Frontier technologies for climate change

Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, 5G, renewable energy and big data have a critical role to play in raising awareness of climate issues – and mitigating the impact of climate change. But the real source...

Historic charter signed to help disaster relief

In 2016, 300 million people around the world were affected by natural disasters.  Sharing technology and resources between countries helps improve the effectiveness of any response.  As Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU, said, “in disaster and...

Are you listening, Alexa? Security in connected devices

Are you listening Alexa? Yes! And so are Siri, Google Home, and all our other smart home and smartphone devices. What’s more, they are listening consistently and cleverly, gathering vast amounts of data, too. Properly...

Korean Start-ups on show at ITU Telecom World 2019

From pet health monitoring and a smart treasure hunt to drone-based street mapping and an indoor screen sports system, visitors to the Korea Startup Pavilion were able to discover a host of trailblazing innovations from the country’s...

Diversity by design: mitigating gender bias in AI

As the presence – and influence – of AI systems continues to grow throughout society, how can we ensure that we do not increase digital gender inequality? Can we design with diversity, and can we remove...

Ceremony of Recognition and Appreciation

ITU, national delegations, industry leaders and SMEs came together for a high-profile ceremony honouring ITU Telecom's long-term supporters, major partners, National and Thematic Pavilions. ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao issued Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of this...

EQUALS winners continue activities at ITU Telecom World 2019

Continuing their busy programme of activities, the EQUALS delegation today enjoyed a full day of masterclasses and workshops as part of the SME programme of ITU Telecom World.  Topics from Impostor Syndrome, How to Access to...

Spotlight on Ghana

Ghana’s Minster for Communications, Ursual Owusu-Ekuful, welcomed a busy group of dignitaries and visitors to the Ghana Pavilion for the On Digital Spotlight today.  She spoke about the important links between Ghana, Africa and the world...