ITU Tech Monthly

What happens when the world’s leading voices in technology, policy, and innovation come together in one place? In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most important weeks in global tech: The WSIS Forum 2026 The AI for Good Global Summit and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance  Guests: Gitanjali Sah, Head, WSIS & Stakeholder Engagement Division, ITU Fr...

What would happen if the digital systems we depend on every day suddenly stopped working? In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we explore the findings of the new expert report When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world, produced by ITU in collaboration with UNDRR and Sciences Po. We unpack the critical digital risks that are not cyberattacks—but failures of the physical digit...

This episode of ITU Tech Monthly explores how digital skills are transforming opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Featuring Maryam Lawan, founder of Blue Sapphire Hub (https://bluesapphirehub.com/) who implements Women on Wednesday, a project winner of the EQUALS in Tech Awards in the Leadership in SMEs category that were recognized at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona in March 202...

AI is reshaping the entire radio ecosystem — from content creation and multilingual translation to spectrum management and crisis communications. In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we speak with Thiago Aguiar Soares, Senior Radiocommunication Engineer at the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, to explore how AI is becoming a powerful assistant across radio production and broadcasting workflows.  We d...

In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we spotlight the Global Youth Celebration 2025 (GYC-25) in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme “Voices of Youth: Shaping the Digital Future.” 🎧 We are joined by Roxana Widmer-Iliescu, Head of Digital Inclusion at the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), ITU, to explore: How youth are influencing global digital policy  The power of intergenerational dialog...

In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we sit down with Irene Kaggwa, Programme Manager of Giga, the joint initiative by ITU and UNICEF working to connect every school in the world to the Internet. 🌐 Why it matters: Internet access transforms education, especially in remote and underserved communities. - Giga empowers students, teachers, and governments with digital tools and inclusive learning. -...

In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we explore the transformative Smart Villages and Smart Islands Initiative with Ashish Narayan, Program Coordinator at ITU’s Asia and Pacific Regional Office. 🌍 From remote islands in Vanuatu to rural villages in Pakistan, discover how communities are leapfrogging into the digital future through: Broadband connectivity and affordable digital services Community-...

🌍 ITU Tech Monthly – Episode 003: All you ever wanted to know about space safety In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, host Max Jacobson-Gonzalez explores the rapidly evolving world of space safety, sustainability, and security with special guest Thomas Gonzalez Roberts, Academic in Residence at the International Telecommunication Union and incoming professor at Georgia Tech. 🚀 What’s inside: Why...

🌍 ITU Tech Monthly – Episode 002: All you ever wanted to know about GeoAI 🎙️ Presented by Max Jacobson-Gonzalez | 🎧 Guest: Andrea Manara (ITU) In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we explore the transformative power of GeoAI—the fusion of geospatial data and artificial intelligence—and how it's shaping a more sustainable, equitable future for all. Join us as Andrea Manara from the International...

Welcome to the first episode of ITU Tech Monthly, brought to you by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Agency for Digital Technologies. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum technology and explore its potential to revolutionize our lives. Join host Maximilian Jacobson-Gonzalez and special guest Gillian Makamara from ITU as they discuss: The...