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Submarine cables carry over 99% of global Internet traffic, making their resilience an international priority. Don't miss the Perspectives of the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience at @UN HQ in New York on 18 June 2026 at 1:15 p.m. un.org/Depts/los/meeting_sta…
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How can #AI serve all of humanity? In just 3 weeks, the Global Dialogue on AI Governance will bring governments, tech leaders & civil society to Geneva. Join us on 6-7 July to ensure AI benefits everyone, everywhere. With @UN_PGA @antonioguterres @UNESCO & @ODET_UN.
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As the @FIFAWorldCup kicks off, @ITU standards enable billions of fans worldwide to watch big sporting events via high-quality, reliable video delivery. @ITUStandards Study Group 12 Chair Tania Villa Trapala explains how our standards power live broadcasts, streaming and replays.
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Governments, civil society, academia, industry, and experts all have a role in shaping the future of AI.
Join the #AIDialogue in Geneva, 6–7 July 2026.
Let’s work together to ensure AI empowers people and drives meaningful progress for all un.org/global-dialogue-ai-go…
“This is once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape AI as a force for good. Let’s work together to ensure it lifts people up, bridges divides, and drives meaningful progress for all.” - quote by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin

ALT “This is once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape AI as a force for good. Let’s work together to ensure it lifts people up, bridges divides, and drives meaningful progress for all.” - quote by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin

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Hear from @ITU’s Gitanjali Sah, Strategy and Policy Coordinator, as she presents the upcoming #WSIS Forum, happening 7-10 July in #Geneva, with stakeholders from around the globe coming together to shape the #digitalfuture. 📽️ Full interview here: youtu.be/V9GytRTneUU?si=FcHd…
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Young people from 50 countries have spent months building robots to tackle food-security — from crop losses to famine🌾🤖
Top teams are headed to Geneva for the #AIforGood Global Summit to compete on the world stage itu.int/hub/2026/06/ai-for-g…
AI for Good: Young robotics innovators gear up for finals

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What would happen if the world suddenly went offline? Protecting the #DigitalLifelines that connect & empower humanity is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Learn how @ITU is shaping a safer digital future in this @ITUSecGen @ageficom article: agefi.com/actualites/opinion…

Genève, au cœur de la résilience numérique

LA CHRONIQUE DU CLUB DIPLOMATIQUE DE GENÈVE. Face aux cyberrisques, la ville du bout du lac mobilise ses atouts.

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Hear from @FredericWerner, Chief, Strategic Engagement at the International Telecommunication Union as he presents the upcoming @AIforGood Global Summit, happening 7-10 July in #Geneva, Switzerland. 💭 What does AI for good mean to you? Comment bellow! 📽️ youtu.be/V9GytRTneUU?si=FcHd…
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When digital systems fail, the first hit is rarely the worst. Our report examines why disruptions cascade, and how to stop them. Read now: wtisd.itu.int/2026/digital-r…
Up to 89% of digital disruptions from natural hazards are caused not by the initial shock, but by cascading failures

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@ITU is pleased to have hosted 50 Heads of Communications from the @UN system around the world. Thank you, @MelissaFleming for chosing ITU.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
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Delighted to welcome @MelissaFleming and UN communications leaders to ITU HQ today for the UN Communications Group Principals Meeting. From #UN80 reform to the impact of AI, we must work together to ensure the UN’s voice is stronger, clearer, and more impactful than ever.
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Could your daughter be a future AI innovator? Girls aged 8–12 based in Geneva are invited to join a special #GirlsinICT activity at #AIforGood on 9 July. 🤖 Hands-on AI activities 👩‍🔬 Meet women in AI & STEM 🎟️ Free participation (registration required) 🔗 signup.addictlab.academy/for…
Girls aged 8–12 based in Geneva are invited to join a special #GirlsinICT activity at AI for Good on 9 July.

ALT Girls aged 8–12 based in Geneva are invited to join a special #GirlsinICT activity at AI for Good on 9 July.

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Written inputs to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance from Member States and stakeholders are now published ahead of the inaugural 6–7 July Dialogue. 1,500 contributions received March–May. 🔗 tinyurl.com/7thr3dcc #AIDialogue #DigitalCooperation
Read the 1500 written contributions to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

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Did you know that all accredited #members of @ITU Member State delegations can attend the @AIforGood Global Summit 2026 free of charge? Join #government leaders, regulators, diplomats, industry executives, researchers and innovators from around the world loom.ly/j5eALM8
ITU Member state delegates can get a free golden pass for the AI for Good Summit

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#ITUWTPF-26 focuses on 5 key policy areas shaping the digital future: •Bridging digital divides •Green digital transformation •Resilience of telecommunication and ICT systems •Space connectivity •ICT-centric innovation ecosystems Learn more: wtpf.itu.int/2026/
ITUWTPF happening on 2-4 September in Nassau, The Bahamas

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One month to go! For the first time, states and stakeholders are coming together at the same table for the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance - to have the meaningful conversation on AI the world needs. Be at the table, register here: un.org/global-dialogue-ai-go…
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#Partner2Connect new pledge: The ADPV provides digital skills & entrepreneurial support to 3,500 people in rural & vulnerable communities through 2 integrated programmes, creating lasting pathways for social & economic inclusion itu.int/partner2connect/flas…
Visual by Partner2Connect Digital Coalition celebrates the Association pour la Défense des Personnes Vulnérables (ADPV) for providing digital skills and entrepreneurial support to 3,500 people in rural and vulnerable communities through two integrated programmes, creating lasting pathways for social and economic inclusion.

ALT Visual by Partner2Connect Digital Coalition celebrates the Association pour la Défense des Personnes Vulnérables (ADPV) for providing digital skills and entrepreneurial support to 3,500 people in rural and vulnerable communities through two integrated programmes, creating lasting pathways for social and economic inclusion.

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Doreen Bogdan-Martin
@ITUSecGen
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This phone may be old, but it doesn’t have to be trash. Together, we can turn the tide on the 60 million tonnes of e-waste tossed every year. Reuse, repair, recycle, starting today. #WorldEnvironmentDay
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WSIS Forum convenes amid renewed global push for digital development itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages… Ministers and tech leaders will gather in Geneva driven by a strengthened commitment to a people-centred digital future
WSIS Forum convenes amid renewed global push for digital development Ministers and tech leaders will gather in Geneva driven by a strengthened commitment to a people-centred digital future

ALT WSIS Forum convenes amid renewed global push for digital development Ministers and tech leaders will gather in Geneva driven by a strengthened commitment to a people-centred digital future
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Expanding @ITU’s international network of space monitoring stations is essential to safeguarding the efficient and interference‑free use of satellite frequencies. Learn more about how Greece will reinforce ITU's spectrum monitoring network itu.int/hub/2026/06/greece-j…
Greece joins ITU spectrum monitoring network

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The World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum offers space to reflect on digital access and consider how digital policy can better support inclusion across communities and sectors wtpf.itu.int/2026/ What does inclusive digital transformation mean in your context? #ITUWTPF
What does inclusive digital transformation look like to you? Share your vision on the global stage of ITU WTPF happening 2-4 September 2026 in Nassau, The Bahamas

ALT What does inclusive digital transformation look like to you? Share your vision on the global stage of ITU WTPF happening 2-4 September 2026 in Nassau, The Bahamas
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