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-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin discusses the human side of those numbers and shares how the report can be put into practice in country-level planning to accelerate digital progress for the one-third of humanity currently offline. Interviewer: Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int

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 conversation dives deep into how global collaboration can ensure a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future.

🔍 Topics covered:

• The growing gap in AI access and digital skills
• - Space economy and direct-to-device connectivity
• - Environmental sustainability in tech
• - Cyber resilience and ICT infrastructure
• - Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship

📅 With WTPF 2026 on the horizon, discover why this moment is pivotal for global digital policy and how the forum is preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Read the new draft report here: https://www.itu.int/md/S24-WTPF26PREP... and make your voice heard through the open consultation: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/consultatio...

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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 ICT-centric innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship. Tobias Kaufmann explains how these topics complement each other to address global needs and technological challenges. He emphasizes the importance of the WTPF as a platform for facilitating inclusive dialogue, sharing best practices, and developing a shared vision for an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient digital future. Read the new draft report here: https://www.itu.int/md/S24-WTPF26PREP-R-0003/en and make your voice heard through the open consultation: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/consultations/march-2025/ ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

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 inclusive connectivity. Taylor shares perspectives on international cooperation and the preparatory process that brings diverse stakeholders together to address critical telecommunications challenges. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

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) platform. Key topics include strategies for universal meaningful connectivity, Sweden’s digital policies, and technology’s role in tackling global challenges. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

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 more.... Listen now...and don't forget to like and subscribe to be the first to hear the next episode! Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Edited and Recorded by: Ekaterina Skvortsova Presented and Produced by: Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez

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 AI for Good. He is seeking out the artists who create works that aid our understating of technology and guide our future relationships with innovation. The initiative is helping to illuminate and celebrate the role of the artistic expert in shaping our future with AI.

This podcast is the XXX episode of Technology for Good- an ITU podcast series that focuses on how technology is helping to shape the world around us.

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Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.

Presented and Directed by: Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez

Edited by: Daniel Woldu

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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 information please visit: http://www.itu.int/PP-22

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 information please visit: http://www.itu.int/PP-22

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.

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 conscious effort to change the numbers and images of women characters as scientists and engineers? What concrete actions can content creators put in place to support and promote strong female characters and role models? What are some of the Geena Davis Institute's plans for the future? Would you be looking at taking on any roles that that might encourage girls to take on STEM careers, as an actor? To watch this interview on our YouTube channel please visit: https://youtu.be/_uSToTKM_n0 and you can also read an extracted Q&A in ITU News https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/News/2021/09/14/09/25/Scully-effect-women-girls-STEM-careers-Geena-Davis-interview For more information please visit: https://www.itu.int https://seejane.org