International Telecommunication Union

From the telegraph to #AIforGood, ITU has played a vital role at every stage of global communications development. Go behind-the-scenes with geneveMonde.ch to peek into our Archives and the very beginning of #ITU160 history https://lnkd.in/eXbuX4X7

In this week's newsletter: Our Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin's opening remarks at #IGF2024, the #ITUWTSA snapshot report, and don't miss the open consultation for the ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum 2026!

Good AI needs women—in the data, in the workforce, and at the decision-making table. Read on for insights into industry underrepresentation, the push for #inclusiveAI, and encouraging more #womenInSTEM https://lnkd.in/ew-cNtvA

Traditional European TV broadcasters are leveraging digital and streaming tools to enhance audience interactivity and personalize viewer experiences. And ITU has been there every step of the way! Take a look at the future of television in Europe https://lnkd.in/eJn-dKaV 

In this week's newsletter: Our World Radiocommunication Seminar explains latest spectrum regulations, while ITU broadcasting experts explore Europe’s evolving TV market. Industry CxOs gather to discuss standards support for fibre optics, AI, data + more, and we reach out to readers for an open public consultation on the next World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum

The ever-expanding development of new radiocommunication applications for space and terrestrial services is driving higher demand for the limited radio frequency spectrum. Catch up with the discussions from our World Radiocommunication Seminar and how conformity with the provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations ensures that radio frequencies and any associated orbits are used rationally, efficiently and economically and that all countries have equitable access to these limited natural resources https://lnkd.in/euWfSzaR

Discover the power of AI to reduce #DisasterRisks and capitalize on new tech with our new Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions https://lnkd.in/d944TMWD #AIforGood

In this week's newsletter: An advisory body on submarine cable resilience formed by ITU and the ICPC | International Cable Protection Committee will promote best practices for governments and industry; and with Facts & Figures 2024, we share the latest #ITUdata on digital development with the world

Children take on the big challenges in an ITU Council simulation where they debated and crafted 13 resolutions to make the world a better place with digital tech! We recently opened our doors at HQ for our colleagues' children to take part in "Futur en Tous Genres" Day and peek into the incredible work we do here! From chatting with an astronaut at our International Amateur Radio Club to starring on-screen and behind the camera in the TV Studio, exploring AI trends and Child Online Protection training, and learning more about the history of telecoms and the Internet, the Pact for the Future, Giga, WSIS Process… these 8–13-year-olds came away with first-hand insights into the wide variety of careers the tech sector can offer, regardless of their gender

Strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks is key to digital connectivity and economies. Catch up on news of the international advisory body to support resilience of submarine telecom cables, just launched https://lnkd.in/eQQw7ES7