ITU Technologized

Artificial intelligence is advancing at unprecedented speed — but global governance is still catching up. In this special episode of ITU Technologized, we explore the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, taking place 6–7 July in Geneva, a landmark moment for international cooperation on artificial intelligence. H.E. Ms. Griselda López, Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations and...

Unlock the ideas, technologies, and global cooperation shaping our digital future in this special episode of ITU Technologized. Today we sit down with Preetam Maloor and Gretchen Bueermann from ITU’s Emerging Technologies Division to explore the major themes of the upcoming World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF‑26), taking place 9–11 June 2026 in Nassau, Bahamas. In this episode, we dive...

In this special episode of Technologized, Philippa Biggs sits down with Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO’s Assistant Director‑General for Communication and Information, to explore the State of Broadband 2025 and the future of digital governance. Dr. Jelassi shares insights on: -15 years of the Broadband Commission and its impact on global digital development The leap from 2 billion to 6+ billion interne...

In this special episode of Technologized, Philippa Biggs speaks with Lacina Koné, Director‑General and CEO of Smart Africa, about the State of Broadband in Africa 2025 report. Together, they explore the realities, progress, and challenges of digital transformation across Africa — from broadband expansion to AI‑driven innovation. Lacina Koné shares insights on: Africa’s digital transformation and w...

In this special episode of Technologized, ITU's Philippa Biggs speaks with Donna Bethea-Murphy, Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory and Technology Policy at Viasat, and long‑time contributor to the Broadband Commission. Together, they explore: - The State of Broadband Report — its evolution, achievements, and global impact - The rise of satellite broadband and why we may be living through a...

The Connecting Humanity Blueprint analyses the gaps behind the digital divide—spanning infrastructure, affordability, skills, and policy—to estimate that achieving universal, meaningful connectivity will require $2.6 to $2.8 trillion in investment, including $1.5 to $1.7 trillion for infrastructure and nearly $1 trillion to improve affordability. In this edition of ITU Technologized, ITU Secretary...

H.E. Alar Karis, President, Republic of Estonia shares his insights following his keynote speeches at the AI for Good Global Summit and the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, Geneva, Switzerland, 10 July 2025.

In this special episode of Technologized, host Gretchen Bueermann sits down with Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), to explore the critical themes shaping WTPF 2026. 🌐 From bridging digital and intelligent divides to advancing space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure, this...

Tobias Kaufmann Vice Chair of the WTPF-26 IEG, EUR Region, speaks with Gretchen Bueermann, from the WTPF-26 secretariat, about ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Telecommunications ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), which will address five interconnected priorities: bridging digital divides, green digital transformation, resilience of telecommunications and ICTs, space connectivity, and strengthening I...

Rodney Taylor, Chair of the WTPF-26 IEG and Secretary-General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, speaks with Gretchen Bueermann, from the WTPF-26 secretariat, about the significance of the upcoming World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum. Their conversation examines why this global dialogue matters in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape and how the forum helps shape policies for in...

A dynamic conversation between ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Sweden’s Minister of Public Administration, Erik Slottner, on advancing digital inclusion and gender equality. The discussion highlights Sweden’s leadership in bridging digital divides, promoting women in STEM, and fostering secure, resilient digital ecosystems, alongside ITU’s efforts through the Partner2Connect (P2C) p...

The ITU Radiocommunication Bureau hosted the second FUTURE RADIO EXHIBITION on 2–3 December 2024 in Geneva, alongside the World Radiocommunication Seminar (WRS-24) Plenary Sessions. Exhibitors showcased cutting-edge radiocommunication innovations to global participants, including government, regulatory, satellite, terrestrial stakeholders, and the public. We caught up with the exhibitors.

Interview with Frédéric Sauvage, Chair, ITU Council 2024. Interviewer: Monika Gehner, ITU Edited by: Daniel Woldu For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int

PODCAST with Ambassador Lauber and Professor Kurbalija _Master by ITU

Interview with technologist Chris Reece talking about what was hot at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as well current developments and looking forward into the future of telecommunication. Producer and Interviewer: Maximillian Jacobson - Gonzalez Off-line Editor: Daniel Woldu To stay up-to-date on all the latest developments in telecommunications visit; http://www.itu.int

Exhibitors from the Future Radio Exhibition, hosted by ITU, at CICG, Geneva, Switzerland, talk to ITU in our Technnologized podcast series. Hear from tech companies and industry leaders as they highlight how the radio spectrum can support sustainable development. about satellite communications, the full potential of 5G and its successor 6G, Virtual Reality applications with Oculus headsets and mor...

Harry Yeff aka Reeps1, talks to ITU in our Technology for Good podcast series. This episode of Technology for Good highlights the creative role of artists and visionaries in creating new narratives surrounding our relationships with technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Harry Yeff has recently launched a brand new initiative with ITU, the Artistic Intelligence Visionary Initiative (AIVI) at...

Twitter Spaces live recording with Reyna Ubeda, ITU; Leandro Navarro, Technical University of Catalonia, Spain; Nevine Tewfik, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt, on the topic of Standards for #eWaste and #CircularEconomy Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU Theme music: Audio Network For more information please visit: www.itu.int/PP-22

Twitter Spaces live recording with Garam Bel, ITU; Rosie McDonald, ITU, Robin Zurcher, ITU, on the topic of greening digital technologies by tackling E-waste. A Twitter Spaces live recording with Garam Bel, ITU; Rosie McDonald, ITU, Robin Zurcher, ITU, on the topic of greening digital technologies by tackling E-waste. Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU Theme music: Audio Network For more inf...

A Twitter Spaces live recording with Cristiana Flutur, Romania; Gisa Gittos, Australia; Dr Kim Mallalieu, Trinidad and Tobago, on the topic of women at the negotiating table including treaty making at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) being held in Bucharest, Romania from 24 September - 14 October 2022. Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU Theme music: Audio Network For more informati...

A Twitter Spaces live recording with Daniela Andrea Rivera Davila, Mexico; Victoria Sukenik, ITU, on the topic of advancing gender equality at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) being held in Bucharest, Romania from 24 September - 14 October 2022. Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU Theme music: Audio Network For more information please visit: http://www.itu.int/PP-22

Interview with H.E. José Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva, Prime Minister, Republic of Cabo Verde at ITU Studio, ITU HQ, Geneva, Switzerland. Interviewer: Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez, ITU

Interview for World Radio Day 2022 with Mario Maniewicz, Director, ITU Radiocommunication Bureau On World Radio Day 2022, we catch up with Mario Maniewicz, Director of ITU's Radiocommunication Bureau and talk to him about "Radio and Trust” this year's theme, and ITU’s pivotal role in keeping radio going strong.

Geena Davis, Academy Award winning Hollywood actor, founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and ITU's Special Envoy for Women and Girls in ICT, in an exclusive interview with Maximillian Jacobson -Gonzalez, Senior Communications Officer, ITU. Questions include: Why does the portrayal of women scientists and engineers in films and in the media matter? Would you say that there's a c...

Breaking through the glass ceiling all the way into space! Robyn Gatens - NASA's newly appointed Director of the International Space Station, shares insights into space technology and developments, climbing the career ladder, inspiring girls and young women to look at technological study and job opportunities, and more. Producer and Interviewer: Maximillian Jacobson - Gonzalez Technologized is an...