The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will be held at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3,

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will be held at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Key speakers include Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, and Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, ITU Director of Telecommunication Development Bureau.

Martin Johnson undertakes a challenging 184-mile run along the Thames Path, aiming for a new fastest known time. This journey, from London to the river's source, explores the deep connection

Martin Johnson undertakes a challenging 184-mile run along the Thames Path, aiming for a new fastest known time. This journey, from London to the river's source, explores the deep connection between Black British history and the Thames, becoming a personal discovery for Martin. He also seeks to inspire greater diversity in trail running.

Tune in for the online premiere on February 23rd at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET. Martin, joined by the cast and crew, will answer your questions.

Martin Putschek, founder of Swimsol, discusses how his team thrives on unity and trust. Inspired by a 2009 Maldives trip, he founded Swimsol in 2012 to develop marine floating solar solutions.

Martin Putschek, founder of Swimsol, discusses how his team thrives on unity and trust. Inspired by a 2009 Maldives trip, he founded Swimsol in 2012 to develop marine floating solar solutions. This resulted in SolarSea™, the world's first commercial modular marine-grade floating solar system, developed with the Technical University of Vienna.

Swimsol now has 55 employees, with successful projects in the Maldives, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Their innovation helps islands significantly reduce diesel reliance. They are also expanding globally. This TEDx talk highlights their pioneering work.

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Doreen Orishaba, who helped build Africa's first electric car in 2011, now operates electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands daily on zero-exhaust vehicles. In her TED Countdown

Doreen Orishaba, who helped build Africa's first electric car in 2011, now operates electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands daily on zero-exhaust vehicles. In her TED Countdown Summit 2025 talk (recorded June 18, 2025), she explains how to scale clean transport and why electric vehicles are closer than you think. Watch her talk: https://go.ted.com/doreenorishaba

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In a special ITU Future Innovators Podcast episode, Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin hosts ITU Young Professionals Programme (YPP) officers. As the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26)

In a special ITU Future Innovators Podcast episode, Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin hosts ITU Young Professionals Programme (YPP) officers. As the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) approaches, they share visions for inclusive digital transformation, covering usable tech, ethical AI, bridging digital divides, and empowering youth in ICT standards and policies.

The ITU Young Professionals Programme is a two-year, hands-on initiative empowering brilliant young experts to bridge the digital divide and cultivate the next generation of global ICT leaders. ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, drives innovation and connects the world through global standards and cooperation. Find out more about the ITU Young Professionals Programme: https://www.itu.int/en/action/youth/Pages/YPP.aspx

Team ITU participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing global cooperation, responsible AI development, and the future of digital skills. Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Team ITU participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing global cooperation, responsible AI development, and the future of digital skills. Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted the urgent need to bridge technology divides, build trust, and ensure emerging technologies are developed safely and responsibly, putting people at the center.

ITU experts launched major AI for Good reports, advanced AI standards for areas like deepfake mitigation and health, and showcased initiatives like the AI & Robotics Youth Training Program in Africa. They also championed AI literacy and lifelong learning through the AI Skills Coalition. ITU’s presence underscored the importance of inclusion, cooperation, and responsible innovation to ensure technology benefits everyone, everywhere.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin provided an update following Day 2 of the World Economic Forum (WEF25).

Her insights likely covered key discussions and developments from the

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin provided an update following Day 2 of the World Economic Forum (WEF25).

Her insights likely covered key discussions and developments from the event, focusing on topics relevant to global digital cooperation.

Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin provided an important update following Day 3 of the World Economic Forum 2025.

Her briefing offered key insights into the discussions and developments

Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin provided an important update following Day 3 of the World Economic Forum 2025.

Her briefing offered key insights into the discussions and developments from the event, sharing critical perspectives on the ongoing proceedings.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technology for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technology for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and driving socio-economic progress, showcasing global efforts to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Among these innovations is the E-Waste+ application, developed by AIS under the "Thais say no to E-Waste" project. This solution tackles e-waste management in Thailand, addressing traditional pain points like lack of transparency and high costs. By leveraging blockchain, E-Waste+ allows users to track their e-waste from disposal to recycling, fostering accountability and offering a more cost-effective, widely accessible system. Project website