Conversations
ITU contributed actively to the evolving digital discourse throughout 2024, from high-profile industry events like MWC Barcelona to top-tier international policy fora, including G7 and G20 ministerial meetings. We also brought partners and stakeholders together through insightful joint conferences with our fellow United Nations organizations.
SDG Digital
The second edition of our SDG Digital event – organized jointly with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – was a key component of the digital track of the UN’s Summit of the Future Action Days, putting the spotlight on leveraging innovative technologies for the Sustainable Development Goals. Revisit the high-impact sessions
WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
The key multistakeholder platform stemming from the original World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2003 and 2005 keeps evolving in step with global development priorities and fast-paced technologies. What is the future of global digital cooperation?
Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development
The ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission explored the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for global connectivity and further underscored the need for stronger digital cooperation to bridge the digital divide, enhance global resilience, and achieve sustainable development for all. Why is digital cooperation so crucial?Standards to implement the Compact
The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) – our governing conference for standards development – defined our intensified focus on action following the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the new Global Digital Compact.
Research stimulates ITU standards work
Academic researchers are advancing AI applications for well-being and education.
Academics meet digital industry
Our Kaleidoscope 2024 conference convened academic researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss how tech can help meet global challenges. Proceedings of ITU Kaleidoscope 2024
Demystifying digital
Our ongoing discussion series illuminates emerging technologies for non-tech professionals and diplomatic missions. Join our Demystifying Digital discussionsRecord participation in the India chapter of WTSA-24
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