In this special episode of Technologized, host Gretchen Biermann 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... 🎙️ Don’t forget to like and subscribe, for more conversations on tech for good! #WTPF2026 #DigitalInclusion #TechPolicy #AI #SpaceConnectivity #GreenTech #ICTInnovation #TechnologizedPodcast 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.

🌍 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 Telecommunication Union (ITU) shares real-world applications of GeoAI, from enhancing food security with the FAO, to detecting illegal activities in the Amazon with UNODC, and even estimating pollution levels using satellite imagery in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano. 🔍 Topics covered: What is GeoAI and why it matters Geospatial foundation models and their capabilities Integration with 6G, IoT, and next-gen networks Real-world use cases in sustainable development Ethical considerations and data bias The future of democratized GeoAI tools Whether you're a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or just curious about how AI is helping humanity, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of digital innovation. 📌 Subscribe to ITU Tech Monthly for more insights visit: www.itu.int 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. #GeoAI #SustainableDevelopment #ITU #ArtificialIntelligence #GeospatialData #TechForGood #DigitalInnovation #UNTech #SmartTech #ITUtechmonthly

Interview with Doreen Bogdan-Martin​​, Secretary-General, ITU at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Prof. Konstantinos Masselos, President of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), Greece at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Piotr Dmochowski-Lipski, Executive Secretary, European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation EUTELSAT IGO & BBCom Commissioner at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Petros Galides, EMERG Chair & Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation, Cyprus at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Oli Bird, Ofcom UK, Co-President of CEPT at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Lele Modise, Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer, MTN Groupat the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Apollo Knights, Director, National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR

Interview with Professor Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman, Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM), at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR