

How can regulators gain the required skills and training necessary to ensure that staff can explain the benefits of digital transformation including AI government tools and how they can change citizen experiences for the better?

Innovative regulatory tools as drivers of cross sectoral collaboration

This session will start with a Regulator’s talk followed by topical Regulatory Sandboxes on defining regulation 5.0 and G5 regulators, case studies of collaboration: ICT for energy, ICT for trade and e-commerce, AI, IoT and security.

Adoption of GSR-18 Best practice guidelines.

Industry Leaders as Drivers of Leading Emerging Technologies

Emerging or disruptive digital technologies and services such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G can significantly contribute to the fulfillment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”), as enablers of large scale deployments through the proliferation of digital services in the converged ecosystem or drivers towards the 4th industrial revolution.

While all stakeholders from the public and private sectors play important roles in the entire value chain, industries from the private sector are at forefront and drivers of technological developments: not only through smarter and faster networks but also by deploying great numbers of smarter interconnected devices, resulting in proliferation of new businesses and new levels of user experience.

While digital technologies may disrupt industries and markets, they can also unleash the potential for innovation and sizable business opportunities.

This session will explore:

Building on GSR-18 discussions, the Industry Leaders’ Debate will share visions, case studies and future trends on technical, regulatory enablers and business investment models, as well as on emerging technologies for the next wave of industry productivity and the provision and advancements of digital services and growth across economies and sectors.

Regulatory Toolkit and Guidelines

This Interactive discussion will review collaboration mechanisms for sustainable investment in infrastructure (addressing 5G, mobile broadband, fixed broadband, satellite broadband)

• How to identify gaps (mapping tools, etc.)?
• Who can contribute?
• What types of collaboration (collaboration frameworks, funding, financing mechanisms)?
• What does success look like?